This NES horror JRPG spent 32 years as lost media, but once it was preserved it only took 33 days to get a complete fan translation

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Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:49:13 +0000

Splatterworld, a lost NES horror JRPG spin-off of the Splatterhouse series, was discovered and unofficially released in November 2023. Following its ROM dump, fan translation group Aeon Genesis completed a full translation patch in just 33 days. The game, originally slated for a 1993 release, had been largely undocumented until recently. Its preservation highlights the value of game recovery efforts, offering players a playable version of a long-lost title.

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A previously unreleased NES horror JRPG titled "Splatterhouse: World" has been translated and is now fully playable. Originally developed by Namco, the game was nearly released in March 1993 but was ultimately canceled. A playable ROM surfaced on October 31, 2023, and a fan translation by Aeon Genesis has made it accessible in English. The game features turn-based combat set in grim environments, differing from typical JRPG aesthetics.

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Splatter World, a cancelled RPG spinoff of Namco's Splatterhouse series, is now playable in English due to fan translation efforts by Aeon Genesis. Originally intended for release in March 1993, the game was never commercially launched but became available online on Halloween 2025. The ROM was shared on 4chan and currently works only on the FCEUX emulator. The game features historical figures as summonable spirits, which may be sensitive for some players.