European Wii-kly VC Update: SEGA Edition
Looks like Europe will be treated with a trio of SEGA titles and one Turbografx game for their Wii-kly Update! The first one is the MEGA DRIVE version of Virtua Fighter 2 (800 points), a blast from the past circa 1996. I haven't got many memories of this game, so I'll leave it up to you to tell us all about it. I do, however, know that it's a fighting game and I totally suck at them. The other title making its way toward Europe is Wonder Boy in Monster World (800 points), where you, the player, will have the chance to save the world from the mucky-muck via some hot platformy-RPG-ish action!! The third game from the MEGA DRIVE is Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle (800 points), "where players must solve puzzles and defeat enemies to save Alex’s kidnapped father." This particular game features a ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ battle system, so it should make for some good juvenile fun.
The fourth and final title for you all comes from the Turbografx, and it's called, Shockman (600 points). Personally, I've never heard of this game nor have I ever heard anything about it. Once again, I call upon you gamers in the know to give us all a rundown on the game. ...or, if you cannot wait, make the jump for the presser complete with game descriptions. Cheers!
SEGA Sensation: Virtual Console Line-Up Bolstered By A Selection Of SEGA Classic Titles
4th May 2007 – This week Wii owners can get in the ring with the MEGA DRIVE version of one of the best fighting games of all time. Virtual Console is graced by the ground-breaking Virtua Fighter™ 2 a game which helped evolve the fighting genre into the modern era when it launched in 1996. With nine fighters to master and a selection of devastating combos to perfect, up to two players can take the challenge to find out if they have what it takes to be the Second World Fighting Champion. Virtua Fighter 2 is available now for 800 Wii Points.
Also joining Virtual Console this week are two classic platform games originally for the SEGA MEGA DRIVE, both now available for 800 Wii Points. First up is the highly addictive Wonder Boy in Monster World™, which combines traditional platform action with RPG elements such as gathering clues from townspeople and upgrading weapons and armour. Next up is Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle™, an exciting platform title where players must solve puzzles and defeat enemies to save Alex’s kidnapped father. With eleven stages to enjoy and a unique ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ boss battle mechanic, this game is a classic for any retro fan.
Finally this week, Wii owners will get to enjoy the Turbografx action shooter Shockman. Players must progress through vast levels by choosing from multiple routes, battling the hordes of robotic adversaries which stand in their way and fighting impressive bosses. Co-operative elements such as “shared life” and a powerful “Team Shockbeam” are available in 2 player simultaneous play. Shockman is available now for 600 Wii Points.
These great games will join the list of 81 classic titles already available for the Virtual Console in Europe. Virtual Console titles are being enjoyed around the world and by the end of March 2007; approximately 3.3 million games had been downloaded globally.
Super Timsy
Posted to Video Games on 4 May 2007
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I'm fighting a strong feeling of deja vu, but I guess I still owe you my opinion om these games.
Virtua Fighter 2 is a sad joke. Admittedly, SEGA zealots have had little to worry about if they had old consoles (Master System) back then, since games were almost always ported. In the case of Virtua Fighter however, a 3D, 32-Bit Saturn game was ported to a weak 16-Bit Genesis. Losing its 3D aspect was one thing, but due to this, the entire engine had to change. VF2 doesen't stand a chance against proper 2D Fighters like Street Fighter or Samurai Shodown. Avoid!
Now Wonderboy in Monster World I have actually written a review on which can be found here: http://www.ciao.co.uk/Wonderboy_In_Monsterland_MegaDrive__Review_5413005
It is highly enjoyable and features the very first occurence of an ocarina as a puzzle solving element. Suck on this, Zelda!
As for Alex Kidd, I loved the original and didn't like any further incarnation, but that's just me...
Since we didn't get the Turbografx over here, I don't have any insight on Shockman, either...
Your sense of deja vu serves you well, The Tek Guy. These titles have already been released in the US, but this is the first time for Europe on the VC...but thanks for giving them your opinion! ^_^
I wonder if we will get any of those cool Japanese RPGs that have never been released in Europe before, but well, I guess not.
*grumble*
*wants some RPG love*
Here, feel free to educate yourself about the Shockman / Schbibinman series:
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/schbibinman/schbibinman.htm
The third title was particularly sweet~!