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    • K
      klachow @Capeman
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      @Capeman Does this rom run on a SNES emulator in retropie?

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      • CapemanC
        Capeman @klachow
        last edited by Capeman

        @klachow The Super Boss Gaiden One? Yes it does, the zip file contains both the CD version for the one single existing SNES CD console (i think they were being facetious) and a regular 4mb ROM that runs on any snes emulator. The .sfc file is in the ROM folder in the zip.

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        • CapemanC
          Capeman
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          This isn't necessarily a must-play, but just the novelty factor of it's existence is enough to warrant a place in my collection.
          (its just a graphical hack of Berserk, but still...)

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          • meleuM
            meleu
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            Metroid - Rogue Dawn (NES)

            Just stumbled upon this one in the retroachievements.org forums. Actually I didn't play it yet, but looks fun for those who like Metroid.

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            • CapemanC
              Capeman @meleu
              last edited by

              @meleu I haven't played that one yet either, but i've had it in my "add to retropie" folder for a while now haha

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              • CapemanC
                Capeman
                last edited by Capeman

                Konami has made some dumb decisions in more recent years, but mostly in the retro days, nobody can deny that Konami was the sh*t. But even retro Konami made some bone head moves, and one of those was never bringing the TwinBee Series to the USA.

                The best entries in the series appeared on the SNES, and were released in Japan and Europe. The best way to play both entries in english and NTSC are via the hacks below:

                Pop'n Twinbee (SNES)
                This is an amazing vertical scrolling cute'em up game. The graphics and music are top notch and the challenge is true Konami hardcore. In this case the European and Japanese versions are pretty much the same, so obviously the best way to play it would be the EU version since it's in english... but of course PAL games run slow by default because of 50 vs. 60hz standards. This hack is the NTSC hack for the (EU) version of Pop'n Twinbee. Brings it up to speed.
                https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3378/

                Pop'n Twinbee Rainbow Bell Adventure (SNES)
                This was a crazed departure for the series, it took the series from a vertical shooter to a wild side scrolling action adventure that is a weird mix of Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog and Rocket Knight Adventures... If that didn't sell you on the awesome, I don't know what will! Anyway, the Jap and EU versions this time around are vastly different. The EU version strips out the save feature, the between stage dialog and selectable world map, all the secret exits and basically all the fun extras that add to replay. SO the best way to play this game is by using the Aeon Genesis translation patch and playing the original Japanese version in all it's glory! Patch is here:
                https://www.romhacking.net/translations/2054/

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                • OmnijaO
                  Omnija
                  last edited by Omnija

                  Anyone here enjoy some simcity?
                  Check out uCity for gbc which is an open source homebrew.
                  https://github.com/AntonioND/ucity

                  here's a precompile bin
                  https://mega.nz/#!o9EXTLqJ!NbR3iKLourMup1wLysxbtEvkga6ioTtqBDV1JHxhb_I

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                  • OmnijaO
                    Omnija
                    last edited by Omnija

                    Recommended Rom Improvement Hack
                    Gameboy - Red ++ (Pokemon)
                    I've never really been a big fan of poke hacks but this one is just outstanding.
                    It's an upgrade to the original fire with tons of additional content and improvements.
                    https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=336256

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                    Nes - Ducktales 2 - Two Player Hack
                    I enjoy single players games as much as the next person, but games are just way more fun in multiplayer.
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                    https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2141/

                    Snes - Secret of Evermore - Two Player Hack
                    Another game that should of had multiplayer but just didn't and now you can. Player 2 can drop in and out and gets to control the wolf dog.
                    http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/24/

                    Snes - Oh No!More Zombies at my Neighbors
                    Another really good rom hack definitively worth checking out.


                    http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/623/

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                    • OmnijaO
                      Omnija
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                      Snes - Kirby Dream Course Hack
                      Grumps Dream Course

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                      • CapemanC
                        Capeman
                        last edited by Capeman

                        Bio Miracle Baby Upa NES
                        Near the end of the Famicom lifespan, Konami started to get weird. Bio Miracle Baby Upa is one of those weird games. It's pretty fun! Here is a translation hack: www.romhacking.net/translations/676/

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                        • CapemanC
                          Capeman
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                          King of Demons SNES
                          This is a really neat game on SNES. The best way to describe it, is that a group of talented developers started a Castlevania clone on genesis (the sprite work has a very genesis feel), decided it would be cooler with a gun in modern times instead of the classic Castlevania setting, and then decided to move the whole project over to SNES and make it badass! The japanese name of this game is Majuu Ou and the translation patch is here: https://www.romhacking.net/translations/649/

                          Seriously watch until the second level of this game (in the first 6 minutes) when the giant grub worm the size of the whole screen is following you through the cave just before you fall through the floor. A masterpiece!

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                          • CapemanC
                            Capeman
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                            Gundam Wing Endless Duel SNES
                            My theory is somebody made a Neo Geo game, figured it wouldnt sell and literally dropped it right on to SNES making no changes at all. This game is ridiculous, huge sprites, amazing animation, great gameplay, balanced fighting mechanics! Why they never brought this to the US is beyond me (probably because Gundam isn't well known over here). Translation patch: https://www.romhacking.net/translations/570/

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                            • ?
                              A Former User
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                              Super Mario Logic (SNES)
                              Deriving from Super Mario World, this hack is pretty amazing. It's hard, but good. It's one of those puzzle games where you have to get to the question mark orb to finish the level. It's so fun.

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                              • hooperreH
                                hooperre
                                last edited by hooperre

                                This was recommended to me in another thread (maybe even by @Capeman):

                                Mortal Kombat Ultimate Trilogy (MD):
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                                4B ~ RPi PSU 5.1V / 3.0A ~ 32GB SanDisk microSD ~ 128GB USB

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                                • CapemanC
                                  Capeman
                                  last edited by Capeman

                                  Cheetahmen II (NES):

                                  This game is crap. Absolute crap. And before this patch, it was unbeatable crap. Even when you can beat it, it's still crap. I just played it for a half hour last night because i had to and i can tell you it's crap.

                                  The original patch can be found on Romhacking, but was further refined by @mediamogul (who is apparently some kind of masochist, haha).

                                  His patch which removes any "improvments" in the original patch, to make the game beatable but as authentically bad as possible. It can be found on this thread.
                                  https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/6523/digital-christmas

                                  Uhg this game sucks.

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                                  • AfunnynameA
                                    Afunnyname
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                                    Another good hack is the super Mario 64 multiplayer hack. It allows a second player to control Luigi, I haven't played a lot of it, but it's pretty fun. Besides the troublesome n64 emulation in general the only problem is that the camera is even more annoying.

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                                    • lilbudL
                                      lilbud @Afunnyname
                                      last edited by

                                      @afunnyname said in Big Rom Hacks & Homebrew Thread:

                                      Another good hack is the super Mario 64 multiplayer hack. It allows a second player to control Luigi

                                      So what you're saying is that, in Mario 64, L is Real?

                                      cue X-Files music

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                                      • BenMcLeanB
                                        BenMcLean
                                        last edited by BenMcLean

                                        Some good rom hacks off the top of my head:

                                        For SNES:

                                        Chrono Trigger: Prophet's Guile

                                        Chrono Trigger: Flames of Eternity

                                        Chrono Trigger: Crimson Echoes (leaked 100% patch)

                                        Bahamut Lagoon (English Translation)

                                        For Sega Genesis:

                                        Spindash in Sonic 1

                                        Tails in Sonic 1

                                        Knuckles in Sonic 1

                                        Yoshi in Sonic 2

                                        Sonic Tetris

                                        For N64:

                                        Super Mario 64 Star Road

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                                        • OmnijaO
                                          Omnija
                                          last edited by Omnija

                                          If you can get past the translations of this rom hack, it's probably the greatest rom hack for FF III/VI ever.

                                          SNES Hacks

                                          Final Fantasy T-Edition

                                          Super Baldy Kart

                                          SMW2 + 2

                                          Super mario Bros - Early Years

                                          Super Mario world Redrawn

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                                          • OmnijaO
                                            Omnija
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                                            Nes Hacks

                                            Rockman 4 - Minus Infinity

                                            Final Fantasy ++ and World of Chaos

                                            Mother - 25tth Anniversary Edition

                                            Super Pitfall - 30th Anniversary Edition

                                            Zelda - The legend of Link

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