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As the [[PowerPak]] became more widespread, it became easier for programmers to test a daily build on an NES. | As the [[PowerPak]] became more widespread, it became easier for programmers to test a daily build on an NES. | ||
Games developed in the PowerPak era include | Games developed in the PowerPak era include | ||
*Most games in [[Action 53]], including [[Concentration Room | *Most games in [[Action 53]], including [[Concentration Room]], [[Lawn Mower]], [[NES15]], [[Pogo Cats]], [[Thwaite]], [[Zap Ruder|ZapPing]], and [[Zooming Secretary]] | ||
*[[Battle Kid]] series | *[[Battle Kid]] series | ||
*[[Nomolos]] | *[[Nomolos]] | ||
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| [http://www.romhacking.net/trans/139/ Final Fantasy II (English translation, Neo Demiforce)] | | [http://www.romhacking.net/trans/139/ Final Fantasy II (English translation, Neo Demiforce)] | ||
| Version 1.02 and 1.03 — graphic glitches during intro, no text during prologue (blue screen without text). Caused by incorrect setting of nametables in [[PPUCTRL]], misuse of [[PPUSCROLL]], and reading of [[PPUSTATUS]] to detect VBlank. The issue [http://forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.php?p=53111#p53111 was discussed in some detail]; the author has revamped the entire intro as of March 2015 (not yet released). | | Version 1.02 and 1.03 — graphic glitches during intro, no text during prologue (blue screen without text). Caused by incorrect setting of nametables in [[PPUCTRL]], misuse of [[PPUSCROLL]], and reading of [[PPUSTATUS]] to detect VBlank. The issue [http://forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.php?p=53111#p53111 was discussed in some detail]; the author has revamped the entire intro as of March 2015 (not yet released). | ||
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| LAN Master by [https://shiru.untergrund.net/software.shtml Shiru] | |||
| [[APU DMC]] causes byte deletions when reading back nametables from $2007 if a dialog is being displayed during a drum hit. | |||
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| [http://forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.php?p=151522#p151522 Blurred Lines 2048] by raydempsey | |||
| [[APU DMC]] causes byte deletions when reading controllers during speech samples, causing spurious right presses. | |||
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Revision as of 22:06, 26 July 2015
- This page describes defects in homebrew games. For defects in games prior to 1996, see Game bugs.
Many older programs that are passed off as NES programs were tested exclusively with older, less accurate emulators, and do not work on a Nintendo Entertainment System.
Compatible programs
- See also: Projects
- BoxBoy
- Hot Seat Harry
- Munchie Attack
- Years Behind (PAL only!)
As the PowerPak became more widespread, it became easier for programmers to test a daily build on an NES. Games developed in the PowerPak era include
- Most games in Action 53, including Concentration Room, Lawn Mower, NES15, Pogo Cats, Thwaite, ZapPing, and Zooming Secretary
- Battle Kid series
- Nomolos
- Super Bat Puncher
Almost compatible programs
| Title | Problem Description |
|---|---|
| Final Fantasy II (English translation, Neo Demiforce) | Version 1.02 and 1.03 — graphic glitches during intro, no text during prologue (blue screen without text). Caused by incorrect setting of nametables in PPUCTRL, misuse of PPUSCROLL, and reading of PPUSTATUS to detect VBlank. The issue was discussed in some detail; the author has revamped the entire intro as of March 2015 (not yet released). |
| LAN Master by Shiru | APU DMC causes byte deletions when reading back nametables from $2007 if a dialog is being displayed during a drum hit. |
| Blurred Lines 2048 by raydempsey | APU DMC causes byte deletions when reading controllers during speech samples, causing spurious right presses. |
