Wishing everyone a Happy 20th Anniversary!

Exactly 20 years ago, on December 19, 1996, Terranigma was released outside of Japan, marking this day as its 20th anniversary. Maybe you'll celebrate this day by replaying the game? Or maybe just take a moment to reminisce the first time you played it. In any case, Happy Anniversary to everyone who had made this wonderful game and all the fans out there!

20 years ago #天地創造 was released on #SNES in PAL territories as #Terranigma! Happy anniversary! 🎆 #RETROGAMING pic.twitter.com/tqCFaNM9qG

— Terranigma Corner (@trrngm) December 19, 2016

Terranigma Beta Version

Terranigma, AKA Tenchi Sōzō in Japan, is an action RPG developed by Quintet and published by Enix / Nintendo for the Super Nintendo in 1995 / 1996. Unfortunately, the game was never released in the US, but managed to attain cult status in Japan and Europe, regarded by some RPG fans as one of the best role playing games on the system. Before the game was released, gaming magazines published some beta screenshots, in which we can see some interesting differences:

• It was possible to climb towers using claws / bare hands, instead than chains (it’s possible to climb some walls with claws in the final game, but only much later in the game)
• There was some sort of green plant around the HUD
• Different rooms layouts
• In the first tower, the second floor looked like the third floor from the final game

A video from the same beta version was also published in “brute press” (?) VHS Vol.24 July 1995 (【非売品】ブルートプレス Vol.24 1995年7月号). If you notice more differences, let us know in the comments below!

Thanks to Youloute, Pantalytron, Crediar and Celine for the contributions!

Source: Unseen64

Translation of the Fan Theory from 2ch Regarding the Ending of Terranigma

Carried by a bird, Ark flew above the whole world, from one corner to the other, finally descending to Storkolm.

There, Overworld Ark greeted him: “Yo, finally you came!”
Underworld Ark was dumbfounded: “Huh? Is this part of the dream?!”
Overworld Ark: “You’re not dreaming. Once again, you came into this world.”
Underworld Ark: “But wasn’t my duty finished? Wasn’t my form supposed to return to the void?”
Overworld Ark: “Have you already forgotten? You also have Light Gaia’s blood flowing in you. Now then. Let us fuse one last time. You still have some unfinished business, don’t you?”
Underworld Ark asked “What is this?” as a dazzling light emanated from Overworld Ark’s body. The next moment, Underworld Ark said: “Huh? My original form returned?!”
Overworld Ark’s voice: “My duty is now finished. From now on you will have to walk your own path. Now, go!”
Underworld Ark: “… Thank you…”

After that…

Overworld Elle: “Who could it be at this hour? It’s almost midnight…”

~ THE END ~

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So I made a tumblr for more image dumps, screenshots, fan art and related paraphernalia. I posted a lot in the first day but after that it'll be at most a couple of images per day so your dashboard won't be cluttered.

If Terranigma Was a 3D Cel Shaded Game

Terranigma Group Playthrough on GameFAQs

Do you want to replay Terranigma? Did you never play it, or finish it, and would like that not be the case anymore?
There's a group playthrough on GameFAQs starting tomorrow, organized by veterans of the forum.
 I am pretty new to all of this but I can't refuse a chance to replay my favorite game and I'll help with what I can so if you have a question or you're stuck, post! I'll try and help you without spoiling the game. I really want new players to play a game as in the good old days: without guides, without walkthroughs. Just by their own effort and exploration and help from another human being.
See you there!

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