Yes. Here is the honest bottom line:
While (Nintendo 3DS, 2014) is often hailed as a major evolution for the franchise, it currently lacks a complete or active community English translation patch. Unlike its successor, Medarot 9 , which has reached a nearly 100% playable state through fan efforts, Medarot 8 remains largely inaccessible to English-speaking players without Japanese proficiency. Current State of Medarot 8 English Translation medarot 8 english patch top