When thinking of ROM hacks, many will associate them with being unofficial. The most common ROM hacks are those created by homebrew developers or bootleggers. A topic that doesn’t get brought up often, is officially licensed hacks. By now, most are aware that Super Mario Bros. 2 is a ROM hack of Doki Doki Panic. The visuals were re-themed to better market the game in the United States. Back in the day, retro Nintendo hardware was home to many officially licensed ROM hacks. Today, we’re going to take a look at the latest episode of Frank’s Five, focusing on 5 lesser-known official ROM hacks, available on older Nintendo consoles.
Featured Games:
- Bomberman GB | Wario Blast – 1994 Konami
- Masked Ninja | Yo! Noid – 1990 Capcom
- Contra | Probotector – 1987 Konami
- Wolfenstein 3D | Super 3D Noah’s Ark – 1994 Wisdom Tree
- Mickey Mouse IV | Garfield Labyrinth | The Real Ghostbusters – 1993 Kemco
How many of these official Nintendo ROM hacks were you aware of? Let us know in the comments section! Make sure to subscribe to the GameFrank YouTube channel, for more content like this. Also, be sure to stay tuned to Marooner’s Rock for more gaming news, reviews, and features!
