ROM Hacks - NES
A simple hack that enhance Sypha’s appearence, making her look more human (like Trevor and Grant) and less spectral. The changes are:
- All her sprites (except for the ending) were edited, changing the white palette to a yellow for her skin.
- Spellbook sprites were fixed (they had a weird black line under them).
- Her attacking pose was enhanced (the staff was way bellow her arm and simply not alligned, looking weird).
The patch is available for both japanese and english versions.
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Translations - NES
The addendum patch that was made by BlackPaladin has been updated to v2.0! Many changes were made, including further revisions of the game’s translated script, changes to many names used in the game, and further refinements to the strategy portion of the game.
This should make the addendum a more complete patch, compared to the earlier patch released back in 2021.
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ROM Hacks - SNES
Super Luigi RPG Star Powered is a content mod for the SNES version of Super Mario RPG, its major features are:
- Luigi and Daisy over Mario and Peach!
- New music made by CousinCatnip, Yakibomb and DarkKefka!
- Holding B to skip through dialogue!
- New Items, Spells and Equipment!
- New boss fight in an area that could have benefited from one in vanilla!
- New enemies!
- Land’s End and Bean Valley are now icy landscapes!
But enough with the old stuff that has been in the hack for a long time now, lets bring the new in as well, with stuff added in the newest update!
- Single Target attacks can all be blocked with very very few exceptions, the ones that don’t do damage!
- Every party member has an innate resistance built in, giving each one at least SOME use!
- A brand new Bonus Patch that has a whole new set of boss fights!
- A new Hard Mode patch for the brave, or downright foolish!
- A brand new Post Game, along with a new Post Game Dungeon, all focusing on combat!
- Not one, but TWO boss rushes with harder versions of existing bosses!
- A new boss fight that unlocks after clearing both Boss Rushes!
- MAJOR quality of life improvements for overworld traversal! (Example: Barrel Volcano has a warp both to and out of Hinopio’s shop after defeating the Axem Rangers)
NOTE: Due to RHDN’s rules for images, they had to be scaled down, please note that the graphics in the images may be scuffed slightly compared to the actual hack.
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ROM Hacks - SNES
Ultima(noun): from the Latin adjective “Ultimus” (“farthest or last”).
Only this word befits the version of Final Fantasy IV that has reached the pinnacle of ROM hacking. For players, “Last” will mean Final Fantasy IV - Ultima is the last version they’ll ever want to experience, while the Developer Team seems to have ignored the game’s titular “Final.” After over a year with no updates, the team responsible for FFIV - Ultima Team is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new edition.
Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus!
For the modifications in this version, the original Dev Team went back to the game’s core foundation to incorporate feedback from Ultima’s fanbase—almost 60,000 and counting! Players can still expect to find the equipment, bosses, and dungeons they love, with a host of new features designed to further hone and enhance the experience.
Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus includes:
- A fully revised script from start to finish by FlamePurge, the author of the original Project II. The core story remains the same but with improved, richer dialogue that drives character interaction.
- Does the team lean more toward melee or magic? Ultima Plus’ new custom battle formations allow you to place all 5 characters in the front row, back row, or any combination.
- Edward now retains his equipment upon dismissal from the party! No longer must players store his equipment or sell off his early gear
- For those who love to “fast menu,” Ultima Plus incorporates both L/R switching in the Equip/Status Menus, and continuous uses of items/spells from the inventory. (i.e., Each use of an item/spell won’t return to the previous screen. A hugely requested feature!)
- Ever wanted to tackle the game’s most difficult content without the aid of Ultima’s New Game+ mode? There’s now a “Reduced Difficulty” mode when players begin a new game where many monsters have reduced HP and speed, allowing for even the most casual of players to experience the complete game in a single run.
- Think you’re the best of the best? Prove it by showing off the game’s final score upon completion. This score reflects total time, number of chests opened, how much of the bestiary was completed, percentage of the Boss Rush cleared, and the difficulty played (Standard or Reduced).
- Interested in custom sprite work developed by the Ultima community? Try one of the many custom character graphic projects.
- All items and elements now have unique icons which makes the menu feel more robust.
- To ensure Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus is available for all players, a custom patcher is available to help users assemble their perfect version of Ultima Plus (special thanks to xJ4cks for putting this together).
The patcher can be found here:
- * https://ultima-plus.vercel.app/
- * * Includes:
- * * * Main game patcher
- * * * Sprite patcher
- * * * Various guides to the game
- * * * Final Fantasy IV Ultima Classic (r25c)
While the foundation remains the same, Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus was designed to be a brand-new experience the players asked for. From the original Ultima Plus Dev Team: if you’re a veteran player, the team hopes this new experience is as a magical as your previous. If you’re new to the hack, the team hopes that it builds upon all the nostalgia you have from your first playthrough of Final Fantasy IV (II).
Thank you to the community for your continued support and dedication to FFIV - Ultima Plus! While this version may appear definitive, remember, “Last” is only for the players
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ROM Hacks - SNES
“Old Man Link” is paid a visit by an old acquaintance but what’s precipitated this visit?
Why, another adventure of course… But why indeed?
Featuring the following changes to A Link to the Past:
- New Sprites
- Three New Dungeons
- A White Beard
- A cute little Minish garbed in full armor
- Picasso’s Peace Dove
- A Buzzing Hero
- A Capra Hircus
and so much more…
Take courage. Experience “Link” with a voice(gasp), stripped of sword and youth(double gasp). Rely on wisdom(or save state(no you’re better than that(but it’s so convenient(fair enough)))) to not soft lock the game from that bomb puzzle(triple gasp to admit the game’s broken so brazenly).
Try out The Hunters Song!
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ROM Hacks - NES
Grumpy Mario Bros by Neb. A follow-up hack to Econo. 24 exits of chocolatey SMB3 kaizo. Intermediate to advanced difficulty. Featuring a custom soundtrack by NerdAlert and custom final boss. Download on the SMWCentral Classic Mario Hacking forum.
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ROM Hacks - NES
(Edited link to include January hotfix)
2024 has seen more updates to this project than any other year! Included are loads of niceties in order to, as Nintendo would say, “make the experience more pleasant”.
That’s right, 3.3 is your Bob Ross Christmas patch. Not compatible with quilts.
- INT has returned
- Cloaks replace Gauntlets
- Multicrit display
- Sprite updates
- Fixes galore (thanks, 3.2)
- Bells (but not whistles)
- Balance & equipment fine tuning
- Lower spellcasting odds for pointier foes
Now then. How about making this into a double trouble scenario? Just in time is a second Bob Ross patch - for Waluigi RPG!
Hey, wasn’t that guy barely used or something?
Anyway, Waluigi’s late Christmas present focuses largely on smoothing combat. Thanks to a fan, 1.3+ also squashes a couple of obscure but nasty bugs!
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That is all for now. See you in 2025 :3
