Snatcher Did the translation ever get finished?

[elmer]

This is Kojima's only PCE game, right?

And he had nothing to do with the Sega version, or the English translation?

Is the Japanese PCE game really, really good?

[Bonknuts]

I remember skipping over this one as a project years back because without a dub it would seem too incomplete. Nowadays though, different story. I always thought there wasn't demand for it either, since the SegaCD version had come out. And, IIRC, the MSX ones were translated as well?

[aurbina]

I am of course interested in doing the transation as well, and willing to help in any way possible.

[roflmao]

I would love a translation to this as well.  I don't have a Sega CD and doubt I'll ever get one and the PCE version, which I do have, it way too moon rune-y for me.

[technozombie]

I was looking to see if this was translated a few months ago when I saw how cheap the PCE version is. I just finished watching Blade Runner and now I want to see how much of it Kojima ripped off.

[shawnji]

I was looking to see if this was translated a few months ago when I saw how cheap the PCE version is. I just finished watching Blade Runner and now I want to see how much of it Kojima ripped off.

All of it, basically. It's still definitely fun to play through if you enjoy the genre.  Policenauts is pretty good too.

How'd you like Blade Runner, by the way?  Also, which of the cuts did you end up watching?  It's my favorite film of all time, bar none, so I feel compelled to ask.

[technozombie]

I was looking to see if this was translated a few months ago when I saw how cheap the PCE version is. I just finished watching Blade Runner and now I want to see how much of it Kojima ripped off.

All of it, basically. It's still definitely fun to play through if you enjoy the genre.  Policenauts is pretty good too.

How'd you like Blade Runner, by the way?  Also, which of the cuts did you end up watching?  It's my favorite film of all time, bar none, so I feel compelled to ask.

I watched the theatrical release. Are there multiple directors cuts? Are they better? I really liked the movie. The sets and backdrops were great like when he's out on that balcony just for a short time, but the scene/mood is really cool. Overall, I felt the story was a bit weak but I also realize my expectations in 2015 are different than they would have been in 1982, mostly because I was born in 81. I didn't mind the somewhat corny narration it fit with the old time detective movie theme.

[shawnji]

I was looking to see if this was translated a few months ago when I saw how cheap the PCE version is. I just finished watching Blade Runner and now I want to see how much of it Kojima ripped off.

All of it, basically. It's still definitely fun to play through if you enjoy the genre.  Policenauts is pretty good too.

How'd you like Blade Runner, by the way?  Also, which of the cuts did you end up watching?  It's my favorite film of all time, bar none, so I feel compelled to ask.

I watched the theatrical release. Are there multiple directors cuts? Are they better? I really liked the movie. The sets and backdrops were great like when he's out on that balcony just for a short time, but the scene/mood is really cool. Overall, I felt the story was a bit weak but I also realize my expectations in 2015 are different than they would have been in 1982, mostly because I was born in 81. I didn't mind the somewhat corny narration it fit with the old time detective movie theme.

Aww... you watched the butchered version first. 

The narration was basically forced on Ridley Scott because Sir Run Run Shaw and the Ladd Company didn't think audiences would "get" the movie without it.  It also has a forced "happy" ending. 

You should definitely try to watch one of the Director's Cuts (of which there are indeed multiple versions).  It's an entirely different experience. 

Don't get me wrong, it's still a good film; but the first Director's Cut in the early 90's was what really cemented it as a classic.

[technozombie]

I'll definitely check it out. I don't know why I never got around to seeing it sooner. I would have loved in the 90s around the same time I was watching Akira and Ghost in the Shell.

[shawnji]

I'll definitely check it out. I don't know why I never got around to seeing it sooner. I would have loved in the 90s around the same time I was watching Akira and Ghost in the Shell.

Heehee.  I can definitely see that.  I still remember the commercials for the Akira VHS tape on the Sci-fi Channel that were all like, "It makes Blade Runner look like Disney World!"  Of course, I did eventually get said VHS tape and still have it even now.

[Bonknuts]

Watching Blade Runner again. Wow, I can really the influence (and more) in Snatcher and Bubblegum Crisis.

[elmer]

Watching Blade Runner again. Wow, I can really the influence (and more) in Snatcher and Bubblegum Crisis.

Syd Mead ... a true genius.

[spenoza]

Bubblegum Crisis has always been VERY upfront about the Blade Runner inspirations. No hiding of sources there! It's one of my fave anime series, to boot. I have the Animeigo DVD re-releases and 2 of the 3 R. Talsorian RPG books. That 3rd one is very difficult to find.

[technozombie]

Watching Blade Runner again. Wow, I can really the influence (and more) in Snatcher and Bubblegum Crisis.

Syd Mead ... a true genius.

Maybe it should have been called Syd Mead's Snatcher.