Killer Frequency
Industry
Game
Client
Team17
Service
Localization
Date
June 2023
Served as Localization Specialist on Killer Frequency, a first-person horror comedy puzzle game developed and published by Team17, set in 1987 small-town America, where players take on the role of a late-night radio DJ fielding calls from victims being stalked by a serial killer. Handled English to Traditional Chinese localization across in-game text, dialogue, and game materials, adapting the game's distinctive blend of 80s slasher humor and branching narrative for the Traditional Chinese market.
The project required particular care in localizing the game's sharp comedic voice, cultural references rooted in 1980s American nostalgia, and real-time puzzle-driven dialogue, ensuring the tone and tension translated naturally for Chinese-speaking players.
Released June 1, 2023 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Meta Quest 2. The game holds a Very Positive rating on Steam with 93% positive reviews across over 3,400 user ratings.
