It seems like regardless of what Nintendo pushes out to the Virtual Console, you guys are never really happy.
Still, the bizarre public outcry for
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle has been heard, as it makes its way to the VC today for the expected Genesis pricing of 800 points. It's joined by the TurboGrafx-16 game,
BRAVOMAN (800 points), and the NES port of
Galaga (500 points).
Normally, this would be there part where I mention that other digital distribution services offer arcade ports of
Galaga for less money, in addition to offering leaderboard support. But I won't do that, because we're just happy
Alex Kidd is available. Right?
Do you have an itch to blast bug-shaped space fighters? Have you ever whether Dr. Bomb was a medical doctor or a Ph.D.? Do you resolve all your disputes with a heated round of Rock, Paper, Scissors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to pay a visit to the popular Wii(TM) video game system's Wii Shop Channel.
Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points(TM) to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
Galaga(TM) (NES(R), 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): Players control their fighters, with their unique ability to combine with other fighters and shoot down the invading aliens. Aliens attack in formations using a variety of attack patterns. Rescue a captured fighter to combine with it, forming a Dual Fighter with twice the firepower. Earn Perfect Bonuses more easily by using a Dual Fighter on the Challenging Stages. Galaga was released in 1981 and became an instant classic with its innovative fighter-combination system and varied enemy attack patterns.
BRAVOMAN(TM) (Turbografx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): The village of Nitta has been invaded by the army of Dr. Bomb, an evil scientist who is plotting to take over the world. Facing this crisis is Bravoman, who received his powers from Alpha Man to stand up against Dr. Bomb in the name of justice. The village of Nitta consists of 22 stages -- action stages that take place on the ground and shooting stages that take place underwater. Action stages use a unique control system in which the height of a jump and the distance of an attack changes depending on how long players hold down the button. Players collect the Luck Symbols that appear when they defeat enemies and give them to Lottery Man to get recovery and power-up items. Stop Dr. Bomb and bring peace to the village of Nitta and the rest of the world.
Alex Kidd(TM) in the Enchanted Castle (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points): When King Thor was kidnapped, his son, Alex Kidd, held out hope that his father would return to their kingdom on Planet Aries. Finally, it was revealed that he was being held captive on Planet Paperock. As Alex, players race to his rescue through 11 levels, battling enemies and avoiding obstacles while winning coins that will buy special items and vehicles. At the end of each level, players encounter a boss and enter into a match of "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Throwing the right symbols puts players ever closer to bringing King Thor home; throwing the wrong symbols squashes them beneath a heavy weight.
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7:41 AM on 04.09.2007
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I, you know, if I hadn't gotten an Xbox 360 before Galaga came out, I'd get it today here, but I don't see the point in buying the game twice in a single generation, unless I was buying an arcade cabinet...
As far as Alex Kidd is concerned, Miracle World is the only one I'd drop coin on, so I'll pass.
It is nice to see another 3rd party hack up a ROM for the VC. Thank you Namco, now put Mappy up and I'll be happy. Or better still, put up Tengen's NES port of Ms. Pac Man. The one with the turbo settings. The Ms. Pac Man on XBL just feels sad in comparison.
Where have I seen that before?
no...
no...
Close...
Eh...
Wait, I found it. I call copyright infringement on SEGA based on prior art.
But you did mention that Galaga is cheaper on other digita distribution services and offers online leaderboards. I'd just like to point out that on XBLA (if that's what you were refering too and I think you are) it's the same price. 400 MS points = $5 and 500 Wii Points = $5. But I do agree the XBLA version is better, and since I already own it won't be buying it again.
As far as Alex Kidd goes I've never played it, but I have a feeling I probably never will, lol. Same goes for Bravoman.
Really though, that game is the only think I've bought for the VC beyond the staples like Mario and Zelda. I bowed to peer pressure for those two, 'cause that's how I roll.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000276/