The process involves converting the text-based elements within a specific game’s interface, originally displayed in one language, to another. This localization effort targets the game Street Fighter II, running on the Sega Dreamcast console, focusing on the in-game menus. It allows players who speak a different language to navigate and understand the game’s options, settings, and features more easily. An example would be changing the menu option “Difficulty” from Japanese to English.
This adaptation is significant because it expands the accessibility of the title to a wider audience. It enhances the user experience by removing language barriers, potentially increasing sales and player engagement in regions where the original language is not widely spoken. Historically, these adaptations were often done by fan communities due to the cost and complexity for developers to perform the localization.
