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Rent-A-Hero No.1

Original game : Rent-A-Hero No.1

Platform : Dreamcast

Language : English

Released by : VincentNL

Release date : 01 May 2023

Status : Fully Playable

Patch version : 1.0

Downloads : 766

ROM Information

Rent A Hero No.1 (Japan) [.GDI] / [.CDI]

Translation description

Dear Heroes, the wait is over!

I am thrilled to announce that Dreamcast unofficial Rent-A-Hero No.1 - English patch v.1.0 is finally released!

Please note this is not an ordinary translation, enjoy new secrets, 3D models, VMU animations, Opening / Ending subs, interface controls and much more!

Special thanks to Rent-A-Modders team, in particular:

- Egregiousguy ( 3D models / animations )
- Nanashi ( Compression algo )
- USC ( Text tools )
- CF ( Translation )
- Korp13 ( Translation )
- Togepichu ( Game testing and text review )
- Esppiral ( Wide screen patch )
- Richterw ( VMU animations )
- Danthrax ( VMU animations )

... And a huge thank you to:

- RAH Xbox localization prototype
- DC-Talk
- Romhacking.net
- The Dreamcast Junkyard
- The Hidden Palace
- Rolly
- Derek (ateam)
- All those who participated in beta testing, Dreamcast and RAH fans!

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Patch options:

Main:

- .GDI patch
- .CDI patch

Esppiral's wide screen:
(Game assets not using 16:9 resolution, visual issues may occour)

- .GDI wide patch
- .CDI wide patch

Please refer to Readme.txt for patching instructions.

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Emulator WARNING:

Redream / Retroarch / Flycast
- You NEED to use a Dreamcast bios file in order to play it without issues or freezes!
- Redream: boot.bin
- RetroArch / Flycast: dc_boot.bin

Please note: HLE BIOS needs to be disabled!

HLE BIOS issues reported:

- Dark menus
- NOW LOADING screen freeze after using subway

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Support / Contacts:

For any technical issue to report,
you can reach out VincentNL on:

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/VincentNL_
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wrarwa
- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VincentNL
- Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/vincentnl

Screenshots

Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
VincentNLOriginal HackingPrimary hacking and ASM work
EsppiralHackingWide screen patch
CFTranslation
Korp13Translation
EgregiousguyOriginal Hacking3D models / animations
TogepichuScript Editing/Revision

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