The Wonderful 101 uses obfuscated Japanese to name its aliens, giving an interesting experience whether you play in English or Japanese.
Tag: grammar
Master Barf & Mighty Bear Seven’s Interstellar Origins
A seemingly-nonsensical enemy name in Earthbound hides a pretty straightforward pop culture reference that any Japanese player would’ve caught.
The Mistranslation Behind Dr. Eggman’s “Special Race”
Dr. Eggman’s “special race to see who’s the fastest” has been the subject of ridicule online for some time. But is the good doctor that misguided, or was the weirdness introduced in localization?