Nintendo Switch Archive

Localization Issues Pervade the Ys VIII Switch Port

Whoops, YS VIII is goofin’ again. The Switch port releases next week and GameXplain did a really excellent review on it: watch it here! Their review is almost glowing, but then they point out the lack of localization polish…

Dang, what the heck happened? After all the fuss made over the PS4 version’s subpar localization (the president of NISA even issued a public apology) and the huge effort to rewrite the script and re-record all the voice acting, how did this happen?

“Detention” Out on Switch Today!

“Detention” is out on the Nintendo Switch today! I was introduced to this game last year via an interview with the game devs about the steps they took to make the English localization good and understandable for those not familiar with Taiwanese culture. You can read that interview here.

It’s a very good game and worth your time. BUT! It’s scary and depressing. If you can handle stuff like that, definitely check it out. There’s a good review of it on Waypoint, but it’s full of spoilers. Read it after you’ve played it!