Faxanadu: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Faxanadu, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Famicom (JP) | NES (NA/EU) | Wii Virtual Console |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Censorship | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Text | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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GameplayFamicom (JP)
Only the Japanese version lets the player name the hero (up to four characters); the name appears throughout the script and affects passwords. Everywhere else he is called Nello.1
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CensorshipNES (NA/EU)
The international versions removed crosses from the churches and the crucifix and rosary from church interiors, renamed the priests gurus and redrew their portrait.1
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TextNES (NA/EU)
The Western releases replaced the large Japanese 16x16 font with smaller 8x8 fonts, and the passwords, called prayers in Japan, became mantras.1
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GameplayWii Virtual Console
The Virtual Console release did away with the password system.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13