FoodQuest Localization

Job ID: 40578627

Budget: $25 – $50 USD

Project Title

FoodQuest Game Localization: English–Vietnamese Translation for Food Technology Simulation Games

Project Description

Developed a game localization project focused on translating and adapting English game content into Vietnamese for food technology simulation games. The project combined expertise in Food Technology and Game Localization to ensure accurate technical terminology, natural language, and an engaging player experience.

Responsibilities included translating user interface (UI) text, gameplay instructions, dialogues, item descriptions, production processes, and food science terminology. Built a bilingual terminology glossary, maintained a Translation Memory (TM), performed linguistic quality assurance (LQA), and ensured consistency across all localized content.

This project demonstrates the ability to bridge technical knowledge in food processing with professional localization workflows while delivering culturally appropriate and player-friendly translations.

Key Responsibilities
Localized English game content into Vietnamese.
Translated food processing and food science terminology accurately.
Created and maintained a bilingual terminology glossary.
Built and managed Translation Memory (TM) for translation consistency.
Performed linguistic quality assurance (LQA) and proofreading.
Adapted UI/UX text for Vietnamese players.
Researched technical terminology related to Food Technology.
Ensured consistency in style, tone, and terminology across the project.
Tools
SDL Trados Studio / memoQ / OmegaT
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
CAT Tools
QA Checker
DeepL (reference only)
ChatGPT (translation research and terminology support)
Skills
Game Localization
English–Vietnamese Translation
Technical Translation
Food Technology Terminology
Translation Memory (TM)
Terminology Management
Localization QA (LQA)
Proofreading & Editing
Cross-cultural Communication
Project Outcome
Localized over 5,000–10,000 words of game content.
Produced a comprehensive Food Technology Glossary containing more than 300 technical terms.
Improved translation consistency through Translation Memory and terminology management.
Delivered a complete localization package, including translated assets, glossary, QA reports, and style guidelines.
Portfolio Summary (Short Version)

FoodQuest Game Localization is a localization project that integrates Food Technology expertise with English–Vietnamese game translation. The project focuses on translating technical game content related to food manufacturing, quality control, microbiology, and food processing while maintaining linguistic accuracy, cultural adaptation, and an engaging gameplay experience through professional localization practices.