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{{Hatnote|For a list of the different physical releases of Oni, see [[Releases]].}} | {{Hatnote|For a list of the different physical releases of Oni, see [[Releases]]. For a technical examination of the localizations, see [[OBD:Localization]].}} | ||
[[Image:Mac (ES) CD-ROM.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Oni in Castilian Spanish for the Mac.]] | [[Image:Mac (ES) CD-ROM.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Oni in Castilian Spanish for the Mac.]] | ||
After being developed by [[Bungie West]] in the United States, where the canonical English version was developed, [[Oni]] was translated into several other languages for worldwide distribution. The following languages received full localizations, encompassing the game packaging, the manual, in-game text and in-game voice acting: | After being developed by [[Bungie West]] in the United States, where the canonical English version was developed, [[Oni]] was translated into several other languages for worldwide distribution. The following languages received full localizations, encompassing the game packaging, the manual, in-game text and in-game voice acting: | ||
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==Results== | ==Results== | ||
These localizations were then used in multiple physical releases in different territories, as documented at [[Releases]], sometimes including multiple languages on the disc which could be selected during installation. The releases were sometimes made for all three platforms, Windows, Macintosh and PlayStation 2, but sometimes perhaps only for Windows, or only for Windows and PS2 | These localizations were then used in multiple physical releases in different territories, as documented at [[Releases]], sometimes including multiple languages on the disc which could be selected during installation. The releases were sometimes made for all three platforms, Windows, Macintosh and PlayStation 2, but sometimes perhaps only for Windows, or only for Windows and PS2. | ||
Out of the [[seven]] versions of the game that were dubbed, fans have generally reacted most positively to the English, Italian and Japanese versions, with special interest given to the Japanese dub since Oni is, after all, descended from the world of [[anime]]. The voiceover was done with care, and Konoko was played by well-known voice actress [[wp:Kotono Mitsuishi|Kotono Mitsuishi]]. | Out of the [[seven]] versions of the game that were dubbed, fans have generally reacted most positively to the English, Italian and Japanese versions, with special interest given to the Japanese dub since Oni is, after all, descended from the world of [[anime]]. The voiceover was done with care, and Konoko was played by well-known voice actress [[wp:Kotono Mitsuishi|Kotono Mitsuishi]]. | ||