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https://github.com/DerekPascarella/TeamInnocent-EnglishPatchPCFX
After more than a decade in development and having passed through many hands, the long-awaited version 0.9 of the English translation patch for Team Innocent: The Point of No Return – G.C.P.O.SS has finally been released! Marking the 30th anniversary of NEC’s PC-FX, this milestone brings the classic closer to English-speaking fans worldwide.
Though I’ve been involved in many translation patch projects over the years, this one is a extremely special to me. While my role in its development was relatively minor, it was nonetheless a pleasure and a privilege to help it see the light of day.
Those wishing to play this patch should head over to my GitHub repository linked above. There, they’ll learn everything they need to know about how to apply the patch and enjoy the game!
This includes…
- The game’s controls
- A walkthrough guide
- Game maps
- Subtitled FMVs (presently not integrated directly into the patch itself)
Now, for a bit of background on the story…
Team Innocent: The Point of No Return – G.C.P.O.SS plunges players into a futuristic saga of mystery and survival. The story begins with the Galactic Police uncovering a horrifying secret: a rogue scientist, Cronus, has been conducting forbidden genetic experiments on humans. In a daring rescue, the police chief saves three young girls, each marked by the results of these experiments.
Fifteen years later, those girls – Saki, Lilis, and Ariel – have grown into determined young women, now serving the Galactic Police. Haunted by their past, they embark on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind their origins and Cronus’s sinister experiments. Their journey unfolds across three life-threatening missions, each more dangerous than the last. Success is uncertain, and survival is far from guaranteed…
So, what’s changed?
ASCII support has been extended to all text-rendering routines.- A new bi-width font has been implemented.
- All text has been translated to English.
- Dialogue text
- Non-FMV cutscene text
- Menu and system messages
- Staff credits
“What kind of game is this, anyway?” you may ask. After all, the PC-FX is known for visual novels, graphic adventures, and a handful of action titles.
Allow me to summarize its gameplay…
Team Innocent: The Point of No Return – G.C.P.O.SS is a thrilling blend of adventure and action, offering players three distinct missions to conquer. Step into the shoes of Saki, the primary heroine, while occasionally taking control of another brave young woman during pivotal moments. As the story unfolds, players will explore diverse, intricately designed locations, gathering essential items, solving clever puzzles, and wielding an array of weapons ranging from pistols to axes.
Players choose their combat style from four dynamic modes: punching, kicking, shooting, and, in specific scenarios, jumping. The gameplay is presented from a third-person perspective, set against atmospheric, pre-rendered backgrounds with cinematic, constantly shifting camera angles reminiscent of “Alone in the Dark.” However, the protagonists are depicted as charmingly detailed sprites, giving the game a unique visual style. Anime-inspired cutscenes and fully voiced dialogues further immerse players in this captivating adventure.
Amazing! Who do we have to thank for this patch on such an underloved console?
- Programming / Hacking
- Elmer
- EsperKnight
- Derek Pascarella (ateam)
- Translation
- Filler
- Editing
- Eien ni Hen
- Josh (hasnopants)
- Playtesting
- Josh (hasnopants)
- Sputnik34
- Galaga
- articution
- Regis Galland
- Shentok
- Benjamin Yoder
- Project Management
- Derek Pascarella (ateam)
- Special Thanks
- David Shadoff
- PC-FX Fan Club