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Super-X

This needs some investigation.
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Specifically: Any unused graphics?

Super-X is an odd vertical shooter with little information available about it online. The game is somewhat notable for the fact that its Stage 1 theme is a blatant ripoff of the one from Raiden II.

Version Differences#

There are currently two known versions: one published by NTC and another published by Mitchell, both seemingly in Japan.

Title Screen#

NTC

Mitchell

The Mitchell release has a different copyright notice which, along with standing out much more against the background, doesn't list a year.

Music#

The music in the Mitchell version has more sustain to it compared to the NTC release. This is most noticeable with Stage 1's theme, below:

NTC

Mitchell