This version of Dark Lord is an English translated ROM hack of the original Japanese release. Aeon Genesis is responsible for this translation patch. The gameplay remains the same as the Japanese original; however, the English translation makes the game accessible to a larger audience. This shows the active role of fan communities in game preservation and the expansion of accessibility for older titles. The patch likely did not change the core gameplay, only improving the player experience.

Dark Lord (Japan) [En by Aeon Genesis v1.0]

Dandy - Zeuon no Fukkatsu (Japan)