Wii-kly Virtual Console Update: 08/06/07
Three classic titles in some form or another land on the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Classic lineup this week. The first one comes from the Nintendo 64 and goes by the name of Wave Race 64 (1,000 Wii Points). This was one of the first titles to come out on the system when it was released and I remember it being pretty damn fun. Then again, I was about 16 at the time, but at that age, I'm pretty sure I knew the difference between a good and shit-tastic game. Wave Race 64 was definitely on the good side, plus it looked amazing at the time. If you like these types of games, go ahead and give it a shot.
Now, for a true classic from the NES. Adventures of Lolo (500 Wii Points), a game I have been hunting for and one that was recently released in Europe, has finally made its way to North American shores. In this game, the first of the Eggerland puzzle games to be released here, Lolo goes on a quest "after the love of his life, Lala, is kidnaped by the Great Devil and taken to a haunted castle, our hero Lolo sets out to rescue her." It's got "clever environmental puzzles with tricky enemies and an engaging style." What's not to love!?
Finally, it's Galaga '90 from the TurboGrafx16. The game is a classic, but damn, it just feels like it's everywhere even though this is a different version of it. Anyways, you can snag this game for 600 points. You all should already know plenty about this game so I won't bore you with the details other than you'll be going "Pew pew pew!" alot.
That wraps up this week's update for the Virtual Console. As always, you can make the jump for the full press release.
Aug. 6, 2007
Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Announced for Wii Shop Channel
What makes a game truly classic? Is it unforgettable graphics or timeless
characters? Is it crisp realism or mesmerizing fantasy realms? The answer, of
course, is all of the above, and this week’s additions to the Wii Shop Channel
cover the whole gamut. From wild water sports to heroic puzzling to
intergalactic space battles, these newly available titles are proven favorites
you’ll learn to love all over again on your Wii™.
Today Nintendo adds three new classic games to the popular Wii video game
system’s Wii Shop Channel. The games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo
adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed
Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points
can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new
games are:
Wave Race® 64 (Nintendo® 64, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii
Points): Take to the waves on your own personal watercraft and experience some
of the best water effects in video game history. Choose one of four
characters, each with his/her own unique abilities and style, and master the
game’s excellent controls. Make your way through nine courses, each with its
own challenges. If the ramps, mines and hairpin turns aren’t enough, you’ll
also have to deal with varying weather conditions that can make the water
choppy or cover the course with fog. And if you ever feel like taking a break
from racing, then try out Stunt Mode to polish your skills by pulling off
handstands, rolls and more. Get good enough and you might even be able to ride
a dolphin—just don’t get seasick.
ADVENTURES OF LOLO™ (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points):
This was the first game in the Eggerland puzzle series to be released in North
America. After the love of his life, Lala, is kidnapped by the Great Devil and
taken to a haunted castle, our hero Lolo sets out to rescue her. The journey
is perilous because the Great Devil’s fortress is guarded by a massive army.
But Lolo has a few tricks up his sleeve, including a Magic Shot that turns
enemies into eggs and an Emerald Framer that shields him from attacks.
Combining clever environmental puzzles with tricky enemies and an engaging
style, ADVENTURES OF LOLO is a true classic.
GALAGA™ ’90 (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points):
This is an updated version of the classic arcade shooter Galaga. Set in the
vast reaches of space, you will fight your way through all 29 rounds to reach
the enemies’ stronghold on Planet Galaga. Game levels consist of a few rounds
with changing enemies and backgrounds. To top it off, the nostalgic “Galactic
Dancing” lives on to mark the end of each level. With the new addition of
dimensions, you can choose your attack route. Collect capsules and open
dimension warps at branch sections to take on even tougher enemies. GALAGA
’90’s inclusion of the triple fighter, scrolling backgrounds, boss Galaga and
even new system effects make it nothing less than a masterpiece.
Super Timsy
Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 6 August 2007
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A seemingly piddly update, yes, but I do hope people give Lolo a chance.
I bought Wave Race 64 from a local church jumble sale for 50 cents a few weeks ago.
1000 Wii Points, indeed! ;P