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Game Info
Original release: September, 2012
Original platform: PSP
Can be played on PSP, Vita, and any platform that can run PPSSPP.
What is SD Gundam G Gen Overworld?
SD Gundam G Gen Overworld is a 2D strategy RPG thats somewhat similar to Super Robot Wars and Fire Emblem in terms of gameplay. In this game, you control giant robots known as mobile suits and warships as you fight through scenarios based on events from the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series and manga, as well as a secondary narrative that ties together Overworld and its predecessor, G Gen World.
Why translate this?
Up until 2016, there were few newer Gundam games translated into English, and almost all of them were Dynasty Warriors: Gundam/Gundam Musou titles. While attempts were made to translate both World and Overworld at release, they failed due to technical complications that could not be overcome at the time.
Then, in June 2014, the project was revived by izzul95 on GBATemp, who managed to access many of the text files required to pull off a translation. What followed was a roughly 2 and a half year effort to translate thousands of words and decipher many of the complexities of the games programming, as seen in our translation showcase video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6iXqfjuo34
Whats in the game?
Ships, mobile suits, and characters from:
Mobile Suit Gundam
MSV (Mobile Suit Variations)
MSX
Mobile Suit Gundam MS Igloo
Mobile Suit Gundam MS Igloo 2
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: From Place Beyond the Blaze
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories
Advance of Z
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (TV and A New Translation)
Z-MSV
Gundam Sentinel
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
CCA-MSV
M-MSV
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn MSV
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash
Mobile Suit Gundam F90
Mobile Suit Gundam Silhouette F91
Mobile Suit Gundam F91
F91-MSV
Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam
Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam Skull Heart
Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam Steel Seven
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
Mobile Fighter G Gundam
New Mobile Report Gundam Wing
New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Dual Story: G-Unit
After War Gundam X
Turn A Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
SEED-MSV
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED X Astray
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
SEED Destiny-MSV
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73 Stargazer
Mobile Suit Gundam 00
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 - A wakening of the Trailblazer
Mobile Suit Gundam 00P
Mobile Suit Gundam 00F
Mobile Suit Gundam 00V
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE
Gunpla Builders: Beginning G
Mobile Suit Gundam Secret Weapons: Phantom Bullet
SD Gundam Gachapon/Gashapon Senshi series
SD Gundam GX
Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren's Greed
Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
G Generation Originals
Dynasty Warriors Gundam
Screencaps:
Installation Instructions
1. Obtain .ISO of G Gen Overworld. Make sure it is an OVERWORLD .ISO, NOT a G Gen WORLD .ISO.
2. Download the Patch files and XDelta from this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByfNnBLIIZXvRUFUYnRTdW5qVkE
3. Open XdeltaUI, and open the patch you want to apply.
4. For the source, select your original Overworld ISO.
5. Set an output location, and press "Patch". The output file will be the name of the patched ISO.
6. Have Fun!
High Quality Textures for PPSSPP 1.3+:
1. Unpack the contents of "NPJH50681.zip" into the "[PPSSPP dir]\memstick\PSP\Textures" directory, if the "Textures" directory doesn't exist, you need to create it manually.
2. Make sure texture replacing is enabled in PPSSPP (should be on by default). It is in Settings->Tools->Developer Tools->Replace Textures
NOTE: PPSSPP savestates are incompatible between non-patched and patched versions. Use normal, in-game saves at the strategy layer before patching. Script changes WILL break saves made in the middle of a level and boot you back to the strategy layer.
The Team
Project Founder: Izzul95
Co-Founder: CrashmanX
Hackers/programmers:
CrashmanX
PiQue_MajorCooke
Danikk
Editors:
CleanSweep/TC McQueen
LoakaMossi
Graphic designers:
Giliel777
Blackdog61 (Logos)
Translators:
Izzul95 (initial translations)
AdanK85 (storyline & dying quotes)
PiQue_MajorCooke (B1 and B2, ID19199)
CrashmanX (ID19199)
Beta testers
BetaXenon
Jace Akane
antarusch
Blackdog91
Kira "bugs Bunny" Yamato
NoctisLuna
Claytor22
erisluciano
Ostia69
00X
Special contributors:
Riku (Repacking help)
Breaktemp (Save files)
Steve, Dashman and Bring stability of SRW GC at 4chan thread.
Kujila_ (GGenOverworld wiki - context check)
Frenzy85 (Let's play videos - context check)
Cybermega (Let's play videos - context check)
Credit:
Game developer
- Namco Bandai Games
FAQ
Q: Is all the text in the game in English?
A: No, theres a huge in-game database full of facts about mobile suits, ships, and characters that hasnt been translated, because its simply too huge for one translator and editor to handle it. All the other text youre likely to encounter has been translated into English though.
Q: Why should I play this when G Gen Genesis exists?
A: This is the only G Generation game thats in English and has material from the Alternate Universe shows like Wing, G Gundam, SEED, and 00, plus Gundam F91, Crossbone Gundam, and Victory Gundam. G Gen Genesis only features Universal Century units up to Hathaways Flash, with the exception of a DLC unit or two and the G Gen original units.
Q: Are there any bugs were likely to see?
A: There are probably going to be typos, because the project has essentially been running with one editor (me) working on dozens of files for 90+% of its length. There is also a persistent display error caused by PPSSPP removing Sonys PSP font from its files Turn A Gundams name in game will appear as _ Gundam. To fix this, download this file and install it in \ppsspp\flash0\font.
Q: Are there CWCheat codes? This game is super grindy!
A: You better believe there are. Theyll be included in a post below this one.
Q: How come some things look way nicer with the various graphics patches, and others dont?
A: The graphics patches pulled assets from console versions of prior games, which were made to a higher quality standard than anything thats exclusive to Overworld. Since Overworld is a PSP game, lots of graphical sacrifices were made to make sure the game fit onto a UMD.
Q: How do I get custom background music to work?
A: For PSP users, follow this guide: http://www.ggenoverworld.com/index.php?title=Custom_BGM_Guide
For PPSSPP users, try creating a /MUSIC/ folder inside the memstick directory, then create an OVERWORLD folder inside the music folder, before using the in-game Custom BGM function.
Also, try using ID3KILL to remove tags, since the game doesnt seem to like them.
Q: Im a PSP/Vita player and I cant get the HQ Texture Pack to work! Whats wrong?
A: Its a PPSSPP only feature and youre on a PSP or Vita.