by Dave the Localizer
Localization
Forged by Hand. Built for Players.
Professional video game transcreation focused on immersive storytelling, natural dialogue, and culturally adapted player experiences.
Specializations
About me
The Legend of Locsmith Localization
It all began as a daring endeavor, a one-time project for a game I held dear. With pen and heart, I translated the words of its creator, delving deep into their crafted world. Each line was carefully forged and honed, carrying not just meaning, but the very soul of the original. What began as a fan project grew into a calling: I founded Locsmith Localization, a forge where video games are masterfully translated and adapted for German-speaking gamers. My craft goes beyond mere words. I preserve emotional impact, gameplay clarity, and full immersion, so that every word and every story may reveal its true power.
From humble indie titles to sprawling RPGs, I aid developers in crafting authentic, handcrafted experiences that feel truly native to their players. Every word is forged by my own hand. I take great joy in my work as a wordsmith and refuse to rely on AI, ensuring that the highest quality is maintained in every line. Each project is a new quest, where every sentence and phrase is carefully tempered to preserve the spirit of the original. My goal is to let players feel the story as if it were born in their own language, fully immersive and true.
I still remember the first game that ever captured my heart: The Legend of Dragoon on the PSX back in 2001. I was only 7, perched at my older sister's side, eyes wide as I watched her every move, gasping at every perilous creature. From that moment, my journey began. With countless RPGs from the old days, my love for gaming grew, and now, at 32, I finally forge a life around what I truly love... Crafting adventures for others to experience.
My Portfolio
The Last Flame
Full Game
A Gentlemen's Dispute
Full Game
Dimraeth
LQA
Forage Wizard
Full Game
Sandcastle
Steam Page
Starvester
Demo
Starvester
LQA
Cubetory
Full Game
Reclaim The Sea
Full Game
Free as Birds : UAZO
Steam Page
Interstellar Espionage Inc.
Full Game
King’s Well
Steam PageThe Last Flame
Full GameA Gentlemen's Dispute
Full GameDimraeth
LQAForage Wizard
Full GameSandcastle
Steam PageStarvester
DemoStarvester
LQACubetory
Full GameReclaim The Sea
Full GameFree as Birds : UAZO
Steam PageInterstellar Espionage Inc.
Full GameKing’s Well
Steam Page
General Practice
Steam Page
Super Blood Hockey: Rogue Manager
Steam Page
Timebound
Demo
Corner Quest
Steam Page
Sushi On Wheels
Steam Page
Roll with Splonk
Steam Page
Danger World
Steam Page
PRITTO PRISONER
Full Game
Marshals of War: Orcblood
Steam Page
Another Round
Full Game
Null State
Full Game
One Last Job
Full GameGeneral Practice
Steam PageSuper Blood Hockey: Rogue Manager
Steam PageTimebound
DemoCorner Quest
Steam PageSushi On Wheels
Steam PageRoll with Splonk
Steam PageDanger World
Steam PagePRITTO PRISONER
Full GameMarshals of War: Orcblood
Steam PageAnother Round
Full GameNull State
Full GameOne Last Job
Full GameWhat my clients say
“Dave delivered an exceptional translation of The Last Flame from English to German. The game's complexity demands a deep understanding of nuance and carefully chosen keywords, and Dave approached every aspect of the work with precision! His translation was consistent and high-quality throughout, and even as the game evolved through multiple updates, he always delivered on time. On top of his translator's skill, his communication was clear and proactive all along the project. I highly recommend Dave! Here! let me know if you would like me to change something”
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