English translation patch release: Jung Rhythm (v1.0) 1.0

[derek (ateam)]

English translation patch for the rhythm game "Jung Rhythm" on the Sega Saturn.

"Jung Rhythm" is a rhythm game for the Sega Saturn, often compared to "PaRappa the Rapper" for some of its similarities, although according to records, both games were in development simultaneously.

The player takes the role of Vanilla Essence, a young girl who dreams of being a star. The story follows her quest from eating breakfast through to a duet with her favorite superstar, the earth-loving rocker, Chorking!

The gameplay itself takes the form of call-and-response dance and song duets with various characters, where the other characters will sing a line and the player is asked to repeat it. Lyrics appear at the top of the screen, while input prompts appear in the first of a pair of bars along the bottom of the screen as they sing. Ad-libbed inputs are also permitted, and there are specific ad-lib segments.

Vanilla Essence's performance is then graded in five categories and given an overall score. If players score high enough, they're allowed to continue to the next story segment. Between story segments there is a short full-motion video cutscene connecting the dots.

The game additionally includes a practice mode, as well as a two-player "BATTLE" mode, where players can compare their skills.

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All programming and hacking was done by me, Derek Pascarella (ateam). Translation was done by the highly-skilled wiredcrackpot. Audio and video was handled with perfect execution by the talented Shadowmask, while Malenko worked his pixel-art magic doing dozens of brand new sprites and tiles in the graphics department.

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Download Patch / View README:
https://github.com/DerekPascarella/JungRhythm-EnglishPatchSaturn/

SegaXtreme.net Resource Page:
https://segaxtreme.net/resources/jung-rhythm-english-translation-patch.318/

RomHacks.org Page:
https://romhacks.org/translations/jung-rhythm-english-translation-sega-saturn/

RomHacking.net Page:
https://www.romhacking.net/translations/7275/

Twitter Post:
https://twitter.com/DerekPascarella/status/1781650853465600446

 

[pitito]

Fabulous Derek!! Great job

 

[gameofyou1]

I’ve played this game so many times, over the years. I will have to try the english patch! Thanks!!

 

[Ardiloso]

Unexpected one, thanks!

 

[gameofyou1]

I never realized there was an extra stage and better ending, if you do well enough on the final stage. I got the good ending for the first time, while playing through this in english! Thanks again, this is an excellent translation effort.

 

[derek (ateam)]

I never realized there was an extra stage and better ending, if you do well enough on the final stage. I got the good ending for the first time, while playing through this in english! Thanks again, this is an excellent translation effort.

I'm so happy to hear you pulled it off! We're glad you're enjoying it.

 

[Jasvy]

Awesome, as always. Your effort is highly appreciated, Derek.

 

[derek (ateam)]

Awesome, as always. Your effort is highly appreciated, Derek.

We're glad you're enjoying it!

Couldn't have done it without wiredcrackpot, Shadowmask, and Malenko.

 

[Jasvy]

Thank you, Derek, and thanks to wiredcrackpot, Shadowmask, Malenko, Pitito, and all the translators and hackers on the retro-scene. You are bringing to the west what was denied. You are fixing what was broken. You are keeping these beloved machines alive. Your work means a lot for this community, mates. You don't recieve the praises you deserve. Thank you very much, to all of you.