Virtual Console: Wii-kly Update

This week's offering:

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards - Nintendo 64 - 1,000 Points
Kirby's first 3-D adventure is also his Nintendo 64 debut, and it finds the always-versatile hero battling a new enemy called Dark Matter. Dark Matter is after a distant land's powerful crystal, but a young fairy named Ribbon attempts to save it by escaping with the gem to Dream Land. Now the crystal has been broken, and it's scattered around the world. Take control of Kirby and help him journey across six worlds, battling a wide variety of enemies and challenging bosses, as he tries to collect all 100 pieces of the shattered crystal. Along the way, you'll use Kirby's trademark copying ability to use enemies' strengths against them. Not only that, but try combining any two abilities to create a brand-new one that is usually stronger than the original. Throw in three exciting multiplayer minigames, and you've got a package of which even King Dedede would be proud. Fans of Kirby and action games with bright, colorful graphics should vacuum this one up.

Psychosis - TurboGrafx16 - 600 Points
This is a side-scrolling shooter played in a world created from the mind of a twisted demon. Your soul has suddenly wandered into that evil world that exists in every person's heart. The only way out is to blast your way past the grotesque creatures that block your path in five "causes" (stages). You must face the dangers of this psychedelic world by making full use of three shot types and the satellite option. With power-ups, you can change your shots to a wide-coverage beam, a satellite-generated laser and more. Each shot type can be powered up to three levels. You can also block enemy fire by rotating the satellites to a desired position. How you use these features will be the key to successfully escaping this strange and surreal world.
 
Halifirien said:
This week's offering:

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards - Nintendo 64 - 1,000 Points
Kirby's first 3-D adventure is also his Nintendo 64 debut, and it finds the always-versatile hero battling a new enemy called Dark Matter. Dark Matter is after a distant land's powerful crystal, but a young fairy named Ribbon attempts to save it by escaping with the gem to Dream Land. Now the crystal has been broken, and it's scattered around the world. Take control of Kirby and help him journey across six worlds, battling a wide variety of enemies and challenging bosses, as he tries to collect all 100 pieces of the shattered crystal. Along the way, you'll use Kirby's trademark copying ability to use enemies' strengths against them. Not only that, but try combining any two abilities to create a brand-new one that is usually stronger than the original. Throw in three exciting multiplayer minigames, and you've got a package of which even King Dedede would be proud. Fans of Kirby and action games with bright, colorful graphics should vacuum this one up.
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Yes.
Yeeesssssss.
 
Nintendo failed to post the normal Monday press release, but it's hard to get excited this week...

Super Turrican - SNES - 800 Points
 
Halifirien said:
Nintendo failed to post the normal Monday press release, but it's hard to get excited this week...

Super Turrican - SNES - 800 Points
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/sigh ._.
 
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So far I've got four VC games.
Star Fox 64
Kirby 64
Paper Mario
Super Metroid

I've beaten SM, SF64, and about to beat K64. But it feels like I wasted money on Paper Mario. I was really into it back when I had the cartridge, but that was ages enough ago that I thought I could enjoy it again.
Apparently not.
 
Halifirien said:
Nintendo failed to post the normal Monday press release, but it's hard to get excited this week...

Super Turrican - SNES - 800 Points
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Not a bad game, but it couldn't have been Super Turrican 2 or Mega Turrican? Both superior in every way.

Color me disappointed, I was hoping Smash Bros. would have released sometime before Brawl, similar to Super Mario Bros. 3 releasing to hype up Galaxy, or Super Metroid to hype up Metroid Prime 3.

If not that then at least Earthbound, since supposedly the Earthbound and Fire Emblem masterpieces(demos) in Brawl are still in the NA version but neither of those games are released on the NA VC yet, maybe next week... I can't really complain though, past few weeks have been good for the VC.
 
It would be nice if Nintendo released on the VC the Earthbound game that followed Luca's adventure; Mother 3? :-)

But much <3 for (SNES) Earthbound with Ness.
 
I imagine most of us are playing Smash Bros. Brawl this week, but there are still VC games trying in vain to get your attention. This week's releases:

DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure - Super NES - 900 Points
This is an action game where an energetic boy named Milon sets off on a great adventure in a cute fairy-tale world. Piccolo is a village in the country of Fantasia. One day, they hear from the fairy Alis that songs and music have disappeared from the forest. Suddenly, the wizard Amon appears, grabs Alis and vanishes with her. The brave Milon must now go on a journey to rescue his kidnapped friend, with his bubble shooter as his only weapon. Along the way, he'll need to retrieve five legendary instruments and stars by defeating Amon's minions. Get ready to enjoy the fun and comical action of this charming game.

Puyo Puyo 2: Tsuu - Sega Genesis - 900 Points
The object of this head-to-head puzzle game is to clear your grid of falling patterns called puyos by forming chains of four or more same-colored puyos in a straight line or one of several geometric patterns. What makes this a challenging two-player contest is the fact that when you clear a chain of puyos from your grid, it drops a random piece of filler onto your opponent's grid. The more puyos you clear, the more you fill your opponent's grid, and if you can clutter up his grid enough to fill it to the top, you've won the game. An intriguing backstory makes this an amusing experience for one or two players.
 
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DoReMi fantasy? XD I'll get that one. I have so many versions of Puyo that it's not funny anymore.
 
Spelunker - NES - 500 Points
Wander through miles of uncharted caves in search of the legendary underground pyramid and its vast treasures. To complete your adventure, you will swing from ropes and ladders, run across unstable terrain and down ravines, operate elevators, mining carts and rafts. You will collect keys, bombs, flares, jewels, sacks of gold coins and other valuable items as you navigate the hazardous terrain. But beware of the scalding steam vents, poisonous bats and the avenging spirits of dead spelunkers that lurk in every corner of this massive underground labyrinth.

SUPER R-TYPE - Super NES - 800 Points
A galactic battle begins. The BYDO Empire of mutant extraterrestrials is back with evil intent and awesome power. Now the evil empire is poised to launch a new attack on Earth. Only the revolutionary R-9, the planet's most advanced form of defense, stands between these monsters and doom. Fight through seven challenging stages—picking up power-up items as you progress—on the way to each stage's memorable boss. Is the BYDO Empire invincible? You'll need lightning reflexes, intuitive moves and a big dose of cosmic luck to hold your own. Better prepare yourself, because the mutants "R" ready for you.
 
Kind of an interesting week, with the release of Square's King's Knight. It pre-dates Final Fantasy and has music from our beloved Nobuo Uematsu. Here's hoping they drop Rad Racer on us at some point... and most of their RPG library.

King's Knight - NES - 500 Points
In the kingdom of Izander, the fair Princess Claire has been kidnapped by a foul and insidious dragon, and it is the mission of four brave fighters to save her. Through five thrilling, fast-action stages, our gallant heroes-a knight, a wizard, a monster and a thief-will take on an army of incredible enemies. You must help them reach their goal, as you are now part of the team that will fight to free the princess from her imprisonment. Keep your wits about you, plan your strategy and set off on an exciting adventure.

Powerball - Sega Genesis - 800 Points
Eight different teams representing various nations are vying to become the POWERBALL champions, and you control one of the eight in your quest for the championship. A hybrid of games like rugby and football, POWERBALL is played on a 100-yard field. Try to score by either carrying the ball into your opponent's end zone or kicking it into your opponent's net for points. This one- or two-player game offers both exhibition and league play. Jump into a game of POWERBALL and try a brand new sport.
 
Having grown up in "the rolling hills of Appalachia," I'm amused at the idea of anyone having a big race on our curved-filled roads.

Cruis'n USA - Nintendo 64 - 1,000 Points
Ever felt like driving to the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore and the White House in one day? Well then, gear up to put your racing skills to the test in a frantic trip across the United States, following a route that you won't find on any map. Whether it's the rolling hills of Appalachia, the flowing cornfields of Iowa or the crowded tunnels below Chicago, you'll find yourself too focused on the intense racing action to worry about the scenery. Get started by picking from a garage full of cars to find the one that best suits your style—if you're good enough, you'll even find a few hidden ones to round out your selection. Then choose one of three different playing perspectives and get ready to hang on tight. With five difficulty levels, the ability to remove traffic or other racers, and two- player simultaneous racing, it's enough to make you forget all about finding that next rest stop. Just watch out for the cows, OK?

Wonder Boy - Sega Master System - 500 Points
As Tom-Tom the Wonder Boy, it's up to you to rescue your girlfriend Tanya from the vile clutches of the monster that has kidnapped her. To do so, you must navigate a series of worlds in a race against time to reach your goal. Along the way, you'll battle foes and collect fruit that will add to the amount of time you have to complete your mission. You can also receive helpful power-ups from various eggs, but make sure to avoid the bad eggs and poisonous mushrooms that sap your precious vitality. Find the magic doll in each level to open up hidden areas, and make it to the very end of your journey to rescue your one true love.
 
I've seen a story posted on a few blogs (e.g. Nintendow Wii fanboy) over the weekend that Nintendo Power is asking people to e-mail their top five requests for Virtual Console to [email protected]. I guess the plan is to print the top 100 picks in a future issue... and most likely to figure out what people want.

My picks were Blaster Master (NES), Bionic Commando (NES), Secret of Mana (SNES), Chrono Trigger (SNES), and Demon's Crest (SNES).

And of course, there's this week's offerings:

Yoshi's Cookie - NES - 500 Points
Take one part puzzle game, combine with intuitive game play, add a pinch of multiplayer action and top with a layer of everyone's favorite dinosaur. Mix together and let set for roughly 100 stages' worth of time. If that sounds like a winning recipe to you, then step into the kitchen and get ready for a batch of fast-paced puzzle action. Hunker down to move rows and columns of randomly placed cookies in an effort to align all the cookies of the same type. Successfully assemble a row or column to make the line disappear, then move to a new one. If you're good enough, you may even be able to make a Yoshi cookie appear! Feel like taking on a friend? Fire up the two-player mode, where you can attack your opponent while competing to match as many cookies as possible. Be careful, though—if your timing is off, you could end up attacking yourself. Who knew dinosaurs had such a weakness for puzzle games and sweets?

Bases Loaded - NES - 500 Points
Bases Loaded is a baseball game with an arcade feel and plenty of options from which players can choose. Select one of 12 teams, set your lineup from the 30 players available (each with different strengths), then play a single game or try to win the pennant. During game play, the screen shows two different viewpoints: one from behind home plate as you're batting, and the other from the pitching mound in a television-style shot (unique for its time) as your team plays in the field. Strong play control and excellent graphics add to the excitement as you decide what pitch to throw (you can even try to provoke the opposing batter into charging the mound), control all positions on the field, or do your best to get a hit. So step to the plate and find out why this is one of the most popular baseball games on the NES. Can you pull through in the clutch?
 
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Halifirien said:
I've seen a story posted on a few blogs (e.g. Nintendow Wii fanboy) over the weekend that Nintendo Power is asking people to e-mail their top five requests for Virtual Console to [email protected]. I guess the plan is to print the top 100 picks in a future issue... and most likely to figure out what people want.

My picks were Blaster Master (NES), Bionic Commando (NES), Secret of Mana (SNES), Chrono Trigger (SNES), and Demon's Crest (SNES).
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Secret Of Mana[/i,] Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Quest 64 and Harvest Moon 64 the one i asked :D
 
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Everyone needs to put EarthBound on their most wanted VC games, period.
 
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