If the above fails, you need to manually inject the correct SP logic using a script hook. Create a text file named fix_trick.lua in the patch folder with the following:
-- Amateur 2023 Obokozu Trick or Treat SP Fix
-- Corrects Japanese special flag for Halloween event
if event == "TREAT" then
sp_japanese_flag = 1
give_item("Candy_SP_Restore")
play_sound("treat_jingle.wav")
elseif event == "TRICK" then
sp_japanese_flag = 0
start_battle("Obokozu_Shadow")
end
-- Prevents the 2023 freeze loop
clear_event_queue()
Subject: Obokozu: Trick or Treat (Amateur 2023 Release) Target: Japanese Locale Build (JPN-ROM) Issue: SP (Sprite/Script) Overflow & Texture Misalignment Classification: Technical Repair Guide
This fix is intended for archival and preservation of amateur 2023 Japanese indie games. Always apply patches to legally obtained backups. The amateur developers of 2023 built these games out of passion; we repair them out of respect. amateur 2023 obokozu trick or treat japanese sp fix
Check official platforms where the episode might be available:
When the original upload hit YouTube in October 2023, it suffered from two common amateur‑release issues: If the above fails, you need to manually
| Issue | Original | SP Fix (2024) | |------|----------|---------------| | Audio mix | Low‑volume background music, inconsistent voice levels | Remastered 48 kHz/24‑bit mix; clean separation of dialogue, SFX, and soundtrack | | Subtitles | Auto‑generated English subtitles (many errors) and no Japanese captions | Professionally timed Japanese srt (with Romaji for non‑readers) + English translation (verified by native speakers) | | Video glitches | Occasional frame‑drops and colour banding | Re‑encoded at 1080p / 30 fps with colour‑grading to preserve the hand‑drawn palette | | Extras | None | Added a “Making‑of” 1‑min clip and a “Behind‑the‑Scenes” commentary track (Japanese only) |
What does “SP” stand for?
In the Japanese fan‑editing community, “SP” (スペシャル) denotes a special version—usually a fan‑approved polish that retains the creator’s original intent while fixing technical flaws. It’s the canonical version for most viewers. Subject: Obokozu: Trick or Treat (Amateur 2023 Release)
The SP Fix was compiled by Miyako (みやこ), a longtime collaborator of Obobokzu, and released on January 12 2024 after a public vote on the creator’s Discord server. The community gave it an overwhelming 9.7/10 rating.