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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Keio Flying Squadron 2 (originally Keiou Yuugekitai – Katsugeki-hen in Japan) now has two new fan patches that bring English-friendly options to the superior NTSC version of the game. An English PAL Experience, Without the Downsides One patch transforms the Japanese version into something nearly identical to the European release: full English text, English voiceovers, […]
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A new version of the English retranslation patch for Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 1: Phantasy Star Generation:1 is now available. This release (v3.01) refines the original 2012 fan translation by Kyence and Tryphon, correcting numerous script issues and improving lore accuracy with fresh, more faithful terminology. What’s New in v3.01 More Than Just a […]
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Just a quick one. The Earthion ROMs included in the Steam release have been decrypted. I have tried the ROMs on both the MiSTer FPGA and the Analogue Pocket and they work. Anyway off to work, don’t wanna be late. Will try and get the Pocket video done later today. Remember, the developers put an […]
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If you follow me on YouTube, you’ll know that I already called the Game of the Year as Earthion by Ancient Corporation and Bitwave Games. What made this game so special is that one of the developers is non other than the living legend Yuzo Koshiro himself. This is the guy behind the awesome Streets […]
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The SNES has a massive library, and while the classics are often celebrated, there are plenty of games that never seem to get the attention they deserve. These are my personal picks, titles I feel are often overlooked or rarely brought up in mainstream retrospectives, but still offer something genuinely interesting, unique, or just plain […]
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Metroid: Engage Ridley is a Metroid: Zero Mission ROM hack that condenses the classic GBA experience into a fast-paced, single-map challenge. Created by justaicon, this bite-sized adventure has been available for a little while now and is steadily gaining recognition among fans. Set shortly after Metroid II, the story follows Samus as she tracks Ridley […]
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A full English fan translation of Waku Waku Puyo Puyo Dungeon is now available, making Compile’s quirky dungeon-crawling RPG finally accessible to non-Japanese players. Originally released for the Sega Saturn, the game is a spinoff of the popular Puyo Puyo series, blending light-hearted charm with roguelike mechanics and turn-based combat. Players explore randomly generated dungeons […]
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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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For the first time, the Super Famicom-exclusive fighter Battle Master: Kyūkyoku no Senshi-tachi is fully playable in English. Originally released in 1993, Battle Master features fast-paced combat, dash attacks, and air blocks—earning comparisons to Street Fighter II. Despite solid mechanics, it was never released outside Japan and remained untranslated until now. The Patch Released on […]
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