Atomic Punk (Arcade)/Stage Differences

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A lot of the stages were modified for the game's western release. In particular, a new enemy (actually repurposed from the final boss), who will be called Robo-Bomber, was added.

Special thanks to Ragey for the level maps!

(Source: Ragey)

World 1

1-1

Japan	International

• The soft blocks at the far left and right sides of the stage were moved forward, save for the middle one which was removed. Poor middle block.

1-2

Japan	International

• The two soft blocks at the far sides of the stage were moved forward, thus closing in the stage a lot better. This stage also marks the introduction of Robo-Bomber (the green bomber). It certainly won't be the last we see of him.

1-3

Japan	International

• The four corners of the stage had its soft blocks removed in the International version.

1-4

Japan	International

• A few soft blocks were rearranged and a Robo-Bomber was added.

1-5

Japan	International

• Two of the clown baby(?) enemies were closed in with soft blocks. And Robo-Bomber.

1-6

Japan	International

• Some skates were added, likely to accommodate for the increase from two to four players.

World 2

2-1 & 2-2

The layouts remain the same, but Robo-Bomber has been added in.

2-3

Japan	International

• The first major change. International's 2-3 is Japan's 2-5. The Japanese layout for 2-3 is never seen in the International version. Robo-Bomber approves.

2-4

Japan	International

• Japan's 2-4 is International's 2-5. A new, harder layout was made for International, complete with Robo-Bomber.

2-5

Japan	International

• International's 2-5 is Japan's 2-4. The Japanese layout for this level was used for International's 2-3. Also, everybody loves Robo-Bomber.

2-6

Japan	International

• The power-ups were rearranged in International.

World 3

3-1, 3-2, 3-3 & 3-5

The layouts remain the same, but Robo-Bomber has been added in.

3-4

Japan	International

• Here's an interesting one; 3-4 was redone for the International version. More enemy varieties and a Robo-Bomber are included.

3-6

Japan	International

• Some extra power ups to accommodate for increase in players.

World 4

4-1

Japan	International

• The Japanese and International versions have their own exclusive layouts.

4-2 & 4-5,

The layouts remain the same, but Robo-Bomber has been added in.

4-3

Japan	International

• International's 4-3 is Japan's 4-4. Japan's 4-3 is never seen in the International version. Robo-Bomber says good riddance.

4-4

Japan	International

• Japan's 4-4 is International's 4-3. International uses its own exclusive layout.

4-6

Japan	International

• Some skates were added.

World 5

5-1

The layouts remain the same, but Robo-Bomber has been added in.

5-2

Japan	International

• International's 5-2 is Japan's 5-3. Japan's 5-2 is unique to that version of the game. Robo-Bomber is always watching.

5-3

Japan	International

• International's 5-3 is Japan's 5-4, albeit with both of the marble enemies having to sacrifice their life for Robo-Bomber's sake.

5-4

Japan	International

• Japan's 5-4 is International's 5-3. International uses a new, cramped layout, complete with Robo-Bomber.

5-5

Japan	International

• One less marble enemy, one more Robo-Bomber.

5-6

Japan	International

• Two Speed Ups were added to the far side of the arena.
• The power ups in the center were taught the concept of personal space. Also, the Bomb Ups and Speed Ups decided to celebrate Opposites Day by swapping their positions.

World 6

6-1

Japan	International

• International's 6-1 is Japan's 6-2, but with a few less soft blocks. Japan gets a unique stage involving crabs. Let there be Robo-Bomber.

6-2

Japan	International

• Japan's 6-2 is International's 6-1 and International's 6-2 is Japan's 6-3.

6-3

Japan	International

• Aside from the usual stage swap, International got a new, brutal stage.

6-4 & 6-6

Basically the same between the two versions, except for Robo-Bomber being added in the top-left corner of 6-4.

6-5

Japan	International

• The last regular stage in the game is completely different depending on the version.