Tokimeki Memorial Sega Saturn Fan Translation Team Seeks Hacking and Debugging Talent
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Published on: April 17, 2025
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Tokimeki Memorial, the iconic dating simulation game developed by Konami, first debuted on the PC Engine Super CD-ROM² in 1994, quickly cementing its status as one of the most influential titles in the genre.
Over the years, Tokimeki Memorial has inspired sequels, spin-offs, and ports across multiple platforms.
With anticipation building for its upcoming remake on Nintendo Switch, set for release next month, the classic remains a pivotal piece of gaming history.
Despite its legacy and a loyal international fanbase intrigued by the title’s in-depth relationship mechanics, Tokimeki Memorial has never received an official release outside Japan.
Konami’s decision to keep the franchise exclusive to its home territory has left countless English-speaking players reliant on the efforts of dedicated fan translators.
These community-driven projects have enabled broader access to the game, circumventing the steep language barrier with unofficial English patches.
Notably, in 2022, the group Translated Games delivered a full English translation patch for the Super Famicom version of Tokimeki Memorial, making the experience accessible to a wider audience.
Building on this legacy, a new team, led by the translator known as Burntends, is undertaking the formidable task of localizing the Sega Saturn port.
Burntends, recognized for their work editing the fan translation of Sakura Wars 2 for the Sega Saturn and leading the Macross: Do You Remember Love? (PS1) translation, recently provided an update via social media, showcasing the project’s progress with video clips and screenshots.
However, Burntends and the team have openly called for additional support, specifically from community members with expertise in hacking and debugging.
"The patch is frequently crashing at the current stage, and we’re seeking individuals skilled in hacking and debugging to help stabilize and advance the English translation," Burntends shared in a recent post.
Interested contributors are encouraged to contact the team directly for potential collaboration.
The ongoing passion and persistence of the retro gaming and fan translation communities continue to bridge cultural and linguistic divides, ensuring that classics like Tokimeki Memorial can be appreciated by new generations worldwide.
With the Nintendo Switch remake poised to introduce the title to even more players, efforts like Burntends’ Sega Saturn project underscore the enduring impact of Konami’s seminal dating sim—both within Japan and beyond.
