Title: Words Worth
Alias: ワーズ・ワース
Length: Medium (10 - 30 hours)
Publishers:
Elf
Fun Translations
Relations: Shares characters: Elf All Stars Datsui Jan
Related Animes:
Words Worth (OVA, 1999)
Words Worth Gaiden (OVA, 2002)

Story:
God created Light and Shadow and separated them with the power of the divine Words Worth Tablet. One day, the Words Worth Tablet shall be read and all will be understood, and Light and Shadow will join and become complete. But someone has shattered the Tablet. The Tribe of Light and the Tribe of Shadow each blame the other and war ensues for 100 years. The story revolves around the bumbling but very skilled Prince Astral of the Tribe of Shadow who may be the one to bring the Tribes together and restore peace.

How to make Words Worth Win98 version work under XP:
Create a shortcut for ww_english.exe. In the shortcut properties, activate Win98 compatibility, otherwise game crashes when first voice playback occurs. Double click on the shortcut to get started. When you start game, you are asked to choose hero's name. DON'T CHANGE IT! Otherwise hero's lines won't be translated. Just validate the default one (Astro, translated) by clicking the bottom right button immediately (A message will say so). During game, 'M' (or '?') will make a map appear (useful!). Just click on map to automatically run to a precise place. 'I' will make the inventory list appear (can use herb fast!). 'C' will make the command menu appear. Items names are part of item graphics, so they won't be translated. In translated text, the japanese name will be written between parenthesis so you can make the link with the graphic japanese description (if needed only).