Guides existed. You could find spreadsheets explaining menu options. But trying to enjoy a narrative-driven RPG by cross-referencing a wiki page every ten seconds was immersion-breaking. The Kurohyou fan translation became a "holy grail" request on forums like GBAtemp and Reddit’s r/UndubPatch.
To play Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou (Yakuza: Black Panther) in English, you will need the translation patch released by . This patch translates the main story, allowing fans to experience the prequel series on PSP hardware or emulators. Prerequisites A Japanese ISO of Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou . Kurohyou Psp English Patch