If you choose to play the Japanese version (perhaps using translation apps for guidance), Endou Mamoru Densetsu All Six Original Titles:
What you plan to play on (3DS console or an emulator like Citra?)
Can you finally play the "Endou Mamoru Trilogy" in English on your 3DS? Here is everything you need to know about the fan translation status, features, and how to install it.
The status of the project splits into two specific variations: Inazuma Eleven 1-2-3 Endou Mamoru Densetsu English Patch
Released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS, Inazuma Eleven 1-2-3 Endou Mamoru Densetsu (translated: The Legend of Endou Mamoru ) is a special compilation cartridge. It contains the first three mainline Nintendo DS games (IE1, IE2, IE3) all in one package, featuring updated visuals, 3D cutscenes, stereo audio, and compatibility with the 3DS’s StreetPass.
As of early 2023, there is no complete English patch for the full 1-2-3 3DS compilation. Fans often recommend playing the individual European releases of the DS games or the localized 3DS eShop version of the first game instead.
: Unlike simple DS-to-DS patches, the 3DS compilation uses a different architecture, making it harder to simply "swap" text from the localized DS versions into the 3DS collection. If you choose to play the Japanese version
The Ultimate Guide to playing Inazuma Eleven 1-2-3: Endou Mamoru Densetsu in English
Developing an English patch for the Nintendo 3DS presented unique engineering hurdles. Unlike the DS, which utilized file systems relatively easy to access via flashcarts, the 3DS utilizes encrypted proprietary formats and higher-resolution textures that require precise mapping.
Includes an "Inazuma Museum" to listen to all theme songs and an exclusive new track, "Yokatta NA!" , by T-Pistonz+KMC. The State of English Patches It contains the first three mainline Nintendo DS
Do not apply the patch to a trimmed ROM. Use a full, clean dump of the cartridge.
The bundle features upgraded , smoother frame rates, and integrated mechanics that bypass the archaic "Super Link" hardware systems required by the original DS cartridges to unlock secret endgame characters. The Need for an English Translation Patch
Here is a general guide on how to apply an English patch, based on standard patching methods for Nintendo DS games.