PS1 Xenogears: Perfect Works Build (USA) PSX ISO

[RageBurner]

An extensive hack of Xenogears that aims to improve several areas of the game for a better experience.

Author(s): NoharOSP
Version: 0.6.1
Date: 18th of May, 2025
Status: Incomplete, in active development
Source: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build


RB's Notes: As stated, this is incomplete from a script standpoint, save for terminology standardization. Currently this will be most useful for the QoL aspect, of which this particular iteration contains the following:

• Combat flash removal
• Halved encounter rate
• Gold gain increased by 50%
• Terminology standardization
• Fast text rendering
• Battle voices and FMV undubbing

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• Xenogears: Perfect Works Build (USA) PSX ISO

 

[gyrenrockz]

oh boy.. download again..

 

[Hahahavana]

is this also a retranslation project?

Yep, its a general combination QOL and retranslation hack, though the retranslation is still in progress.

 

[FatBastard]

is this also a retranslation project?

 

[RageBurner]

Do the Undubbed versions have English subtitles in the FMVs and what not?

Yep, I believe so.

 

[TechBlisSTer]

Do the Undubbed versions have English subtitles in the FMVs and what not?

 

[RageBurner]

Much Thanks.

Main reason I asked for the OG script is because the revised script was incomplete. I figured I was better off playing the one with the OG script until the revised script is 100% complete.

I understand. Let me know if you have problems with anything.

 

[nanashi89]

All variants added. Hopefully everything works correctly. I'll probably only update again when the script changes are finalized or 1.0 hits, as updating this takes an ungodly amount of time.

Much Thanks.

Main reason I asked for the OG script is because the revised script was incomplete. I figured I was better off playing the one with the OG script until the revised script is 100% complete.

 

[RageBurner]

It's unfortunate that we can't make it a finished game

Yeah, it's really painful. Maybe if a decompilation ever surfaces, fans can dream up a proper disc 2.

 

[fmsynthetic]

It's unfortunate that we can't make it a finished game

 

[RageBurner]

All variants added. Hopefully everything works correctly. I'll probably only update again when the script changes are finalized or 1.0 hits, as updating this takes an ungodly amount of time.

 

[RageBurner]

0.7.2 is out. Can we get an update with the exact same specifications (Vanilla Script, Undub, Experience And Gold Boosts) I requested, please?

Thanks!

Release 0.7.2 · NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build

09/15/2025 The term Deathblows replaces Skills in the menu. Weaken no longer lowers the user's attack. New Game is now spaced with all patches. Normal mode is now the default option for the Battle...

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I'll add variants with and without script changes. No worries, I didn't forget about you!

 

[nanashi89]

0.7.2 is out. Can we get an update with the exact same specifications (Vanilla Script, Undub, Experience And Gold Boosts) I requested, please?

Thanks!

Release 0.7.2 · NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build

09/15/2025 The term Deathblows replaces Skills in the menu. Weaken no longer lowers the user's attack. New Game is now spaced with all patches. Normal mode is now the default option for the Battle...

github.com

 

[Hahahavana]

Thanks for saying so, I'm a big Xenogears fan, myself. Sorry about the .cue slip ups, I will correct the affected uploads soon.

Edit: .cue files now should all match correctly.

The Undub's Disc 2 cue file is still mismatched, FYI.

 

[IndianaRoy]

This looks interesting, I'll keep a watch on it

 

[RageBurner]

I've never played the original, should I try this version or play the original first?

This improves on the original in a lot of areas while keeping the core intact. I say go with this.

 

[Samnightfall]

I've never played the original, should I try this version or play the original first?

 

[RageBurner]

Thank you for patching and uploading! Xenogears is incredible and it makes me happy seeing quality of life changes. Great stuff.

Thanks for saying so, I'm a big Xenogears fan, myself. Sorry about the .cue slip ups, I will correct the affected uploads soon.

Edit: .cue files now should all match correctly.

 

[DigitalElixir]

Thank you for patching and uploading! Xenogears is incredible and it makes me happy seeing quality of life changes. Great stuff.

 

[RageBurner]

The file name of the cue file for disc 2 needs to be rename.

Thanks for telling me, I fumbled.

 

[lordlad]

The file name of the cue file for disc 2 needs to be rename.

 

[RageBurner]

Why do you want this mod updated every other week with five different patches. For f#!$ sake patch it yourself.

They clarified they can't. I Get you're trying to look out for uploaders, but there's no need to need to turn hostile.

 

[StopTheCatastrophe]

“Fast text rendering” is super important, the text slowness in the original was outrageously bad. But this game would be improved by deleting half the words in the script. The art was great but the writing and story was unbearable to me when I tried to play it, but of course gamers claim it’s the Greatest Writing/Story Of Any Game Ever. (I think people who think that about Xenogears should read some good books.)

 

[water_kooler]

Why do you want this mod updated every other week with five different patches. For f#!$ sake patch it yourself.

 

[RageBurner]

Can someone update this to version 0.7.1? And include a version with Undub, Vanilla Script, and the EXP & Gold boost, please? I'd do it myself, but the Patcher doesn't support Steam Deck or Linux.

I'm sorry there isn't a variant to suit your specific needs. I'll see what I can do.

 

[RageBurner]

It's now up to date. I presume it's not the final update. 1.0.0 would signify fully released and even then there might be fixes and revisions down the line (Major Version. Minor Version. Revison, that's generally how it works with three digits).