Localization
The original Japanese version of The Magic of Scherherazade is a significantly different game than its North American counterpart. The music, graphics and world maps are somewhat different from what western NES players are used to. The music is simplified and sounds more in line with compositions from 1st generation Family Computer/NES games. The graphics sport an anime influenced style to it, the protagonist has large round eyes versus the nondescript facial features of the North American version.
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