Let's Play Segagaga- Chapter 1 ~Segagaga Start!~

Here I'll walk you through the first chapter, explain the menus, show you the battle system and teach you how to recruit staff.

I recommend you watch the above video to get a feel for the game, then try playing for yourself. Keep a second screen like a smart phone or tablet close by, open up my full translation video so you can easily switch back and forth to understand the story and other dialogue at your leisure.

Though I intend to come back to chapter 1 at some point to make improvements to the translation, this is it for now. Starting today, work on chapter 2 begins.

Thank you for your support!

Segagaga Save File - Start at Level 169 with 20% Market Share

If you'd like an easier time with Segagaga, try downloading this save file from the online VMU save database, Blue Swirl.

This can be done by connecting online with a Dreamcast via Dreampi or a broadband adapter. There are a few other methods involving save file editors and whatnot but I'm not familiar with them so better to do a Google search.

The save file in question starts you off at level 169 with %20 market share which will give you a bit of a safety net should you struggle with the game development sections from chapter 2 onwards. It also unlocks all entries of the Reference Room, so that's nice too.

Anyway, the save file can be found here https://bswirl.kitsunet.org/vmu/save/public/liste.php?lg=en&menu=on&path=S%2Fsegagaga.

Chapter 1 - Segagaga Start! - Video Capture with Translated Subtitles

Well, it's been a long week, but the hard work is beginning to pay off. While inserting the translation into the video as subtitles, I realised how far from perfect it is, and I will likely continue to edit and improve bits and pieces over the course of this journey.

For now though, this will do. I don't want to spend too much time fretting over the fine details... at least until I've made my way through the remaining eight chapters.

Hope you enjoy it guys and gals... I'm knackered.

Please leave a comment, follow the Facebook page or something.

Let me know that there are people out there who want this!!!

Mogetan and Teacher's Game Question Time! Episode 1

These are a series of silly videos found between the chapters of Segagaga. They were filmed by two of the developers hidden behind the Sega sign outside their old headquaters in Haneda, Tokyo.

I had the pleasure of visiting the headquaters and taking a picture next to this very sign about eight years ago. Since then, Sega have moved their headquaters to Shinagawa.

Turn on subtitles to see the translation!

Segagaga Chapter 1 - Segagaga Start! - Walthrough and Translation PDF

The first version of my Walkthrough and Translation PDF has arrived. It's far from complete but should contain enough information for you all to get a basic grasp on the game and make your way through Chapter 1 - Segagaga Start! I'll also be posting a translated let's play and video guide to YouTube in the next couple of days if you'd prefer to wait for that.

Enjoy!

Segagaga Walkthrough and Translation PDF CLICK HERE!

Chapter 1 -Segagaga Start! - Text Translation

Chapter 1 - Segagaga Start!

Opening Movie
第１話セガガガ始動！
Chapter 1 Segagaga Start!

Yayoi Haneda:
バイ。
Bye.

Segataro:
ちょっと！
Wait!

Welcome to Segagaga
Hitomajiri:
ようこそセガへ！諸君を歓迎する！
Welcome to Sega!

私は社長の人交（ひとまじり）だ。
I'm the president, Hitomajiri.

About

Mantra

Translation, Accessibility, Preservation. 

Translation

Translate absolutely every last bit of text held within the Segagaga GD-ROM; dialogue, menus, option screens, everything!

Accessibility

Make the game and translation accessible to all, in a variety of forms:

• Complete digital text translation including original Japanese
• Captured footage of game with subtitles
• PDF Translation Guide
• Patched game with English translation (this is a long-term goal that is beyond my current skillset. For the time being, I'm focusing on the other three bullet points)

Preservation
Big projects like this are monumental tasks that are sure to encounter problems along the way. Who knows what life has in store for us, right? I want to present all of my work, piece by piece, so should something happen to prevent me arriving at completion, someone else can pick up the torch without starting from scratch. This is also why all of my screenshots and videos are recorded in high quality 60fps x2 integer scale.

All my work is open source, do with it as you wish.... just give me credit for it please!

Meeting Room and Company Situation Screen - Text Translation and Guide

The Meeting Room screen.

After starting a new game and watching the chapter 1 opening movie, you'll be greeted by the above screen.

At the top, you can see the date, 1st January 2025, and the Japanese text　会議室（かいぎしつ）. Yes, you've guessed it; this means Meeting Room. 

In the bottom left of the screen, we have a simple menu with four possible choices. They are as follows:

話す
はなす
Talk
Note: This option will let you speak with Alisa. She will usually just give a quick summary of the current situation or what you should be doing.

Naming your Character - Text Translation and Guide

Upon starting a new game, you'll be asked to name the two main characters. This short guide will translate and walk you through that process. 

メモリーカードをチェックしています。
Checking memory card.


メモリーカードの抜き差しを行ったり、電源を切ったりしないで下さい。
メモリーカードのぬきさしをおこなったり、でんげんをきったりしないでください。
Please do not remove the memory card or turn off your system.

Title Screen Menu - Text Translation

Here's a quick translation of the title screen menu.

Main Menu
ふつうのセガガガ
Normal Mode
とことんセガガガ
Simulation Mode
Note: This is unlocked after completing the game. It allows you to play through only the management side of the game while eliminating the story and dungeons.

What is Segagaga?

If you're unfamiliar with the structure of Segagaga, or just want to learn a little more the game and its history, I can't recommend this video from DidYouKnowGaming? enough.

Check it out.

Intro - YouTube Video with Subtitles

The first video has just gone live. Please remember to turn on subtitles if they are not being displayed automatically.

Intro - Text Translation

Below you'll find the complete text translation for the intro movie. To watch this, simply load up the game and don't press anything. I'll be posting a video to YouTube with subtitles shortly. 

Screen 1
＜社是＞
しゃぜ
 Company Motto

創造は生命
そうぞうは いのち　
Creation is Life
Notes: The reading for 生命 is  せいめい, but the furigana and dialogue say いのち. Both mean 'life', so it makes no difference to the translation.

Facebook Page

You can find our Facebook page at the following address https://www.facebook.com/segagagaostp/

Please like and follow if you'd like to keep up to date with all progress made on the project or simply wish to show your support. 

Hello World

Sega Simulation SGGG Segagaga

Over the years, a number of Segagaga translation projects have come and gone. How far along the road to completion did they get? Unfortunately, nobody really knows because the work has never been made public...

The aim of this project is to translate SGGG, one chapter at a time and post the progress publicly for fans to enjoy. This will yield the following benefits:

• Fans can enjoy the game in an episodic manner. Even if the project is not completed, at least they'll be able to experience part of the game. 
• Fans don't have to wait for the project to be completed and can begin enjoying SGGG immediately.
• The project is open source, so if I become unable to finish, others can give it a stab without having to start from scratch, or translate it into other languages.