Mega Man 4: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Mega Man 4, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Famicom (JP) | NES (NA/EU) | PlayStation (Rockman Complete Works) | Mega Man Anniversary Collection | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Text | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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TitleFamicom (JP)NES (NA/EU)
The Western versions show a copyright notice before the "Capcom Presents" screen and say "Press Start" on the title screen; the Japanese version goes straight to "Capcom Presents" and says "Game Start".1
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GameplayFamicom (JP)
In the Japanese version the Cossack Catcher, a boss machine in Dr. Cossack's fortress, starts moving earlier.1
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ContentPlayStation (Rockman Complete Works)
The Japan-only PlayStation version adds a navi mode that guides players through stages, arranged music and power-up parts from Dr. Light that can, among other things, reduce damage taken.2
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TextMega Man Anniversary Collection
The Anniversary Collection is based on the Japanese Complete Works version: dialogue appears instantly, more text fits on screen at once and some cutscene lines are slightly reworded.1
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ContentMobile
The mobile phone versions let players fight the bosses again, which the original Famicom game does not allow.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13