In v1.75, the "Patch" fixed several logic errors, making forgery detection more consistent. Watch out for these errors:
Your salary is your lifeline. You need money to buy upgrades, bribe officials, or unlock scenes.
The Imperial Gatekeeper (originally Teikoku Kōmon Kishi) was always a weird bird. It sits somewhere between a tower defense game, a strategy RPG, and a police simulator. You play as a gatekeeper for a fantasy empire, tasked with the mundane-yet-critical job of checking passports, spotting smugglers, and defending the border.
While earlier fan translation patches existed, they were often rough around the edges or plagued by game-breaking bugs inherent in the original code. The "Finished Version 1.75" patch (often distributed by dedicated romhacking communities) is distinct because it doesn't just translate the text—it fixes the game.
Previous versions suffered from graphical glitches during complex battles and text overflow errors that obscured crucial clues. The 1.75 patch represents the "Definitive Edition." It polishes the UI, fixes the notorious frame-rate drops during magic animations, and ensures that the branching narrative paths—which are the heart of the game—function correctly.
Every day consists of processing a queue of travelers before the timer runs out or the quota is met.
Step-by-Step Processing:
Pro Tip: You can skip the "Ask for ID" dialogue if the traveler is already holding documents out. This saves precious seconds.
Alternate solo/small-group: Bring high mobility, self-shields, and a ranged stun.
The "Finished" version includes a relationship system with the female characters in the game (the Captain, the fellow gatekeeper, and random travelers).
Avoid: “Brutality” skill – patched to cause massive rep loss even on criminals.