Nichibutsu Collection 1

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Nichibutsu Collection 1 serves as a digital preservation effort for two of the most significant pillars of early 80s arcade history: Moon Cresta and Crazy Climber. Released exclusively for the Super Famicom in late 1994, this compilation arrived at a time when 16-bit power was usually reserved for cutting-edge visuals, yet Nichibutsu chose to honor its heritage with pixel-perfect accuracy. It caters to a specific demographic of "Golden Age" enthusiasts, offering a "Museum" mode that includes original cabinet artwork and historical context, setting a structural blueprint for the retro collections that would eventually dominate the 32-bit era.

The gameplay remains as punishing and addictive as it was in 1980. Moon Cresta’s ship-docking mechanic still provides a high-stakes risk-reward loop, while Crazy Climber's unique dual-stick control scheme is translated surprisingly well to the Super Famicom controller using the face buttons and D-pad. For those seeking total authenticity, the game supports a "Tate" mode, allowing players to flip their CRT televisions vertically to match the original arcade cabinets’ aspect ratio. While the audiovisual presentation is deliberately dated to match the source material, the inclusion of digitized voice samples from the arcade hardware remains a charming highlight that showcases Nichibutsu's early innovations in sound technology.

While modern gamers might find the two-game limit a bit sparse compared to contemporary compilations, Nichibutsu Collection 1 is a crucial piece of Super Famicom history. It lacks the bells and whistles of Namco Museum or the sheer volume of later Sega collections, but the purity of the emulation is undeniable for the time. It stands as a testament to a company that helped define the vertical shooter and pioneered the climbing sub-genre. For collectors of Japanese imports, it remains an accessible and high-quality entry point into the library of a developer that, despite being less globally recognized than Konami, was instrumental in shaping the arcade landscape.

DID YOU KNOW?

To achieve the most authentic control scheme for Crazy Climber on the SNES, players can actually plug in two separate controllers and use the two D-pads simultaneously to simulate the original arcade cabinet's twin-joystick configuration.

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JOYPAD'S VERDICT

A faithful and technically impressive port of two arcade legends that benefits greatly from its unique vertical display options. It is a mandatory pickup for retro purists, even if the limited game count feels slightly light for a full-price retail release.

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Hidden Sound Test

At the title screen, before selecting a specific game, press and hold L + R + Select and then press Start. This will unlock the internal sound test menu allowing you to browse the BGM and SFX for all three titles in the collection.

Instant Gallery Unlock (Hana no Momoko-gumi)

Inside the game "Hana no Momoko-gumi," highlight the 'Exit' option in the main menu and press X, Y, L, R in quick succession. If done correctly, you will hear a chime, and the character gallery will be accessible without completing the story mode.

Debug Coordinate Display

In any of the three games, hold Up + Select on Controller 2 during gameplay. This will display the hex coordinates of the tiles and sprites on screen (useful for ROM hackers or curious players).

Infinite Points (Player 1)

C2B4-4D6D

This code prevents your points from decreasing when you lose a hand or pay out a penalty.

Start with 99,900 Points

DB6A-44AF

Provides a massive advantage at the start of any match in the collection.

Opponent Never Reaches Tenpai

82A1-AD0D

Forces the CPU logic to fail its "ready" check, making it nearly impossible for the computer to call Riichi or win a hand.

Freeze Timer (Selection Screens)

C982-14DF

Gives you infinite time to make your discards and decisions in games that utilize a shot-clock.

P1 High Score / Points (Address)

7E0A0E63
7E0A0F63

Enter both codes into your Pro Action Replay to lock your current score at the maximum value.

Opponent Points Zero

7E0A2200
7E0A2300

Instantly drops the CPU's point total to zero, usually resulting in a "Burst" or "Dobon" win after the next hand.

Instant Win Hand (Tsumo)

7E0F0101

Forces the game engine to recognize the current player's hand as a winning state regardless of the tiles held.

Modify Current Tile (Dora)

7E112Axx

Replace xx with hex values 01-26 to change the current Dora indicator tile.

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