ROM Hack Translation Draglade 2 translation project 2025

[Kenta61]

It's time to Grap.
Exactly 18 years ago today, on July 10th, 2008, Draglade 2 was released in Japan—but it never made its way outside the country.

Now, 18 years later, that's finally changing. After eight months of work, I'm proud to present the English patch for Draglade 2.

The entire Story Mode—including all graphics—has been translated. I've already documented a few known issues, but if you come across any errors or bugs, please let me know.
Enjoy!

Spoiler: Known Issues

- At one point where Hibito talks about the Grapper exam, there is a space in the word "Grapper." I don't know why
- Minor graphical glitches appear roughly halfway through the credits. They disappear when the text scrolls onto the top screen
- When verifying the Grap License at the start of the game, the names are in Japanese. Later, in the GNN, they are translated. I don't know exactly why it remains in Japanese at that specific point.
- Changing the font shifts the letters when entering the name.
- There are graphical glitches in some menus.

Spoiler: Draglade 2 patch

Draglade 2 patch

 

[Kenta61]

Unfortunately, I can't say yet when a release can be expected, but I'm working on the game. This year seems somewhat unrealistic, but I could deliver a patch sometime next year.

 

[HimJow]

wow this would be a dream come true for me i been waiting for more than a decade for a hero to patch it , and you might be that hero

 

[Kenta61]

The texts for the GNN (mail system ingame) have now been extracted more accurately and clearly. However, the characters in the message box need to be closer together, and more characters per line are required. It's similar to the problem at the beginning, which is why things didn't progress for a long time.

 

[Zerokij]

Here is a save file of draglade 2. let me know if you need anything else.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/944394-custom-beat-battle-draglade-2/saves

 

[Kenta61]

Here is a save file of draglade 2. let me know if you need anything else.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/944394-custom-beat-battle-draglade-2/saves

I need the Japanese save file from the first game with all Bullets, so that I can transfer the Bullet names

 

[Zerokij]

I need the Japanese save file from the first game with all Bullets, so that I can transfer the Bullet names

My bad, what I can do is try to use a Japanese draglade and use a cheat to 100% it. Now I don't know if that will work, but I will post it if it does go well.

 

[Kenta61]

Next update: All story files are now translated. So I can play and test the main story. But I've already completed one of the many large parts of the translation. I've also figured out how the GNN letters are positioned closer together. This opens the door for me to translate those texts as well.

 

[Rekj]

Next update: All story files are now translated. So I can play and test the main story. But I've already completed one of the many large parts of the translation. I've also figured out how the GNN letters are positioned closer together. This opens the door for me to translate those texts as well.

nice keep it up

 

[Zerokij]

Next update: All story files are now translated. So I can play and test the main story. But I've already completed one of the many large parts of the translation. I've also figured out how the GNN letters are positioned closer together. This opens the door for me to translate those texts as well.

Sorry for the no responds. I have been looking for a save data file for the Japanese one but no dice. I even tried to look up/ make a cheat code where it can give me all of the bullets. That was a no go as well. I think I might have to play the Japan one to get them. Also, I tried converting save files that works on certain roms.

 

[Kenta61]

Sorry for the no responds. I have been looking for a save data file for the Japanese one but no dice. I even tried to look up/ make a cheat code where it can give me all of the bullets. That was a no go as well. I think I might have to play the Japan one to get them. Also, I tried converting save files that works on certain roms.

Using a cheat code, I got almost all the Bullets in the Japanese game. I've already transferred half of them. Some aren't in Draglade 2 at all, or their names have changed. I'll have to look into that.

 

[Zerokij]

Using a cheat code, I got almost all the Bullets in the Japanese game. I've already transferred half of them. Some aren't in Draglade 2 at all, or their names have changed. I'll have to look into that.

What cheat code did you use? Also, what program are you using to translate the game?

 

[Kenta61]

What cheat code did you use? Also, what program are you using to translate the game?

I tried a lot of cheat codes and one have worked. Can't really tell which one it was. I have my own program in Visual Studio Code

 

[Zerokij]

I tried a lot of cheat codes and one have worked. Can't really tell which one it was. I have my own program in Visual Studio didn't know visual studio help with translation and here i am using old translator from early 2000s

I didn't know visual studio help with translation and here i am using old translator from early 2000s

 

[Kenta61]

A new year has begun, and I wanted to share the first patch with you. In the initial post, I've added a new tab where you can play the entire tutorial mode. Depending on your play style, this will give you between 30 and 60 minutes of gameplay. It's a little preview to help you prepare for the gameIt's not quite final yet; I'm still working on it. If you encounter any bugs, please let me know. Have fun!

 

[Kenta61]

Wow. This took longer than I thought. I'm finally done with the NPCs. These files were more complex than the normal story files. Here's a little insight into the files.

The first 2 bytes of each script_data file indicate the number of pointers. In this example there are 5. Then the 5 pointers come as 2 bytes as marked in color here. At the G-Center, Bullet Shops, Score Shops and an NPC in the laboratory there are additional pointers in front of a few text blocks. I had to find this out first. Well now it's done and I have completed a big task.

 

[DragladeFan]

Wow. This took longer than I thought. I'm finally done with the NPCs. These files were more complex than the normal story files. Here's a little insight into the files.View attachment 559878

The first 2 bytes of each script_data file indicate the number of pointers. In this example there are 5. Then the 5 pointers come as 2 bytes as marked in color here. At the G-Center, Bullet Shops, Score Shops and an NPC in the laboratory there are additional pointers in front of a few text blocks. I had to find this out first. Well now it's done and I have completed a big task.

can you please provide me with your latest patch file. I appreciate your efforts

 

[Kenta61]

can you please provide me with your latest patch file. I appreciate your efforts

Please wait until the patch is finished. I'll post updates regularly and keep you informed. Check back here every now and then so you don't miss anything.

 

[yokaispirit]

Incredible news, so excited to finally get to play this game in English. Made an account here just to say thank you for your work

 

[HasamiYuza]

Please wait until the patch is finished. I'll post updates regularly and keep you informed. Check back here every now and then so you don't miss anything.

just created an account to say thank you so much for ur effort and time on this project cant wait to play it when is fully translated been waiting so many years to play it on english ever since i beat the first one