Welcome to Rombomb!
Ever noticed those tags on the end of a rom name? They're not just there for show. Below is what they mean.
Standard Codes
| Code | Meaning |
| [a] | Alternate: This is simply an alternate version of a ROM. Many games have been re-released to fix bugs or even to eliminate Game Genie codes (Yes, Nintendo hates that device). |
| [b] | Bad Dump: A bad dump often occurs with an older game or a faulty dumper (bad connection). Another common source of [b] ROMs is a corrupted upload to a release FTP. |
| [f] | Fixed: A fixed game has been altered in some way so that it will run better on a copier or emulator. |
| [h] | Hack: Something in this ROM is not quite as it should be. Often a hacked ROM simply has a changed header or has been enabled to run in different regions. Other times it could be a release group intro, or just some kind of cheating or funny hack. |
| [o] | Overdump: An overdumped ROM image has more data than is actually in the cart. The extra information means nothing and is removed from the true image. |
| [p] | Pirate |
| [t] | Trained: A trainer is special code which executes before the game is begun. It allows you to access cheats from a menu. |
| [T-] | Old Translation |
| [T+] | Newer Translation |
| [!] | Verified Good Dump. Thank God for these! |
| (M#) | Multi Language |
| (###) | Checksum |
| ZZZ_ | Unclassified |
| (-) | Unknown Year |
| (??k) | ROM Size |
| (Unl) | Unlicensed |
Country Codes
| Code | Country |
| 1 | Japan & Korea |
| 4 | USA & Brazil NTSC |
| A | Australia |
| J | Japan |
| B | non USA (Genesis) |
| K | Korea |
| C | China |
| NL | Netherlands |
| E | Europe |
| PD | Public Domain |
| F | France |
| S | Spain |
| F | World (Genesis) |
| FC | French Canadian |
| SW | Sweden |
| FN | Finland |
| U | USA |
| G | Germany |
| UK | England |
| GR | Greece |
| Unk | Unknown Country |
| HK | Hong Kong |
| I | Italy |
| H | Holland |
| Unl | Unlicensed |
NOTE: Many parts of this page were copied directly from the GoodTools readme file. www.AllGoodThings.us
All codes developed by Cowering for the Goodxxxx series ROM file renaming utilities.
