Porco Rosso (1943 NES Hack)

Hack of 1943: The Battle of Midway

Title screenHack Information
Released By6192
CategoryComplete
PlatformNES
LicenseN/A
Patching InformationNo Special Requirements
GenreAction > Shooter
ModsG, T
Game Date
Patch Version2.0
Release DateOct 31 2020
ReadmeYes
Last ModifiedJan 22 2021
Game Description:
1943: The Battle of Midway is an action shooter for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was released in US and Japan.
Hack Description:
Set after Porco and Curtis' dogfight in one of Studio Ghibli's most underrated films, Porco is now faced with outflying the Italian Air Force, the still bitter pirates, and some hired thugs and mercenaries in order to keep Gina and Fio safe while also ensuring his own continued freedom. He must also face additional opposition from the sea, as the fascist powers of Italy have sent their Navy to prevent Porco from escaping the Mediterranean. With Curtis' help, Porco must shoot down as many enemy fighters as he can to escape his newfound peril in what might be the most dangerous battle of his life. In order to do so, he must also find and eliminate some of the enemy's top brass lurking in commandeered civilian leisure planes on the outskirts of the battle, waiting to watch his defeat. Help Porco save the ones he loves and obtain the life he always wanted without his curse...

Multiple Custom Covers/Box Arts (created by CryinOnion) can be found [url=https://imgur.com/gallery/iaUQ31F][u]here[/u][/url] (for NES classic users and people who like visual distinction).

Changelog:

Version 2.0/Enhanced Edition
- All large images/art, including a brand new title screen, powerup screen, password screen, and ending screen, all with beautiful new designs edited by Cryin Onion

Version 1.0:
- Edited all Ending/Transition text and Finished "Good Ending Cutscene"

Version 0.9:
- Finished all sprite edits and replaced most graphics
ROM / ISO Information:
Database match: 1943 - The Battle of Midway (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20180803-121122)
File SHA-1: 443D235FBDD0E0B3ADB1DCF18C6CAA7ECEEC8BEE
File CRC32: D131BF15
ROM SHA-1: 1E76A86398F069DA43B25351EF419BE664D630C5
ROM CRC32: 12C6D5C7
Files:
  • Readme File
  • Patch File
Screenshots:
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