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− | | style="text-align: center;"| | + | | style="text-align: center;"|'''Megaman Willy Wars (GEN) - Megaman 1-3'''<br/>Compilation - Port - JP/PAL-only (NA Sega Channel version lost forever) |
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+ | 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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+ | '''Complete Works (PS1) - Megaman 1-6''' <br/>Recompiled | ||
− | + | 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. | |
− | + | Arranged music in addition to original music (the earlier games have less arranged tracks)<br/>No slowdown.<br/>PSN versions have input lag. | |
− | + | '''Anniversary Collection (GC/PS2/XB) - Megaman 1-8'''<br/>Compilation - Emulated - NA-only | |
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− | + | 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 | + | 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. |
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− | + | '''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. | |
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− | + | '''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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NES games sometimes suffered from slowdown and sprite flickering.
Name | PCE | SNES | PS1 | GC | PS2 | GBC | GBA | NDS | PSP | Notes |
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Crystalis | ✓ | GBC: Adds some extras like one dungeon. Horrible port though (sound, graphics, narrow field of vision). | ||||||||
Dragon Quest I Dragon Quest II |
✓ | ✓ | 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. GBC: Compilation. Improved graphics from NES version, SNES version's game balance and events. Released in English (Enix translation). Mobile: Released separately. Japan-only. Based on GBC version with the improved sprites from SFC DQ6/DQ3R. No battle animations. Android/iOS: Released separately. Japanese and English (Alfa Plus translation). Based on mobile version. Wii: Japan-only Virtual Console compilation on a Wii disc including all Japanese SNES and NES versions of DQ1, DQ2 and DQ3, unmodified. | |||||||
Dragon Quest III | ✓ | ✓ | SNES: Full remake. Updated graphics and game balance. Includes US NES enhancements. Japan-only. 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). Mobile: Japan-only. Based on SNES version and mobile engine for DQ1/DQ2. No GBC-extras, and DQ3R's battle animations were removed. Android/iOS: Japanese and English (Alfa Plus translation). Based on mobile version (meaning removed battle animations, etc). Wii: Japan-only Virtual Console compilation on a Wii disc including all Japanese SNES and NES versions of DQ1, DQ2 and DQ3, unmodified. | |||||||
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 (JP version only, can be modded back though in English with iOS files). New Multi-5 localization (Alfa Plus). iOS/Android: Direct port of DS version. English-only localization. Party chat translated. | |||||||
DuckTales | 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. | |||||||||
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) | 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. 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. | |||||||
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) | ✓ | SNES: Renamed BS Legend of Zelda, downloaded via BS Satellaview, Updated graphics, smaller overworld map, timer (Japan only)
GC & GBA: Grammar improved | ||||||
Mega Man 1 Mega Man 2 Mega Man 3 Mega Man 4 Mega Man 5 Mega Man 6 |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (R) | Megaman Willy Wars (GEN) - Megaman 1-3 Compilation - Port - JP/PAL-only (NA Sega Channel version lost forever) 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. Complete Works (PS1) - Megaman 1-6 Individual releases. Initially Japan-only. Available on PSN. Arranged music in addition to original music (the earlier games have less arranged tracks) Anniversary Collection (GC/PS2/XB) - Megaman 1-8 Includes Megaman 7 (with removed ending), Megaman 8 (PS1 version, no Saturn enhancements), and both Megaman Arcade games (no PS2 enhancements). PS2/XB versions include arranged music, GC does not Megaman Legacy Collection (PS4/XBO/PC/3DS) - Megaman 1-6 Same bonuses as Complete Works (Museum, Database, Navi Mode, arranged music) completely translated. Megaman Powered-Up (PSP) - Megaman 1 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. | |||||
Metroid | ✓ | ✓ (R) | GC: unlockable in Metroid Prime if 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/music; Japan only GBA: Improved graphics/music; save; extra features, BARF! | |||||||
Shin Megami Tensei | ✓ | Enhanced graphics | ||||||||
Super Mario Bros./The Lost Levels | ✓ | ✓ |
SNES: Improved graphics/music, saving, inaccurate physics GBC: Saving, Vs. multiplayer, a large suite of bonus features, smaller screen size | |||||||
Super Mario Bros. 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
Improved graphics/music, saving GBA Only: Decreased difficulty, extra gameplay mode, smaller screen size | |||||||
Super Mario Bros. 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
Improved graphics/music, saving GBA Only: e-Reader support, replays, smaller screen size | |||||||
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | ✓ (E) | Potentially seizure-inducing effects replaced |