Games better on Genesis/SNES?

[HappehLemons]

This whole list is being redone as of now (4/24)

See the link here to see a list of all of the multi-platform games.
http://box422.bluehost.com/~videogc7/forum/showthread.php?t=28949

Okay guys, lets try and make a list here. Please only post facts about the games if you're going to compare two. Please use the following format for submitting games.

"Game Name here" - "Better console here"
*SNES*
|Cons|
|Pros|
|Notes|
*Genesis*
|Cons|
|Pros|
|Notes|
*Other Notes*



The List

Current "Score" lol
SNES -6 Genesis - 6

13 out of 257 Games Compared

Adventures of Batman & Robin - Different Games(Genesis preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The Genesis version is a run 'n gun game, while the SNES version is an action platformer. The Genesis version can get extremely longwinded and is missing some of the depth present in the SNES version, which features an inventory screen with many different weapons and items to pick from, as well as little story and conversation sequences before each level. However, the Genesis version is much more challenging and takes longer to finish. Also, the SNES version has no multiplayer mode. Adventures of Batman & Robin is considered to be one of the top games for the Genesis library, whereas for the SNES it is just another (albeit above average) action platformer.

Aladdin - Different Games (Genesis preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The Genesis version featured much more commercial success then the SNES version. The Genesis version was a much more action based game, where the SNES version focused mainly on platforming. Neither games are bad games and both are very different. I would hardly say they are even comparable. BUT when it boils down to what game is preferred the majority of people choose the Genesis version.

Lion King- Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Has instances of broken hit boxes
|Pros| Larger color pallet
|Notes| Has "cartoony" sound effects (EX Sambas roar is a cats meow)
*Genesis*
|Cons| Smaller color pallet
|Pros| Hitboxes are more reliable than SNES version.
|Notes| Has more realistic sounding effects (EX Sambas roar sounds like a small lions roar)
*Other Notes*
The SNES version and Genesis versions have different sounding music tracks (as most SNES and Genesis games do) and I would not say there is any superior one, depending on the level I prefer music from both versions personally. Although seeing as the SNES has a tendency to completely not register some attacks, I recognize this as a very big problem, and thus believe that the Genesis version is better.

Mickey Mania- Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Broken hitboxes, Missing music, Missing levels, Washed Out Color, Less Graphical Detail, Constant Loading Screens.
|Pros| None
|Notes| Horrible port of the Sega Genesis version. The List of Cons could go on forever.
*Genesis*
|Cons| None (in comparison to the SNES version)
|Pros| Fixes all issues found in the SNES version
|Notes| None
*Other Notes*
Stay far away from the SNES Version. Genesis is better in every aspect.

Mortal Kombat - Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Slower clock speed, Input lag, sweat instead of blood, Several fatalities censored, Backgrounds are less complex.
|Pros| Better graphics and sound
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Graphics and sound are worse than in the SNES version, missing sound effects, 3-button pad is not suited for this game
|Pros| Blood code, attacks are responsive and the gameplay is closer to the arcade version
|Notes| Features a re-arranged audio track, requires a 6-button pad to fully enjoy the game
*Other Notes*
While the SNES version has better graphics and more faithful music and sound effects, the Genesis version is the overall better representation of the arcade version when it comes to gameplay.[/QUOTE]

Mortal Kombat II - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| -
|Pros| Better graphics, music and SFX
|Notes| Some people prefer the 6-button pad to the stock SNES pad for this game
*Genesis*
|Cons| Back- and foreground details missing, cut animations, washed out colors, cut most of the voices, horrible music quality, 3-button pad is not suited for this game
|Pros| -
|Notes| Requires a 6-button pad to fully enjoy the game
*Other Notes*
There is no reason to play the Genesis version, as the SNES version is superior in every aspect and much closer to the arcade version. It even has blood this time around.

Rampart- SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| -
|Pros| Added "Super" game mode featuring different types of weaponry and wall templates, more pleasant and dynamic music
|Notes| Mode-7 effects add nothing to the gameplay.
*Genesis*
|Cons| Annoying music during the build up stages
|Pros| -
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
While the Genesis version is more of a straight port adding nothing to the mix, the SNES version adds a game mode and makes use of its Mode-7 effects to make things look a little less static.

Rock 'N Roll Racing - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| Missing some of the courses present in the Genesis version as well as a music track
|Pros| Better music and sfx, better use of color
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Announcer breaks up the music, music quality took a dive and the original tunes are barely recognizable
|Pros| One music track (radar love) and several course variations added
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
Both versions have their merits, but I think that better sounding and uninterrupted music (it is, after all, called "Rock 'N Roll Racing") weighs heavier than an extra music track and a few course variations on each planet. Up for debate.

Sparkster -Different Games (SNES preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The SNES version is widely accepted to be a better game overall, and it is much truer to the Rocket Knight Adventures formula used in the first game.

Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting/Street Fighter II' Special Champion Edition - Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Slowdown when attacking, Music Resets when characters are KOed, Missing voices samples, Censored, Various sprites removed from backgrounds.
|Pros| Better graphics and Sound quality.
|Notes|
*Genesis*
|Cons| Heavily down sampled voices, Game not suited for the default 3 button pad.
|Pros| No Slowdown
|Notes| Game works perfectly with a 6 Button Pad.
*Other Notes*
N/A

Sunset Riders - Different Games (SNES preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The SNES version was a faithful port of the arcade version. The Genesis version was a complete remake that is widely considered to be no where near as good as the SNES version because of it's fewer character, simpler graphics, and how unfaithful it was to it's source material.

Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| More clutter due to having no dedicated screen estate for inventory and map usage
|Pros| Better use of color throughout, better music and sound effects, pop-up style minimap saves space
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Black border taking up a third of the screen, wrong aspect ratio due to black border so everything looks stretched out, music and sfx quality is inconsistent, missing the flamethrower weapon and a bonus level present in the SNES version
|Pros| Less clutter due to having a dedicated inventory space
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
The sound and color issue is a result of the game being a port, as often happens with games ported from the SNES to the Genesis. The black border and missing content is, however, inexcusable.

[Collector_Gaming]

are you asking if a particular game is better on the SNES or the Genesis?

if so i personally say no

Some that come to mind for me is just about any EA Sports game of those years
and also Zool i remember was on both
and one of my personal favorite games is on both platforms too
"Zombies ate my Neighbors"
my little brother had it for his Genesis years ago and use to play it all the time
and i have it on my SNES emulator. to me they are identical in how they work and how they look.

only multiplat game i can think of that has any kinda of difference i remember seeing is Mortal Kombat. Genesis has red blood and SNES had something else if i remember right cause nintendo wanted no real gore going on in their games being famous for family friendly.

[hellraiser]

only multiplat game i can think of that has any kinda of difference i remember seeing is Mortal Kombat. Genesis has red blood and SNES had something else if i remember right cause nintendo wanted no real gore going on in their games being famous for family friendly.

Its funny cause when i read the op's question this was the first thing that came to mind... A argument as old as dust, MK1 on the genny has blood and mk1 on snes had good graphics.:argue: On that one I always sided with the genny. When it came to part 2 id have to goto the snes and then back to sega again with part 3 and ultimate. Crazy huh???

I like most of the wwf games on the genesis more if "wrastleing" is your thing. Earth worm jim for snes just looks way better to me. And of course sports games always seemed a lil better on genesis for some reason.

[HappehLemons]

are you asking if a particular game is better on the SNES or the Genesis?

if so i personally say no

Some that come to mind for me is just about any EA Sports game of those years
and also Zool i remember was on both
and one of my personal favorite games is on both platforms too
"Zombies ate my Neighbors"
my little brother had it for his Genesis years ago and use to play it all the time
and i have it on my SNES emulator. to me they are identical in how they work and how they look.

only multiplat game i can think of that has any kinda of difference i remember seeing is Mortal Kombat. Genesis has red blood and SNES had something else if i remember right cause nintendo wanted no real gore going on in their games being famous for family friendly.

Alright, this is the reason why I want a semi official list.

Zombies ate my neighbors is definitely better on SNES (Better sound, music and graphics).
Mortal Kombat 1 is better on the Sega (Although the SNES version had better graphics the sega version was much closer to the arcade version in all other aspects)

I'm guessing there's nothing like this though based on the responses I've got so far.. so why not make one right now? I'll edit the topic so we can all come together and make a complete list.

[Casati]

I'm guessing there's nothing like this though based on the responses I've got so far.. so why not make one right now? I'll edit the topic so we can all come together and make a complete list.

The other thread had mention of 250 shared titles, so maybe you could keep a tally and request comments for any games that haven't been covered.

Aladdin is better on the Genesis (although it's a different game). Okay, just 249 more to go.

[HappehLemons]

The other thread had mention of 250 shared titles, so maybe you could keep a tally and request comments for any games that haven't been covered.

Aladdin is better on the Genesis (although it's a different game). Okay, just 249 more to go.

Okay, to avoid this thread turning into a 3 page debate on whether or not the Aladdin on the Genny is better then the SNES version like the other thread, in the case of games sharing the same name but happen to be completely different (Like in the case of Aladdin) I'm just going to list them as "Different Games".

When I wake up tomorrow I'll do a count and list the remaining left, thanks for the suggestion.

[todesengel]

Rock N Roll Racing on the Genesis actually has more tracks to race on than the SNES version. I personally prefer the Genesis port because of this but of course most people hate the music in that version.

[Drixxel]

Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge favours the SNES, unquestionably. The game's play about the same and the difference in colour is no more than usual, but the soundtrack is the deciding factor here, which sounds awesome on SNES but isn't done justice by the Genesis.

[HappehLemons]

Alright only 239 left! :p

[james42519]

i thought lion king was better on snes then gen too. if i remember right they had talking in the snes one but i don't remember it in the gen.

[Zebbe]

Sunset Riders - SNES (faithful near perfect arcade port, MD has very downgraded 4 Mbit "remake")
Thunder Force III/Thunder Spirits - MD (better sound, no slowdown etc.)
Street Fighter II Turbo/Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition - Both are pretty much equally good.
Ys III - MD (better sound)
Puyo Puyo Tsuu - SNES (more gameplay modes)

[A Black Falcon]

Earthworm Jim 1 and Mickey Mania are best on Sega CD. Mortal Kombat 1 is technically better on Sega CD (more stuff, CD audio, etc.), but it does have those load times, so it's mixed overall. And MKII for 32X is just as good as the SNES one really.

I know this is an SNES/Genesis comparison, but the Sega CD and 32X are Genesis addons, so I think they should at least somewhat count... I could see not mentioning other platforms (like how does Bubsy for Jaguar compare to the SNES/Genesis ports, etc, that isn't the point of this list), but 32X and Sega CD are different I think.


Sunset Riders - SNES (faithful near perfect arcade port, MD has very downgraded 4 Mbit "remake")
Thunder Force III/Thunder Spirits - MD (better sound, no slowdown etc.)
Street Fighter II Turbo/Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition - Both are pretty much equally good.
Ys III - MD (better sound)
Puyo Puyo Tsuu - SNES (more gameplay modes)

The Sunset Riders games are different games, so in this list they would not be compared. The SNES one certainly is much better, but they're not the same game.

As for Thunder Force III/Thunder Spirits, that is an interesting one, Genesis to Arcade, to SNES, with changes, added and removed levels, and more in each port... so the SNES game is a port of the arcade game which is a port of the Genesis game, but they're not identical in content, each has multiple levels the other doesn't. I'm not sure if they count as being the same or not. If they do though, the Genesis one certainly is the favorite.

I like SFII SCE better than SFIIT, probably as much because the Genesis has a better controller than anything though... but not having to use a cheatcode to get turbo speeds 4-10 is fun stuff too. :) SSFII is much better on SNES than Genesis though.

[todesengel]

I like SFII SCE better than SFIIT, probably as much because the Genesis has a better controller than anything though... but not having to use a cheatcode to get turbo speeds 4-10 is fun stuff too. :) SSFII is much better on SNES than Genesis though.
Besides being able to choose between either Champion Edition and Turbo on SF2 SCE don't forget the awesome Tournament Mode that's only on Special Champion Edition.

[j_factor]

Sometimes it's really arguable. See below...


Zombies ate my neighbors is definitely better on SNES (Better sound, music and graphics).

I disagree, I preferred the Genesis version's sound (well the music anyway) and aspect ratio. The SNES version lacks the status bar on the right, and looks stretched out.


And MKII for 32X is just as good as the SNES one really.

I disagree, I thought the 32x version was a really lazy port. Some graphics are re-used from the Genesis version, and it doesn't look as good as the SNES version overall. Also you can't do a non-uppercut punch while ducking.


I know this is an SNES/Genesis comparison, but the Sega CD and 32X are Genesis addons, so I think they should at least somewhat count... I could see not mentioning other platforms (like how does Bubsy for Jaguar compare to the SNES/Genesis ports, etc, that isn't the point of this list), but 32X and Sega CD are different I think.

On that note, Eye of the Beholder is much better on Sega CD than SNES. :)

[HappehLemons]

Updated. I'll be sure to do a hardcore comparson of the street fighters myself to make sure they're the same :p

[Baloo]

I disagree, I thought the 32x version was a really lazy port. Some graphics are re-used from the Genesis version, and it doesn't look as good as the SNES version overall. Also you can't do a non-uppercut punch while ducking.


I thought low punch wasn't introduced until Mortal Kombat 3?

[james42519]

Sometimes it's really arguable. See below...



I disagree, I preferred the Genesis version's sound (well the music anyway) and aspect ratio. The SNES version lacks the status bar on the right, and looks stretched out.



it would help to know what version of genesis people played on i guess. i only ever used the model 2 and that does kinda have bad sound.
the bar on the side of zombies ate my neighbors is one of the biggest reason i don't like that version. it don't look stretched out on the snes version to me. you can bring up the map by pushing L and R on the snes like that is on the right on genesis. the same status bars are on top that are on the sides of the genesis one too. guess i am bias for snes though

[A Black Falcon]

Looking at the list: No, Sunset Riders SNES may be universally considered a better game, but they are NOT the same game. It should be listed as that, not as SNES is better. The Genesis game is completely different from the SNES arcade port.


Sometimes it's really arguable. See below...
Well of course, people are often going to disagree on which version they like best.


On that note, Eye of the Beholder is much better on Sega CD than SNES.
Oh yeah, Eye of the Beholder is far better on Sega CD than SNES. Plus it's got voice acting, Mega Mouse support, and more... but EWJ is also best on Sega CD. Password save, plus a new level! It's the only console version with those features. Mickey Mania is less improved versus the Genesis, but the CD audio really does add something I'd say and makes it the best version. Mortal Kombat... as I said it's got more stuff, it just depends on if you can tolerate the loading.

For another one Cliffhanger's beat 'em up segments are pretty much the same across platforms, but the Sega CD has completely different snowboarding parts from the others -- it's done in first person with scaling sprites, Batman Returns/etc. style. Incredibly difficult levels, but pretty cool looking... despite the ridiculous difficulty the Sega CD version probably is best. SNES vs. Genesis though I have no idea.


Besides being able to choose between either Champion Edition and Turbo on SF2 SCE don't forget the awesome Tournament Mode that's only on Special Champion Edition.

Right, being able to choose between the two games is a cool feature too.

[Daria]

i thought lion king was better on snes then gen too. if i remember right they had talking in the snes one but i don't remember it in the gen.

Gen. Lion King definitely had voices.

And YS III looks better on the Genesis, but best on the TurboGrafx.

Edit: Also Lost Vikings for Genesis has 5 extra levels not present in the SNES version.

[MachineGex]

Out of this World is better on SNES. I thought the controls on the Sega version seemed "lagged". Plus, I seem to remember the music is suppose to be better on the SNES .... I just remember not being able to time my jumps in the Genny version.

[Drixxel]

B.O.B. is definitely better on SNES. The game has more responsive control, the improved graphical detail is obvious, and switching through weapons and items via R & L is way more slick than having to pause and sort through a menu. Then there's the matter of audio, there are more sound effects in the SNES version and the difference in the quality of music is considerable.

Captain America & The Avengers favours the Genesis. In either case it's a sloppy beat-'em-up but the Genesis port is more true to the arcade original.

There are a number of multiplatform releases that, much like Sunset Riders, can't really be compared as they are completely different games. Here are a couple more off the top of my head.

The Adventures of Batman & Robin - Both are action platformers but of a different style.

Alien³ - The Genesis port is a more arcadey stage-based game (the same as the NES/Master System versions) whereas on SNES it's open-ended exploration of the prison.

[JohnnyBlaze]

Here's a couple:

Saturday Night Slam Masters: It's better on the Genesis because it has the deathmatch mode.

WWF Royal Rumble: Genesis. The controls are better, plus it has Hulk Hogan

WWF Super Wrestlemania: SNES. The graphics are so much better as well as the control.

WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game: A hard one for sure. The graphics are better on the SNES, but it had two wrestlers dropped, no commentary, only three wrestlers in the ring, and slowdown. The Genesis version has the retained wrestlers, most of the commentary, and allows for four wrestlers to be in the ring. While the graphics aren't really good and the color is bland. But, still for being more faithful to the arcade, I have to go with Genesis.

[HappehLemons]

Out of this World is better on SNES. I thought the controls on the Sega version seemed "lagged". Plus, I seem to remember the music is suppose to be better on the SNES .... I just remember not being able to time my jumps in the Genny version.

I'm going to have to go with the Genesis. I've played both and I feel like it's the complete opposite. Check youtube videos as well, please often complain about the SNES port and the many bugs they encounter with it.



Looking at the list: No, Sunset Riders SNES may be universally considered a better game, but they are NOT the same game. It should be listed as that, not as SNES is better. The Genesis game is completely different from the SNES arcade port.

Fixed


I disagree, I preferred the Genesis version's sound (well the music anyway) and aspect ratio. The SNES version lacks the status bar on the right, and looks stretched out.

Unless an overwhelming amount of people feel the same way I'm going to leave it as SNES. The SNES version is widely considered better by many people.


i thought lion king was better on snes then gen too. if i remember right they had talking in the snes one but i don't remember it in the gen.

Nope, Genesis version is better hands down. Buggy hitboxes and completely unfitting sound plague the SNES version. The SNES version does have the cool vocal tracks in the music and I suppose the graphics are a little better, but that doesn't make up for where it falls short.


Also, as 32x, Turbografx and Sega CD versions my be better this list for for Genesis/SNES comparisons only. Maybe after the list is done I'll add notes to let people know there's a better version but for now lets try and keep it SNES/Genny only please! Thanks everyone!

[Wraith Storm]

Out of this World is better on SNES. I thought the controls on the Sega version seemed "lagged". Plus, I seem to remember the music is suppose to be better on the SNES .... I just remember not being able to time my jumps in the Genny version.

The Snes version of Out of This World has a MUCH slicker presentation before the game starts than the Genesis version. However, once the game starts they are very similar except for one glaring detail... The Snes version is plagued with load times. While load times don't really bug me for disc based games I don't understand why the hell there was so much load time on the Snes cart.

Even the Sega CD version of Out of this World (Heart of the Alien) plays and loads faster than the Snes version!

[j_factor]

Soldiers of Fortune - Genesis. Better music, and far less slowdown.
Outlander - Genesis. The driving portion is kind of sluggish on SNES.
ClayFighter - I'm not a fan of this game, but it definitely looks better on SNES.
Ballz 3D - The SNES version has a rotating Mode 7 floor, making it look more "3D". Of course, the game still sucks.
Paperboy 2 - Light years better on Genesis.


Even the Sega CD version of Out of this World (Heart of the Alien) plays and loads faster than the Snes version!

Yeah. They did a really good job with the Sega CD version.

[jonebone]

I like this thread idea, but I can't add anymore input. I agree with the Earthworm Jim and Mortal Kombat statements though.

[Dred]

Donald Duck in Maui Mallard aka Maui Mallard in Cold Shadows - MegaDrive (this version was never released in the US).

It looks like we have the same game on each system, but MD version is strongly different and better. More character's animations, more enemies, different level design, and more music. The SNES port has better sound quality though.

[duo_r]

This should be a 16-bit comparison thread. Let the Turbo compete! Lol

[MarioMania]

This should be a 16-bit comparison thread. Let the Turbo compete! Lol

No......

[Clownzilla]

1. Populous is better on the Genesis. The SNES version is WAY to slow and almost unplayable.

2. Any of the Koei turn based simulation or history games are better on the SNES. Since speed dosen't matter at all the more vibrant colors on the SNES make dull subject matters a little more enjoyable. Playing these games on Genesis almost makes me depressed:)

[HappehLemons]

Donald Duck in Maui Mallard aka Maui Mallard in Cold Shadows - MegaDrive (this version was never released in the US).

It looks like we have the same game on each system, but MD version is strongly different and better. More character's animations, more enemies, different level design, and more music. The SNES port has better sound quality though.

Such a great game, it's sad that the US never got to see it on the Genny. Computer port was my favorite because of it's fantastic music, I really think it should of been on the Sega CD as well with its updated audio. Anyway, added.


2. Any of the Koei turn based simulation or history games are better on the SNES. Since speed dosen't matter at all the more vibrant colors on the SNES make dull subject matters a little more enjoyable. Playing these games on Genesis almost makes me depressed

Alright, but I'm going to need name since I don't really know what games youre refering to.

Thanks everyone!!

[Retromangia]

I'm really liking this thread so far. I think from now on, If one version is better than the other, we should always state why that is (better colors, sound, control, etc.). Just stating "Genesis > SNES " doesn't really help anyone.

Keep up the great work folks!

[Brianvgplayer]

Saturday Night Slam Masters: It's better on the Genesis because it has the deathmatch mode.


It lacks the 4p modes of the SNES version, though.

From what I tried:

Better on Genesis:
Ms. Pac-Man - more arcade accurate sound on snes, but faster on genesis
NBA Jam TE - faster gameplay and music during gameplay on Genesis
PGA Tour III (compared to pga 96 snes, which is a port of 3) - Genesis is the clear winner. more features and less loading on genesis. snes has terrible loading times.

[Rob2600]

I'm really liking this thread so far. I think from now on, If one version is better than the other, we should always state why that is (better colors, sound, control, etc.). Just stating "Genesis > SNES " doesn't really help anyone.

It'd be very helpful to list the developer of each game (and each version), too. That way, we can see which developers favored the Genesis and which favored the SNES.

[Drixxel]

Samurai Shodown - the two versions are interesting to consider in their differing approaches to recreating the Samurai Shodown experience and the compromises made.

The most obvious difference between them is that the character sprites are considerably shrunken in the SNES port (suggesting the "zoomed out" perspective from the Neo Geo original) whereas the sprites are much larger with the Genesis (locking the game in the "zoomed in" view). There's also the expected difference in colour between the two ports and the audio is arguably better on SNES.

With a 6-button controller, you can perform strong attacks with just one button whereas on SNES you must hold R or L and pair it with a slash/kick. Another difference here is that additional (correct) animation plays in the SNES port for strong attacks unlike in the Genesis port which recycles other attack animation for each character.

Earthquake has been removed from the Genesis port and there are no portraits of the victorious player following a round. As well, in the SNES port, Amakusa is playable in 2-player via a code, a cheat unavailable in the Genesis version.

As far as content goes, the SNES wins, but the larger character sprites do a lot to make the Genesis port feel more like the original, as does the 6-button control. I've thought the Genesis port was superior for the longest time, but after taking all this into consideration, I give the SNES port the upper hand. Any other opinions on the two ports?

EDIT: Ah, jeez.. and I forgot that there's a game mode unique to the SNES port, Count Down, an ongoing 3-minute battle to defeat everyone in the game.

[HappehLemons]

Samurai Shodown - the two versions are interesting to consider in their differing approaches to recreating the Samurai Shodown experience and the compromises made.

The most obvious difference between them is that the character sprites are considerably shrunken in the SNES port (suggesting the "zoomed out" perspective from the Neo Geo original) whereas the sprites are much larger with the Genesis (locking the game in the "zoomed in" view). There's also the expected difference in colour between the two ports and the audio is arguably better on SNES.

With a 6-button controller, you can perform strong attacks with just one button whereas on SNES you must hold R or L and pair it with a slash/kick. Another difference here is that additional (correct) animation plays in the SNES port for strong attacks unlike in the Genesis port which recycles other attack animation for each character.

Earthquake has been removed from the Genesis port and there are no portraits of the victorious player following a round. As well, in the SNES port, Amakusa is playable in 2-player via a code, a cheat unavailable in the Genesis version.

As far as content goes, the SNES wins, but the larger character sprites do a lot to make the Genesis port feel more like the original, as does the 6-button control. I've thought the Genesis port was superior for the longest time, but after taking all this into consideration, I give the SNES port the upper hand. Any other opinions on the two ports?

EDIT: Ah, jeez.. and I forgot that there's a game mode unique to the SNES port, Count Down, an ongoing 3-minute battle to defeat everyone in the game.

SNES it is. Although I personally like the way the Genesis version looks a lot better, the SNES clearly has the upper hand.

[Atariguy]

Earthquake has been removed from the Genesis port and there are no portraits of the victorious player following a round. As well, in the SNES port, Amakusa is playable in 2-player via a code, a cheat unavailable in the Genesis version.

If I remember correctly, Amakusa is selectable by default in the Genesis version during 2 player mode.

[Steven]

B.O.B. is definitely better on SNES. The game has more responsive control, the improved graphical detail is obvious, and switching through weapons and items via R & L is way more slick than having to pause and sort through a menu. Then there's the matter of audio, there are more sound effects in the SNES version and the difference in the quality of music is considerable.


Yep, B.O.B. is way better on SNES. The Genesis version was very disappointing, while I found the SNES game to be rather surprisingly addicting and solid.

Another game better on SNES is World Heroes. It smokes Genesis WH, which absolutely reeked and should never have been made (made all the worse by the fact that when it came out on Genesis, we had World Heroes 2 on SNES, lol, yikes)

[Brianvgplayer]

Samurai Shodown - the two versions are interesting to consider in their differing approaches to recreating the Samurai Shodown experience and the compromises made.

The most obvious difference between them is that the character sprites are considerably shrunken in the SNES port (suggesting the "zoomed out" perspective from the Neo Geo original) whereas the sprites are much larger with the Genesis (locking the game in the "zoomed in" view). There's also the expected difference in colour between the two ports and the audio is arguably better on SNES.

With a 6-button controller, you can perform strong attacks with just one button whereas on SNES you must hold R or L and pair it with a slash/kick. Another difference here is that additional (correct) animation plays in the SNES port for strong attacks unlike in the Genesis port which recycles other attack animation for each character.

Earthquake has been removed from the Genesis port and there are no portraits of the victorious player following a round. As well, in the SNES port, Amakusa is playable in 2-player via a code, a cheat unavailable in the Genesis version.

As far as content goes, the SNES wins, but the larger character sprites do a lot to make the Genesis port feel more like the original, as does the 6-button control. I've thought the Genesis port was superior for the longest time, but after taking all this into consideration, I give the SNES port the upper hand. Any other opinions on the two ports?

EDIT: Ah, jeez.. and I forgot that there's a game mode unique to the SNES port, Count Down, an ongoing 3-minute battle to defeat everyone in the game.

The SNES port seems to lack the items, which are in the genesis port.

[Leo_A]

Ms. Pac-Man - more arcade accurate sound on snes, but faster on genesis

It never seemed slow to me on the SuperNes. You could always set turbo on and make it extremely fast.

Most people I've seen prefer the SuperNes version. The Genesis version has issues with control, for some reason. Probably a thread or two around here about it.

[Dred]

Such a great game, it's sad that the US never got to see it on the Genny.
Hell yeah, PAL exclusives are awesome! *hugging his Terranigma cartridge, even though it's in German* ^____^

@ontopic
Madou Monogatari - different games on each system

[bangtango]

WWF Royal Rumble: Genesis. The controls are better, plus it has Hulk Hogan

WWF Super Wrestlemania: SNES. The graphics are so much better as well as the control.

I disagree about Genesis Royal Rumble controlling better. The choke and eye rake moves are a heck of a lot easier to do using the SNES shoulder buttons.

However, I do agree about Super Wrestlemania being better on the SNES. Much better graphics, yes. The only real disadvantage is that the Genesis version happens to incorporate individual finishing moves for the characters, whereas the SNES version doesn't. Very minor detail, though. Also if I remember right, the SNES version does contain the Natural Disasters (Earthquake/Typhoon) who I don't think appear on the Genesis version and those 2 are my favorite characters.

[Drixxel]

If I remember correctly, Amakusa is selectable by default in the Genesis version during 2 player mode.

You're absolutely right, total oversight on my part.

[HappehLemons]

Updated with a few posts I missed. Keep 'em coming!

[Brianvgplayer]

It never seemed slow to me on the SuperNes. You could always set turbo on and make it extremely fast.

Most people I've seen prefer the SuperNes version. The Genesis version has issues with control, for some reason. Probably a thread or two around here about it.

I compared both versions on the exact same speeds multiple times (and on real hardware. I have both carts). The genesis version is either faster or starts out faster. I never said the snes version was slow. I said it's slower compared to Genesis. I also compared turbo, which is also slower than on Genesis.

The Genesis version only has control issues when 6 button controller is used without holding the mode button down. It's not an issue with the game itself. The game controls fine with a 3 button or with holding down mode on a 6 button at startup. There are a couple threads about it and they say the same thing.

BTW, I prefer the NES version over both due to the graphics, but I didn't mention that since this is between SNES and Genesis.

[MachineGex]

I would get a few more opinions on "Out of this World". I played the SNES one first and just can not get the jumping right on the Genesis. I would like to see if more people like the version they played first.....

[HappehLemons]

I would get a few more opinions on "Out of this World". I played the SNES one first and just can not get the jumping right on the Genesis. I would like to see if more people like the version they played first.....

Yeh, I've got no problem changing anything on the list if I get a few people telling me I made a bad call and why.

[thom_m]

Whenever this debate comes along, I always think of Maximum Carnage. I think the Genesis version is better, especially because of the controls. The way the web works on the SNES confuses me (IIRC, you got one button to swing around and another one to all other web-related gimmicks); on the genny, you get one button for the web and that's it, and it works way better.

Also, I also prefer the sound on the Genesis; the SNES music sounds too orchestrated to me.

[The Old School Gamer]

Terminator 2: The Arcade Game looks much better on the SNES. The Genny version looks washed out and alot of the colors are wrong. Not only that but the SNES supports the SNES Mouse which works better then either systems' crappy gun.

[PSony]

Super Street Fighter 2 is better on Genesis. It has an extra star of speed, an extra game mode (Expert Mode) and the music doesn't restart between rounds. Also, the Genesis 6-button controller is better anyways.

Top Gear 2 is better on SNES. On the Genesis version, you are forced to choose between playing with the sound effects or the music. The SNES version does both.

[AbnormalMapping]

Yeh, I've got no problem changing anything on the list if I get a few people telling me I made a bad call and why.

Not a bad call, but it's disputed. The SNES Out of this World has an orchestrated soundtrack and a richer color palette. For a game that depends so much on atmosphere, these are difficult to overlook. I'm willing to pay the extra load times, and I've never experienced a crash.

[j_factor]

Richer color palette? For Out of this World?? I don't think so.

[genesisguy]

I have both NHL '94 and NHL '96 on the Genesis and SNES. Genesis gets the edge. The framerate is quicker on both games for the Genesis. When played on the Genesis the players appear to be skating smoother where on the SNES they have more of a jerky look. I think this transfers into the actual feel when controlling these players by the gamer. So better animation and better gameplay for the Genesis on those two titles.

[HappehLemons]

Hey guys I'll be working on this list and updating it after finals!

[Casati]

It looks like just a couple hundred more to compare. Are you done with finals, Happeh?

[DisastrophE]

Sorry for resurrecting an oldish thread here but I think it's a great idea and I would really like to see a completed list. Anyway Beavis and Butt-Head are different games. The SNES version is a side scroller and the Genesis version is more of an adventure type game.

[blackie lee 13]

I registered just to keep this thread alive. This is a good idea and a useful list for retro gamers everywhere.

Urban Strike - Better on Genesis, massive slowdown on snes renders it damn near unplayable. SNES tendency to have a "zoomed in" lower resolution means you can't see where the hell you're flying.

Toy Story - Better on Genesis, the 2 versions have totally diferent final levels. the snes gets a mode 7 driving sequence while the genny got a sidescrolling flying stage. Snes version suffers from the same "zoomed in" aspect ratio which means there is less visible onscreen. I'm surprised more people don't bring up this problem...the sprites are just too big on a lot of these SNES games. This also means that the sprites end up a tad more pixelated which is why most get the impression that the genesis sometimes looked "sharper".

NHL 94 - better on Genesis, Menu's were way cooler, music was cooler, sound effects better, and gameplay feels tighter and faster.

NBA Live 95 - better on SNES, controls are WAY better. the shoulder buttons save the day here. Not to mention the the colors look much richer.

Micro Machines - better on SNES, nicer menus and much better sound.

[stalepie]

Check out this thread:

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-144452.html


Thought this comparison of Fatal Fury (SNES vs Genesis) was good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX8rLlqCRAs


I generally like Genesis better, but there are some games that I like more on SNES, like Zombies Ate My Neighbors (better sound, color), Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat II, Earthworm Jim 2 (liked the first better on Genesis) and others. I'm iffy on SNES sound, but some games I really like for their music, like Demon's Crest. Of course that's not on Genesis, but it's hard to imagine it working because of those great organs that play.

[PresidentLeever]

It'd be useful to have the reasoning behind each pick in the first post, not just the outcome.

[Olls]

Kicking this thread up, because I'm sure the Sega-16 crowd can put their dime in.
TS, are you still working on this list?

[sheath]

This thread can never effectively be complete. Most multi-platform games have far more similarities than differences, and a handful of people claiming that the differences of one outweigh the others' is just a handful of subjective statements.

That's not even considering trying to get people to just look at the games and eliminate any consideration of how much fun they had playing it as a kid, with their siblings/friends etc.

I would like to commend the OP for taking the high ground by simply stating some games were completely different games. I also like the general direction of the thread that more viewspace (higher resolution) and higher framerate or animation makes for a "better" game. Even that is fairly subjective though, unless the viewspace or framerate uniformly obstructs the gameplay that is.:deadhorse:

[Olls]

It is useful if each comparison lists the differences and strengths/weaknesses, as it will allow readers to decide for themselves on which version is the better one.

[HappehLemons]

Alright, I'm picking this up again now, sorry about that guys. Anyway here's how things are going to work now, since it's somewhat subjective whats "better", under every game I will list the pros and cons of each version as well as the widely accepted better version. If you're going to post that a game is better then another have FACTs to back it up.
*EXAMPLES*

Lion King - Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Has instances of broken hit boxes
|Pros| Larger color pallet
|Notes| Has "cartoony" sound effects (EX Sambas roar is a cats meow)
*Genesis*
|Cons| Smaller color pallet
|Pros| More reliable hit boxes
|Notes| Has more realistic sounding effects (EX Sambas roar sounds like a small lions roar)
*Other Notes*
The SNES version and Genesis versions have different sounding music tracks (as most SNES and Genesis games do) and I would not say there is any superior one, depending on the level I prefer music from both versions personally. Although seeing as the SNES has a tendency to completely not register some attacks, I recognize this as a very big problem, and thus believe that the Genesis version is better.

(But In the case that two games are different, but share the same name)
Sparkster - N/A (SNES preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The SNES version is widely accepted to be a better game overall, and it is much truer to the Rocket Knight Adventures formula used in the first game.


PLEASE use the format when submitting a game to be added to the list.

I will be updating the main post with this information shortly.

[Olls]

Great! :D Does this mean we start over again? As in, make comparisons for the games already in your OP? If so, I don't mind and can write something up.

[HappehLemons]

Definetily. I want to start this pretty much all over. It was getting to the point where people were just spitting out games that "remembered" being better. I'm going to check thru the thread and see if I can salvage anything. But lets get this thing going again!

Actually, I removed all the games from the list. I'll only add a game until there's proof of some sort that one is better.

[kool kitty89]

This thread can never effectively be complete. Most multi-platform games have far more similarities than differences, and a handful of people claiming that the differences of one outweigh the others' is just a handful of subjective statements.

That's not even considering trying to get people to just look at the games and eliminate any consideration of how much fun they had playing it as a kid, with their siblings/friends etc.

I would like to commend the OP for taking the high ground by simply stating some games were completely different games. I also like the general direction of the thread that more viewspace (higher resolution) and higher framerate or animation makes for a "better" game. Even that is fairly subjective though, unless the viewspace or framerate uniformly obstructs the gameplay that is.:deadhorse:
Well, you could have games with 100% identical content and similar gameplay mechanics, but still have significant differences.

There's color optimization/detail, slowdown issues, flicker/drop-out, sound (music and FX), etc to consider.

[Olls]

To start with:

Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| More clutter due to having no dedicated screen estate for inventory and map usage
|Pros| Better use of color throughout, better music and sound effects, pop-up style minimap saves space
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Black border taking up a third of the screen, wrong aspect ratio due to black border so everything looks stretched out, music and sfx quality is inconsistent, missing the flamethrower weapon and a bonus level present in the SNES version
|Pros| Less clutter due to having a dedicated inventory space
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
The sound and color issue is a result of the game being a port, as often happens with games ported from the SNES to the Genesis. The black border and missing content is, however, inexcusable.

Rock 'N Roll Racing - TIE
*SNES*
|Cons| Missing some of the courses present in the Genesis version as well as a music track
|Pros| Better music and sfx, better use of color
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Announcer breaks up the music, music quality took a dive and the original tunes are barely recognizable
|Pros| One music track (radar love) and several course variations added
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
Both versions have their merits, but I think that better sounding and uninterrupted music (it is, after all, called "Rock 'N Roll Racing") weighs heavier than an extra music track and a few course variations on each planet. Up for debate.

Mortal Kombat - Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Attacks feel slightly delayed, sweat instead of blood, several fatalities censored, no uppercut move
|Pros| Better graphics and sound
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Graphics and sound are worse than in the SNES version, missing sound effects, 3-button pad is not suited for this game
|Pros| Blood code, attacks are responsive and the gameplay is closer to the arcade version
|Notes| Features a re-arranged audio track, requires a 6-button pad to fully enjoy the game
*Other Notes*
While the SNES version has better graphics and more faithful music and sound effects, the Genesis version is the overall better representation of the arcade version when it comes to gameplay.

[HappehLemons]

To start with:

Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| More clutter due to having no dedicated screen estate for inventory and map usage
|Pros| Better use of color throughout, better music and sound effects, pop-up style minimap saves space
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Black border taking up a third of the screen, wrong aspect ratio due to black border so everything looks stretched out, music and sfx quality is inconsistent, missing the flamethrower weapon and a bonus level present in the SNES version
|Pros| Less clutter due to having a dedicated inventory space
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
The sound and color issue is a result of the game being a port, as often happens with games ported from the SNES to the Genesis. The black border and missing content is, however, inexcusable.

Rock 'N Roll Racing - TIE
*SNES*
|Cons| Missing some of the courses present in the Genesis version as well as a music track
|Pros| Better music and sfx, better use of color
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Announcer breaks up the music, music quality took a dive and the original tunes are barely recognizable
|Pros| One music track (radar love) and several course variations added
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
Both versions have their merits, but I think that better sounding and uninterrupted music (it is, after all, called "Rock 'N Roll Racing") weighs heavier than an extra music track and a few course variations on each planet. Up for debate.

Mortal Kombat - Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Attacks feel slightly delayed, sweat instead of blood, several fatalities censored, no uppercut move
|Pros| Better graphics and sound
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Graphics and sound are worse than in the SNES version, missing sound effects, 3-button pad is not suited for this game
|Pros| Blood code, attacks are responsive and the gameplay is closer to the arcade version
|Notes| Features a re-arranged audio track, requires a 6-button pad to fully enjoy the game
*Other Notes*
While the SNES version has better graphics and more faithful music and sound effects, the Genesis version is the overall better representation of the arcade version when it comes to gameplay.

Awesome! From personal experience I'd have to say Rock'n Roll Racing is better on SNES. Although the Genesis version does have more tracks and one more song, I don't believe it makes up for numerous downgrades and faults. SNES is just a much more quality package where genesis relies on quantity to make up for its faults. I hope you don't mind but I'll break the tie for now, unless a lot of people disagree with this.

Thanks a lot! Quality stuff man!

[kool kitty89]

*Genesis*
|Cons| Black border taking up a third of the screen, wrong aspect ratio due to black border so everything looks stretched out, music and sfx quality is inconsistent, missing the flamethrower weapon and a bonus level present in the SNES version
Huh, so there's an excessive black boarder well beyond the normal ~1/4 of the screen that PAL users normally have to suffer?

Edit:
Oh, you mean the oversized status bar on the right. That doesn't affect the aspect ratio, just the screen window size. (vs things like changing a game from 256 wide/5.37 MHz on the SNES/MD to 320/6.7 MHz on the MD -a lot of games look really stretched in PAL, most SNES games and lower res MD games; the high res MD games are only slightly off -more like low res games in NTSC, only slightly too wide- while high res games in NTSC look too tall normally -ie sonic is egg shaped when rolling rather than a wide oval or perfect circle in emulation/PC ports/a tweaked TV)



*Other Notes*
The sound and color issue is a result of the game being a port, as often happens with games ported from the SNES to the Genesis. The black border and missing content is, however, inexcusable.

Not so much of it being a port, but being a very sloppy port that also used GEMS. ;) (albeit, skilled programmers/musicians have gotten plenty of good stuff out of gems too, it's rather tough if you only use the default MIDI driver -which most easy/lazy games used, or developers who used composers without programming skills or an assisting sound programmer -that was one of the main selling points of GEMS, a high-level interface with MIDI support allowing it to be used by non-programmers)

[Enigmus]

Richer color palette? For Out of this World?? I don't think so.

There's little to no dithering on the SNES port (compare the MD's sky in the opening to the SNES'), not to mention the nice soundtrack compared to the Mega Drive's.

[Olls]

Oh, you mean the oversized status bar on the right. That doesn't affect the aspect ratio, just the screen window size.


Hmm? This looks stretched to me (top one is Genesis):

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9493/genssprite.png (http://img853.imageshack.us/i/genssprite.png/)

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/903/snessprite.png (http://img849.imageshack.us/i/snessprite.png/)

[shinobimusashi]

Terminator 2: The Arcade Game looks much better on the SNES. The Genny version looks washed out and alot of the colors are wrong. Not only that but the SNES supports the SNES Mouse which works better then either systems' crappy gun.

Nice! I didn't know that. I love the arcade version, but I've always been dissapointed with the Genesis port, even with the Menacer. I've never thought about giving the SNES port a try.

[ki_atsushi]

Hmm? This looks stretched to me (top one is Genesis):

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9493/genssprite.png (http://img853.imageshack.us/i/genssprite.png/)

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/903/snessprite.png (http://img849.imageshack.us/i/snessprite.png/)

The Genesis sprite looks better to me. Actually looks like it's using a bigger color palette as well as more vibrant color.

[kool kitty89]

Hmm? This looks stretched to me (top one is Genesis):

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9493/genssprite.png (http://img853.imageshack.us/i/genssprite.png/)

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/903/snessprite.png (http://img849.imageshack.us/i/snessprite.png/)

Huh, it looks like they pal optimized the Genesis version (assuming those are real screencaps of the PAL version).

The MD version is how it's supposed to look. The boy is supposed to be skinny, not all stretched out.
There's so many games that look wrong on PAL displays because of the aspect ratio in 50 Hz. (of course, a lot of games also don't optimize for pixel aspect ratio at all, and assume square, so the further from square, the worse it looks -SNES/NES/SMS/MD low res/etc are all about 15% wider than square on NTSC, but closer to 38% too wide in PAL)
The pixels are almost as a C64 in 160x200 mode in NTSC. (4 MHz dot clock)

That's also why the MD's 320 wide mode is sort of a happy medium for unoptimized (assumed square pixel) games that will thus look wrong in both NTSC and PAL in different ways. (like sonic being too tall in NTSC and too short/wide in PAL, but perfect in emulators or ideally mis-calibrated TVs ;))
Actually, if you made a MD game that ran in 256 wide for NTSC and 320 for PAL, you'd have very, very close pixel aspect ratios, so if you optimized the art for non-square pixels in NTSC and then changed resolutions for PAL, it could look great. (the game would basically run in 15:9 -or 5:3- widescreen as such ;))

Actually, for that reason, Earthworm Jim on the SNES in NTSC will look very close (in aspect ratio) to the PAL MD version, but the Genesis version will look all tall and skinny compared to the PAL version. ;) (PAL SNES version will look all fat though)
And if Shiny assumed Square pixels, then none of them look quite right until the 320x240 PC conversions. (or a specially calibrated TV)




Otherwise, the SNES and MD versions of ZAMN run in exactly the same resolution (same 5.37 MHz dot clock), so the graphics wouldn't change unless it was done intentionally. (it would also had nothing to do with the black status bar on the right side of the screen)







Edit: I'm mistaken, they DID change the resolution! Only a couple parts (namely the intro/title screens) are 256 wide, the in-game portions are 320 wide, so that would explain it.

I'm not sure why they did that, but it may have been to benefit PAL users with proper looking artwork rather than stretched out crap as with most SNES games and most/all 256 wide MD games (like SFII). It would have been a detriment to NTSC users though . . . unless the original graphics assumed square pixels anyway. (so 320 wide would actually be closer to square in NTSC than 256 wide was, so not skewed tall as far as the SNES did wide)

That also explains the large status bar: it takes up 64 pixels on the right side of the screen and leaves the game window 256x224. ;)
Though, they probably should have moved it at least another 8 pixels to the right to make sure none of the game window got lost to overscan. (especially since the status bar seems to have 8 pixels of blank space on the right side already)

[Olls]

The MD version is how it's supposed to look. The boy is supposed to be skinny, not all stretched out.


How can it be the way it's supposed to look, when the status bar wasn't there to begin with? I suggest putting both versions side by side, and then comparing them for yourself. Some shit just looks plain weird in the Genesis version.


The Genesis sprite looks better to me. Actually looks like it's using a bigger color palette as well as more vibrant color.

It's the emulation quality. ;)

Here's a few more:

Adventures of Batman & Robin - N/A (Genesis preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The Genesis version is a run 'n gun game, while the SNES version is an action platformer. The Genesis version can get extremely longwinded and is missing some of the depth present in the SNES version, which features an inventory screen with many different weapons and items to pick from, as well as little story and conversation sequences before each level. However, the Genesis version is much more challenging and takes longer to finish. Also, the SNES version has no multiplayer mode. Adventures of Batman & Robin is considered to be one of the top games for the Genesis library, whereas for the SNES it is just another (albeit above average) action platformer.

Mortal Kombat II - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| -
|Pros| Better graphics, music and SFX
|Notes| Some people prefer the 6-button pad to the stock SNES pad for this game
*Genesis*
|Cons| Back- and foreground details missing, cut animations, washed out colors, cut most of the voices, horrible music quality, 3-button pad is not suited for this game
|Pros| -
|Notes| Requires a 6-button pad to fully enjoy the game
*Other Notes*
There is no reason to play the Genesis version, as the SNES version is superior in every aspect and much closer to the arcade version. It even has blood this time around.

Rampart - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| -
|Pros| Added "Super" game mode featuring different types of weaponry and wall templates, more pleasant and dynamic music
|Notes| Mode-7 effects add nothing to the gameplay.
*Genesis*
|Cons| Annoying music during the build up stages
|Pros| -
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
While the Genesis version is more of a straight port adding nothing to the mix, the SNES version adds a game mode and makes use of its Mode-7 effects to make things look a little less static.