Over 23 years in the making, you can now finally play the original Medarot video game in English. Originally teased on this site back in 2015, the fan effort to translate the first entry in the franchise has finally reached a playable state. While it’s not entirely polished, a translation patch for the entire game launched earlier this month. Read the rest of this entry »
Imagineer announced today that a new Medarot compilation is headed to the Nintendo Switch in Japan. Medarot Classics Plus contains all of the games from the 2017 Nintendo 3DS release, as well as three games developed for the Gameboy Advance. As per the norm for the franchise, the collection will be available in both Kabuto and Kuwagata versions. Read the rest of this entry »
Earlier this week, fan translation group Star Trinket released an English-language patch for Medarot R. A home console spinoff starring Ikki Tenyrou, the game was originally released on the PlayStation in 1999. Read the rest of this entry »
Imagineer has launched version 2.0 of Medarot Classics. The patch adds the previously announced multiplayer features and the gameplay Speed Feature for older Nintendo 3DS models. Additionally, the update fixes a number of bugs, including displaying the proper time spent play, slowdown issues that occured with long play times, a bug that prevented using the password system in Medarot 4, among others.
To update the game, launch your 3DS camera application by simultaneously pressing down on the L and R buttons. When there, click the QR code icon on the left side of the bottom screen. Scan the following code that’s right for the version of the game you own.
Today is the official launch date for Medarot Classics in Japan and Imagineer has updated the game to verison 1.1. The patch fixes some rendering glitches and the processing speed. It does not appear that this is the previously mentioned software update that adds multi-player support or the speed up functionality for original Nintendo 3DS units.
To update the game, launch your 3DS camera application by simultaneously pressing down on the L and R buttons. When there, click the QR code icon on the left side of the bottom screen. Scan the following code that’s right for the version of the game you own.
Imagineer has announced that Medarot Classics will not launch with multiplayer support. The company has apologized and explains that the feature will be added through a patch later.
In addition, Imagineer has retracted their previous statement regarding compatibility for the collection’s Speed Feature. Original 3DS models will be able to hasten gameplay after all. This will also be added in a patch after release.
Imagineer has launched the first trailer for the upcoming Medarot Classics compilation on the company’s official YouTube channel. The video highlights gameplay footage from the included five games.
Imagineer has clarified that the previously announced Speed Feature in Medarot Classics that’ll allow you to hasten up gameplay will be limited to the New Nintendo 2DS/3DS line of hardware. The news came as part of a Nintendo software catalog. Imagineer promises the release will still be enjoyable to players on any hardware variant.
Imagineer has published a 10-minute YouTube video showcasing some of the tracks you’ll hear in the “20th Anniversary Edition” of Medarot Classics.
Imagineer has announced that Japanese retailer GEO will be offering a bonus sketch by Horuma Rin to people purchasing Medarot Classics at the store. The company warns that quantities are limited, so it’s best to get your purchase in early.
Amazon Japan is also offering a purchase incentive for the game.
Medarot Classics: Kabuto Version and Medarot Classics: Kuwagata Version launches for the Nintendo 3DS on December 21st. The regular editions of the game will retail for ¥4800 with the “20th Anniversary Edition” running ¥12,000.
