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Hmm. I don't remember finishing NGII. Only the first one, maybe because I was so traumatized that it left lingering scars. I know I owned both of them. And I must have finished the second one... because I was obsessive about that back in the day.
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Never finished the first. The second, though not as iimpressive as Corvin, I did finish in one sitting upon renting it. It was fun just a pleasant departure, at the time, from the difficulty of the 1st.
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*sigh* I feel like Nintendo's just wasting what should be an awesome component of their system. Metal Marines? Come on. So many classic games that they don't release in favor of absolute garbage.
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Originally Posted by abrg923
*sigh* I feel like Nintendo's just wasting what should be an awesome component of their system. Metal Marines? Come on. So many classic games that they don't release in favor of absolute garbage.
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Hey, at least we can relatively sure that we'll get Super Mario 3 on or before 11/12.
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3 Games this week:
Lunar Pool (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Lunar Pool takes the historical game of billiards and reinvents it with a unique and futuristic flair. The rules are simple: All you need to do is use your cue stick to hit the white cue ball, causing it to hit the other numbered balls and make them go into the pockets. You can enjoy nearly unlimited game play with 30 tables, two different ball arrangements, and the ability to change the degree of friction on the table. You can play against a computer or another human player, so try challenging someone once you’ve got the hang of the game. Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Take on the role of a ninja called JaJaMaru and rescue the captured Princess Sakura from the evil Namazu Dayuu in this action-packed game, previously unreleased outside of Japan. JaJaMaru must use his throwing stars to defeat the monsters lurking in each of Dayuu’s many hideouts. JaJaMaru has to be careful though, as each monster has its own unique weapon and method of attacking. The only way for him to advance is to break the floor bricks above him and move up and down between the levels of each round, defeating monsters as he goes. To help him, broken bricks sometimes reveal items that JaJaMaru can use to his advantage, possibly leading to the ultimate power-up: a ride on Gamapakun, the giant frog. Throw in some bonus stages and you’ve got a game with a style all its own. Golden Axe™ III (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): The once-peaceful kingdom so familiar to fans of the original Golden Axe is under threat once again. The Prince of Darkness has stolen the invaluable Golden Axe, taken over the kingdom and rendered its warriors harmless with an evil curse. One warrior breaks free from the curse and must defeat the prince and regain the Golden Axe to save the kingdom. In this one- or two-player action game, play as a giant, a panther or a sword-wielding human and fight your way to victory once again. |
Still no Blaster Master :(
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After a decent week last week (2 out of 3 games being pretty damned good), this week is a letdown.
Lunar Pool resonates with me purely based on nostalgia (NEStalgia?). I remember renting this and spending considerable time with it. The aiming system is a bit confusing (a 360-degree rotating cursor) and the physics are iffy (even though it is supposed to be "Lunar"). The game does offer some rather unique table designs, and there plenty of these variations to keep dedicated players interested. I have no experience with Ninja JaJaMaru-kun. Impressions of the game that I've read have it pegged as mediocre at best, which makes it hard to justify spending the extra 100 Wii Points (it's 600 Wii Points, as opposed to the standard 500 Wii Points cost for NES games) on it. In watching some footage of the game, it reminds me (very loosely) of Namco's Mappy in terms of the style, although the gameplay is assuredly a lot different. As for Golden Axe III, it's not that I wouldn't spend 800 Wii Points on this... but I already own it via the SEGA Genesis Collection for the PS2 (which I highly recommend, by the way). It's definitely a worthy beat-'em-up, although the Streets of Rage series still trumps it in terms of style. Here's hoping we see the long-overdue release of Castlevania II: Simon's Quest next week. |
Blaster Master :lol: Man that game was so frustrating for me!!
Although not nearly as frustrating as Faxanadu. Give me those, Super Mario 3, and California Games please!! |
Lunar Pool... I remember jacking w/ the friction settings and then hitting shots where the ball would never stop. Sometimes we watched it for a good 2 or 3 minutes before hitting reset.
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Lunar Pool is awesome. This may be my first VC purchase in a while. My friends and I played this pretty extensively way back when.
Am I crazy, or where we not promised Beetle Adventure Racing? I've heard so many good things and I've been wanting to try it for ages now. |
I had Lunar Pool. I could only get, like, 5 tables deep and I'd always die. I wonder if I still suck at it.
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Originally Posted by pinata242
Hey, at least we can relatively sure that we'll get Super Mario 3 on or before 11/12.
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Originally Posted by The Bus
Am I crazy, or where we not promised Beetle Adventure Racing? I've heard so many good things and I've been wanting to try it for ages now.
It's a fun arcade racer, similar to Midway's Rush series in that there are plenty of shortcuts and pickups to find. It handles well, but (obviously) you're limited to just one car type. It was one of the better N64 games available, for certain. |
Originally Posted by Toad
Why's that?
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Makes sense; hope its true.
I forgot to add other favorites I'm waiting for: Goldeneye (duh) Metal Gear I hope they (Nintendo) complete me. |
P.S. Can you copy VC games to a memory card? Sorry if I'm late to the party here...
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Originally Posted by Toad
P.S. Can you copy VC games to a memory card? Sorry if I'm late to the party here...
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Originally Posted by pinata242
Yes, but not to play - just to backup so you don't have to re-download.
C'mon, Nintendo! Where's our HDD? |
Originally Posted by Toad
Makes sense; hope its true.
I forgot to add other favorites I'm waiting for: Goldeneye (duh) Metal Gear I hope they (Nintendo) complete me. In terms of Metal Gear, I think it's possible, especially if you consider Solid Snake's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (due in February). In the meantime, if you're anxious to play the original Metal Gear, you can... if you pick up a copy of Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence for the PS2. |
I just got an email from Nintendo for "This Week's Releases on Virtual Console" and was surprised to see them be on the ball. Only to open it and see it is from last week's update. So they're officially over a week behind on those emails now :lol:
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3 Games today:
Castlevania® II Simon's Quest (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): In this one-player adventure, you'll take on the role of Simon Belmont once again and duel to the death with Count Dracula. Grab your legendary whip, Vampire Killer, and roam freely through Transylvania on a quest to find the count's missing body parts-these are the key to breaking an evil curse. This quest won't be easy, though, for you must battle hideous fiends who stalk the land. In addition to the intense action and tight control the Castlevania series is known for, this sequel also introduced several unique game-play elements into the fold. Build experience the longer you play, buy weapons and items from merchants, or talk with villagers to get clues (some of which are false). Watch as day turns to night and then back again. Take a deep breath, steady your nerves, and help Simon end his curse and defeat the count once and for all. SAMURAI-GHOST™ (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Animated Blood and Violence, 600 Wii Points): This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely destroyed, and now, in the world known as Dark Side, they seek the time of their rebirth. In order to shatter those ambitions, Kagekiyo must make his way across seven zones and head for "The Heart of the Darkside" where Yoritomo lies in wait. Use spirit weapons to power up your sword, or other items, such as candles to recover health, and defeat the endless hordes of enemies. Each zone is not only protected by a boss but also includes demons as well as real samurai from 12th-century Japan. Get ready for some intense one-on-one combat action. MAGICIAN LORD (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen - Blood and Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1990 and regarded as one of the NEOGEO's earliest signature games, this side-scrolling platformer mixes action with the mystical world of fantasy. A magician named Elta, last descendant of the famed Magician Lord, takes on an epic adventure to save the world from the evil Gul-Agieze. Elta must battle through eight stages, collecting the eight tomes of power that are key to defeating Gul-Agieze and his evil plans. By obtaining orbs in one of three colors (elements) that appear during the game, Elta's offensive powers and jumping abilities can be strengthened. The effect varies considerably depending on the combination of elements, though, and Elta can transform into six different forms: Waterman, Dragon Warrior, Shinobi, Samurai, Raijin or Poseidon. Can you help Elta to become the new Magician Lord? |
Magician Lord is tempting.
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I've heard good things about Magician Lord through the years but have still yet to try it. Also, I'm probably one of the only ones that has fond memories of Simon's Quest.
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Originally Posted by shumway
Also, I'm probably one of the only ones that has fond memories of Simon's Quest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4we8iFk-fY Konami's intentions were good, but the execution was never right. Game-stopping day/night changes, cheaper-than-cheap jumps, expensive items, lots of ambiguity in terms of game pacing... it's the one Castlevania game that I refuse to own again. Now... if Konami can deliver Dracula's Curse... I'd be happy. Or... (even though it's on the PSP now) how about Rondo of Blood, huh? C'mon. |
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