r0bot j0nes wrote:So, is it generally accepted that import RPGs for the Saturn are strictly for collecting? It pains me to see copies of Shining Wisdom and Shining The Holy Ark for under $10, yet I cant enjoy them cause they're entirely in Japanese. =/
On a side note, does Dracula X require a strong understanding of Japanese to play? Not too interested in the story, just wanna play through the game as Richter and Maria.
I don't think it's that hard to play import rpgs, especially if there is a english counterpart. You can just look on youtube for a walkthrough. For japanese only rpgs you should type the name into youtube in Hiragana/katakana/kanji or search youtube.jp
One example is Magic Knight Rayearth. There is quite a bit of spoken dialogue in the game so you can get a feel for the angst in the characters voices. You might already know some of the phrases/expressions if you've watched anime.
Additionally, when you are given decisions in the game, the character Hikaru's animated head will appear and nod for a choice meaning yes, and shake meaning no. There is also a anime for this particular game, so you can further tell whats going on. Overall, I don't think they are that difficult to enjoy.