Can you understand it?

austrainboy · 08-24-2007, 11:49 AM

I've never played any of these games before. I like the look of them but the problem I'm having is, is it worth buying guitar freaks or anyother game because there all in Japanese. I have guitar hero and i really like that game but i want another challenge. Was thinking about buying the guitar freaks controller and the drum one, but can you play the game fully as the language is all Japanese. I've had a look around on sites and they say the menu is in English. I guess am trying to say is can you play all the songs and understand what your doing or is there a limit to what you can do because of the language barrier. Is it the same for others like beatmania and popn music and the other music games on this site.
Sorry if this is a stupid question or already been answered but am really interested in these games.

Checky · 08-24-2007, 12:17 PM

Nope, when I started these games I didn't know a word of japanese. All the menus are in English. All the adjustments for controls, options, and such are all in English. The only thing you'll miss out on is the warning that says "Don't play this game by swinging the guitar wildly" and you will not be able to read some of the song titles. However,95% of the game is in English. And if you don't understand the other 5%, you could always ask us. Good luck!!

austrainboy · 08-24-2007, 12:28 PM

Thanks. So basically it is worth buying as i will understand 95%. Am going to see what i can buy from playasia. Cheers for the reply.

Checky · 08-24-2007, 04:11 PM

No problem. Yeah, you won't miss out on any content or fun that's for sure.

chocori · 08-24-2007, 05:35 PM

Pretty much the only things you won't understand are the unlock system or the warnings against wild guitar swinging.

And you can pretty much find English explanations of both of those online.

AdamW · 08-25-2007, 01:55 AM

of course...just to check, you know you'll need a modified PS2 to play import games, yes?

DKW · 08-25-2007, 03:32 AM

I've done a GameFAQs file on the Japanese song titles (really need to get back to Masterpiece Silver sometime, though). There's also a song title thread on this board somewhere.

austrainboy · 08-25-2007, 06:26 PM

yeah i know i put a thread here asking anyone if its better to go out and buy a jap ps2 or mod my ps2 uk slimline. Think i might just buy a jap one as it sees easy than messing about with chips. Am kinda liking the look of beatmani aswell, but will keep to buying guitar freaks first. Am from the uk so will a jap ps2 work over here, might sound a stupid question but have no idea about these sorts of things.

Bemani games and adventure games rule. Broken sword all the way.

GA.Mole · 08-26-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by austrainboy

yeah i know i put a thread here asking anyone if its better to go out and buy a jap ps2 or mod my ps2 uk slimline. Think i might just buy a jap one as it sees easy than messing about with chips. Am kinda liking the look of beatmani aswell, but will keep to buying guitar freaks first. Am from the uk so will a jap ps2 work over here, might sound a stupid question but have no idea about these sorts of things.

Bemani games and adventure games rule. Broken sword all the way.

If you get a slim PS2 you shouldn't have too many problems. The transformer for the slim PS2 is designed to take voltages ranging from 100V all the way to 240V, so you won't need to worry about a voltage stepdown for this system. As long as you have a TV that can accept an NTSC signal, you should be set.

AdamW · 08-26-2007, 10:58 PM

The U.K. TV standard is PAL. Many modern sets will also work with NTSC, but you can't assume it. Check your TV manual.

xybur · 08-26-2007, 11:08 PM

You are so helpful Adam W, I don't even think the original poster realizes his TV might not handle NTSC. You certainly have helped alot by including your wonderful and relevant tip.

Thanks bud!

Alex · 08-27-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xybur

You are so helpful Adam W, I don't even think the original poster realizes his TV might not handle NTSC. You certainly have helped alot by including your wonderful and relevant tip.

Thanks bud!

You are so helpful Xybur, what is probably a frequently overlooked issue that was not discussed in this thread as of yet certainly needs to be sarcastically reprimanded when someone brings it up as a "just in case" tip. You certainly have helped alot by including your wonderful and relevant critique.

Thanks bud!

AdamW · 08-28-2007, 11:23 AM

I'd also point out that though, yeah, *most* U.K. people realize the U.K. uses the PAL TV standard, I'd bet 95% couldn't tell you off the top of their head which standard Japan uses. I know I had to look it up.

GA.Mole · 08-28-2007, 11:33 AM

I think the point was, I had already said that about the television standards. And then you said it again.

AdamW · 08-28-2007, 04:49 PM

oh, right, you did - sorry. I honestly didn't see that in your post.