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'''Gameplay Element Localization Glossary''' for the Shiren the Wanderer series.
'''Gameplay Element Localization Glossary''' for the Shiren the Wanderer series. While under normal circumstances, our policy is to use the earliest official English localization from any officially localized, licensed, or released material in any format, there exists the occasional exception. Those have been outlined and explained why below, to help readers and players alike understand the reasoning behind these choices.


{{Anchor|Cross-Mixing}}
==Glossary==
{{Shiren|Cross-Mixing}} {{JAnb|異種合成||}} is a mechanic introduced in {{GameTitle|Shiren2|l|i}}. While it appeared in the English localizations of{{GameTitle|Shiren3Wii|l|i}}, and Shiren 5 on the Vita/Switch/Steam/Smartphones, it's not known to have an official name in those releases.
===Cross-Mixing===
{{Shiren|Cross-Mixing}} {{JAnb|異種合成||}} is a mechanic introduced in {{Shiren2Title}}. While it appeared in the English localizations of{{Shiren3WiiTitle}}, and Shiren 5 on the Vita/Switch/Steam/Smartphones, it's not known (to us) to have an official name in those releases.
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]


{{Anchor|Synthesis}}
===Fusion===
{{Shiren|Synthesis}} {{JAnb|合成||}} is a mechanic introduced in {{GameTitle|Shiren1SFC|l|i}}. While fn of the past commonly referred to it as "Melding", from the item {{Shiren|Melding Jar}}, we've opted to use Synthesis as we felt it better describes the process. As well as the Melding Jar or Synthesis Pot not being the only way to synthesize be items.
{{Shiren|Fusion}}, also known as Synthesis {{JAnb|合成||}} is a mechanic introduced in {{Shiren1SFCTitle}}. While fans of the past commonly referred to it as "Melding", from the item {{Shiren|Melding Jar}}, we've opted to use Fusion from {{Shiren3WiiTitle}} as it's the earliest official name.
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]
 
===Monster Family===
{{Shiren|Monster Family}} {{JAnb|種||}}, previously known as Monster-type {{JAnb|モンスター系||}} is to our knowledge, an original term coined by fans after the release of {{Shiren1DSTitle}} in 2008. Shiren 1 DS referred to monster families as types, such as "Polygon Spin-type", which causes issues with the {{Shiren|Dragon-type}} and the {{Shiren|Dragon Family}}. As types weren't something we were widely aware of until 2019, we've opted to ignore the official names and continue with what we'd been calling them. As of the official English release of {{Shiren6Title}} in 2024, the {{Shiren|Mixer Family}} has been referred to as the "Mixer family" on the official website and in the game itself, making it official.
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]
 
===Runes===
{{Shiren|Rune}}s {{JAnb|神器||}}, also known as Seals is another example of an early name we've decided to do away with. When Shiren 5 on the Vita was localized, it introduced a new status for {{Shiren|item}}s, known as "{{ShirenI|Sealed}}", and renamed Seals to Runes. On top of the "{{ShirenS|Sealed}}" {{Shiren|Status Abnormality}} (for {{Shiren|Monster}}s) functioning similar to the new item counterpart, we've decided to adopt Rune as the official name of choice in order to prevent further confusion.
: Source: {{Shiren5VitaTitle}}
: Source: {{Shiren52020Title}}
: Source: {{Shiren5SPTitle}}
: Source: {{Shiren6Title}}
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]
: Source: [https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/shiren6/en/system/ Shiren 6 official website]
:: The {{GameTitle|Shiren5Vita|l|i}} official localization may also be considered a source, based on the localized name {{Shiren5Vita|Synthesis Jar}} for the previously named {{Shiren1DS|Melding Jar}} {{ConsoleLogo|DS|small}} / {{Shiren3Wii|Melding Jar}} {{ConsoleLogo|Wii|small}}. However, o our knowledge, it was never referred to as Synthesis, or if it was, we don't know where. So again, that would be naming the element based on the item name.


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Latest revision as of 05:33, 9 July 2025

Gameplay Element Localization Glossary for the Shiren the Wanderer series. While under normal circumstances, our policy is to use the earliest official English localization from any officially localized, licensed, or released material in any format, there exists the occasional exception. Those have been outlined and explained why below, to help readers and players alike understand the reasoning behind these choices.

Glossary

Cross-Mixing

Cross-Mixing (Japanese: 異種合成) is a mechanic introduced in Nintendo 64 Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2 - Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion. While it appeared in the English localizations ofWii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion, and Shiren 5 on the Vita/Switch/Steam/Smartphones, it's not known (to us) to have an official name in those releases.

Source: Shiren 6 official website

Fusion

Fusion, also known as Synthesis (Japanese: 合成) is a mechanic introduced in Super Famicom Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer. While fans of the past commonly referred to it as "Melding", from the item Melding Jar, we've opted to use Fusion from Wii Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 3 - The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion as it's the earliest official name.

Source: Shiren 6 official website

Monster Family

Monster Family (Japanese: 種), previously known as Monster-type (Japanese: モンスター系) is to our knowledge, an original term coined by fans after the release of Nintendo DS Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer in 2008. Shiren 1 DS referred to monster families as types, such as "Polygon Spin-type", which causes issues with the Dragon-type and the Dragon Family. As types weren't something we were widely aware of until 2019, we've opted to ignore the official names and continue with what we'd been calling them. As of the official English release of Nintendo Switch/Steam Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island in 2024, the Mixer Family has been referred to as the "Mixer family" on the official website and in the game itself, making it official.

Source: Shiren 6 official website

Runes

Runes (Japanese: 神器), also known as Seals is another example of an early name we've decided to do away with. When Shiren 5 on the Vita was localized, it introduced a new status for items, known as "Sealed", and renamed Seals to Runes. On top of the "Sealed" Status Abnormality (for Monsters) functioning similar to the new item counterpart, we've decided to adopt Rune as the official name of choice in order to prevent further confusion.

Source: PlayStation Vita Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
Source: Nintendo Switch/Steam Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate (2020)
Source: iOS/Android Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate (SP)
Source: Nintendo Switch/Steam Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Source: Shiren 6 official website


See Also

v • d • e
Shiren the Wanderer - Gameplay Elements
Adventure Log (Adventure Footprint • Travel Log) • Blessing • Cross-Mixing • Curse • Fay's Puzzles • Fusion • iDash • Handy Dash • Localization Glossary • Tanuki Passwords

References

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