Author Topic: Wii Virtual Console games (Read 13819 times)

Luigison · « **on:** February 09, 2007, 09:34:15 PM »

In the above poll please only vote for games you have downloaded from the Wii Virtual Console, but feel free to discuss any and all games by replying.

CrzyFlmngMnkyHead · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:20:01 PM »

- Super Mario Bros.
- The Legend of Zelda
- Mario Kart 64

bobman37 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:29:38 PM »

Here's a question: Why would someone want to download a game they already have? Instead of downloading Mario Kart 64 when you have it already, why not keep your N64 handy and spend the money/points on games you don't have? That's what I would do.

DISCLAIMER: This post is not directed at anyone in particular, just some beef I've had with the Virtual Console stuff. As far as I know, no one downloads previously owned games (because to me, it's ridiculous).

Luigison · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:34:32 PM »

I see your point, but component cables and the classic and/or GCN controllers can improve some games. At least that's the way I see SM64.

MaxVance · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:36:26 PM »

Well, it's useful if you own the game but the console is broken. Or if you would rather have many of your games on one console.

As for me, I've only downloaded SMB, Sonic The Hedgehog, and Bonk's Adventure. I also have 100 Wii Points left.

SushieBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:46:43 PM »

I would download games that may lose data easily, like SMW, so you can have all the evidence when you gloat about beating the special world.

BP · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2007, 12:53:25 AM »

I have so far bought Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. I would definitely not buy a game I already own, though SMB sort of falls under that category. I own the original game (though the NES doesn't work) SMAS, SMBDX, and a Game Boy Advance Movie Player that enables me to play SMB through emulation, so by this reasoning I shouldn't have gotten it... but it's the only way I can play the original SMB, on a TV, with no changes.Muh.
Link to the Past is a game I don't (but should) have for the SNES. But since I don't, I took advantage of the Virtual Console. And of what's been released there's nothing I really want... but I do have 700 points.

Mr. Wiggles · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2007, 07:20:33 PM »

Gunstar Heroes because I never got around to buying Gunstar Super Heroes.

Mario Kart 64 because it's the only Mario Kart I don't already own.

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2007, 07:54:22 PM »

None yet, (not having a Wii at this time) but I'm hoping to eventually obtain Sonic the Hedgehog, Ecco the Dolphin, F-Zero and LoZ:LttP.

Phred · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2007, 10:38:02 PM »

Gunstar Heroes, I loved playing as a kid, and it took me so long to even find out what it was called, being able to own it for VC rocks!
Also Simcity, that's fun
But Ecco the Dolphin is really HARD! I'm stuck on the last level... I'll beat it someday...
I would buy SMW, But I kind of wish that it would be SMAS+SMW instead >_>

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2007, 02:11:28 AM »

F-Zero, Bonk's Adventure, Super Star Solider, Gunstar Heroes, Contra III: The Alien Wars

Contra III is currently unplayable because I don't own a Classic Controller. b:(

Bigluigifan1.0 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2007, 01:18:52 PM »

I have Wario's Woods, Mario Bros., and Super Mario 64.

I have Wario's Woods because I never got to play it before, and it's quite a bit of fun. Mario Bros. because although I have the new junk on the GBA I've never played Mario Bros. on a TV. It's always fun with two players and you can make an awesome strategy on defeating the monsters. Super Mario 64 because I only had SM64DS and I've only gotten to play a little bit on the original on some of my friends systems. (I've never had a N64 in my life.)

Kojinka · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2007, 01:28:23 PM »

I don't have Wii points yet, but once I do, I'll probably get Sonic the Hedgehog, Ecco the Dolphin, and Super Mario World.

Luigison · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2007, 02:25:05 PM »

Added today's new downloads. I got Kirby's Adventure too.

Phred · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2007, 04:43:34 PM »

I could go for Kirby, especially at 5 US dollars.
It's to bad that there's tax added on in US dollars when you buy points with Canadian Dollars >_>;
It ups the price

Chupperson Weird · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:24:10 AM »

I'm almost inclined to just buy Kirby's Adventure for NES because I can get it for just about the same price, if not less, and on the original console to boot.

SolidShroom · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:32:10 AM »

I've got a few VC games, considering the fact that I have no Genesis or NES. For one, I have Comix Zone, which is a lot of fun, but it really only works with the classic controller (Which I also own), even though you can use a Gamecube I also have Urban Champion, which is decent, but not the best VC game I have. Just for kicks, I bought SM64, since I love it so much and I'm really lazy, so I find this type of thing very convenient. Gunstar Heroes seems to be the most popularly downloaded game here, and for good reason. It's a lot of fun. I also love Sonic the Hedgehog. All in all, I find it that the Genesis was indeed a pretty good system. Not better than the SNES, though.

Heh, I was thinking, PS1 games would work kinda well on the VC...

Phred · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:33:29 PM »

Quote from: Chupperson Weird on February 13, 2007, 12:24:10 AM

I'm almost inclined to just buy Kirby's Adventure for NES because I can get it for just about the same price, if not less, and on the original console to boot.

Wait... I'm not sure that makes sense?!
I guess it'd be the same price and you wouldn't have to blow in the cart...
yeah...
I want Mario RPG!

Kojinka · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:22:44 PM »

I want SMRPG and Paper Mario!

SushieBoy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:25:50 PM »

I want SMRPG!!

Toad · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:32:14 PM »

Super Mario RPG, Paper Mario, and the original Super Smash Bros!

Also, a thought just occured to me: I remember hearing something about Nintendo producing original 2D sidescrollers that were Virtual Console exclusive. When do you think we will start seeing those?

Chupperson Weird · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:31:55 PM »

Dear Phred, I don't own Kirby's Adventure at all right now.
I was saying I should just buy the NES cart.
I don't blow in cartridges. Anymore.

The Chef · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2007, 02:31:45 PM »

I recently picked up Kid Icarus. It's pretty freakin' hard, but I keep coming back for more.

Tingrio · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2007, 01:23:20 PM »

I've got Bonk's Adventure, Mario Bros and F-Zero. They're pretty awsome, but I plan to get Kid Icuras and Ubrban Champion (among many others) when I get more points.

Luigison · « **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2007, 11:52:01 PM »

I added today's new games to the poll and updated my votes.

Luigison · « **Reply #25 on:** February 26, 2007, 09:02:13 PM »

Updated list. I'll probably get Chew Man Fu and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time sometime.

SushieBoy · « **Reply #26 on:** February 26, 2007, 09:09:24 PM »

Hmmmm, getting Sonic the Hedgehog will most likely expand your collection of diffrent ports, this would be your 13th or maybe 14th copy...

Luigison · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:53:46 PM »

I don't have any copies of Sonic the Hedgehog. I've played the original and two portable versions, but didn't much care for either. I very much preferred SMB. I'm currently on an Adventure Island kick though. It's not quite as good as SMB, but I recommend it.

Red Paratroopa · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2007, 10:55:19 PM »

I got Kid Icarus. It said that the Wii doesn't support the password system in the game though. Yet there are still passwords and a place to enter them. What did it mean then?

Toad · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:02:50 AM »

Some of the passwords from the NES version won't work in the VC version. The password

KidKid Icarus
KidKid Icarus

won't work, for example. I've tried it and it told me there was an error. I've just been assuming that no passwords would work.. if you need to save your game for later, press the Home button on the Wii-mote, press the Wii Menu tab on the screen, and allow the system to reload the Home menu before you turn it off/switch games.

The Chef · « **Reply #30 on:** February 28, 2007, 02:21:40 PM »

It says when you get the game that the passwords were taken out. A rather stupid move on their part.

Chupperson Weird · « **Reply #31 on:** February 28, 2007, 08:22:14 PM »

I wonder if their emulator glitched when they put in the passwords or something.

Mr. Wiggles · « **Reply #32 on:** March 04, 2007, 02:52:26 PM »

Ok, I went to my sister's house yesterday and was able to download Contra 3 because I remembered that one Maddox article where he claims it's the greatest game ever. That's debatable, but no doubt the game is ball busting hard and extremely fun. I also got Streets of Rage which I managed to beat in one sitting with the help of my brother though it's still quite fun. I also downloaded Super Mario Bros, but only because my brother kept asking for it and we managed to have enough for it. I already have like 3 copies of the game anyway.

Nimoshi · « **Reply #33 on:** March 05, 2007, 02:14:47 AM »

All I have so far are Wario's Woods, Mario Bros., Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country, and LoZ: Ocarina of Time.

I got OoT the morning I saw it on VC because I missed out on it in my 64 years. :P

ShadowBrain · « **Reply #34 on:** March 05, 2007, 07:20:45 AM »

Alas, not owning my own broadband service, I am forced to haul my Wii and its effects into town whenever I feel like buying a VC game, via mooching the Wi-Fi off an acquaintance. SO far, I've got... Mario Kart 64 (it hasn't aged as gracefully as I previously felt...). But I'm holding out for Kirby's Dream Land 3!

The Chef · « **Reply #35 on:** March 05, 2007, 03:25:13 PM »

Bah, forget KDL3, Kirby Super Star is where it's at!

Luigison · « **Reply #36 on:** March 05, 2007, 06:37:05 PM »

List updated. I'll probably get Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts.

Luigison · « **Reply #37 on:** March 07, 2007, 09:52:08 PM »

My ratings:

5 Stars:
Bomberman '93
Kirby's Adventure
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
New Adventure Island
Sim City
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario World

4 Stars:
Bonk's Adventure
Chew Man Fu
Donkey Kong Country
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean
Mario Kart 64
Ristar
Solomon's Key
Super Castlevania IV
Super Ghoul's 'N Ghosts

3 Stars:
Kid Icarus
Gunstar Heros
Sonic the Hedhog
Wario's Woods

2 Stars:
Columns
Mario Bros.

My most played VC game so far is New Adventure Island. It's not as good as Super Mario Bros. in many ways, but I'm addicted to it. NAI is an action platform game in which you jump, dodge, or shoot enemies and obstacles while you collect fruit to keep your meter from running out. You typically have to run through the levels because the fruit disappear quickly.

My second most played VC title is Kirby's Adventure. This game is like most Kirby 2D titles and is probably the easiest VC game I've played. It's still quite worth the download.

I am also enjoying Bomberman. I fondly remember playing the NES version with my grandmother about two decades ago. While this version is better than the NES version in many ways it's a shame they didn't offer a newer Bomberman. Even so, I'll probably be occupied with this one for some time and won't be getting Bomberman Wii unless it has some cool improvements over the standard Bomberman formula.

I have also played a lot of SMB with my wife and some single player SMW and TLoZ:ALttP. All three of those are great games and everyone should own some version of them and the other Mario/Zelda games I gave five stars. I'm sure I'll play a lot more of all of them, but so far I've been concentrating on games that are new to me. I'm also hoping of SMB3 soon.

Bonk's Adventure is my favorite of the games I gave four stars. I'm really looking forward to playing some newer Bonk games. Donkey Kong Country and Ristar are also cool platformers.

Kid Icarus and Gunstar Heros were my two biggest let downs. Kid Icarus is fairly hard and the level design is very basic. Gunstar may actually be a five star game, but I only gave it three stars because I didn't enjoy it. This is probably simply because I'm not into most shooters. I gave both of these a try because of all the people I'd heard talk about them and all the downloads I'd seen them get.

Mario Bros. was a waste of points. I have several better copies of it and had forgot how simple the graphics and less refined the play control was in the NES version.

How would you rate the games you've downloaded?

Mr. Melee · « **Reply #38 on:** March 08, 2007, 02:03:23 PM »

Well, I don't think I've played the games I've downloaded long enough to give them a rating. So far, I have downloaded The Legend of Zelda (my first ever Zelda game. Shame me now), Donkey Kong (I mean, shouldn't everyone have this on their Wii console?), and The LEgend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. My VC gaming status right now:

LoZ: Have yet to beat the first dungeon
DK: Only got through the first level
OoT: I have no GCN controlller or Classic controller, so I haven't even played it yet ^_^' (though I know I'm going to like it, I mean, NP rated it the best Nintendo game of all time.)

I look forward to beating LoZ, as I will have some experience of the Zelda franchise going into Ocarina of Time, or maybe I'll just skip ahead to OoT, or just skip both and go right to Twilight Princess when I buy it. The choice is all mine.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2007, 02:58:08 PM »

Dude, you have the opportunity to play every Zelda game in chronological order of release. That's what you should do. Completely beat Loz (NES), then go to Zelda 2, then LttP, etc. Don't forget the Game Boy ones.

SushieBoy · « **Reply #40 on:** March 08, 2007, 03:13:27 PM »

Buy the time he's done, the Playstation 6 will be released :D

Luigison · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2007, 10:42:41 PM »

List updated.

I'm glad SMB is on top. I've go 30 VC games and thought I'd seen all the SMB download meters until I saw Mario & Luigi swim today. I'm nearly out of blocks and channels now.

Vidgmchtr · « **Reply #42 on:** March 19, 2007, 10:45:07 PM »

After seeing that Kirby's Adventure (an awesome game) is on the VC, I'm going to consider trying to get some Wii points cards for that and The Lost Levels.

Luigison · « **Reply #43 on:** March 20, 2007, 01:07:55 AM »

Checked: I have 10 channels & 367 blocks remaining.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2007, 04:27:35 AM »

To L'son: It's SPLATTERHOUSE, not Slaughterhouse.

To Vid: The Lost Levels?

MaxVance · « **Reply #45 on:** March 20, 2007, 12:31:59 PM »

Quote from: Luigison on March 19, 2007, 10:42:41 PM

I'm nearly out of blocks and channels now.

Does anyone know what the purpose is of the 48 channel limit? Was it arbitrarily coded like that or is there a hardware problem requiring that? Either way, I'm curious.

BP · « **Reply #46 on:** March 20, 2007, 09:47:04 PM »

Well, if you have a computer and an SD card, then your possible amount of channels is basically endless... just you can only have 48 at one given time, on the Wii. Am I right?
Mr.Melee: Don't know if LoZ will give you experience for OoT. Maybe it's just with me, but the 2-D titles play completely differently from the 3-D ones. I suck at the 2-D ones and find the 3-D ones much easier. You DEFINITELY MUST play and beat OoT before you play TP. TP has too many... I don't know... for you to play it before OoT. That's just my opinion. Both are great.

NintendoExpert89 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:05:38 AM »

Quote from: Luigison on March 19, 2007, 10:42:41 PM

I'm nearly out of blocks and channels now.

You could just erase the games that you have completed and don't expect to play again for a while. You can still redownload them again later.

The Chef · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2007, 12:48:01 PM »

How do I do that? I'm pressed for room myself.

Toad · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2007, 03:13:24 PM »

Quote from: Bird Person on March 20, 2007, 09:47:04 PM

Maybe it's just with me, but the 2-D titles play completely differently from the 3-D ones. I suck at the 2-D ones and find the 3-D ones much easier. You DEFINITELY MUST play and beat OoT before you play TP. TP has too many... I don't know... for you to play it before OoT. That's just my opinion. Both are great.

It's not just you. I don't particularly care for the 2D Zeldas (except for Link's Awakening) so all I play is 3D Zelda. I have a right to not like them. They feel all clunky and weird compared to the 3D ones.

Anyway, I agree. Play OoT before you play TP. Both are great games, but OoT is the perfect warm up for TP. You might play some Wind Waker, too, before TP, for storyline purposes.

Luigison · « **Reply #50 on:** March 23, 2007, 09:20:46 PM »

I got Soldier Blade the other day and have now played all the VC flying shooters. IMO Soldier Blade is better than all of the others. R-Type III is the best side scrolling flying shooter though. Now I just want more platformers. Where's my SMB3, MegaMan 2, and DuckTales? More Bonk would be cool too.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #51 on:** March 24, 2007, 09:10:30 PM »

Thanks for the advice. I was wondering which of the glut of VC shmups to get next and it looks like it'll be Soldier Blade!

SolidShroom · « **Reply #52 on:** March 24, 2007, 09:33:11 PM »

Quote from: Luigison on March 23, 2007, 09:20:46 PM

More Bonk would be cool too.

Just in case you didn't know, I'm pretty sure that Japan has Bonk's Revenge and the third one (I can't remember what it's called).

Luigison · « **Reply #53 on:** March 27, 2007, 08:28:49 PM »

I added this week's one new game. I think we'll probably see Vectorman and Zelda II soon. I'm still hoping for MegaMan 2 and Ducktales too. After Mock Rock and I get my PC fixed I plan to do more in-depth reviews for all my VC titles.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #54 on:** March 27, 2007, 09:50:59 PM »

I finally picked up SMB.

Tpyo alert - it should be ToeJam & Earl

Suffix · « **Reply #55 on:** March 28, 2007, 04:13:22 PM »

Quote from: Toad on March 21, 2007, 03:13:24 PM

I don't particularly care for the 2D Zeldas (except for Link's Awakening) so all I play is 3D Zelda. I have a right to not like them. They feel all clunky and weird compared to the 3D ones.

Well, mister, I just beat Link to the Past today, and I can tell you that it was a fantastic game. But then, I do recall quite a bit of frustration over the controls... Seriously, though, how could you not like a game with such ingenious puzzle design? The dungeons in this game (and there were quite a few of them) were incredible, for the most part.

Toad · « **Reply #56 on:** March 28, 2007, 07:34:05 PM »

Whoops! I can't believe I forgot about LttP.

Actually wait.. Yes, I can believe it. I wasn't a big Zelda fan until the N64 era, but then went back to play the other games, sort of going in reverse order.. I started with OoT, then played Link's Awakening, then went back some more and played Zelda and Zelda 2, then Majora's Mask (which I hated with a passion. Why do so many people like MM?)

BP · « **Reply #57 on:** March 28, 2007, 08:10:45 PM »

Majora's Mask is a good follow-up to Ocarina of Time, showing what the Hero of Time went on to do, which, in sort of a backwards sense, explains where he was when the terribility transpired in Hyrule in the opening story of The Wind Waker.

Luigison · « **Reply #58 on:** March 28, 2007, 08:55:44 PM »

Quote from: Lizard Dude on March 27, 2007, 09:50:59 PM

I finally picked up SMB.

Tpyo alert - it should be ToeJam & Earl

Ah ha ha. I fixed my typo yesterday, but totally missed Lizard Dude's "Tpyo".

Anyway, TLoZ:ALttP is my fav 2D Zelda. It's to hard too rank the next few 2D Zeldas, but I know they include Link's Awakening and Four Swords Adventures.

Ocarina is still my favorite 3D Zelda. I like it better than TP in many ways.

MaxVance · « **Reply #59 on:** March 29, 2007, 05:27:59 AM »

I thought the tpyo was deliberate. As is this one.

Luigison · « **Reply #60 on:** April 03, 2007, 09:54:02 PM »

List and votes updated.

Lizard Dude · « **Reply #61 on:** April 04, 2007, 01:42:53 AM »

I got TMNT, not because it's a super-good game, but purely for nostalgic reasons. My parents bought us a PC version of the same game way back in the day.

I love the music!

Luigison · « **Reply #62 on:** April 04, 2007, 09:36:56 PM »

If memory serves, TMNT was terrible. I'm playing Dragon Curse for the first time and it's better than expected. Pretty good actually. It's similiar to Zelda II and Metroid.

Luigison · « **Reply #63 on:** April 21, 2007, 03:41:28 PM »

Finally updated.

Poll

What Wii Virtual Console games have you downloaded?

Author Topic: Wii Virtual Console games (Read 13819 times)