However, controversy struck immediately. The original 2018 translator (who goes by GomiNeko ) publicly denounced the patched version. Their argument? H. Tsukiyomi used de-compiled code from the original patch without permission, violating the non-commercial "no-derivative-works" license.
After patching, go to the Config menu in-game, set "Frame Skip" to 0, and enable "High Resolution Textures." The Bakulove patch includes a hidden LUA script that smooths the Saturn’s original polygon jitter during love scenes. Is This the Final Version? H. Tsukiyomi has stated on their Patreon (non-monetized for legal reasons) that this is Version 2.5 – Feature Complete . No further patches are planned unless a game-breaking bug appears. linda project bakulove patched
Have you tried the patched version? Share your experience in the comments below—but remember, no linking to ROMs. However, controversy struck immediately
H. Tsukiyomi responded in a now-locked GitHub thread: “The original translation was abandoned. It was literal abandonware. The game crashed 30% of the way through. I did not re-translate; I fixed a bugged product. You cannot ‘own’ a bug fix for a 1997 game.” As of today, the patch remains available on mirror sites. Most players agree: a working patch is better than a poetic but broken one. Yes, and this is where the patch shines. Users on the Steam Deck have reported perfect performance via RetroDeck or EmuDeck with the Yaba Sanshiro core. Is This the Final Version