For years, Western fans of the chaotic, over-the-top Sengoku Basara series have lived in a state of quiet frustration. While Capcom saw fit to localize the first game (simply as Devil Kings, a heavily censored and renamed disaster) and later brought Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes (the fourth main entry) to the PS3, a massive gap remained. That gap is Basara 2 Heroes (PS2/Wii).
Released in Japan in 2007, Basara 2 Heroes (known in Japan as Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes) is often cited by series veterans as the peak of the classic “VS.” gameplay style. It introduced eight new characters (including fan-favorites like Motochika Chosokabe, Kojuro Katakura, and the devastatingly swift Nagamasa Azai) and added the crucial “Heroes” mode—interwoven side-stories that expanded the lore of the original Basara 2.
However, for English-only players, the game remained an impenetrable wall of Japanese text. The menus are dense with item effects, skill names, and complex upgrade paths. Missing out on the story meant losing half the fun—because Basara is as much about its ludicrous character interactions as it is about slashing thousands of soldiers.
If you’re a hack-and-slash fan with a soft spot for historical mayhem turned anime-level spectacle, the Basara 2 Heroes English patch is a tiny miracle that unlocks an absurdly good time. This fan translation takes one of the franchise’s more chaotic entries and turns a language barrier into nothing more than a speed bump on the road to glorious battlefield carnage.
Legal Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes. You must own a legitimate copy of Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes (SLPM-66666 for PS2) to apply this patch. Piracy is not endorsed.
What you need:
Step 1: Obtain the Correct ISO The patch is region and version specific. It typically expects the NTSC-J (Japan region) Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes. Check your disc’s serial number. Do not use the original Basara 2 (non-Heroes) or the Best Price re-release unless the patch notes explicitly state support.
Step 2: Apply the Patch
Step 3: Play Run the new patched ISO through PCSX2. For Basara 2 Heroes, we recommend the following PCSX2 settings:
Before we discuss the patch, we must understand the game. Sengoku Basara 2 was the sequel to the 2005 original. Basara 2 Heroes (analogous to Devil Kings 2 in a canceled Western timeline) is to Basara 2 what Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition is to DMC3—a definitive upgrade.
Why is this game so revered?
Because Capcom deemed the Sengoku Basara franchise "too Japanese" for Western markets (outside of the Samurai Heroes spin on the PS3), Basara 2 Heroes languished in import-only status. For years, English-speaking fans navigated menus via grainy GameFAQs translation guides. The Basara 2 Heroes English Patch changed that permanently.
Even with a stable patch, users run into issues. Here is the troubleshooting guide:
For years, Western fans of the chaotic, over-the-top Sengoku Basara series have lived in a state of quiet frustration. While Capcom saw fit to localize the first game (simply as Devil Kings, a heavily censored and renamed disaster) and later brought Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes (the fourth main entry) to the PS3, a massive gap remained. That gap is Basara 2 Heroes (PS2/Wii).
Released in Japan in 2007, Basara 2 Heroes (known in Japan as Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes) is often cited by series veterans as the peak of the classic “VS.” gameplay style. It introduced eight new characters (including fan-favorites like Motochika Chosokabe, Kojuro Katakura, and the devastatingly swift Nagamasa Azai) and added the crucial “Heroes” mode—interwoven side-stories that expanded the lore of the original Basara 2.
However, for English-only players, the game remained an impenetrable wall of Japanese text. The menus are dense with item effects, skill names, and complex upgrade paths. Missing out on the story meant losing half the fun—because Basara is as much about its ludicrous character interactions as it is about slashing thousands of soldiers.
If you’re a hack-and-slash fan with a soft spot for historical mayhem turned anime-level spectacle, the Basara 2 Heroes English patch is a tiny miracle that unlocks an absurdly good time. This fan translation takes one of the franchise’s more chaotic entries and turns a language barrier into nothing more than a speed bump on the road to glorious battlefield carnage. Basara 2 Heroes English Patch
Legal Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes. You must own a legitimate copy of Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes (SLPM-66666 for PS2) to apply this patch. Piracy is not endorsed.
What you need:
Step 1: Obtain the Correct ISO The patch is region and version specific. It typically expects the NTSC-J (Japan region) Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes. Check your disc’s serial number. Do not use the original Basara 2 (non-Heroes) or the Best Price re-release unless the patch notes explicitly state support. For years, Western fans of the chaotic, over-the-top
Step 2: Apply the Patch
Step 3: Play Run the new patched ISO through PCSX2. For Basara 2 Heroes, we recommend the following PCSX2 settings:
Before we discuss the patch, we must understand the game. Sengoku Basara 2 was the sequel to the 2005 original. Basara 2 Heroes (analogous to Devil Kings 2 in a canceled Western timeline) is to Basara 2 what Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition is to DMC3—a definitive upgrade. Step 1: Obtain the Correct ISO The patch
Why is this game so revered?
Because Capcom deemed the Sengoku Basara franchise "too Japanese" for Western markets (outside of the Samurai Heroes spin on the PS3), Basara 2 Heroes languished in import-only status. For years, English-speaking fans navigated menus via grainy GameFAQs translation guides. The Basara 2 Heroes English Patch changed that permanently.
Even with a stable patch, users run into issues. Here is the troubleshooting guide: