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Post by antisaviour on Apr 29, 2009 21:57:15 GMT -5
Copyright (C) 1996-2009 Nihon Falcom Corp. All rights reserved. Nihon Falcom Corporation Tel:042-527-6501 Fax: 042-528-2714 Address: 2-8-18, Akebono-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0012, Japan.
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Post by antisaviour on Apr 29, 2009 22:01:34 GMT -5
Anyone knows where can I get the patches for Brandish I, II & III?
Currently only Brandish IV patches are available in falcom's website.
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Post by lindaluv on Apr 29, 2009 22:06:50 GMT -5
What are the patches for???
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Post by antisaviour on Apr 29, 2009 22:10:19 GMT -5
To patch the games. I got problems running them in windows xp pro 64bit. As the games were written in ms dos, windows xp pro 64bit doesn't support the games.
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Post by lindaluv on Apr 29, 2009 22:12:07 GMT -5
Really, cuz I played number 2 on XP with no problems. Home edition tho.. I think
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Post by antisaviour on Apr 29, 2009 22:20:55 GMT -5
The games just can't start and keeps giving the following message.
The program or feature ... cannot start or run due to incompatibility with 64bit versions of Windows. Please contact the software vendor to ask if a 64bit Windows compatible version is available.
Can someone please help? Nihon Falcom has dicontinued their technical support for Brandish I, II & III.
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Post by antisaviour on Apr 29, 2009 22:34:10 GMT -5
I just found a way to bypass the ms dos problem in windows xp pro 64bit. The games need to be emulated in 64bit Windows. To solve the problems you need to do the followings: Repeat the steps for the other games in separate folders.
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Post by antisaviour on Apr 29, 2009 22:54:22 GMT -5
First, you have to write and create the following files as seen in pic 1. Secondly, create a folder with the name BR inside the game folder found in pic 1 and dump the entire game in. The third pic show the game files inside the BR folder. Create separate folders for the Brandish I, II & III. You need to have basic knowledge in MS DOS programming in order to write the files. The files you need to write are as follows: - dosbox
- Full.conf
- Fullscreen
- INWIN.conf
- InWindow
- libogg-0.dll
- libvorbis-0.dll
- libvorbisfile-3.dll
- SDL.dll
- SDL_net.dll
Same as for other ms-dos games.
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Post by antisaviour on Apr 30, 2009 1:28:34 GMT -5
Please download from this link for the files I have created. Link is dead!!! To play the games, just dump the entire game into the folder BR. Then double click on Fullscreen to play. Something is wrong with my codes. No sound can be heard during the game play. Need someone to help me check and correct the codes. Thanks!
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Post by jeffx on Apr 30, 2009 14:16:20 GMT -5
What is the original point of this thread???
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Post by irrelevant on Jan 17, 2015 8:38:17 GMT -5
Hey, everybody. I am currently seeking out downloads for the Brandish series for Windows PC. Though, I noticed that no-one has replied to this particular thread for some time, but perhaps I could "wake it up".
I've never played them before, but I have developed an interest. Can anyone help me out?
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Post by irrelevant on Jan 17, 2015 9:20:50 GMT -5
How about English language/translation support. My Japanese ... err-um ... ain't so good.
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Post by irrelevant on Jan 17, 2015 9:47:49 GMT -5
Okay. The PSP release is a remake, I assume. The Dark Revenant? SNES is easy to find these days *ah-hem*, though I want PC because, in general, GFX quality tends to be better, and I don't have to use an emulator. But what about 4? How does one go about finding that title?
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Post by Gu4n on Jan 17, 2015 11:07:20 GMT -5
PC - Windows - Japanese / KoreanBrandish 4 - (Which is the same content as Brandish VT for PC-98) The most important difference between Brandish VT and Brandish 4 is that the former is equipped with a superior soundtrack while the latter has one additional playable character. Well, okay. Two. But Garahad is only selectable after finishing the game with one of the other four.
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Post by irrelevant on Jan 17, 2015 11:17:45 GMT -5
PC - Windows - Japanese / KoreanBrandish 4 - (Which is the same content as Brandish VT for PC-98) The most important difference between Brandish VT and Brandish 4 is that the former is equipped with a superior soundtrack while the latter has one additional playable character. Well, okay. Two. But Garahad is only selectable after finishing the game with one of the other four. Actually, I read 2 additional playable characters with their own scenarios, redesigned interface, and slightly improved GFX for the PC port. But, as far as audio, the article is with you on that. I, on a personal note, cannot say from experience. Reference: HG101 - Brandish Series
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Post by SkyeWelse on Jan 17, 2015 13:14:27 GMT -5
I'll say this, I found Brandish for SNES to not really be my cup of tea, but when the patch came out for Brandish 2 SNES and having played through Brandish: The Dark Revenant for PSP in Japanese, I was beyond thirsty for more Brandish action and the SNES Brandish 2 didn't bother me at all as an experience. I think there are enough improvements over the original SNES version that make it quite playable and quite fun.
Collecting real Brandish games does take a bit of time and effort, money and familiarity with Yahoo Auctions or other import sites, but it certainly can be done. JDKluv on the forum and I have a lot of Brandish stuff, and we're always looking for more. : )
-Thomas
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Post by gamemjoe on Jan 17, 2015 15:37:03 GMT -5
For the first Brandish game, you'd probably be good to go without any Japanese knowledge; trust me, I went through the remake without reading a word. With the rest, you are in kind of a pickle. See, While Project EGG provides a legal way to play games for free, you actually don't get direct access to the game files, meaning you can't patch them with English translations, even if they are finished. While the two SNES games are translated, I'd advise against playing them. They are far from optimal ports and could potentially put you off the franchise. Your best bet currently would be the PSP remake of the first game, The Dark Revenant. I beg to differ. The SNES version of Brandish 2 is actually quite excellent (mouse support is a wonderful thing, and the music is actually better than the PC-98 original), although it's a bit shorter than the PC-98 version. Now, The ORIGINAL Brandish for the SNES, on the other hand, is, to put it nicely, shite. Also, I wish I'd known about Project EGG earlier. Finding and installing the PC-98 versions of the first three games was a daunting task, and I haven't been able to install VT on any emu.
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Post by jdkluv on Jan 17, 2015 16:02:07 GMT -5
JDKluv on the forum and I have a lot of Brandish stuff, and we're always looking for more. : ) The SNES version of Brandish 2 is actually quite excellent (mouse support is a wonderful thing, and the music is actually better than the PC-98 original) I beg to differ with that, and the original PC-98 version has *much* better controls than the SNES version + SNES Mouse. and I haven't been able to install VT on any emu. You're supposed to install it to a HDD and run it with Neko Project II or Anex86.
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Post by gamemjoe on Jan 17, 2015 16:04:56 GMT -5
The SNES version of Brandish 2 is actually quite excellent (mouse support is a wonderful thing, and the music is actually better than the PC-98 original) I beg to differ with that, and the original PC-98 version has *much* better controls than the SNES version + SNES Mouse. I just like how the SNES synth enhances certain tunes, like the final boss theme. However, I will agree with you that the PC-98 version DOES play better, even with the SNES mouse. I just like that they gave you the option and that it's a halfway comptent control scheme. and I haven't been able to install VT on any emu. You're supposed to install it to a HDD and run it with Neko Project II or Anex86. I've tried that. It doesn't recognize the cd after I install it. Granted, I installed using Disk Explorer, 7-zip and my wits, but that doesn't change the fact that the game still asks for the cd even with the cd in the third IDE slot in NP2. Also, as an aside, is there any way to delete save games in Brandish 3? The game doesn't allow me to save to all four slots (which I'm logically assuming is due to the drive size I selected) and I don't wanna play with just Ares and Dela.
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Post by jdkluv on Jan 17, 2015 16:27:43 GMT -5
I beg to differ with that, and the original PC-98 version has *much* better controls than the SNES version + SNES Mouse. I just like how the SNES synth enhances certain tunes, like the final boss theme. However, I will agree with you that the PC-98 version DOES play better, even with the SNES mouse. I just like that they gave you the option and that it's a halfway comptent control scheme. For some weird reason the SPC700 instrumentation works really well with many Brandish 2 tracks (such as in Wood and Laboratory, and the fact that the soundtrack doesn't sound nearly as weak as Brandish SNES music is almost a miracle), but I prefer the PC-98 soundtrack over the SNES version due to how crisp and clear everything sounds, while the SNES soundtrack sounds slightly muffled. And well, Master Ninja and Gadobadorrer are just infinitely better in their native format. And I'd honestly rather take the missing areas/music over the mouse support. I've tried that. It doesn't recognize the cd after I install it. Let me know if you want the files, though you can always play Brandish 4 instead.
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