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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| name=Keitai Denjuu Telefang | | name = Keitai Denjuu Telefang | ||
| | | japname = 携帯電獣テレファング | ||
| romaji = Keitai Denjuu Terefangu | | romaji = Keitai Denjuu Terefangu | ||
| | | image2 = [[Image:Telefang Power Version.jpg|200px]] | ||
| | | caption = Box art of the Power version of Telefang 1 | ||
| series = Telefang | | series = Telefang | ||
| version1 = Power | | version1 = Power | ||
| version2 = Speed | | version2 = Speed | ||
| developer = | | developer = Smilesoft | ||
| publisher = | | publisher = Natsume | ||
| designer = | | designer = Takagi Toushi | ||
| release-date = 3 November 2000 | | release-date = 3 November 2000 | ||
| genre = {{w|Console role-playing game}} | | genre = {{w|Console role-playing game}} | ||
| mode = Single player | | mode = Single player | ||
| platform = Game Boy Color | | platform = Game Boy Color | ||
| media = 16 megabit | | media = 16 megabit catridge}} | ||
{{for|the GBA sequel to Keitai Denjuu Telefang|Telefang 2}} | {{for|the GBA sequel to Keitai Denjuu Telefang|Telefang 2}} | ||
{{for|the Keitai Denjuu Telefang series of games|Keitai Denjuu Telefang (series)}} | {{for|the Keitai Denjuu Telefang series of games|Keitai Denjuu Telefang (series)}} | ||
'''Keitai Denjuu Telefang''' {{lang| | '''Keitai Denjuu Telefang''' {{lang|jap=携帯電獣テレファング|romaji=Keitai Denjuu Terefangu}}, also known as '''Telefang 1''' (since there are two games in this series), is a video game for [[wikipedia:Game Boy Color|Game Boy Color]] released by [[Smilesoft]] in Japan. It is available in two versions, Power and Speed. | ||
The game was | The game was not released in English, and is best known among english audiences for the Bootlegged version which was hacked and sold as a fake Pokemon game. ''See [[#Bootleg|the section below]] for details. | ||
==The name== | |||
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[[Image:Telefang logo.gif|thumb|left|Logo of Keitai Denjuu Telefang]] | |||
Keitai means mobile in Japanese, while Den means electric, juu means monster, and [[Telefang]] is a English word in {{w|Katakana}} to mean something like ''Telephone Fangs'' (Fangs as in monsters).<ref name="wikipedia">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keitai_Denjuu_Telefang. Accessed on 13 January 2008.</ref> | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
In the year 2020 it has become possible to travel to the Denjuu | In the year 2020 it has become possible to travel to the Denjuu world using [[D-Shot]]s, special mobile phones. Making friends and sharing telephone numbers with Denjuu has become popular among humans. | ||
The protagonist, [[Shigeki]], despite having originally arrived in the Denjuu world by accident, becomes determined to travel the world with his new Denjuu companion, and make more new friends while he is there. | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Humans=== | ===Humans=== | ||
{{main|List of people}} | {{main|List of people}} | ||
* ''' | * '''Shigeki''' {{lang|jap=シゲキ|bootleg=Bek}} - The protagonist of Telefang 1. | ||
* ''' | * '''Matsukiyo''' {{lang|jap=マツキヨ|bootleg=Sungki}} - A child genius who wants to learn more about the Denjuu world. He accidentally gets transported there along with Shigeki. | ||
* ''' | * '''Miyo''' {{lang|jap=ミヨ|bootleg=Miyor}} - A strong-willed girl described as a childhood friend of Shigeki, but teases him about never having been to the Denjuu world. Her Denjuu partner is [[Suguri]]. | ||
* ''' | * '''Kai''' {{lang|jap=カイ|bootleg=Boundary}} - A mysterious boy encountered during Shigeki's travels, his purpose in the Denjuu world is unclear. In the Power Version, his partner is [[Angios]], while in Speed Version it is [[Gymnos]]. | ||
* ''' | * '''Sanaeba''' {{lang|jap=サナエバ|bootleg=Sanarba}} - The owner of [[Sanaeba Pharmaceutical Company]], which was the first to discover the Denjuu world. After their discovery they began to branch their business into other areas, and they control the human-to-Denjuu world gates. While children are allowed in and out for free, adults must pay a fee. Sanaeba seems to have his name attached to many of the problems which have cropped up in the Denjuu world, and is apparently manipulating Denjuu for unknown reasons. | ||
*''' | *'''Nerikara''' {{lang|jap=ネリカラ|bootleg=Mr. Nerikara}} - A member of Sanaeba who gets people to vote him for prime minister of the Denjuu world by setting up a curry store. The Denjuu seem to have a positive response towards curry. | ||
*''' | *'''Tabasco''' {{lang|jap=タバスコ|bootleg=Tabasuko}} - A enemy of Shigeki in the Denjuu world. | ||
===Denjuu=== | ===Denjuu=== | ||
* '''[[Crypto]]''' {{lang| | * '''[[Crypto]]''' {{lang|jap=クリプト|bootleg=Kuribute}}- A strong Denjuu with a hot-tempered personality. It is assigned by Musa as Shigeki's first partner in the Power Version. | ||
* '''[[Fungus]]''' {{lang| | * '''[[Fungus]]''' {{lang|jap=ファンガス|bootleg=Fanges}}- A swift Denjuu with a faithful personality. It is assigned by Musa as Shigeki's first partner in the Speed Version. | ||
* '''[[Musa]]''' {{lang| | * '''[[Musa]]''' {{lang|jap=ムサ|bootleg=Musa}} - An old, turtle-like Denjuu who is the first to greet Shigeki and Matsukiyo after they arrive in the Denjuu world. He asks for their help with various problems that the Denjuu world is suffering, and introduces Shigeki to his first partner. | ||
* '''[[Angios]]/[[Gymnos]]''' {{lang| | * '''[[Angios]]/[[Gymnos]]''' {{lang|jap=アンヂオス / ヂムノス|bootleg=Anjiosi/Jimunosi}}- Partners of Kai (Angios in Power Version and Gymnos in Speed Version). | ||
==Power and Speed version differences== | ==Power and Speed version differences== | ||
The two versions, Power and Speed, have some differences: | [[Image:Telefang Speed version.jpg|thumb|right|Box art of the Speed version]]The two versions, Power and Speed, have some differences: | ||
* The starter Denjuu | * The starter Denjuu you are given at the beginning of the game is different, with [[Crypto]] for the Power version [[Fungus]] for the Speed version. | ||
* There are some Denjuu that can only be found in one version. | |||
* There are some Denjuu that can only be found in | |||
* There are some colour differences between the two, such as the colour of the [[D-Shot]] menu. | * There are some colour differences between the two, such as the colour of the [[D-Shot]] menu. | ||
* | * In [[Paparuna Lake]], the order of houses one is required to enter to solve the puzzle is different in Power version than that in Speed version. | ||
==Manga== | ==Manga== | ||
A manga series based on Telefang 1 was created and was serialized in Comic Bom Bom from March 2000 to July 2001. It was later released in 3 volumes, which are still available secondhand from online stores such as Yahoo! Japan Auctions and Amazon Japan. It was never released in English. | |||
A manga series based on Telefang 1 was created and was serialized in Comic Bom Bom from March 2000 to July 2001. It was later released in 3 volumes, which are still available secondhand from online stores such as Yahoo! Japan Auctions and Amazon Japan. It was never released in English. | |||
==Sequel== | ==Sequel== | ||
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Smilesoft released a sequel to Telefang 1 for the {{w|Game Boy Advance}}, with new Denjuu and a slightly different style of battle, where the player can intervene in a middle of a battle to use items on the Denjuu. [[Move types]] were also introduced. | Smilesoft released a sequel to Telefang 1 for the {{w|Game Boy Advance}}, with new Denjuu and a slightly different style of battle, where the player can intervene in a middle of a battle to use items on the Denjuu. [[Move types]] were also introduced. | ||
The graphics and music were updated with the move to | The graphics and music were updated with the move to Gameboy Advance, and many old Denjuu received improved sprites. | ||
== | ==Bootleg== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Diamond and Jade}} | {{main|Pokémon Diamond and Jade}} | ||
Keitai Denjuu Telefang was originally only available in Japanese. However, certain pirates in China bootlegged it under the name of [[Pokémon Diamond]] and [[Pokémon Jade]]. <ref | Keitai Denjuu Telefang was originally only available in Japanese. However, certain pirates in China bootlegged it under the name of [[Pokémon Diamond]] and [[Pokémon Jade]]. <ref name="wikipedia" /> The translation consisted of {{w|Engrish}} as well as certain [[profanities]] were also used. This resulted in a poor reception towards the game, leading many people to think it is a {{w|Pokémon}} ripoff. | ||
The sprites and maps remain the same, changing only the text to English. The ability to name the character or the Denjuu was also not present, and the game would also not load a save properly. Many other [[glitches]] were also present. | The sprites and maps remain the same, changing only the text to English. The ability to name the character or the Denjuu was also not present, and the game would also not load a save properly. Many other [[glitches]] were also present. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[List of Denjuu in Telefang 1]] | * [[List of Denjuu in Telefang 1]] | ||
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Jade]] | * [[Pokémon Diamond and Jade]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
{{ | {{wikipedia|Keitai Denjuu Telefang}} | ||
[[Category:Telefang 1]] | [[Category:Telefang 1| ]] |