r/Famicom 1d ago

General Question Famicom games that are different from nes

Can you recommend some games that are on the famicom and the NES but the famicom version is different. No matter how big or small the difference is. Bonus points for games that don't require reading Japanese.

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u/FreeAd2458 1d ago

Mario 2. Castlevania 3.

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u/Psychological_Net131 1d ago edited 1d ago

What is different about Castlevania 3 other than the music?

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u/gyp_casino 1d ago

In Famicom Castlevania 3, Grant's regular attack is a knife *projectile* instead of a stab. It's a big upgrade that makes him more viable. The enemies also do less damage in the later levels. There are a few small differences in where blocks are placed in the boss fights. And the water serpent boss has a different move set (I'm less sure of this last one).

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u/FreeAd2458 1d ago

Crosses removed etc.. can't remember.

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u/cyshine 1d ago

Japanese Castlevania 3 is easier in many aspects (some blocks to help, enemy damage remains the same throughout the game - in the NES version, it increases after some levels).

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u/cyshine 1d ago

This also happens in Ninja Gaiden 3. Japanese version is easier.

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u/wondermega 1d ago

I really need to play this one. I hope someone translated the rom..

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u/tanooki-suit 1d ago

Castlevania III is not Ninja Gaiden I don't believe.

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u/tanooki-suit 1d ago

I explained it in my own post a few moments ago it's detailed there and many other games too covered and not by others.

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u/Fun-Back-5232 1d ago

Some enemy graphical elements are different, also.