Fast Freddie

Fast Freddie
Also known as: Fly-Boy (JP) Developer: Kaneko Publishers: Kaneko (JP), Atari, Inc. (US) Platform: Arcade (Atari Unique Hardware) Released in JP: October 1982 Released in US: October 1982 This game has regional differences.

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.

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.