Because of this unique release window, the game exhibits several fascinating quirks that diverge heavily from canon lore:
Downloading ROMs of games you do not own is legally murky. If you want to stay on the safe side, you can purchase a legitimate Japanese PS1 copy (available on eBay or from Japanese import shops) and rip the disc yourself to use with an emulator.
To play the translated version of the game, you will need three things:
To play the game on a modern PC, Mac, or Android device, use an established PlayStation 1 emulator:
: Detailed English translations for the main title screen, configuration menus (conversation speed, sound, vibration), and password entry screens are available on Screen Layout Guides