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Fast Freddie

Let's see how FAST Freddie can really go on his fantastic video trip!

Regional Differences#

Title Animation#

The Japanese version has a unique title animation where on a RGB background, a red orb that flies on the screen, then a multicolor one where it starts bouncing on the screen. Then the game title appears. In the US version there's no such animation which was replaced with a generic (and simplified) title screen.

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Title Screen#

In the Japanese version after the animation ends the title screen appears which shows in the same RGB background, the game title with a simplified Kaneko logo. In the US version the title screen shows in a simply purple background, the game title next to Freddie and below them a brief explanation of how the game works along with the enemies list and how many points they value after taking them down.

Japan

US

Level Startup#

In the Japanese version, the level instantly starts. In the US version, there's a wait of one second before the level starts.

Difficulty#

The Japanese version has a slower-pace compared to the fast-paced US version, making it the easier version of the game.