Category: ff5

  • English Translations of Japanese Romhacks and More

    Final Fantasy Series Mods

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube or Twitter.

    With the Heroine Trilogy translation being a recent addition to the list, the time is ripe for an overview of these mods.

    The mods below are foreign-language mods that have been or are yet to be translated by the English-speaking community.

    For achievement hunters, check out our selection of achievement mods for FFVI hacks, with FFIV-V possibly on the horizon, all courtesy of our contributor solidification. They include many of those on the list, and you can access them here.

    With the exception of ppml’s mods, which are in Spanish, the mods are in Japanese.

    TranslatedModGameModdedModderMod TypeTranslator(s)Translation Type
    2020C2 (FFII Embedded)IV2016Naka no HitoRemakeTomatoFull
    2020Autumn Challenge (FF5r (Remix))V2012ff5akiHardtypeSerity,
    Kain Stryder, Odym82    		Full
    2021T-EditionVI1998TsushiyExpansionTomatoFull
    2022Ancient CaveV2010AnonymousRoguelikeSky RenderFull
    2025Heroine Trilogy
    (FF5r-IC Definitive)    		V2024watergaExpansionclymaxMenu
    2025Heroine Trilogy
    (FF5r-IC Definitive)    		V2024watergaExpansionclymax, xJ4cks, BladePotatoFull
    2026NostalgiaV2022AnonymousFan ServiceclymaxFull in early access
    2026+OmegaVI2003AnonymousExpansionclymaxWIP
    2026+Rachel Trilogy (FF6T-IC)VI2025watergaExpansionclymaxWIP
    2026+Final Fantasy JobsVI2022ppmlSeries tributeGi Nattak, solidificationWIP
    n/aOmega-AVI20056vOWP2tBUMHardtypen/an/a
    n/aSPX VersionVI2008SPARXHardtypen/an/a
    n/aSPX VersionIV2008SPARXHardtypen/an/a
    n/aT-EditionIV2017TsushiyExpansionn/an/a
    n/aFinal Fantasy The ColiseumVI2018ppmlAutobattlern/an/a
    n/aBA EditionVI2021Haiyoru KontonHardtypen/an/a

    So, what do you think? Do you know of a mod that should be added to or removed from the list? Which listed mod is your favorite? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

    This post has been viewed 53 time(s).

  • Nostalgia’s English Fan Translation Enters Early Access

    Japanese Mod of Final Fantasy V (SFC)

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube or Twitter.

    An English fan translation of FFV: Nostalgia has entered early access courtesy of clymax.

    Nostalgia is a Japanese mod based on Final Fantasy Legends (Final Fantasy Dimensions in the West). The mod is by an anonymous author.

    The mod features imported sprites and tracks alongside some new enemies and items.

    Check back later for more info on the mod.

    The English translation is in the form of a compatibility bridge to the RPGe fan translation of FFV vanilla. Without the compatibility bridge, the mod crashes when attempted to be combined with RPGe.

    The translation is a private mod of the FFV Central community. The private mod is on the rotation of mods that can be obtained through our Whirlwind Fiesta annual summer event. The private mod is also available via Game Jolt.

    For patching instructions, project status, or other assistance, please check us out on Discord. A teaser trailer is below.

    This post has been viewed 48 time(s).

  • Promo: No Context Collab + Hack Jam ’26

    Hosted by FFV Central

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube or Twitter.

    Ever think, “Hey, what if you could…?” for a game you’ve played before?

    Are you a seasoned hacker interested in contributing to the growing and needed space of Final Fantasy V hacks?

    Are you just someone new who’s looking to take a stab at game hacking?

    Are you a fan of classic Final Fantasy?

    We are holding our very first hack jam with a focus on Final Fantasy V for the SNES/Super Famicom, and we want you to join!

    Whether you’re thinking of something grandiose in scale, such as significant story or mechanical tweaks…

    Or you’re more interested in changing some graphics, maybe inserting a new sprite or customizing existing ones…

    Or maybe you want to change some of the wording because you thought some translated thing was a bit strange?

    Binary editor, assembly hacker, or totally new and just looking to try some tools that will do a lot of the heavy lifting for you, you are welcome!

    No hack idea is too small. And the community will vote on the top hacks (or, if you want don’t want your hack voted on, that’s okay, too!).

    If it turns out this is your thing, we have a forum channel where modders help each other. We even have a hacking academy for eligible members.

    Our community of modders has released mods for numerous Final Fantasy titles (and others of various genres and across several platforms), and we’d be happy to provide feedback and assistance in the forum channel as you need it.

    For any players or hackers interested, you can find more info in one of the related posts below. Cheers, and may we build something great together!

    Related Posts

    No Context Collab + Hack Jam ’26
    Romhack Jams

    This post has been viewed 8 time(s).

  • Spotlight: The Only Known Victory Against the Final Boss Using a Solo Berserker

    Final Fantasy V Challenge Runs

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube or Twitter.

    (Originally uploaded Sept 5, 2011)

    It took an absolutely ridiculous number of attempts, but considering that the odds are even more ridiculous than that, this is still a very lucky win.

    I had two computers running, each with six instances of ZSNES on max frameskip, continually automatically initiating battles with NeoExdeath. I had ZSNES recording each one onto an external harddrive, and when I looked back and finally saw the “The End” screen, I was able to load back that video and re-record the victory, then capture it in a .avi format with CamStudio (which didn’t pick up every frame, whoops).

    Gear used: Earth Hammer / Aegis Shield / Thornlet / BoneMail / WallRing

    The odds of getting that many Earthquakes in one fight? Very very very low. It’s a 25% chance each time.

    (Thanks to Moi-Me of the GameFAQs message boards for providing the Earth Hammer + Thornlet strategy. This was beyond crucial.)

    This post has been viewed 4 time(s).