The Censorship in Super Castlevania IV (All Regional Differences) Bits & Beats 2022-02-08 | ⚠️ All gameplay recording, game curation and opinions included in each video, as well as design or editing is completely done by meSuper Castlevania IV (悪魔城ドラキュラ Akumajō Dracula in Japan market) is an action-adventure platformer game developed and published by Konami. It is the eighth entry in the Castlevania series, and the first of two Castlevania games released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System console. The game was released in Japan on October 31, 1991, in North America on December 4, 1991, and in Europe on November 23, 1992.Each version of the game have its respective regional differences, with some aesthetic changes and cuts of violence and gore due to censorship. In this side-by-side comparison I want to let you know the differences between versions so that you can choose the one that best suits you as a playerIn this video you will find:• A side by side comparison of the changes between versions and omissions due to censorship.• Curious facts about Super Castlevania 4 and some secrets you may find interesting.• Information related to each version such as release date, developer company, game genre and system it was released on.• Official game box arts with a 3D presentation• Educative and/or critical comments on the importance of every video game and why you should know itIntro and Outro Music In the Void "Amulets" está sujeta a una licencia de Atribución 4.0 de Creative Commons. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Fuente: youtube.com/watch?v=EKsubXZeOdoJust Breathing (Instrumental) "NEFFEX" está sujeta a una licencia de Atribución 4.0 de Creative Commons. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Fuente: youtube.com/watch?v=sGHrXPG5lOE00:00 Intro00:14 Title Screen (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)00:41 Opening Scene (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)01:09 Story (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)01:32 Password Screen (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)01:50 The Stables (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)02:06 Map (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)02:25 Graveyard (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)02:41 Main Hall (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)02:57 The Dungeon (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)03:45 The Treasury (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)04:00 Snapper Casket (Japanese vs American and Europe Versions)04:17 OutroBits & Beats creates videos about the history of video games. In this channel you'll find comparisons, retrospectives, technical analysis, but, mostly, game curations with the idea of having an important task of preserving video games, and make them relevant to society at large.Curation isn't just about digging up neat games, but it's also about preservation, interpretation, and using one's knowledge to make it relevant to people. With my videos I want older gamers to look back and remember the influence of video games on their lives, and new gamers to understand the larger context of the series they're playing for the first time today.I put significant time and creative effort into each one of my videos, including research, digging into archives, playing video games and recording hours of footage, selecting specific clips, writing reviews for each title, and making a very careful video editing in the way to transmit both educational and entertaining values to my audience. Every video takes a lot of hours to produce, because I strive to give my audience a consistent, high-quality content.Fidelity and preservation of the video games is essential in Bits & Beats, so the recordings are made with the highest bitrate quality. It is done this way to preserve original game look and sound through modern footage, with no superfluous additions. I recommend you watch the video at 4K and 60 frames per second to get the best possible viewing experience.I hope you enjoy my videos and find them useful!#BITSANDBEATS #castlevania #supercastlevania4
Dutch Meets Dillon in Mortal Kombat Bits & Beats 2024-10-15 | In Mortal Kombat X, when Jax faces Johnny Cage, he drops a classic line: "You son of a b****!" It’s a brilliant callback to the iconic handshake scene between Dutch and Dillon in the 1987 film Predator. A fun, muscle-packed tribute to the action classic!
Pyramid Heads Appearances in Other Video Games 🔪 Bits & Beats 2024-10-14 | Pyramid Head’s guest appearances outside the Silent Hill franchise are quite the entertaining spectacle! This fearsome executioner swaps his eerie haunted town for a wide array of colorful universes. From racing alongside Robbie the Rabbit in Krazy Kart Racing to unleashing chaos in New International Track & Field, where a chibi version of him shows off his athletic prowess. In Super Bomberman R, Pyramid Head’s horror roots remain intact as he roams the wastelands of Planet Silent Hill. Even Dead by Daylight couldn't resist featuring him as the Executioner, making other monsters tremble. Meanwhile, PlayStation Home users once sported his costume, and in Astro's Playroom, he makes a quirky cameo labeled "Impractical Butcher." Truly, Pyramid Head’s cross-game adventures showcase a lighter side to his otherwise terrifying persona!
Ranma ½ Chōgi Ranbu Hen 🐼 Sprites Bits & Beats 2024-10-13 | The pixel art in Ranma 1/2: Chōgi Ranbu Hen is full of charm. The sprites are colorful and capture the characters’ personalities perfectly, with big, expressive designs that stand out for a 16-bit game. While not as polished as some top fighters, the quirky animations and flashy special moves make it a fun tribute to the Ranma 1/2 world
Pyramid Head kills Maria 🔪 Original vs. Remake Bits & Beats 2024-10-11 | In "Silent Hill 2," the elevator scene takes a dark turn when Pyramid Head suddenly appears and brutally kills Maria, shattering the tension and turning desire into horror. This shocking moment forces James to face his deep guilt. How does this scene compare in the remake? Let's check it out!
Pyramid Head First Encounter 🔪 Original vs. Remake Bits & Beats 2024-10-10 | Pyramid Head's first appearance in Silent Hill 2? Total horror legend. In the original, you’ve got foggy, grainy terror. But in the remake? 4K nightmare fuel. Let’s see how they cranked up the fear!
MK4 Reptile Ending Comparison 🐊 PS1 vs N64 Bits & Beats 2024-10-08 | You grind through the whole game with Reptile, only to have him blow up into a thousand pieces at the end. Talk about a mind-blowing finish!PSX upscaled version courtesy of @VGSuite
Shoot em up with Street Fighters Ryu 🥋 Bits & Beats 2024-09-29 | One of the coolest Easter eggs in Varth pops up in the fourth level, and it’s a total KO for fans of Street Fighter. As you’re blasting your way through the satellite, keep an eye on a random patch of grass and some pipes (because apparently satellites have landscaping?). Suddenly, out of nowhere, Ryu himself will leap into the action, throwing a legendary Shoryuken like he’s trying to uppercut space into submission. But wait, it gets better—if you keep shooting at Ryu (because why not?), he’ll reward you with a ton of power-ups before he disappears, like some kind of intergalactic loot piñata
Battletoads & Double Dragon Abobos Entrance 🐸 Versions Comparison Bits & Beats 2024-09-20 | Abobo storms in as a massive, muscular dude with dark skin (which shifts in Double Dragon). In Battletoads & Double Dragon, he’s a lovable oaf, talking in a Hulk-like way. He loves to clobber the 'Toads and Dragons, but a quick dash attack can take him down! Curious about his epic entrances across different versions? Let’s find out!
The coolest Sega logo intro ever! 😂 Bits & Beats 2024-09-19 | The secret intro that was almost definitely cut from the English versions for… well, obvious reasons.Legend has it the director/producer of Battle Mania 2 was furious when most of the budget and key staff were snatched away for a different in-house project on the SNES. So, he got his cheeky revenge by slipping this hidden gem into the game.The result? Sega fired off a stern fax to all developers, warning them: no more messing with other companies' characters or trademarks in their games!
Mortal Kombat 4s Arrrights 🤔 N64 Bits & Beats 2024-09-18 | There's something oddly amusing about a few of the Mortal Kombat 4’s endings—out of nowhere, a hushed voice drops an enthusiastic 'Arrright!' And yes, they even went ahead and subtitled it! You can spot this little gem in Raiden’s and Sub-Zero’s finales. While it’s alive and well in the arcade and N64 versions (thanks to the in-game engine), it mysteriously disappears from the FMV endings on the PS port and MK Gold. Go figure!
Akira vs. Mullet Mad Jack 🏍️ Bits & Beats 2024-09-18 | Both Akira and Mullet Mad Jack may seem like they ride completely different waves—one on a futuristic, neon-soaked highway and the other through a desert of wild hair and electric guitar solos—but they share a rebellious aesthetic that ignites the screen. Akira’s dystopian chaos and sprawling cityscapes mirror the untamed spirit of Mullet Mad Jack, where every level feels like a trip through a neon-lit wasteland. Both worlds are fueled by speed, whether it's a motorcycle tearing through Tokyo or a mullet-flinging rocker shredding through a desert storm. It's all about the ride, baby—fast, loud, and unforgettable.
How Kenshiro got his scars 🌟 Anime vs. Live Action Bits & Beats 2024-09-17 | Kenshiro, the star of Fist of the North Star, didn’t just stumble into his iconic seven scars like someone tripping over a sidewalk crack. No, they were custom-delivered by Shin, his rival who decided kidnapping Kenshiro’s fiancée, Yuria, was the best way to spice things up. Instead of sending a strongly worded letter, Shin, master of Nanto Seiken, carved those scars into Kenshiro’s chest during an epic showdown, aligning them perfectly like the Big Dipper — because apparently, Shin is not just a villain, but also a celestial enthusiast. These scars weren’t just battle wounds; they were Kenshiro’s grim reminder that it’s go-time, and people’s heads are about to pop like overripe tomatoes. And while the anime made all this look legendary, the live-action version? Well, let’s just say those scars had all the gravitas of cheap temporary tattoos from a vending machine. 🌟
Tokis Ape Transformation 🐒 Versions Comparison Bits & Beats 2024-09-15 | When it comes to Toki, the Amiga version is like the golden snitch of adaptations—its stereo sound and arcade-like visuals make it the champion. The Sega Mega Drive version? It's the wild child of the group, turning up the action to eleven. Meanwhile, Atari Lynx and NES versions are like the reliable sidekicks, with the NES rocking a health system that's as comforting as a hug. Recent remakes? They might look snazzier, but they’re missing that original game magic that had players swooning.
Rise from your grave! 🪦 Versions Comparison Bits & Beats 2024-09-14 | "Rise from your grave!" is an iconic line from Altered Beast (1988), where Zeus commands the player to awaken and rescue Athena. This phrase, etched into retro gaming history, marked the start of an epic journey filled with beastly transformations. Interestingly, different versions of the game offered unique takes on the line. While the arcade version was deep and commanding, the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version sounded rough and robotic, sometimes even humorously misheard as "Wise fwom your gwave!" due to the low-quality audio.
Kenshiros You are Already Dead 🤯 Anime vs. Live Action Bits & Beats 2024-09-12 | In the post-apocalyptic world of Fist of the North Star, Kenshiro, the unyielding warrior, utters the now infamous words, "You are already dead" (お前はもう死んでいる, Omae wa mou shindeiru)—a phrase as chilling as it is final. As a master of the deadly Hokuto Shinken martial art, his strikes don't just wound; they mark the precise moment of his enemies' oblivion, though the poor souls don’t realize it until Kenshiro’s haunting whisper seals their fate. The phrase, forever etched into pop culture, encapsulates his swift, silent vengeance as foes collapse under the crushing weight of belated doom. While the anime delivers this moment with the intense, exaggerated style only animation can provide, the live-action adaptation struggles to match its dramatic impact, like trying to mimic a hurricane with a gentle breeze.
Mortal Kombat IIs Toasty Comparison 👤 Bits & Beats 2024-09-11 | Surely you remember the classic "Toasty!" moment from Mortal Kombat 2... but have you ever seen how it appeared in the 8-bit consoles or the more obscure computer ports? Let’s take a look!
Barakas ending is comedy gold 😂 Bits & Beats 2024-09-04 | Baraka's Mortal Kombat 4 ending is so absurd that it's more laughable than dark. In his ending, Baraka and Quan Chi wipe out every living being in the realm, leaving just the two of them standing... but there's a catch: now they've got no one left to rule. Baraka realizes this might be a bit of an issue, while Quan Chi is too far gone to see how hilariously pointless his master plan turned out to be
Final Fight Oh! My Car Comparison 😭 Bits & Beats 2024-09-03 | Ah, the legendary "Final Fight" bonus stage — pure nostalgia! Picture this: you're in the heat of the action, and suddenly, your mission is to utterly destroy a car. Because, well, why not? But here's the twist: in the original Japanese arcade version, there's this poor guy who just can't handle the destruction. As you turn his beloved ride into a heap of scrap metal, he screams in utter disbelief, "OH! MY GOD!" It's like you've just shattered his world! Let's take a look at how this classic scene played out in different versions of this epic brawler.
Mai Shiranui Victory Pose 🌸 Game vs Anime Bits & Beats 2024-09-02 | Did the anime stay true to the jiggle physics from the video game? Let's see if they kept things... bouncing!
Spider-Man in the Multiverse of Failure 🕸️ Bits & Beats 2024-09-02 | Spider-Man 3: The real villain? QTEs
MK4 Scorpion Ending Comparison 🔥 PS1 vs N64 Bits & Beats 2024-09-01 | PSX upscaled version courtesy of @VGSuite
Geeses Raging Storm 🌪️ Game vs Anime Bits & Beats 2024-08-28 | Geese Howard's Raging Storm has taken on many forms, from claws and spikes to towering pillars, blood-red incarnations, crackling lightning, and even a tempestuous whirlwind. But beyond its myriad iterations in the world of video games, how does the anime version measure up?
Earthworm Jim ending comparison 🪱 Genesis vs SNES vs GB vs GG Bits & Beats 2024-08-26 | Remember when you launched that cow in the first level? Well, get ready, because you're not just seeing it land once, but four times... and in glorious 8 and 16-bit!
Welcome to your Doom 😈 Arcade vs Genesis vs SMS Bits & Beats 2024-08-25 | If you’re an old-school gamer, the phrase "Welcome to your Doom!" from Altered Beast is probably still echoing in your head. Let’s take a fun look at how this classic line played out across the different Sega consoles
Shinnok meets his end 💀 MK4 vs Gold Bits & Beats 2024-08-23 | In this video, we’ll dive into the visual differences between Shinnok’s death scenes in Mortal Kombat 4 and Mortal Kombat Gold, comparing the graphics on the PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast
Scorpion Get over here in different languages 🔥 Bits & Beats 2024-08-22 | Scorpion says 'Get over here!' in different languages—let's check out his polyglot skills in the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie
Ryu’s Ending Comparison 🥋 Game vs Movie Bits & Beats 2024-08-22 | Ryu’s ending in Street Fighter II is an epic moment that we all remember: the unforgettable and melancholic music, and his firm step towards the horizon. But, did the animated movie manage to capture that same magic and emotion as the video game? Let’s see.
Geese Howard Falling 💥 Game vs CG Anime Bits & Beats 2024-08-21 | Remember Geese Howard’s iconic plunge into the abyss at the end of the first Fatal Fury? Well, buckle up—because the CG anime The King of Fighters: Destiny brings that unforgettable fall back to life with a modern twist. Let’s dive in and see if the king’s descent is just as legendary in high definition!
Final Fight Game vs Cartoon 💥 Bits & Beats 2024-08-21 | After battling endless waves of goons, we finally face Belger, the big boss in a suit pricier than his henchmen's combined IQs. One epic punch sends him flying through his high-rise window—gravity's the ultimate finisher! We rescue Jessica: Haggar gets a big dad hug, Cody scores a kiss, and Guy just radiates ninja coolness. Metro City is saved, and we walk into the sunset, leaving behind a trail of bruised thugs and shattered dreams. You probably remember this finale from beating the game, but did you know there's a Final Fight cartoon spinoff that reimagines it?
Final Fight Ending Versions Comparison 💥 Bits & Beats 2024-08-20 | Belger's downfall is as dramatic as it gets—he's hurled through a massive window, plummeting from the skyscraper to his doom. With his death, the game reaches its thrilling conclusion, and Jessica is safely reunited with her father, Mayor Haggar. Peace returns to Metro City, but the way this climactic moment is portrayed varies across the different console and computer versions of Final Fight, each offering its unique twist on this unforgettable ending.
M. Bison roasts Chun-Li’s father 😏 Movie vs Cartoon Bits & Beats 2024-08-19 | Who’s the bigger badass, M. Bison from the movie or the one from the cartoon?
MK4 Subzero Ending Comparison 🧊 PS1 vs N64 Bits & Beats 2024-08-19 | ARRRIGHTPSX upscaled version courtesy of @VGSuite
The Making of Primal Rage 🦖 Bits & Beats 2024-08-19 | When Mortal Kombat burst onto the scene in 1992, it didn’t just shake up the fighting game genre—it flipped the script on how to capture movement. Naturally, the market went into a frenzy of “me too” moments, with companies scrambling to release similar titles. Among the few that stood out was Primal Rage, thanks to its wild design and animation of exotic characters—neo-dinosaurs brimming with rage and violence. How did they make these beasts move? Pure stop motion magic, with sculptures that took weeks of painstaking work to bring to life.
Sunset Riders Censorship 🔞 Arcade vs SNES Bits & Beats 2024-08-18 | Sunset Riders, that legendary run-and-gun game from the geniuses at Konami, blasted onto the scene in December 1992, instantly charming gamers with its wild action and colorful visuals. But when it came to the SNES version, Nintendo's strict rules led to some rather, let’s say, "family-friendly" adjustments. The bar girls, for example, went from saloon sass to Sunday school chic, with their legs, arms, and even cleavage all covered up like they were about to meet grandma.
Cammy Super Move 💥 SF6 vs Animated Movie Bits & Beats 2024-08-18 | Remember Cammy’s brief but electrifying appearance in the Street Fighter 2 animated movie? Well, guess what? She’s finally got that killer move in the game world, and it’s absolutely epic! Let’s dive into a head-to-head comparison.
Alien³ Chestburster Comparison 💥 Mega Drive vs. Master System Bits & Beats 2024-08-16 | Years have passed, and you’ve grown up, but you probably still get chills remembering that gruesome game over from the Alien³ video game adaptation. Let’s dive into the graphical comparison between the Sega 8-bit and 16-bit versions!
The Clintons in Cruisn World 👫 Arcade vs N64 Bits & Beats 2024-08-16 | Remember, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance in a hot tub at the end of the arcade version of Cruis'n World. But did he also show up like that in the Nintendo 64 version? Let's find out!
Ripley fighting Alien Queen 💥 Movie vs. Arcade Bits & Beats 2024-08-15 | The epic showdown between Ripley and the Alien Queen in Aliens (1986) is a legendary moment in sci-fi history. In this climactic battle, Ellen Ripley, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver, faces the towering Alien Queen while piloting a power loader—a massive exoskeleton designed for heavy lifting.Let's see how similar this scene is in the 1990 Konami arcade game Aliens.
Super Street Fighter II Intro 🥋 Game vs. Anime Bits & Beats 2024-08-15 | The best Street Fighter intro ever... compared to its anime adaptation.
Who Boxed It Better? 🌎 Comix Zone Bits & Beats 2024-08-14 | I’ve always been intrigued by how movies and games often sport vastly different posters and box art across regions, hinting at the unique tastes of each market. Today, let’s dive into the NTSC, PAL, and JP versions of Comix Zone and see how they stack up against each other!
Street Fighter II vs Demon Slayer 🕵️ Bits & Beats 2024-08-14 | In one episode of the Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba), Inosuke, wearing his boar’s head mask, mimics Vega’s moves from the ‘Street Fighter’ movie with unique twists. While Vega and Chun-Li fight in the movie, it’s Inosuke and Tanjirou in the anime. This brief reference is a treat for sharp-eyed fans and ‘Street Fighter’ enthusiasts.
Street Fighter in Yu Yu Hakusho 🕵️ Bits & Beats 2024-08-13 | Yu Yu Hakusho, the brainchild of Yoshihiro Togashi, is a wild ride through the afterlife with Yusuke Urameshi, a teenager who dies heroically saving a child and gets a second chance as a spirit detective. This epic saga, which hit TV screens as an anime in 1992 and later charmed North American audiences in 2002 thanks to Funimation, was a top favorite of mine back in the early 2000s, right after Dragon Ball Z. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that episode 9, “The Search Begins,” sneaks in some cheeky cameos from Street Fighter! Keep your eyes peeled during the competition scene, and you’ll spot lookalikes of Zangief, Dhalsim, Ryu, E. Honda, Chun-Li, and Guile mingling in the crowd. How cool is that?
Shao Kahn finishes Kung Lao 💀 Game vs Movie Bits & Beats 2024-08-12 | Kung Lao: the guy who can’t catch a break, whether it’s in a movie or a video game
Splatterhouse vs The Fly 🪰 Bits & Beats 2024-08-05 | In “Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti,” the boss of Stage 3, Area 3 is a cheeky nod to the 1986 horror flick, The Fly. This boss, a grotesque fly-man hybrid, hilariously mirrors the movie’s human-to-fly transformation. It’s a prime example of the game’s whimsical and humorous spin on classic horror themes, all wrapped up in an adorable, chibi art style
Pac-Man in Mortal Kombat 👻 Bits & Beats 2024-08-05 | In the original Mortal Kombat, the far right corner of the Palace Gates stage hides a charming easter egg: icons of Pac-Man and a ghost from the classic arcade game, adding a playful nod to retro gaming within the intense world of Mortal Kombat.
Shao Kahn Is No More 💀 Arcade vs SNES vs Genesis Bits & Beats 2024-08-04 | Taking down Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat 3 was like delivering the final blow and watching him explode—pure, pixelated bliss! But was it just as satisfying on the Super Nintendo and Mega Drive?
The Clintons in Cruisn USA 👫 Arcade vs N64 Bits & Beats 2024-08-03 | Remember, Bill Clinton made a surprise appearance in a hot tub at the end of the arcade version of Cruis'n USA. But did he also show up like that in the Nintendo 64 version? Let's find out!
