Metroid: Engage Ridley – A Bite-sized GBA Adventure

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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Waku Waku Puyo Puyo Dungeon – Now Fully Translated in English for Saturn

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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Super Mario Meltdown: 60-Star Adventure with New Worlds, Mechanics, and Music

Super Mario Meltdown is an ambitious Super Mario 64 ROM hack made by Ri2dlox featuring 60 Power Stars across more than 30 uniquely crafted maps. This fan-made adventure sets Mario on a mission to stop a menacing Bowser, who’s trying to open evil portals throughout the Mushroom Kingdom using the power of the Stars. With […]

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Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout Patch Brings Back Japanese Intro

A new fan patch replaces the underwhelming North American intro of Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout with the original Japanese animated sequence. Widely praised for its energy and style, the Japanese intro has remained a favorite among fans for decades. While the North American version offers English text and voice acting, many feel it lost […]

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Assault Suit Leynos – Full Retranslation Restores Lost Content

Originally released in Japan for the Sega Mega Drive in 1990, Assault Suit Leynos was later brought to the West under the title Target Earth, but with significant changes. Now, a newly released fan retranslation sets out to restore everything that was lost. What Was Changed in the Original Localization? The Western release of Target […]

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Mega Man 7 Restoration – Restoring the Japanese Experience

Mega Man 7 on the Super Nintendo holds a unique place in the Blue Bomber’s history. As the first classic Mega Man title on a 16-bit console, it was both a bold step forward and a divisive entry for fans. While some appreciated its upgraded graphics, darker tone, and memorable music, others criticized its larger […]

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The Terminator (NES) That Could Have Been: A Journey to Silius Hack Worth Playing

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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