WIRAYUDHA, MUHAMMAD RANGGA (2025) AN ANALYSIS OF TRANSLATION TECHNIQUE IN GAME “MOUTHWASHING” BASED ON SKOPOS THEORY PERSPECTIVE. Bachelor thesis, Universitas Nasional.
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Abstract
The rapid development of video games has increased the demand for high-quality
translation, especially in genres that rely heavily on narrative and emotional
engagement, such as psychological horror. This study investigates the translation of
dialogues in the video game Mouthwashing (2024) using Skopos Theory and
Molina & Albir’s translation techniques. A descriptive qualitative approach was
adopted to analyze 20 selected dialogues from the game, collected from English
subtitles via YouTube gameplay walkthroughs, translated into Indonesian by the
researcher, and validated by a qualified lecturer. The analysis focused on the
application of Skopos principles (skopos, coherence, fidelity) and the translation
techniques used. The results indicate that literal translation dominates, reflecting
the translator’s priority in maintaining semantic accuracy and structural fidelity,
while other techniques, such as modulation and adaptation, were applied selectively
to preserve cultural relevance and emotional impact. The study confirms that
applying Skopos Theory ensures that the translated dialogues retain their
communicative purpose, emotional intensity, and immersive experience for
Indonesian players. This research contributes to the understanding of video game
localization, demonstrating that a combination of literal translation with strategic
use of other techniques can effectively maintain narrative coherence and
psychological engagement in translated games, while also providing guidance for
translators and developers seeking to enhance cross-cultural accessibility in
interactive media.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Additional Information: | Video game translation, Mouthwashing (2024), Skopos Theory, Molina & Albir, psychological horror, dialogue localization |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PR English literature |
| Divisions: | Skripsi > Fakultas Sastra > Program Studi Sastra Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Miss Rahma Rahmawati |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2025 08:06 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2025 08:06 |
| URI: | http://repository.unas.ac.id/id/eprint/14124 |
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