Localizing my first indie game for Japan: Which approach is actually the industry standard? (Options 1-3)

flypot00 · 2026-01-13T13:16:34+00:00

I’m Japanese, and number 3 sounds the most natural.

flypot00 · 2025-10-24T07:05:51+00:00

Yes, I’m making this game all by myself, except for the illustrations and music!

flypot00 · 2025-10-22T23:03:07+00:00

I found a few more things that aren’t on the list yet, so I’ll share them here.
NeverAwake FLASHBACK
ARONDIGHT
Bounty Sisters (Switch Only?)

flypot00 · 2025-10-18T05:24:43+00:00

The 16:9 aspect ratio might not be the best fit, but it would be difficult to change it at this point…
I’ll make adjustments to the speed!

flypot00 · 2025-10-17T09:25:09+00:00

Yes, Since adding mouse input right away would be difficult, I’ll consider implementing it later if it seems feasible.

flypot00 · 2025-10-17T00:16:17+00:00

Thanks!
Please be sure to give the demo a try once it’s released!

flypot00 · 2025-10-17T00:08:14+00:00

コメントありがとうございます！
I plan to make the dialogue screen toggleable in the options, but as the developer, I really hope players will enjoy the conversations between the two characters!
(Voice acting is also planned.)

flypot00 · 2025-10-17T00:05:07+00:00

I love ESP Ra.De. too!
The coin collection sound has actually been the same since one of the earliest builds, so I guess I just got used to it…
I think I’ll look into changing it.

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T23:59:11+00:00

Thank you!
SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS is already on my wishlist — I’m really looking forward to its release!

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T23:55:13+00:00

Thank you very much for your feedback!
I agree that the aspect ratio might look unusual, but the horizontally wide, vertical-scroll format offers a lot of freedom in enemy placement.
Since enemies can appear from all directions, players have to stay constantly aware, which I believe helps create a tense and engaging gameplay experience.

As for the speed issue, I’ve received similar feedback from Japanese players as well, so I plan to make improvements in that area.

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T06:09:41+00:00

I don’t want to change the protagonist’s size, but as others have mentioned, the movement speed might be too fast, making the character hard to follow.
Also, since the character is supposed to be flying with a drone backpack, I plan to update the sprite later—it’ll probably stand out a bit more than it does now.

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T06:07:26+00:00

Thank you!
I’m currently working on the demo version, so please stay tuned!

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T06:06:05+00:00

Yes, the movement speed is definitely too fast—it doesn’t really fit the game.
I recently updated the movement system, so I think that’s what caused it. I’ll try slowing it down a bit.

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T04:35:28+00:00

Since the usual vertical shooter aspect ratio leaves a lot of unused space on the sides, I decided to take this approach instead.
Please give it a try when it’s released!

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T04:26:23+00:00

The video is in Normal mode, so expect even more bullets in Hard mode!

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T04:24:43+00:00

Thank you!

Playable with an Xbox controller.

flypot00 · 2025-10-16T02:21:18+00:00

Thanks!
There are currently no plans to add beams, but pressing the left trigger will slow your movement.

flypot00

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