Monster World IV English translation
モンスターワールドIV
The classic DeJap and Demiforce fan translation of Monster World IV, which let English speakers play Asha's adventure years before Sega's own English release.
What's translated
DeJap Translations and Demiforce translated the game's dialogue, menus and item names into English. Version 1.02 is the bug-fixed release that also removed the text flicker seen in earlier versions.
About the game
Monster World IV mixes platforming with exploration: Asha visits towns, talks to the locals and clears themed dungeons, with Pepelogoo opening up new routes as he grows. Sega later published an official English version digitally, but this fan patch was how most people first played it in English.
Playing it
Apply the patch to your own copy of the original Japanese game, following the instructions on the romhack.ing page linked here.