Black Matrix Zero English translation
ブラックマトリクス ゼロ
ThePr0fessor's nearly complete English translation of the GBA entry in Flight-Plan's Black/Matrix tactical RPG series, now at version 2.0.
What's translated
ThePr0fessor's patch covers the whole main story, chapters 1 to 6 including both routes of chapter 4, along with the prologue and opening, the chapter and battle title cards, and the item and equipment text. The translator puts the overall work at about 98 to 99 percent done and lists it as not yet fully tested.
Recent updates
The 1.1 releases polished awkward lines, fixed a chapter 6 dialogue bank where many messages were missing their end markers, and corrected typos and descriptions across the weapon list. Version 2.0, released on 12 November 2026, lets longer equipment names fit in the shop and equipment menus, tidies item descriptions and reworks three story messages so they fit their text boxes.
Playing it
Apply the patch to your own copy of the Japanese cartridge, following the instructions on the release page.
Credits: ThePr0fessor.