A group of ni no kuni fans have released an english translation for the original japanese ds version. Many rpg enthusiasts have enjoyed the ni no kuni franchise since wrath of the white witch launched on ps3 in 2011. It even came with a huge book of spells, which was designed to be. Ni no kuni is a series of roleplaying video games published by bandai namco worldwide and developed and published by level5 in japan. The game was packaged in quite a unique way each copy came bundled with a 352 page hardcover book. However, the playstation version of the game, titled ni no kuni. The ds version has a fully english translation at last. It does run on my xl3ds no problem and the spell book that comes with it is beautifully. But not many people know that the game actually debuted on the nintendo ds a whole year earlier. Dominion of the dark djinn is a roleplaying video game developed and published by level5. There may be hope yet for a ni no kuni ds localization. Level 5 explains why the fantastic ni no kuni for nintendo ds. Shikkoku no madoushi on the ds, walkthrough by montas1992. Wrath of the white witch will be available january 25, 20 across emea and asia pacific and will include both english and japanese voiceovers as well as english, french, spanish.
The jetblack mage was released on the nintendo ds on december 9th, 2010 in japan. On december 9th, 2010 level5 and studio ghibli released the first game in the ni no kuni franchise. It consists of a set of very small english letters, not. However, the title would become the country of the wrath of the white witch, which doesnt seem to make sense. It will be an original story, heavily inspired on the premise of the original, instead of a. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Shikkoku no madoshi english fan translation has been finally released for nintendo ds, following a spanish translation released in 2015, based on the playstation 3 version. It was released for the playstation 3 in japan in november 2011, and published in western regions by namco bandai games in january 20. Wrath of the white witch, known in japan as ni no kuni.
The ps3 one was a game i really wanted to love but couldnt, and from what i read the ds one basically has. Ni no kuni ii is being released on pc, and this is the series article. The jetblack mage nintendo ds, english translation its the ds version of ni no kuni that never officially left japan. It was released in japan for the nintendo ds on december 9, 2010. The first ni no kuni game on nintendo ds has gotten a full fan translation, including the full 352page tome that came with the game. Apr 11, 20 published by namco bandai games, ni no kuni. The jetblack mage has been in the works since 2014 and is equally as. Streamed dec 15, 2018 special thanks to our twitch sponsor. Namco bandai conjures a ni no kuni wizards edition. An unofficial community for discussion, news, and anything else related to the video game ni no kuni and its sequel.
Still, it sounds like it will look good when ni no kuni revenant kingdom launches later this year. After 4 years the original version of ni no kuni can finally be played in english. The original ni no kuni was released as a ds game in 2010, followed by an expanded version on playstation 3 the following year. Mido continent bashiruna fields exists also in the tgs 2009 demo with a n2d file type copy. Im completely blown away by the care and focus and energy creating the wizards companion must have taken. Shikkoku no madoshi, which saw release in 2010 but only in japan. Been trying to get into a jrpg on 3ds but just couldnt find one that sticks, then i learned that they translated the original ds game to english just a couple of months ago. Notice to interested parties and fans of the master hayao miyazaki, the 3 new cakes blue are expected between 20 june and 18 july and will offer some dubbing and subtitles in french. Ni no kuni ds original version shipped with a magic book full of spells for use in the game. It was, however, too difficult to localize the nintendo ds version, titled ni no kuni. Ni no kuni nintendo ds from the cutting room floor. For months now, fans, or prospective fans who dont own a ps3, have been clamoring for a localization of the ds version of ni no kuni, which namco bandai shut down to due translation. Fan english translation released for ni no kuni ds.
The translation features not only a patch that can be applied to the japanese version of ni no kuni, but also a full translation of the original wizards companion now extended to 372 pages and. The first games in the series chiefly follow the young oliver, and his journey to another world to save his mother and stop the beckoning evil. While ni no kuni was first released in the ps3 in 2011, its easy to forget that there was also an entirely different ds version of the game that was released in 2010. Some odd graphics for when oliver visits a dungeon or town for the first time can be found. Its essentially required to play, and its been translated as well. Shikkoku no madoshi dominion of the dark djinn was the first game in the series developed by level5. Take a peek at ni no kunis massive magical tome siliconera. Level 5 explains why the fantastic ni no kuni for nintendo.
Shikkoku no madoushi english patched is a rpg video game published by level 5 released on december 9, 2010 for the nintendo ds. Wrath of the white witch is a roleplaying video game, developed by level5. Ni no kuni ds fan translation patch released indieverse. On december 9th, 2018 a plucky group of fans released the first fantranslated version of that same game, titled ni no kuni. Level5 and studio ghibli collaboration ni no kuni is getting an english release on ps3 in 20, but its ds counterpart wont be leaving japan.
Eight years later, ni no kunis ds version is now playable in english. Wrath of the white witch but the translator forgot to put the s at the end of kunis. From united states customs services and international tracking provided. One of the common questions ive gotten has to do with the english translation of dragon quest iv for the ds. The book, whilst intriguing and totally unique, was ultimately the. For months now, fans, or prospective fans who dont own a ps3, have been clamoring for a localization of the ds version of ni no kuni, which namco bandai shut down to due translation issues and. The fan translation comes with an even bigger 372 page book that is required.
For those unaware, the 352page magic master book is a. Sep 20, 2012 nintendo ds version of ni no kuni launched 2010 in japan, but because its too difficult to package the physical magic book with the game and sell it outside japan, it will not be released in the west. Wrath of the white witch on the playstation 3, a gamefaqs message board topic titled any chance of the ds version being released in english. How the heavy english accents in dragon quest iv work in. Nintendo ds ni no kuni and its book of magic words tokyo ni no kuni.
The link contains the translation patch and the required translated magic book in pdf format. Too many hurdles to ni no kuni ds translation nintendo life. A group of ni no kuni fans have released an english translation for the. They are drawn in a style different from the ones used ingame which are plain white text and one of them even has a red stamp with the kanji for. Shikkoku no madoushi is a role playing game for the nintendo ds. Fan english translation released for ni no kuni ds siliconera. The jetblack mage in english, following a spanish translation several years prior. Back in 2010, level5 released the first ni no kuni game on ds, which was never brought over. The translation also comes with the 372pages mandatory book for playing. Nintendo ds version of ni no kuni launched 2010 in japan, but because its too difficult to package the physical magic book with the game and sell it outside japan, it will not be released in the west. The fan translation comes with an even bigger 372 page book that is required to play the game, and which ended up being the reason that. Dec 17, 2018 now that the english fan translation is complete, damiani can finally play the first ni no kuni game as well as use the companion book.
The translation is awesome, and the voice acting is awesome. Eight years later, ni no kunis ds version is now playable in. The past recent months have seen some extensive and impressive fantranslations of games to different languages, including manuals and covers. Holding games to a higher standard of writing ni no kuni.
Its mila kunis japanese adopted sister ni no kunis and she is angry at her sisters looks and became a witch to seek vengeance on her. A big reason the game never got an official translation was that it included a massive book that was needed to play the game. The game came with a massive 352 page tome that was required to play the game, which ended up being the reason the game was never brought to audiences outside. The game came with a massive 352 page tome that was required to play the game, which ended up being the reason the game was never brought to audiences outside of japan. Nintendo ds fan english translation released for ni no kuni ds. Wrath of the white witch, which includes a digital magic book, will launch in both europe and north america in january.
The ds version has a fully english translation at last ni no. Players control oliver, a young boy who sets out on a journey to save his. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Too many hurdles to ni no kuni ds translation nintendo. For any ni no kuni fan looking for a deeper look into the world or a way to reach 100% game completion reading the wizards companion is both a book of hints and tips and a look into a complex culture and story with its own ancient language, creatures, and rules of conduct. Does the jp version of the ps3 ni no kuni have english. Ni no kuni ps3ds, japanese aka dragon quest ghibli.
Dec 10, 2018 ni no kuni ds original version shipped with a magic book full of spells for use in the game. Wrath of the white witch is slated for a ps3 us release in late 2012early 20, but as i cant wait im looking at getting the jp version from playasia or similar. Damiani plays ni no kuni ds english fan translation youtube. It took them 5 years to translate everything including the book with 376 pages. While the gameplay was solid and enticing for the most part, the visuals gorgeous, the music slightly above average, the games. I have found this very helpful at times for specific translations but having played it in english already i have not found the language a problem.
I read across the internet while attempting the slog suggested using wizards companion wc. It contains brief descriptions of every familiar and of all spells, also including item lists, monster lists, and other goodies the book came bundled automatically with the japanese nds games but was only available by special preorder for the. I have learned about ni no kuni 1 game released date. The magic master and the localization of ni no kuni gameranx. The jetblack mage is a very traditional roleplaying game with a quite unconventional twist. This includes the nearly 400 pages big magic master book. Here is a complete spanish translation of the game, ni no kuni. Wrath of the white witch on the playstation 3, a gamefaqs message board topic titled the ds version has a fully english translation at last. Now that the english fan translation is complete, damiani can finally play the first ni no kuni game as well as use the companion book. Japanese exclusive ni no kuni ds is now fully playable in english. There is only one major issue with the english patch.
The jetblack wizard shikkoku no madoshi nintendo ds tm c level 5 ghibli use shiftjis encoding to show the passwords written in japanese this is my first walkthrough, so excuse any mistakes i may have done. I recently had the pleasure of playing through level5 and studio ghiblis roleplaying epic ni no kuni. An animated film adaptation of ni no kuni produced by olm and warner bros. Eight years later, ni no kunis ds version is now playable. It was translated by a dedicated group of fans over gbatemp. It featured animated sequences from studio ghibli and an original. Translate ni no kuni in german with contextual examples. Wrath of the white witch launched in the west earlier this year, exclusively for the playstation 3. On december 9th, 2010 level5 and studio ghibli released the first game in the ni no kuni franchise, ni no kuni. One of the biggest games of tokyo game show is ni no kuni, publisher level5s. Nintendo ds ni no kuni w book japan nds, ship from us.
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