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The 12 Differences of Super Mario Brothers 2 and Doki Doki Panic (Part I)

From Aaron Stanton, for About.com

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Difference 5: Lamps and Potions

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Most of the elements changed in Doki Doki Panic are minor, with only one or two gameplay changes. Replacing graphics is basically what they did in order to prepare Mario 2 for a U.S. and European release. In Mario 2, the characters throw magic potions in order to open secret doors. In Doki Doki, it's a magic lamp.

Interesting Note:
  • When we here at About.com attempted to reproduce the graphic change, it took us less than 5 minutes to edit the sprite in a similar way using software from the Internet. We turned ours into a little smiling face, though.

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