With a machine able to POST it was time to install an operating system. There is not really much of a debate about which one to pick.

I made a mistake when I decided to get the software in the original boxes. The version of Windows 98 was still sealed. And I could not get myself to crack it open. So I did the only logical thing. I bought it again in the OEM version.

Sadly no bootable CD but it came with a boot floppy that automatically configured the CD drive. The installation was as smooth as I remembered it.

I was always amazed by the quality of Microsoft stuff from that era. Back then, you could take the HDD out of an old machine, insert it in a completely different PC, and the thing would boot all the way to a 640x480 desktop. All you had to do was install a few drivers.

Windows 98 came with support for the Matrox Mystique out-of-the-box. I only had to use the drivers that came with the SoundBlaster Live and network card to get them working.

The next thing I wanted to be able to do was transferring files from/to the Quake PC. All I had to do was to enable File Sharing in Windows 98 and check the SMB 1.0 option in Windows 11 Features list.

Once again, I tip my hat to Microsoft for its remarkable focus on backward compatibility. That being said, transfer speed was slower than I anticipated. So I only transferred a single file, ftpserver3pro.zip for Quick ‘n Easy FTP Server Pro. It is a marvel of a stand-alone FTP server with blazing fast transfer speed.

The only weird thing about it is that it is skinned for Windows XP so you get a little bit of a visual mismatch. Overall it is well worth it given how useful it is.

If you don't have a Windows machine available, you can also just run an FTP server and use Internet Explorer to download Quick ‘n Easy FTP Server Pro. Modern browsers have dropped support for FTP but IE4 will have it forever!

The latest version of winrar supporting Windows 98 is wrar311.exe. It allows to decompress anything that was ever compressed (except 7z :/). I also followed the example of LGR^[2] and register my version after all these years of free-loading.

Basara 2 Heroes Wii English Patch Fixed | Sengoku

If you are using a manual guide, here are the most important menu options translated from top to bottom: Sengoku Basara Retrospective: Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes

While a complete, official English release for Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes

Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes remains one of the most celebrated hack-and-slash games of the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2 era. Developed by Capcom, this stylized, high-octane take on Japan’s Warring States period captured the hearts of action fans worldwide. However, because the game was never officially released outside of Japan, Western players were left stranded by a formidable language barrier.

For those who installed it, the patch turned a frustrating import into a playable epic. For the broader gaming community, it stands as a monument to a specific kind of love—one that refuses to let a great game die simply because a publisher’s spreadsheet said “no.” In the end, the patch’s greatest legacy is not that it made Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes English-friendly. It’s that it proved, once again, that fans will finish what companies refuse to start.

Here is why:

To play the patched version of the game, you will need to prepare a few files and software tools.

New playable characters like Katakura Kojuro, Azai Nagamasa, and Oichi receive full Story Modes.

: First, check if there's an official English version or a patch available through the game's official website or the console's (Wii) online store. sengoku basara 2 heroes wii english patch

Despite the lack of story translation, if you are a fan of the genre.

The PS2 version has pros:

If you prefer playing on original home consoles, your system will require softmod modifications.

If you are playing via emulation, the Dolphin emulator requires a couple of minor tweaks to ensure the game runs smoothly without graphical glitches: If you are using a manual guide, here

Some patches are delivered as .pnach or Gecko codes that modify text strings in real-time. 📜 Key Game Features (Translated)

If you are playing the game in Japanese or using a partial patch, these community-created guides are the standard for navigating the game:

As of early 2026, there is no single "official" fan patch that translates 100% of the game's story text and dialogue. Instead, the community has focused on designed for use with the Dolphin Emulator or homebrew-enabled Wii consoles.

Dedicated campaign tracks for fan-favorites like Katakura Kojuro, Oichi, and Azai Nagamasa. For those who installed it, the patch turned