Zero4 Champ

Source code on Github

Zero yon: quarter-mile drag racing. Its short length is exactly what gives it its mystique, with the slightest mistake spelling certain defeat for the hapless driver. Arriving in the big city from the countryside, a young man becomes enchanted by the world of zero yon and resolves to be the top racer in Japan. But with little more than a banged-up clunker and some pocket change to his name, the road is sure to be a long one. Do you have what it takes to build the car of your dreams and race your way to the top?

Developed and published by Media Rings for the PC-Engine in 1991, Zero4 Champ (pronounced "Zero Yon Champ") is a racing/adventure game, notably the first racing game for a home console to feature real-life cars licensed from Japanese auto makers. Though nominally a drag racing game, it features an extensive story mode with simulation and money management elements. Its unusual concept proved to be a surprising commercial success, resulting in several sequels over the following years.

And do take note: its sense of humor is distinctly...risqué. Don't say you weren't warned.

This patch fully translates the game into English. See the readme included in the download for more information.

Credits

  • Hacking & Translation
    • Supper
  • Editing & Testing
    • cccmar
  • Testing
    • Xanathis
  • Testing
    • Oddoai-sama