A brand new NES ROM hack has landed, combining the classic puzzle-platformer Lode Runner with the iconic world of Minecraft. Released by SuperScuud89DS, this hack swaps out the original graphics for a blocky Minecraft theme, putting players in control of Steve as he digs, climbs, and outsmarts enemies that have now been replaced with zombies. […]
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A new ROM hack of Alien 3 for the NES has just been released. The hack focuses on refreshing the game’s overall visuals and atmosphere: While the gameplay remains faithful to the original, these tweaks give the 1990s title a modernized presentation that enhances both clarity and mood. Download the patch here.
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Halcyon is the name, jumping and shooting things is the game. If you’ve ever played Blaster Master then this will instantly appeal to you. If you haven’t then you’re missing out, it’s a platform tank based Run n Gun game that has a very unique style and feel to it. Best of all it’s in […]
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Released by GbreezeSunset on August 10, 2025, House of Flying Veggies is a short but challenging Super Mario Bros. 2 Kaizo hack built entirely around advanced veggie-throwing techniques. In ROM hacking terms, Kaizo describes fan-made levels that are intentionally difficult and puzzle-heavy, often requiring precise movement, unusual mechanics, or unconventional problem solving. Each stage in […]
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A new ROM hack for Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzou Ningen on NES (Famicom), titled Killer Androids [HP+], has been released by injoon84. This gameplay-focused update increases the HP of several major bosses, including Freeza, Cooler (transformed), and Androids 19, 18, 17, and 16, making battles more challenging. Thanks to YouTuber zack86735, both Vegeta […]
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A new NES ROM hack brings Metal Force into the world of Mega Man Zero, thanks to a creative reimagining by hacker Xander Max, with additional contributions from Velpachallenger, Al Vino02, and Drax01. Originally released as an unlicensed Korean NES game, Metal Force has long flown under the radar. This hack breathes new life into […]
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Mortal Kombat II: Arkade Edition is a ROM hack that overhauls the infamous NES bootleg of Mortal Kombat II. Originally a barely functional pirate port, this version makes major improvements to graphics, sound, and gameplay, bringing it closer in spirit to the arcade classic. The hack refines controls, updates sprites and backgrounds, and adds more […]
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Dragon Ball Z: Kyoushuu! Saiya Jin was originally released in Japan for the Nintendo Entertainment System as an RPG retelling the early Saiyan saga. Now, thanks to a newly released fan translation, English-speaking fans can finally experience this unique adaptation in full glory with added SRAM save support. The game covers the events leading up […]
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When you think of 8-bit adaptations of Hollywood blockbusters, the NES is no stranger to some wildly off-brand releases. But what if we told you that Journey to Silius, Sunsoft’s cyberpunk action shooter, was originally supposed to be a Terminator game? No, this isn’t just speculation, it’s retro gaming history. And thanks to a dedicated […]
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