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Modder Releases Japanese Localization Patches for Classic RPGs

The patches cover Might and Magic, Icewind Dale II's IWD2EE mod, and Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, per gamespark.jp.

A modder has released Japanese localization mods for several classic overseas RPGs, according to gamespark.jp. The projects cover the numbered Might and Magic titles, the IWD2EE expansion mod for Icewind Dale II, and Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor.

The Might and Magic localization mod is published on the modder's project site. The numbered titles in the series can be purchased on GOG.

Icewind Dale II is an RPG released in 2002 based on Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition and is available on GOG. The new localization mod is for IWD2EE, an expansion mod for the game.

A project page has also been published for a Japanese localization mod for Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor. That RPG was released in 2001, is based on Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition, and is available on Steam and GOG.

The modder has previously released Japanese localization mods for the Ultima series as well. Might and Magic is often named alongside Ultima and Wizardry as a classic RPG series.

Quick answers

Which games received Japanese localization mods?

The numbered Might and Magic titles, Icewind Dale II's IWD2EE expansion mod, and Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor.

Where can I buy the original games?

The Might and Magic titles and Icewind Dale II are available on GOG, while Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor is available on Steam and GOG.

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