ROM Hack [Project] The Great Ace Attorney (Dai Gyakuten Saiban) Fan Translation

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FAQ

Will it be like AAI2's fan localization?
Not quite. We will change puns and jokes so that they make sense in English, and there are only a few ancestors of familiar characters which will not be changed for the sake of keeping the original story intact. Continuing the "Americanizing" that Capcom have done for the rest of the Ace Attorney games is fairly impossible for this game. Also: many names in this game are references, like characters in Sherlock Holmes novels, changing them would mean losing those.

To be clear: none of the main series characters you know and love appear in this game. None. The game wouldn't be any different if it wouldn't have been released under the Ace Attorney brand. It's a spin-off.

Will there be an English dub? / Do you need voice actors?
Not right away. We are considering to make an optional (as in: you can chose if you want it or not) English dub, but at a later date. No need to ask if we need voice actors, though. Members have first dibs and if we need VAs from outside, we will announce it in advance.

Will the game work with an Emulator like Citra?
Apparently it does, but not very well and we don't support this use-case - you're on your own. If you own neither a 3DS nor an Android device, we recommend emulating Android on your PC instead, as this leads to much better results. Legal, too.

Can I help?
We're not actively recruiting at this time. We probably will do that after our first release. If you do have previous experience working on a project like this or have a member vouching for you, we might still consider you - it doesn't hurt to apply. You should be aware, however, that we will NOT take any testers. We're also good on graphic editors.

PM @Uwabami if you're interested. You will need a Discord account and your abilities will be tested.

What is the progress so far?
We're done! Episode 1-5 are released:
GBAtemp thread
Our website

When will it be released?
Short answer: When it's done. We do have work/school to attend as well as family and other obligations. This is a hobby. There is a lot to be done to deliver a presentable release, we're working on it.
Update: we've released DGS1 Episode 4

How will it be released?
We are expecting to have an episodic release pattern. The patch will require an original DGS Game Card and preferably CFW (we recommend Luma3DS via B9S).

This is not the right thread to ask how to install CFW. There's plenty of help on GBAtemp but it mostly boils down to this: https://3ds.guide/

Read it thoroughly before you start and do not experiment if something doesn't work as expected. Ask on GBAtemp or the Nintendo Homebrew Discord for help.

Where can I buy Dai Gyakuten Saiban?
Without giving a direct link, you can easily find sites like play-asia.com, ebay or probably amazon.co.jp and search for "dai gyakuten saiban" or "大逆転裁判". DGS1 is currently going for ~$40 / ~€35 (+shipping).

DO NOT ASK/TALK ABOUT PIRACY OR PIRACY-RELATED TOOLS OR SITES IN THIS THREAD!

Spoiler: Updates about the Project

12/25/2019 -
Dai Gyakuten Saiban 2 / The Great Ace Attorney 2 Episode 1+2 have been released: https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-great-ace-attorney-2-episode-1-2-english-patch-released.554931/

03/30/2019 -
Dai Gyakuten Saiban / The Great Ace Attorney is now completely translated: https://scarletstudy.gq/2019/03/30/3ds-only-full-game-release-android-slightly-delayed/

09/22/2018 -
Episode 1-4 released for 3DS and Android: https://scarletstudy.gq/2018/09/22/the-adventure-of-the-runaway-room/

07/12/2018 -
A status update/recruitment call has been posted on our website: https://scarletstudy.gq/2018/07/12/were-still-alive/

12/31/2017 -
Episode 2 has been released:
GBAtemp thread
Our website

08/03/2017 -
We've released Episode 1:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-the-great-ace-attorney-episode-1-english-patch.479545/

12/31/2016 -

We released a demo:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/release...the-adventure-of-ryuunosuke-naruhodou.455185/

10/13/2016 -

Look, a video!



Happy Anniversary, Ace Attorney!

Here are some screenshots. We fixed up that font.

Spoiler: WARNING - POSSIBLE MINOR SPOILERS FOR CASE 1

Soon...?




9/17/2016 -
Hey guys. Been a long time, hasn't it? Have a save screen.

We're pretty hype about the DGS2 announcement earlier today! But first, we got this game to do. The beginning is always the hardest. Once we get the hang of things, all will move smoothly. However, recently we've lost a few members to their personal lives over the summer. We are going to open recruitment later this month, so we have as much hard-working members as before. Stay tuned!

6/23/2016 -
Sorry we've been quiet for a bit. We got Dual Destinies font working in-game! Looks great.

6/5/16 -
We have decided it is time to close the gate for editors/proofreaders.

We will no longer be accepting applications for this role, but we are still accepting translators and other roles as well.


5/22/16 -
For those pessimistic types who have posted in this thread who do not have much hope for us, here's some proof that we are indeed hard at work.

5/21/16 - Started open recruitment process. Will continue to keep everyone updated!

Thank you!