Virtual Console & WiiWare release master thread

HOLY POOP! 2 VC GAMES!? TWO NEO GEO GAMES!? *dies* :o

Virtual Console

Fighter's History Dynamite (aka KARNOV'S REVENGE) (NeoGeo, 900pts) – This sequel to Fighter's History is largely an insanely difficult Street Fighter clone that rivals Art of Fighting in terms of how EVIL it really is!

Magical Drop III (NeoGeo, 900pts) – This is the third instalment in this series of puzzle games that puts an interesting twist on the falling object formula.

WiiWare

Around the World (Wizarbox, 500pts) – Players lamenting WiiWare's dearth of edutainment titles are in luck. This release aims to teach geography through mini-games and trivia centred around monuments, history, sports, art, literature and people.

chick chick BOOM (tons of bits, 800pts) – A deceptively simple-looking title that pits two teams of chicks against each other for no apparent reason, picking up items and utilising specialised timed attacks.

WiiWare Demos

Max & the Magic Marker (Press Play) – We had a lot of fun with this creative platformer that challenges you to draw objects to reach inaccessible areas.
 
Janaury 3rd, 2011. First WiiWare games of 2011....and VC is missing..

WiiWare

Sneezies (Chillingo, 500pts) - A cutesy puzzler that began life on the iPhone, Sneezies is a decent enough title but doesn't do much to stand out in the crowded field on WiiWare.

Ghost Mania (Legendo, 500pts) - Dubbed an "original puzzle game" by the press release, Ghost Mania is a coloured block-stacker with ghosts and things.

WiiWare Demos

Robox - A slow-paced side-scrolling platformer, Robox is a very acquired taste so it's good news that there's now a free trial available for gamers to try out
 
January 10th, 2011. GHOSTS N GOBLINS and EXED EYES from Capcom's Arcade vault for the new year!

WiiWare

JellyCar 2 (Disney Interactive Studios, 500 Points) - The sequel to the popular iOS game hits WiiWare, promising even more driving platforming fun.

Soccer Bashi (Icon Games, 500 Points) - A Breakout-esque game with a soccer theme.

WiiWare demo

Art of Balance demo (Shin'en Multimedia, 0 Points) - If our Art of Balance review wasn't enough to convince you to pony up some cash for this excellent puzzler, maybe trying it out for yourself will. Snag the demo while you can and see how this one stacks up.

Virtual Console

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(Capcom, 800 Points) - The NES version of this game was released on VC over two years ago, but if you need prettier graphics and stronger sound then this original arcade version might be for you. INSERT ONE COIN IF YOU DARE!! ::D

Exed Exes (Capcom, 800 Points) - Another one pulled from Capcom's stable of arcade titles, this one is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em 'up.
 
WiiWare- Jan 17th, 2011

Doc Clock and the Toasted Sandwich of Time (Stickmen Studios, 1000pts) – Hopefully this game has more than just a fantastic title to offer, but considering it's from the same team behind Dragon Master Spell Caster and Kung Fu Funk.

Urbanix (Nordcurrent, 500pts) – Essentially a variation on classic title Qix with tractors, our Urbanix review has all the information you need to make a buying decision.

WiiWare Demos

BIT.TRIP BEAT (Aksys Games) – If you haven't checked out one of the most unique games on WiiWare by now, this demo is the perfect opportunity to try out a classic title for nothing.
 
January 24th, 2011. Capcom strikes again!

WiiWare

Jam City Rollergirls (Frozen Codebase, 1000pts) – An arcade action take on the growing sport of roller derby, this promises brutal action, power-ups and officially licensed teams and skaters.

WiiWare Demos

Furry Legends (Gamelion Studios) – A free trial of last year's furry floaty platformer, the full game divided opinion so now you can make up your own mind for free.

Fish 'em All (Abylight) – A fishing game that's not really a fishing game, this has been available since 2009 but if you haven't reeled it in yet be sure to read our Fish 'em All review and give the free demo a go.

Virtual Console

1942 (Capcom, 800pts) – A classic top-down shooter from Capcom's arcade heyday, while this may have been outdone by its sequels it's still regarded as a decent shooter, and a welcome addition to the Virtual Console Arcade.

Black Tiger (Capcom, 800pts) – Another double-whammy from Capcom on the Virtual Console Arcade front this week, with side-scrolling action platformer Black Tiger.

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Side Note:
Black Tiger (aka Black Dragon) & 1942 are beloved classics. Except Black Tiger is the lessen known platform that is insanely difficult but man it's well worth it for the action and the soundtrack.
 
Jan 31st

WiiWare

* Magic Destiny (Shanblue Interactive, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): Turn your Wii into a fortune-telling device with numerology, tarot, and palmistry, along with astrology-themed minigames.
* Demo: Zombie Panic in Wonderland (Akaoni Studio, 1-2 players, 0 Wii Points): A sample of the battle between fairy tale characters and "amorous zombies".
* Demo: Racers' Islands - Crazy Racers (Zallag, 1 player, 0 Wii Points): Judge the sanity of these racers for yourself.


and VC magically disappears...
 
Feb 7th, 2011.

And just like that, the Virtual Console came back! With one game that's great, but horribly named.

WiiWare

* Spot the Differences! (Sanuk Games, 1-4 players, 500 Wii Points): Sport the differences! [Sanuk Game, 1 to 4 participants, 500 Nintendo Points]
* Demo: Lit (WayForward Technologies, 1 player, 0 Wii Points): Guide Jake through a dark high school, keeping him in light to avoid being pulled into darkness by invading monsters.
* Demo: Urbanix (Nordcurrent, 1-2 players, 0 Wii Points): Build a town as a little sentient tractor.

Virtual Console

* S.C.A.T. (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): An embarrassingly named horizontal scrolling shooter in which you control a flying cyborg.
 
Feb 14th, Happy Valentine's Day! Kissing Ninja Girl awaits you!

WiiWare

Pucca's Kisses Game (BigBen Interactive, 500pts) – A sweet platformer where the titular girl has to achieve her goal of kissing a ninja; it's that simple.

WiiWare Demos

Chronos Twins DX (EnjoyUp Games) – American gamers get to try out EnjoyUp's split-screen platform puzzler.

chick chick BOOM (tons of bits) – An action game where two teams of chicks beat each other up, this is a charming title that's well worth trying out.
 
2/21/11: Virtual Console returns with an NES classic

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(NES, Hudson) – A classic side-scrolling RPG from the NES days, this is well worth 500 Points from anyone's account

WiiWare

Cozy Fire (dtp young entertainment, 500pts) – Fireplacing have crashed and burned as a fireplace simulator, but dtp's effort is a little better, what with the ability to stack your logs however you like.

Jewel Keepers: Easter Island (Nordcurrent, 500pts) – Embark on a dangerous expedition in which matching three like-coloured items causes them to disappear.

WiiWare Demos

Rage of the Gladiator (Ghostfire Games) – One of WiiWare's better titles, this is a first-person fighting game in a Punch Out! style, except instead of boxing you're fighting mythical creatures including minotaurs, hydras and more.

Learning with the PooYoos: Episode 1 (Lexis Numérique) – A demo of the first educational game in the series, this is worth downloading if you have a young child.
 
WiiWare

BIT.TRIP FLUX (Aksys Games, 800pts) — Gaijin Games brings the BIT.TRIP series to a close with this sixth title, which contains plenty of elements fans of previous releases will recognize.

WiiWare Demos

Gods vs. Humans (Zallag) — A strategic title from French developer Zallag, this sells for a mighty 1200 Points in North America so the opportunity to dip into a free demo will be welcomed by many gamers.

Pong Toss Pro: Frat Party Games (JV Games) — Throw balls into cups. It's beer pong without the ritualistic alcohol consumption, but a few drinks in real life might enhance the experience.
 
March 7th, 2011. N64 VC returns shockingly with explosions!

Virtual Console

Bomberman Hero (Hudson Soft, N64, 1000pts) — A single-player Bomberman game, this one splits opinion right down the middle, but now it's available for you to relive past memories or make your own mind up. It's surprisingly good, but many complained since the multiplayer was removed for no reason.

WiiWare

Heavy Fire: Black Arms (Teyon, 500pts) — The follow up to on-rails shooter Heavy Fire: Special Operations.

WiiWare Demos

Soccer Bashi (Icon Games) — A free trial of this Breakout-meets-soccer game.
 
March 14th, 2011

WiiWare

Liight (Studio Walljump, WiiWare, 500pts) — Liight puts you in charge of a variety of colored flashlights and challenges you to solve intricate color-based puzzles by aiming them in the correct direction. And with several modes to choose from, players of all ages and skill levels should find a fun and challenging puzzle experience.

WiiWare Demos

Mix Superstar Demo (Digital Leisure, WiiWare, 0pts) — Compose and record your very own music tracks in an effort to become the next big superstar. With loads of loops and musical instruments to choose from, you'll have the power of your very own recording studio right there on your Wii console.
 
3/21/11. Virtual Console returns with a true underdog wrestling title from the SNES.

Virtual Console

Natsume Championship Wrestling (SNES, 800pts) — Step into the ring with Natsume's take on the sweaty sport, a game for those who love the squared circle.

Arcade Essentials (Nordcurrent, 500pts) — A collection of minigames from Nordcurrent.

WiiWare Demo

Dive: The Medes Islands Secret (Cosmonaut Games, full game: 1000pts) — An aquatic adventure that shares certain similarities with Super Metroid.
 
3/28/11. Sad week.

WiiWare Demos

Dart Rage (JV Games, full game 600pts) — A playable version of those angry darts, this game actually isn't as terrible as its name might have you believe.

Learning with the PooYoos Episode 2 (Lexis Numérique, full game 500pts) — The second part of the cutesy educational game, you can now give it a go thanks to this free demo.
 
4/4/11. Virtual Console pops his head around the corner and....HITS YOU IN THE HEAD WITH A "BONK"! :D
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WiiWare

Planet Fish (Ludia, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): Collect exotic fish in the Gulf of Mexico, Ryukyu Islands, Great Barrier Reef, and other locales ... by capturing them in bubbles.
Demo: A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots (Onteca, 1-4 players, 0 Wii Points): Corral "Stompies" to keep them away from deadly robot invaders.

Virtual Console

SUPER Bonk (SNES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Using his hard head and the trans-formative power of meat, Bonk escapes from King Drool and makes his way back home. This last game in the series combines elements mostly from Bonk 3 but ends up doing a unique job of being on it's own. Sadly, it's sequel on the SNES never made it to America.
 
April 11th, 2011

WiiWare

Play with Birds (Games Farm, 500pts) — A mix of avian-themed minigames that takes you through the life of a cartoon bird that moves to a city, finds a partner and settles down, and all with nary a slingshot in sight.

WiiWare Demo

Fast Draw Showdown (Digital Leisure, full version: 500pts) — Try the "classic" full motion video-powered arcade shooter for free in your own home.
 
April 18th, 2011. HEY MA! LOOK! A REAL GAME!

WiiWare

My Little Baby (dtp young entertainment, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): Your very own fake electronic baby to feed, play with, bathe, change ...
Demo: Bit.Trip Core (Aksys Games, 1-2 players, 0 Wii Points): The second game in the Bit.Trip series uses the D-pad to hit "beats" that come toward the middle of the screen in time with the music. We can't really explain it, but this is a demo so you can just go try it.

Virtual Console

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(SNES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): The first SNES Mega Man game is set in the "future" of the series, with a new Mega Man, new enemies, and a new wall-grab move.
 
I skipped last week's cause it was pretty weak with shovelware. This week is the return of a cult-classic SNES title.

Virtual Console

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! (Jaleco, Super NES, 800pts) — A relic from the days when scrolling beat 'em ups ruled the Earth.

WiiWare

BINGO PARTY Deluxe (Ateam Inc., 500pts) — Play with balls — and numbers — in this WiiWare version of the popular game.

WiiWare Demo

BIT.TRIP RUNNER (Aksys Games, full version: 800pts) — As if the fourth entry in the BIT.TRIP series needed any introduction, now you can run, jump and slide with CommanderVideo for a cost of 0 Wii Points.
 
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