English subtitles?

[imminent_jargon 11]

Does anyone know if this version has English subtitles? The game page on Japanese PS store uses images with English translation for dialogue, but I wonder if those were just taken from the Switch version that was released a few years ago. It doesn't look like there's an English territory release of this on PS4 (yet?) so I was surprised to see the game page displayed images with a translation for dialogue. 

[BARD_BARD 16]

I found this on the Australian store and chucked it on my wishlist, if that's what you are asking. I'd certainly expect a game released here with English screenshots to be in English.

 

Edit: in addition, the store page says it supports English and Japanese subtitles.

Edited March 24, 2022 by BARD_BARD

[imminent_jargon 11]

Good to know, thanks! 

 

edit: it looks like there's a UK version as well, just not one for the US. 

Edited March 24, 2022 by imminent_jargon

[Cloud_Squall78 84]

US version releases tomorrow (3/26) apparently, digital-only for $19.99: https://www.gematsu.com/2022/03/kowloon-highschool-chronicle-for-ps4-coming-to-north-america-on-march-26

[jimbob12345678 113]

19 hours ago, imminent_jargon said:

Good to know, thanks! 

 

edit: it looks like there's a UK version as well, just not one for the US. 

Yeah the UK, and presumably all of EU got it last Friday. The trophy list isn't synched to PSN yet though just fyi!

[Sanevin 117]

This game just appeared on the NA store as well.

[HuntingFever 8,919]

Another list has appeared but I don't know for sure if it's shared between the EU and NA versions or if there's still another stack to come.

[SmileSlice 388]

Curious about that other stack myself. Just bought the game from the NA Store, and I’m in Canada. 🇨🇦 

 

In my trophy list, the title shows as Kowloon High-School Chronicle, like it’s showing in that other stack. The game is using English subtitles.

 

When I first boot the game up though, the splash screen uses the Japanese characters in the title and has the subtitle of Origin of Adventure, like how this particular trophy stack is displayed. Interesting. 🤔 

[Rozalia1 918]

@jimbob12345678 and @garyousion have made a lot of progress in the game. Any information that can be provided on the road to the platinum? 

 

For anybody who wishes to play the game, there is a Japanese wiki for the game which has some details though not fully that can help towards doing the game. Nothing exists in English even for the older PS2 version in English as the game never came over before now.

[Sanevin 117]

@Rozalia1 I saw you managed to get the plat in this game.  Would you be able to provide any tips or information?  It would be appreciated.

[Rozalia1 918]

On 25/05/2022 at 11:37 PM, Sanevin said:

@Rozalia1 I saw you managed to get the plat in this game.  Would you be able to provide any tips or information?  It would be appreciated.

 

I'm actually making a guide right now so once that is done you'll be able to use that. Due to the nature of the game it'll in essence have a walkthrough of what choices to make, what subjects to level up, and to have what by so and so time. If you want to play before that point then check out the Japanese wikis (use a translator if you have to):

 

https://h1g.jp/kowloon_ooa/?1st. Discovery『謎の転校生』

https://web.archive.org/web/20200912054927/http://spwiki.net/kowloon/index.html

 

You can follow them and get most things. 1st wiki is only up to chapter 10 but certainly nicer to look at. 2nd has the whole game but is missing some stuff.

 

Ki = Joy

Sadness = Grief

Melancholy = Somber

Burn = Hot

Friend = Amity

 

If I had to point out some specific things then make sure to point all your stat points into Mind until it maxes out and once that is done put all of them into Agility. Make sure to respond with "Love" twice in a row to Sudo in Chapter 4 and then check your report card for a trophy. In Chapter 6 the 1st wiki lists two "routes" and implies you should do the Sakai one (going back to Infirmary), ignore that and go back to the classroom as you can recruit Sakai without going to the infirmary and the classroom (have a first aid kit). If using the wikis then check out the chapter after the one you're on so you can check if you need any items during the day time to give to characters. If they are given during the night time then you can always get them and give them, but if during the day time then you must have the item on you at that point or you'll miss out on whatever they'll give you (can be collectibles and even recruiting characters). Finally and most importantly make sure that you make a back up save either after beating the boss in Chapter 7 or during the lunchbreak of Chapter 8.

 

Edit: Forgot to mention. Keep a save after beating the chapter 6 boss as during chapter 7 you need to purposely fail to recruit a character to get a trophy, but obviously you need to recruit them for the get and max out all buddies trophy.

Edited May 31, 2022 by Rozalia1

[Sanevin 117]

Awesome!  Thanks for the tips.  Seemed like a fun game when I played a little of it, will attempt the plat soon

[imminent_jargon 11]

Looking forward to your guide! This is a really interesting game, but it can be quite opaque at times, so it will be great to have some help along the way. 

[Rozalia1 918]

Guide is up @Sanevin (I see imminent_jargon has already commented on it) and anybody else who may be watching the thread.

 

For anyone on the fence on getting the game I'd highly recommend it. While not without faults (many perhaps a result of being originally a PS2 game) it has a certain unique charm to it. Very much a game you need a guide to 100% but now that it has one you will be all good. No need to worry about getting spoiled by using the guide either if that is a concern.

[Sanevin 117]

Looks great!  Will definitely be using it when going for the plat