Compare NTSC/J and NTSC/NA region differences in Resident Evil Outbreak. See how location names and terms vary between the Japanese/Asian and North American versions.
Hey there! So, you're diving into Resident Evil Outbreak and noticed some differences between the NTSC/J (Japanese/Asian) and NTSC/NA (North American) versions? It's pretty common for games to have slight name variations between regions, and Outbreak is no exception. This guide breaks down those differences, mostly focusing on location names, so you know exactly where you are no matter which version you're playing.
Think of it like this: the game's map is the same, but some signs might have slightly different wording. We've compiled a list of these variations to help clear up any confusion. You'll see that most of the changes are pretty minor, just different ways of saying the same place, but a few might be a bit more distinct. Let's take a look!
| NTSC/J | NTSC/NA |
| ELEVATOR | LIFT |
| 3F EXPERIMENT ROOM | 3F LABORATORY |
| B7F EXPERIMENT ROOM | B7F LABORATORY |
| T-SHAPED PASSWAY | T-SHAPED PASSAGE |
| AIR EXHAUST TOWER INSIDE WALL | EMISSION TOWER INSIDE WALL |
| EQUIPMENT ROOM | STOREROOM |
| AIR EXHAUST TOWER ACCESS WAY | EMISSION TOWER ACCESS PASSAGE |
| AIR EXHAUST TOWER LOWER PART | EMISSION TOWER LOWER PART |
| AIR EXHAUST TOWER ELEVATOR | EMISSION TOWER ELEVATOR |
| AIR EXHAUST TOWER B1 LEVEL | EMISSION TOWER B1 |
| AIR EXHAUST TOWER STATION | EMISSION TOWER STATION |
| EV CONTROL ROOM | ELEVATOR CONTROL ROOM |
| WEST ACCESSWAY | WEST WATER WAY |
| EAST ACCESSWAY | EAST WATER WAY |
| 1F PASSWAY | 1F PASSAGE |
| 2F PASSWAY | 2F PASSAGE |
| 3F PASSWAY | 3F PASSAGE |
| B4F PASSWAY OF WEST AREA | B4F WEST AREA PASSAGE |
| B4F PASSWAY OF EAST AREA | B4F EAST AREA PASSAGE |
| NURSE STATION | NURSES' STATION |
| NURSE CENTER | NURSES' CENTER |
| PRESIDENT ROOM | PRESIDENTS' ROOM |
| DOCTOR STATION | DOCTORS' STATION |
| B5F PASSWAY OF AREA B | B5F AREA B PASSAGE |
| B5F PASSWAY OF AREA C | B5F AREA C PASSAGE |
| ART STORAGE ROOM | ART GALLERY |
| LOW TEMPERATURE EXPERIMENTAL ROOM | LOW TEMPERATURE LABORATORY |
| ART STORAGE ROOM | ART GALLERY |
| OLD SUBWAY RAIL SIDING | OLD SUBWAY TRACKS |
| STAIRS BETWEEN 1F AND 2F | 1F TO 2F STAIRSWAY |
Tips: Don't sweat these differences too much! The core gameplay and map layouts remain the same. If you're following a guide, just be aware that a location might be called something slightly different. For example, if a guide says to go to the 'Emission Tower', but you see 'Air Exhaust Tower' on your screen, you're in the right spot! It's mostly just cosmetic naming conventions. Happy surviving!
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