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| style="text-align: center;"|GBC: Adds some extras like one dungeon. Horrible port though (sound, graphics, narrow field of vision).
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|SFC: Compilation titled ''Kyūyaku Megami Tensei''Improved graphics, updated music. Extra features and altered/added areas. Japan only.
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| SNES: Compilation. Includes US NES enhancements (trivia: the late Satoru Iwata developed the enhanced US port for DQ1, uncredited). Updated graphics and game balance. Japan-only.<br/>GBC: Compilation. Improved graphics from NES version, SNES version's game balance and events. Released in English (Enix translation).<br/>Mobile: Released separately. Japan-only. Based on GBC version with the improved sprites from SFC DQ6/DQ3R. No battle animations.<br/>Android/iOS: Released separately. Japanese and English (Alfa Plus translation). Based on mobile version.<br/>Wii: Japan-only Virtual Console compilation on a Wii disc including all Japanese SNES and NES versions of DQ1, DQ2 and DQ3, unmodified.
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| style="text-align: center;"| SFC: Compilation. Includes U.S. NES enhancements. Updated graphics and game balance. Japan only.<br/>GBC: Compilation. Improved graphics from NES version, SFC version's game balance and events.<br/>Mobile: Based on the GBC versions with the improved sprites from the SFC versions of DQ6/DQ3R. No battle animations. Japan only. <br/>Android/iOS: New English translation. Based on the mobile version.
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| SNES: Full remake. Updated graphics and game balance. Includes US NES enhancements. Japan-only.<br/>GBC: Improved graphics from NES version, SNES version's game balance and events. GBC-exclusive additions (extra dungeon, medal quest, events). Released in English (Enix translation).<br/>Mobile: Japan-only. Based on SNES version and mobile engine for DQ1/DQ2. No GBC-extras, and DQ3R's battle animations were removed.<br/>Android/iOS: Japanese and English (Alfa Plus translation). Based on mobile version (meaning removed battle animations, etc).<br/>Wii: Japan-only Virtual Console compilation on a Wii disc including all Japanese SNES and NES versions of DQ1, DQ2 and DQ3, unmodified.
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| style="text-align: center;"| SFC: Full remake. Updated graphics and game balance. Includes U.S. NES enhancements. Japan only.<br/>GBC: Improved graphics from the NES version with the SFC version's game balance and events. GBC-exclusive additions (extra dungeon, medal quest, events).<br/>Mobile: Based on the SFC version. Uses the engine from the mobile versions of DQ1/DQ2. No battle animations. Japan only.<br/>Android/iOS: New English translation. Based on the mobile version.
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| PS1: Updated graphics (Japan only)<br/>NDS: Port of PS1 version, optimized for dual screen. Updated graphics, expanded story, new scenario & playable character. Party Chat added (JP version only, can be modded back though in English with iOS files). New Multi-5 localization (Alfa Plus).<br/>iOS/Android: Direct port of DS version. English-only localization. Party chat translated.  
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| style="text-align: center;"| PS1: Updated graphics. Japan only.<br/>NDS: Port of PS1 version, optimized for dual screen. Updated graphics, expanded story, new scenario & playable character. Party chat added (officially Japan exclusive). New Multi-5 localizations.<br/>iOS/Android: Direct port of DS version. English-only localization. Party chat translated.  
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|Remade in high-definition as ''DuckTales Remastered'' for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC. Features a difficulty option, expanded storyline, voice-actors from the TV series reprising their roles (deceased actors were recasted with different voice-actors), art gallery, and the other unlockables. A patch was released to streamline the gameplay in response to complains of the cutscenes interfering with game.
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| style="text-align: center;"|Remade in HD as ''DuckTales Remastered'' for PS3, 360, Wii U, and PC. Features a difficulty option, expanded storyline, voice-actors from the TV series reprising their roles (deceased actors were recasted with different voice-actors), new levels, both newly arranged and original NES music, an art gallery, and the other unlockables. Altered progression forces the player to traverse all parts of all levels. A patch was released to allow cutscenes to be skipped.
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|Final Fantasy 1 + 2
 
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| style="text-align: center;"| SNES: Remake as the first chapter of ''Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem'' with upgraded graphics and improved balance. The remake continues the storyline thus acting as a sequel.<br/>NDS: The SNES remake was divided to two releases - ''Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon'' with a new graphical makeover, some balance improvements and DS-exclusive content hidden behind stupid requirements. Second release was the Japan-only ''Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem'' for the DS, covering the rest of the storyline as well as including the ''BS Fire Emblem'' maps as bonus content via Wi-Fi (fear not, it's already on-disc, and its DLC servers were preserved). This second release introduced character customization and was fan-translated.
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| style="text-align: center;"| SFC: Remade as the first chapter of ''Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem'' with upgraded graphics and improved balance. The remake also continues the storyline.<br/>NDS: The SFC remake was divided to two releases - ''Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon'' with a new graphical makeover, some balance improvements and DS-exclusive content hidden behind stupid requirements. Second release was the Japan-only ''Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem'' for the DS, covering the rest of the storyline as well as including the ''BS Fire Emblem'' maps as bonus content accessed via Wi-Fi (content is actually on-cartridge). Introduces character customization.
 
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| style="text-align: center;"|MD: ''Mega Man: The Willy Wars'', a compilation/enhanced port of Mega Man 1-3 plus a new set of levels unlocked after beating the three games. Includes updated audio and an inconsistent 16-bit graphical overhaul. Has a manual saving system along with passwords. Areas that had massive sprite flickering in the NES versions now slow down considerably instead (leading to an imbalanced Yellow Devil fight).
 
 
Compilation of first three Megaman games plus a new gauntlet of levels called "Willy Wars", with a nice 16-bit graphical overhaul. English version is PAL-only so make sure to change the emulator's region to NTSC to avoid slowdown.<br/>Very close to NES releases (have difficulty options).<br/>Has manual saving system (three SRAM slots) and passwords.
 
  
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PS1: ''Rockman Complete Works'', individually released ports of all six NES games. Extra gameplay modes added. Museum and Database options. Vibration and PocketStation support. Automatic saving. Arranged music in addition to original music (the earlier games have less arranged tracks). Slowdown removed. Officially released in Japan only.
  
Individual releases. Initially Japan-only. Available on PSN.<br/>Optional Navi Mode added (helper hints in-game).<br/>Museum and Database options.<br/>Vibration, and PS1-exclusive PocketStation support.<br/>Automatic Saving.<br/>Helmetless Megaman Mode.<br/>Boss Rush mode.
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PS2/GC/Xbox: ''Mega Man Anniversary Collection'', a U.S. compilation of the Complete Works versions minus some features. Includes other Mega Man games not released on NES. The Xbox versions include arranged music. The GC version has inverted A/B buttons. The PS2 version has input lag. Each version has different exclusive video extras.
  
Arranged music in addition to original music (the earlier games have less arranged tracks)<br/>No slowdown.<br/>PSN versions have input lag.
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PS4/XB1/3DS/PC: ''Mega Man Legacy Collection'', a compilation of the NES versions of all six games. Includes the Museum and Database features from the Complete Works versions. Also includes various overlays and filters. Suffers from input lag. The release is a port/emulation hybrid of sorts.
  
'''Anniversary Collection (GC/PS2/XB) - Megaman 1-8'''<br/>Compilation - Emulated - NA-only
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PSP: ''Mega Man Powered-Up (PSP)'', a full remake of Mega Man in 2.5D with a chibi artstyle, remixed music, and voice acting. Includes two new Robot Master levels and a new opening level. True widescreen. Construction mode. Option to play with new or original level layouts (original layouts use a 4:3 aspect ratio and NES music). Unlockable playable characters, features, and moves from later games in the series.
 
 
Includes Megaman 7 (with removed ending), Megaman 8 (PS1 version, no Saturn enhancements), and both Megaman Arcade games (no PS2 enhancements).<br/>Poorly translated Navi Mode.
 
 
 
PS2/XB versions include arranged music, GC does not<br/>GC version has inverted A/B buttons (fan-patches fix this)<br/>PS2 version has input lag.<br/>Each version has a different exclusive behind-the-scenes extra.<br/>No slowdown.
 
 
 
'''Megaman Legacy Collection (PS4/XBO/PC/3DS) - Megaman 1-6'''<br/>Compilation - Recompiled - NA/PAL
 
 
 
Same bonuses as Complete Works (Museum, Database, Navi Mode, arranged music) completely translated.<br/>Suffers from slowdown.<br/>ROM images were found inside, but they're used for getting graphical/level data.
 
 
 
'''Megaman Powered-Up (PSP) - Megaman 1'''<br/> Remake<br/>Another similar remake was made for Megaman X1.
 
 
 
Full remake for Megaman 1 in 2.5D with chibi SD artstyle (and optionally the original style) and new music, as well as the ability to play as more characters.<br/>Two new Robot Master levels. <br/>Unlockable features and moves from later games in the series.<br/>Only MM-rerelease where the field of vision was increased to widescreen.<br/>Limited yet still fun level construction mode.
 
 
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GBA: Remade as ''Metroid: Zero Mission'', updated graphics & sound, cutscenes, expanded story and world
 
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GBC: Saving, Vs. multiplayer, a large suite of bonus features, smaller screen size
 
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Revision as of 06:23, 1 February 2016

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Crystalis GBC: Adds some extras like one dungeon. Horrible port though (sound, graphics, narrow field of vision).
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II
SFC: Compilation titled Kyūyaku Megami TenseiImproved graphics, updated music. Extra features and altered/added areas. Japan only.
Dragon Quest I
Dragon Quest II
SFC: Compilation. Includes U.S. NES enhancements. Updated graphics and game balance. Japan only.
GBC: Compilation. Improved graphics from NES version, SFC version's game balance and events.
Mobile: Based on the GBC versions with the improved sprites from the SFC versions of DQ6/DQ3R. No battle animations. Japan only.
Android/iOS: New English translation. Based on the mobile version.
Dragon Quest III SFC: Full remake. Updated graphics and game balance. Includes U.S. NES enhancements. Japan only.
GBC: Improved graphics from the NES version with the SFC version's game balance and events. GBC-exclusive additions (extra dungeon, medal quest, events).
Mobile: Based on the SFC version. Uses the engine from the mobile versions of DQ1/DQ2. No battle animations. Japan only.
Android/iOS: New English translation. Based on the mobile version.
Dragon Quest IV PS1: Updated graphics. Japan only.
NDS: Port of PS1 version, optimized for dual screen. Updated graphics, expanded story, new scenario & playable character. Party chat added (officially Japan exclusive). New Multi-5 localizations.
iOS/Android: Direct port of DS version. English-only localization. Party chat translated.
DuckTales Remade in HD as DuckTales Remastered for PS3, 360, Wii U, and PC. Features a difficulty option, expanded storyline, voice-actors from the TV series reprising their roles (deceased actors were recasted with different voice-actors), new levels, both newly arranged and original NES music, an art gallery, and the other unlockables. Altered progression forces the player to traverse all parts of all levels. A patch was released to allow cutscenes to be skipped.
Final Fantasy 1 + 2

✓ (R) ✓ (R)

MSX: Updated graphics (FF1 only)

PS1: Updated graphics, easy mode

GBA, PSP: Original difficulty level removed, bonus dungeons

Final Fantasy 3 Full 3D remake.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light ✓ (R) SFC: Remade as the first chapter of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem with upgraded graphics and improved balance. The remake also continues the storyline.
NDS: The SFC remake was divided to two releases - Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon with a new graphical makeover, some balance improvements and DS-exclusive content hidden behind stupid requirements. Second release was the Japan-only Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem for the DS, covering the rest of the storyline as well as including the BS Fire Emblem maps as bonus content accessed via Wi-Fi (content is actually on-cartridge). Introduces character customization.
Kirby's Adventure ✓ (R)

GBA: Full remake with updated graphics and sound. Includes new features and, seemingly, different physics.

3DS: Slowdown and flickering fixed, 3D feature added

The Legend of Zelda ✓ (E) Satallaview: Titled BS Legend of Zelda. Updated graphics, smaller overworld map, timer. Japan only

GC & GBA: Emulated versions. Improved grammar.

Mega Man
Mega Man 2
Mega Man 3
Mega Man 4
Mega Man 5
Mega Man 6
✓ (R) MD: Mega Man: The Willy Wars, a compilation/enhanced port of Mega Man 1-3 plus a new set of levels unlocked after beating the three games. Includes updated audio and an inconsistent 16-bit graphical overhaul. Has a manual saving system along with passwords. Areas that had massive sprite flickering in the NES versions now slow down considerably instead (leading to an imbalanced Yellow Devil fight).

PS1: Rockman Complete Works, individually released ports of all six NES games. Extra gameplay modes added. Museum and Database options. Vibration and PocketStation support. Automatic saving. Arranged music in addition to original music (the earlier games have less arranged tracks). Slowdown removed. Officially released in Japan only.

PS2/GC/Xbox: Mega Man Anniversary Collection, a U.S. compilation of the Complete Works versions minus some features. Includes other Mega Man games not released on NES. The Xbox versions include arranged music. The GC version has inverted A/B buttons. The PS2 version has input lag. Each version has different exclusive video extras.

PS4/XB1/3DS/PC: Mega Man Legacy Collection, a compilation of the NES versions of all six games. Includes the Museum and Database features from the Complete Works versions. Also includes various overlays and filters. Suffers from input lag. The release is a port/emulation hybrid of sorts.

PSP: Mega Man Powered-Up (PSP), a full remake of Mega Man in 2.5D with a chibi artstyle, remixed music, and voice acting. Includes two new Robot Master levels and a new opening level. True widescreen. Construction mode. Option to play with new or original level layouts (original layouts use a 4:3 aspect ratio and NES music). Unlockable playable characters, features, and moves from later games in the series.

Metroid ✓ (E) ✓ (R) GC: Emulated. Unlocked in Metroid Prime if a GBA with Metroid: Zero Mission is connected to the system

GBA: Remade as Metroid: Zero Mission, updated graphics & sound, cutscenes, expanded story and world

Ninja Gaiden

PCE: Updated graphics (but poor use of scrolling), new music; Japan only

SNES: Increased palettes, updated music based on OST

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

SNES: Increased palettes, updated music based on OST

Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom

SNES: Increased palettes, removal of parallax scrolling and other effects, updated music based on OST, difficulty based on Japanese version

River City Ransom

(Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari)

PCE: Improved graphics, updated music. Japan only

GBA: Improved graphics, updated music. Save feature and various bonus features.

Super Mario Bros./The Lost Levels

SNES: Improved graphics, sample-based music, saving, inaccurate physics

GBC: Saving, Vs. multiplayer, a large suite of bonus features, smaller screen size

Super Mario Bros. 2

Improved graphics, sample-based music, saving

GBA Only: Decreased difficulty, extra gameplay mode, smaller screen size

Super Mario Bros. 3

Improved graphics, sample-based music, saving

GBA Only: e-Reader support, replays, smaller screen size

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link ✓ (E) Potentially seizure-inducing effects replaced