SNES The Blue Crystal Rod (J+English Patched) SNES

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The Blue Crystal Rod (J+English Patched) SNES​

"In addition to translating the text, this translation adds an unlockable ending checklist to make it easier to track progress through the game, as well as an extra help menu that explains the frequently opaque mechanics and the conditions required for reaching each of the endings. These features should make it easier to enjoy the game without having to resort to a walkthrough." Translation Credits: Language: English Hacking & Translation: Supper Editing & Testing: cccmar Testing: Oddoai-sama Patch Version: 1.0 Date: 04 April 2025 Source and details: https://stargood.org/trans/bluerod.php

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[Nelson2001 Nelson2001]

One of the most curious spin-offs of the Tower of Druaga saga.

 

[TornekoRPG]

I didn't know this game, I'll play it tomorrow.

 

[Erik Óptero]

Superb! Thx! :d¡¡

 

[Nuke]

There's an anime based on this series I still need to watch. From what little I remember there's a huge subverted expectations theme regarding the anime

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Blue Crystal Rod is the only Adventure VN-like in the series. Each game is a different type of game

Tower of Druaga (stage-based action puzzler)
Return of Ishtar (overhead dungeon crawler with 2 characters)
Quest of Ki (sidescroller action puzzler)

it's best to play them in release order, even if that isn't chronological order. I would recommend you have a guide with you, they are very obtuse and challenging games. You can be put into "dead man walking" states very easily. Tower of Druaga requires you to know how to activate secrets on stages to obtain hidden items, or later on you will not be able to continue, or if you miss the sword, you cannot beat Druaga at the final stage.

it's a very cool series if you go in knowing what you are getting into.

Aint you missin the PS2 game?

 

[Pentaghast]

Never heard about this, thanks!

 

[Felipe]

Thank you for the translation stargood and @Spike for the patched game.

 

[EcchiL0verMan]

Finally!!! about time someone translated this! thank you translation team

 

[Plumpodrome Plumpodrome]

Blue Crystal Rod is the only Adventure VN-like in the series. Each game is a different type of game

Tower of Druaga (stage-based action puzzler)
Return of Ishtar (overhead dungeon crawler with 2 characters)
Quest of Ki (sidescroller action puzzler)

it's best to play them in release order, even if that isn't chronological order. I would recommend you have a guide with you, they are very obtuse and challenging games. You can be put into "dead man walking" states very easily. Tower of Druaga requires you to know how to activate secrets on stages to obtain hidden items, or later on you will not be able to continue, or if you miss the sword, you cannot beat Druaga at the final stage.

it's a very cool series if you go in knowing what you are getting into.

Thanks brother, will save this thread and keep in mind

 

[Glaciation]

This one is a pretty decent mystery dungeon game.

 

[zackcat]

What’s a good way to approach this franchise? Is it story heavy? A certain chronological order perhaps?

Blue Crystal Rod is the only Adventure VN-like in the series. Each game is a different type of game

Tower of Druaga (stage-based action puzzler)
Return of Ishtar (overhead dungeon crawler with 2 characters)
Quest of Ki (sidescroller action puzzler)

it's best to play them in release order, even if that isn't chronological order. I would recommend you have a guide with you, they are very obtuse and challenging games. You can be put into "dead man walking" states very easily. Tower of Druaga requires you to know how to activate secrets on stages to obtain hidden items, or later on you will not be able to continue, or if you miss the sword, you cannot beat Druaga at the final stage.

it's a very cool series if you go in knowing what you are getting into.

 

[Plumpodrome Plumpodrome]

What’s a good way to approach this franchise? Is it story heavy? A certain chronological order perhaps?

 

[Kejick86]

The team that translated this always dish out quality translations, always look forward to their work.