Today we've released the English translation of Hinotori - Hououhen, now Firebird - The Phoenix Saga. Added to it some optional patches are released which can be applied to the original Japanese version as well.

Changes:

• Full translation of all texts in the game.
• Bigger text window to accomodate the larger English texts.
• Translation of title screen and end demo screens.
• Translation of special passwords.
• Tweaked built-in Game Master menu.
• Kanji icons are updated to more explanatory icons.
• Minor improvements in existing English texts such as the demonstration run texts.
• Increased the system requirement for MSX2 to 128 KB VRAM.

Optional patches:

• Turbo patch. The game will switch between screens faster and no slowdowns in crowded areas when running on MSXturboR machines.
• Force 60 Hz interrupt frequency as the game is supposed to run at that speed.
• Boss 4 tablet fix patch. The tablet you'll get when defeating Insane Demon will be correct instead of mainly white.
• The title screen will be restored when starting the game from the built-in Game Master menu.
• King Kong 2 SRAMdisk save patch. Will use the Game Master 2 SRAMdisk feature to save the game situation. Up to 8 saves are possible.

The translation patch comes with a manual which explains the newly designed icons.