Xenogears Perfect Works Build

[thecatillaccat]

And here I am finishing up my dozenth playthrough of Xenogears and see this...interesting. I hope they succeed in their ambition, because I'm tired of being disappointed by the Xeno series.

 

[jamsferris]

Version 0.6.2


Wiki: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/wiki

0.63 is out

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.6.3

06/16/2025

• Improved El Stier's starting frame. Details are in the wiki.
• Shakhan's speech now flows as intended with fast text whilst remaining readable.
• Deathblow icons no long crash the game outside of Duckstation.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.6.3

 

[jamsferris]

Will.it be patched this weekend. Can we do with graphical enhancements

Post automatically merged: Jun 21, 2025

Version 0.6.3


Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.6.3

Can yiu provide a link with this patched. Select graphical enhancemebts

 

[jamsferris]

Hows the new update anyone have it

 

[LastValsion]

Will.it be patched this weekend. Can we do with graphical enhancements

Post automatically merged: Jun 21, 2025

Can yiu provide a link with this patched. Select graphical enhancemebts

Wait for someone to post it on the repo with the options you want.

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.7.0

08/17/2025

• Gear Deathblows have been buffed and granted effects. Details are in the wiki.
• Softsubs are now supported.
• E Circuits have been named Eth Circuits.
• Shakhan's speech has been reverted back to using tags so the player can advance at their own will.
• Weaken and Wither Deathblows now function correctly.
• Sky Attack now adds Wind to attacks as intended as opposed to inflicting an Earth weakness.
• Ukigumo and Amaoto now boost attack as intended.
• HP Drives no longer boost EP and increase HP by 25 rather than 4.
• Deathblow effects are now more likely to trigger.
• Heimdall's Sazanami has been nerfed. Details are in the wiki.
• The fight against Alpha Weltall at Raziel's Tree has been nerfed. Details are in the wiki.
• Booster now works as intended.
• Weltall 2 and Type 1 Vierge no longer have hyphens.
• Everything up to entering Mahanon has been updated.
• Escape Ignis' chapter name has been fixed.
• It is clearer in specific battles who the speaker is.
• 1.5x experience and 1.5x gold are now separate features.
• The name "Aerods" has been changed to "AERODs".
• Throne and Seraphita's dialogue in battle no longer identifies them as the enemy text box already specifies who is speaking.
• Deathscythe is now one word.
• Elly's damage drop text has been changed to sound less misleading.
• Deathblow names have been restored through a fake VWF.
• Billy's guns have been reformatted in the menu to match the script.
• Jessie has been renamed to Jesse.
• Maison has been renamed to Mason.

Version 0.7.1

08/31/2025

• Ground Deathblow bug where damage to gears is ignored has been fixed.
• Wither underflow bug has been fixed.
• Freeze that occurs when a character buffed by Koga is targetted has been fixed.
• All tools and their associated files have been moved to a separate directory.
• Minor corrections have been made to the opening movie subtitles.
• Exp and gold patches no longer overwrite monster changes.
• Script changes up to Raziel's Tree have been completed.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.7.1

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.8.0

• Script changes up to Golgotha have been applied.
• The patcher now allows users to choose between 1.5x or 2x experience and gold.
• Roni's portrait can now be chosen. Either the Perfect Works design or release version can be used.
• Siebzehn's Grav. Cannon has been buffed from 40 to 80 power.
• Yamoto Sword is now Yamato Sword
• An Add Water icon has been added to Crystal Water's name.
• Dan's portrait is no longer missing in a text box during his final scene.
• Text boxes in the Ethos data bank sequence no longer overlap.
• Rue Coen grunts now use proper dialogue windows.
• Mumyo Sword no longer has an extra space between words.
• Confusion status now functions correctly.
• The patcher now applies text speed to the game's executable by itself.
• The patcher now applies battle flash removal by itself.
• Myyah-Elly now has her portrait when explaining the Deus system, as was the case in the Japanese version.
• Deus battle messages have been tidied.
• The shop placements of Zetasols have been reshuffled. Details are in the wiki.
• The patcher now properly detects if a ROM is missing a disc number.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.8.0

 

[Jn.Am]

This patch looks awesome! I am waiting for the script to be completed so I can replay it again

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.8.1

• Script changes up to Merkabah have been completed.
• The shop distribution has been rebalanced. Details are in the wiki.
• Lasher GWhip has been replaced with DAdder GWhip. Details are in the wiki.
• El Stier will now have 25000 HP when obtained.
• xenoiso no longer requires a prompt to start the patching process.
• Double "of" use is fixed during Elly and Citan's conversation at Blackmoon Forest.
• Maria now has her portrait before meeting Zephyr.
• Forbidden in the overworld map no longer have a bugged Gold Nugget drop.
• The prices of Holy Pendant, elemental rings, Life Stone and elemental stones have been adjusted. Details are in the wiki.
• Due to bugs with the auto booster accessories, they are temporarily unobtainable until a resolution has been found.
• Renmazuo now has an Eth Circuit as an initial equip over a TurboBooster.
• Seraph enemies have now been renamed to Aeons.
• Vanderkaum has been renamed to Vanderkam.
• Scrapped dialogue in the Elly corridor chase has been restored.
• Scrapped dialogue during Fei and Elly's campfire in Blackmoon Forest has been restored.
• Camera bug at the start of the campfire scene with Lacan has been fixed.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.8.1

 

[RageBurner]

Thanks, I'm giving this one more time (patching 8 disc images is more than just mildly annoying).

 

[Arucardo]

Any chance version 0.8.1 could be updated on repo?

I personally had some issues patching it myself and I heard there was a fair bit added since ver 0.7.2

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.8.2

• An option is now available to have Emeralda use a sitting sprite in a diner over her nanoreactor one.
• eboot themes are now available for players emulating the build via PSP.
• Deathblows have had their Hyper Mode point distribution increased. Details are in the wiki.
• Dialogue variations with kids in the D Block slums have been restored.
• Prison guard messages will close automatically when out of range.
• Border has been added to the message when inspecting the sleeping dog at D Block.
• Portrait has been added to Fei when falling off the train in the tunnel.
• Skull Rod can now only be used by Elly and has actual data assigned to it. Details are in the wiki.
• Aerods has had its description updated so "Active" replaces "Animum".
• Ramsus kneeling animation in Merkabah has been fixed.
• Overlapping windows when Rico defeats the Kislev guards has been fixed.
• Deus' eyes are now closed before it is awakened.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.8.2

 

[RageBurner]

It's a pain, but fine, I'll see if I can update aome of the variants at least.

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.9.0

• Script has been updated up to the arrival at point Bethlehem.
• All graphical bug fixes have been added to the other patches. The "graphical fixes" option has been replaced with a "portrait fixes" one, which is mutually exclusive to the "resized portraits" option.
• Karellen's dialogue to Ramsus in Merkabah provides more insight into his backstory.
• Elly's spells have been buffed. Details are in the wiki.
• Script and spriting issues in Merkabah have been fixed.
• Merged story mode and script version of the G Elements fight has been fixed.
• Wither and Weaken are temporarily unavailable until bugs surrounding them have been fixed.
• A camera bug in the second Roni campfire scene has been fixed.
• EP is now used in the character selection screen over MP.
• Defense has been changed to Defend on the command ring during battle.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.9.0

 

[DAME NINGEN]

Version 0.9.0

Any ETA for 1.0?

 

[LastValsion]

Any ETA for 1.0?

No

 

[solnK!]

I'm looking forward to this one, maybe I could finally finish Xenogears with this patch, good luck guys!

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.9.1

• The gears used by the Special Forces have been changed to be more faithful to the Japanese version. Details are in the wiki.
• Restored a previously inaccessible line in Dazil where Citan discusses Fei's aptitude with Weltall.
• Game freeze that would occur on more accurate emulators when opening Special Options has been fixed.
• Bug where Deathblows are unusable in disc 1 has been fixed with items/characters.
• Bug where damage will drop to 1 after a while in disc 1 has been fixed with items/characters.
• Camera bug at the start of the Fei carbonite sequence.
• Graphical artifact during the Vendetta chase sequence has been fixed.
• Camera bug when Fei sees the coward has been fixed.
• Elly's dialogue at the church infirmary now prioritises a line where she expresses guilt about the hypnosis.
• The game now auto-advances when Billy goes through the Church HQ door ahead of the party.
• A fix has been applied to the scene where Rene arrives at the portrait room.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.9.1

 

[LastValsion]

Patch 0.9.2

• Script edits up to Fei and Id's unification have been completed.
• 2x exp and gold bug with the patcher where values are still multiplied by 1.5x has been resolved.
• Tutorials for Gear Deathblow functions have been added.
• The attack multipliers for the Gears have been rebalanced. Details are in the wiki.
• Bart's Gear Deathblows have been reorganised. Details are in the wiki.
• Made the relationship between the portrait options clearer on the patcher.
• Sword Knight R and Shield Knight R have been abbreviated.
• Deathblowers have been renamed to Atk LvX Max, with X indicating attack level.
• DeathblowX has been renamed to UltimaSwitch.
• Completion message gives an indicator of the file names of the patched ROMs.
• Added missing portraits during the Rankar encounter.
• Added missing portraits for Rico and Hammer in the Yggdrasil.
• Fixed camera bug in the baptism ceremony.
• Fixed sleep music cut off in the prison dorm.
• EtherStone and EtherStoneLg have had price and shop placement edits. Details are in the wiki.
• Position of the coward's dialogue boxes has been fixed.
• Lahan's NPC script has been checked.
• Fixed a dialogue box bug in Billy's room.
• Ravine has been renamed to Lawine.
• Fixed bugs with dialogue boxes and character orientation at the Orphanage.

Patch 0.9.3

• Failure to boot when fast text is used with disc 2 has been fixed.
• Siebzhen's frames have had their HP increased by 5000.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.9.3

 

[LastValsion]

Patch 0.10.0

• The music change patch has returned.
• The option to switch to Japanese controls is now available.
• An option is available to turn off level requirements for Deathblows.
• Script up to the Snowfield Hideout been updated.
• NPC script up to Dazil has been updated.
• Blackmoon Forest and the Av Desert have their original encounter rates when the script patch is applied without half encounters.
• The room in Solaris where Elly is captured has had its encounter rate halved with the half encounters patch.
• Timing of the dialogue at the Khan-Grahf reveal has been improved.
• Fei now uses his sad portrait when he converses with Wiseman in disc 2.
• Sprite fixes have been made to the Excalibur briefing scene.
• Abelites has been changed to Abal.
• Game freeze at the Stalactite Cave when the script and story mode patches are used has been fixed.

Patch Link:

Release 0.10.0 · NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build

04/09/2026 The music change patch has returned. The option to switch to Japanese controls is now available. An option is available to turn off level requirements for Deathblows. Script up to the S...

github.com

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.10.1

• October Mermaid now plays during Emeralda's scene in the Yggdrasil as was originally intended.
• Battle flashes patch no longer turns off battle fades.
• A bug has been fixed with the patcher where patch folder list names are not cleared at the end of the process.
• The party is healed before the Reapers Ship
• Fei sprite fade-in during Citan's chair monologue has been restored.
• Rico uses his portrait during a conversation in his Yggdrasil dorm.
• Amphisbaena sound effects have been refactored.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.10.1

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.10.2

• Script changes up to Deus have been completed.
• NPC script changes up to Bart's Hideout have been completed.
• Wither and Weaken have been restored in ground battles.
• Bug has been fixed where the patcher does not merge the FMV undub with Japanese controls in disc 2.
• Fixed portraits when Rico attacks Bart on the Yggdrasil bridge.
• Fixed timing of the Yggdrasil engine room scene.
• Fixed bug where Defense is still used instead of Defend with Japanese controls.
• Blackmoon Forest bugs have been fixed.
• "Total" is used instead of "Total damage" to avoid confusion for players when healing.
• Crescens' scrapped final frame has been restored and is available at the Lighthouse.
• Citan's portrait is used during the Aveh transport timeout.
• Holy Light's power now matches what is stated in the wiki.
• Nature's Rhumba now targets a single enemy.
• Fixed missing portraits in Bart's Hideout.
• Menu stats for the characters and Gears have been updated to match battle data.
• Exp and gold patches no longer overwrite other patches where monster data is used.
• Music adjustments have been made to Nisan for consistency.
• When the music patch is applied, Nisan will continue to play Wind from the Valley near the end of disc 1 as opposed to a sped up Where Dreams Hatch.
• Fixed Gear damage reduction bug.
• Removed the effects from elemental stones and prevented them from being obtained from shops.
• Fixed Nisan shop bug from the original release.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.10.2

Completion:

• Name/terminology changes: 100%
• Main script: 97% (start of Deus)
• NPC script: 15% (plus all name/terminology changes)

 

[Saint_C]

Thank you for your hard work

 

[LastValsion]

I just post the changelogs. Nohar is the one doing all the work.