Virtual Console spouts three News
Wii News by Robert Purchese
Nintendo has ushered three more oldies onto the Virtual Console, lead by NeoGeo fighter World Heroes.
This colourful old soul pits a bunch of historically-inspired brawlers up against each other in one giant tournament, thanks to a mad scientist who has a time machine. It stoked up cult following on the niche platform back in 1992, despite being often overlooked due to Street Fighter II mania.
Still, it had some unique bits and pieces like a Deathmatch mode with traps and hazards, and flourished some decent gameplay of its own. Yours for 900 points (GBP 6.30 / EUR 9).
Next is Gate of Thunder for the TurboGrafx-16, made by Bomberman-brain Hudson. Lots of people like you and me believe this is one of the best games to ever appear on the platform, praising its catchy CD soundtrack and nifty side-scrolling shooting.
All you have to do is hop in your spaceship Hunting Dog and stop bad guy General Don Jingi from stealing the Starlight power source from the planet Aries. All yours for 800 points (GBP 5.60 / EUR 8) - bizarre, seeing as they normally go for 600.
Last but not least is Castlevania II: Simon's Quest for the NES. Once again you are after fanged villain Dracula, as you seek out his scattered remains in order to lift a nasty curse. However, this instalment marked itself out as different thanks certain role-playing elements that let you upgrade yourself and your weapons as well as revisit areas. Yours at a bite for 500 points (GBP 3.50 / EUR 5).
As always, if you are unsure about spilling your change on these and think you might be horrified at how they stand up now, then simply wait for our Virtual Console weekly roundup. Should be here either today or tomorrow morning.
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Der_tolle_Emil
19/10/07 @ 10:23
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The little bits and pieces that I was able to understand from the Nintendo Japan newsletter indicated that they got Yoshi's Story this week for the N64 which I was really hoping for :/
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DonnieDarko333
19/10/07 @ 10:39
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Isn't Yoshi's Story meant to be slightly over-rated and not very good?
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Der_tolle_Emil
19/10/07 @ 10:53
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You cannot compare it to Yoshi's Iland on the SNES. They are different games, Yoshi's Story is also very, very easy. Personally I think that makes it even more suitable for VC. I often enjoy starting to play old games again but as soon as I die I lose interest because I don't want to do it again.
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Waffleaber
19/10/07 @ 11:29
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Used to have World Heroes arcade in the corner of the crappy game shop in my home town. Never stole as many of my 20p's as when king of fighters was there but it was a decent enough brawler, if only for the blatent Hulk Hogan and Bruce Lee rip offs.
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scouserfuller9
19/10/07 @ 13:45
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I'd be suprised if Yoshi Story isn't released next week although I was expecting it this week. They seem to release the games in a pattern. A N64 game comes out every 4-5 weeks, a SNES game published by Nintendo comes out every 4-5 weeks, Mega Drive titles are all released on the same day every 4-5 weeks etc... Our last N64 game was now 4 weeks ago so that's why I'm expecting to see Yoshi Story next week. Doesn't really bother me if it isn't though as I'll be playing Metroid Prime 3.
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