SNES vs. Super Famicom – Regional Differences Explained

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and its Japanese counterpart, the Super Famicom (SFC), are often thought of as identical systems. While they share the same core hardware, there are plenty of differences in design, performance, game libraries, and even how the systems were marketed and experienced across Japan, North America, and Europe. Hardware and […]

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Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru – English Patch Released For Sega Saturn

The Sega Saturn cult classic Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru, better known to Western fans as Psychic Killer Taromaru, has finally received an English patch. This release updates the game’s menus, UI, and title screen while also offering an optional version with English voice narration for the opening and ending sequences. Originally launched in Japan in 1997, […]

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Looking Back: Crash Bandicoot – A Technical Marvel on the PlayStation

Retro gaming is more than nostalgia, it’s history, innovation, and sometimes pure weirdness. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new series here on Metal Game Solid called “Looking Back.” In this series, we’ll revisit games that left their mark, whether they were technical powerhouses, cult classics, or just plain bizarre. From titles that pushed […]

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Escape 2049 – New Sega Mega Drive Indie Game in Development

OrionSoft has revealed their latest project, Escape 2049, a brand-new indie game in development for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. The first screenshot showcases a side-scrolling action game with detailed pixel art, a sci-fi setting, and plenty of retro charm. The game is still a work in progress, with more updates expected in the […]

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“Crash Bash” Secret: The PlayStation Game Had a Hidden Widescreen Mode.

X account Bo (Low Context Burning Rangers) posted earlier that the 2000 PlayStation game Crash Bash has hidden 16:9 widescreen mode. In order to active it you need to input the following on the menu screen: Right, Left, Left, Right, Left, Left, Right, Left, Left, Right, Left, Left, Left, Right, Left Keep in mind that […]

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Nakoruru: Ano Hito Kara no Okurimono – English Patch Released for Dreamcast

Dreamcast fans can finally enjoy Nakoruru: Ano Hito Kara no Okurimono (The Gift She Gave Me) in English, thanks to a new patch by Derek Pascarella. Released in Japan in 2002, this visual novel spins a heartfelt story of Nakoruru’s return to her village, offering a very different experience from the usual Samurai Shodown fighting […]

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Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu – English Translation Patch for Sega Saturn Released

After more than two years of work, an English fan translation of Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu, known in the West as Dragon Ball Z: The Legend — has been released for the Sega Saturn. Created by wonder-inc, the patch translates the European French version of the game into English, essentially recreating the […]

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