Ash
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I shall be documenting must-have ROM hacks (which are essentially mods for console games, for those that don't know) that I play for any emulated console game, not just JRPG. Highly recommended, top quality hacks ONLY will go in the OP. Feel free to post your own recommendations, or request I check out a hack to add to the OP.
Castlevania SotN: Hard Type
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2896/
Emulated Platform: PS1
Description: This is a hack of Castlevania SOTN which rebalances the difficulty. This includes adjusting enemy strength, enemy HP, weapon stat adjustment, removing more powerful (cheap) weapons, and adjusting spell attributes.
Ash Rating: Must-Play. Fulfils game potential. As many will know, the original game is too easy. The difficulty of this hack MAY be slightly above newbie-friendly however.
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Magic Seal Simplified
http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3324/
Emulated Platform: NDS
Description: "This patch made Magic seal easier. You just need draw the first stroke, then the magic seal will complete automatic."
Ash Rating: N/A (not tried it yet). As anyone that has played this game emulated will know, drawing seals on an emulator is borderline impossible. It was originally designed for the stylus which offers optimal precision. I can't personally recommend this until I actually check it out, but if it works as it says on the tin then this is must-have.
Edit: Member spekkio confirms it works
Final Fantasy 7: Hard Type
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/828/
Emulated Platform: PS1
Description: "Ever played Final Fantasy VII, leveled up your character, collected all the best equipment and materia just to realize that not even the two super bosses of the game could give you a decent challenge, and most other enemies in the game die from a single hit with the sword? Ever wished that monsters did at least enough damage to let you use your final limit break once in a while? Got disappointed when the final boss died after the first few turns? Ever wished Final Fantasy VII was a bit more… epic?"
Ash Rating: Must-play. Fulfils game potential. As many will know, the original game was too easy. The difficulty of this hack MAY be slightly above newbie-friendly however.
The Legend of Zelda LttP: LR Item Switch
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2879/
Emulated Platform: SNES
Description: This patch allows you to use the L & R buttons to switch items in A Link to the Past. Complete with sound!
Ash Rating: a good little QoL feature. What's not to like?
Castlevania SotN: Hard Type
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2896/
Emulated Platform: PS1
Description: This is a hack of Castlevania SOTN which rebalances the difficulty. This includes adjusting enemy strength, enemy HP, weapon stat adjustment, removing more powerful (cheap) weapons, and adjusting spell attributes.
Ash Rating: Must-Play. Fulfils game potential. As many will know, the original game is too easy. The difficulty of this hack MAY be slightly above newbie-friendly however.
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Magic Seal Simplified
http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3324/
Emulated Platform: NDS
Description: "This patch made Magic seal easier. You just need draw the first stroke, then the magic seal will complete automatic."
Ash Rating: N/A (not tried it yet). As anyone that has played this game emulated will know, drawing seals on an emulator is borderline impossible. It was originally designed for the stylus which offers optimal precision. I can't personally recommend this until I actually check it out, but if it works as it says on the tin then this is must-have.
Edit: Member spekkio confirms it works
Final Fantasy 7: Hard Type
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/828/
Emulated Platform: PS1
Description: "Ever played Final Fantasy VII, leveled up your character, collected all the best equipment and materia just to realize that not even the two super bosses of the game could give you a decent challenge, and most other enemies in the game die from a single hit with the sword? Ever wished that monsters did at least enough damage to let you use your final limit break once in a while? Got disappointed when the final boss died after the first few turns? Ever wished Final Fantasy VII was a bit more… epic?"
Ash Rating: Must-play. Fulfils game potential. As many will know, the original game was too easy. The difficulty of this hack MAY be slightly above newbie-friendly however.
The Legend of Zelda LttP: LR Item Switch
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2879/
Emulated Platform: SNES
Description: This patch allows you to use the L & R buttons to switch items in A Link to the Past. Complete with sound!
Ash Rating: a good little QoL feature. What's not to like?
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