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Saturn Fighter Ninku Gets a Fan Translation!
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If you’ve ever looked at a frog-like warrior and thought, “I wish I could understand exactly what he’s yelling at me in Japanese,” then today is your lucky day.
A new fan translation for the Sega Saturn fighter Ninku has just shadow-dropped, courtesy of developer Exxistance. Based on the classic anime and manga series, the game follows Fūsuke—a powerhouse from the Ninku school—as he battles evil corporations named after the Chinese Zodiac. He’s… certainly a unique protagonist.
While you don’t need English to enjoy the high-octane combat, this patch brings some much-needed quality-of-life upgrades. We’re talking:
- Translated title screens and menus
- Localized character names
- English subtitles for opening movies and victory FMVs
- Updated in-game UI elements
The game plays like a charming, cel-shaded sibling to the 3DO’s Yu Yu Hakusho, making it a must-play for fans of quirky 90s fighters. While there’s a whisper that AI might have assisted with the heavy lifting on the translation, the end result is a polished experience that breathes new life into this Saturn gem.