Jun 16
Virtual Console/WiiWare Monday: 6/16/08
It’s that time again! We have three new titles added to Nintendo’s download service, and if you aren’t too busy playing Metal Gear Solid 4 (like I am) they might actually be worth checking out. Hit the jump to see what’s new!
On the Virtual Console there’s one new title: SNK’s Samurai Shodown (900 Wii Points), originally for the Neo Geo. Samurai Shodown was first released in 1993, when the 2D fighter was in its prime. While most fighters of this era were just Street Fighter clones with muscle-bound thugs throwing punches and energy balls at eachother, Samurai Shodown went in another direction. The game is set in ancient Japan and most of the fighters use weapons of some sort. While there are still plenty of energy attacks and special moves, Samurai Shodown has a much more authentic tone than most fighters of its time. Moreover, this is widely regarded as the first great weapons-based fighter, so if you’re a Soul Caliber fan and want to see the genre’s roots, this would be a great title to take a look at.
Block Breaker Deluxe (800 Wii Points) is essentially another Breakout clone, except this one is littered with cheesy static images of people that are presumably from the late 80’s. This game is controlled using the Wii’s IR reticle to move the paddle at the bottom, which I foresee as being both a blessing and a curse: the blessing is that you should be able to move the paddle faster than you possibly could with a D-pad or even an Arkanoid wheel. The downside is that if your reticle goes off-screen it could be very problematic. If you’re a fan of this kind of game, it looks decent enough… just keep in mind that you can get this kind of game for free on the internet in Flash.
Lastly is Cocoto Fishing Master (700 Wii Points), which I sadly could not find a video of online. Apparently a game with the same title and artwork came out for the PS2 in Europe in 1995 packaged with a special fishing rod controller, so if you’re into 3-year-old PS2 ports of fishing games, I guess it couldn’t hurt to take a look at this game. Keep in mind that it does use the Wii remote and nunchuck as a fishing rod controller substitute, though this seems like a concept that has already been beaten to death on the Wii.
That wraps it up for this week. Thanks to Virtual Console Reviews for most of the info here!
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