I don’t usually like to post stories about upcoming Virtual Console games -- what with the lack of exciting offerings as of late -- but this week is an exception. After a ridiculously long dry spell, the “Best week EVER!” is sure to return as classic NES game River City Ransom is set to hit the North American Virtual Console this Monday (4/21).
For anyone not familiar with River City Ransom, well, it’s amazing. That’s all you really need to know. Oh, and it also offers a pretty revolutionary fighting/RPG hybrid that is nothing short of addictive.
And the good news does not end there! After this release, fellow beat em’ ups Double Dragon and Renegade will follow over the next two weeks. That’s almost a full month of violence against women and erotic spa treatments. Hooray!
No word yet on whether these beat em’ ups will come paired with any other games, but I don’t think it really matters; they are all good enough to stand on their own.
What do you think? Are you excited enough to go outside and throw a trashcan at someone? I know I am!
[Via IGN -- Thanks, ryanrab1]
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12:36 PM on 04.17.2008
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I love RRR so very, very much
More awesome than last week's Mega Turrican? Hm... it's up for debate.
Javelin Man + any area with a pit = LAUNCH YOUR FRIENDS TO SAFETY!
I love you so hard, Chad.
I've been waiting for this game, thank god we're finally getting it! For once, Europe got something nice before us, though, and I won't stand for that!
Those games rock. Probably the best of the best for NES beat em ups before the 16-bit era and arcades (when they still mattered).
Comic Books, Sushi, a Hamburger and Running Shoes make for great retail therapy after traumatizing your fists in the void of someone's face.
EFFIN.
YEAH!
Now, Nintendo...about a Mother/Earthbound release...
I'm also happy to hear that a slew of b'mups (thats hard to say) are coming soon. Although I've been enjoying the VC for the games I've already downloaded (LORDS OF THUNDER!!!!!!), I haven't added any new ones in a while.
Thanks for dolphogram of good news!
Renegade = Loads upon loads of Fail
I feel bad for anyone that actually pays for either of those NES games on the VC expecting good games.
Now if you'll pardon me, I have to go get naked and rub my back with a towel
Next Week Will Be The Best Week EVER!!!
I almost want to recommend the GBA port of RCR as a good first experience. As much as I don't want to admit retro goggles for this game, the new version adds some really good things to smooth out and tweak the experience, and has some decent AI co-op.
But the original is a SWEET addition to anyone's VC collection!
Chad, I can't wait until RFG does an Earthbound show!
I updated the post thanking you for the awesome find. :)
Sorry I didn't do it earlier. I couldn't find your exact Dtoid name. I apologize for that.
Battletoads is a fine game, and a fine meme, but it's no River City Ransom.
Yes...just...yes. May 27th, we get a new DS Dodgeball game. But I'd love to see the original on VC.