VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 3/31/08
by David Hinkle 
{ Mar 31st 2008 at 8:00PM }
This week sees another duo of titles available for play. One of them is N64 title Cruis'n USA, while the other launches a new system on the Virtual Console for North America. Hit up the video above for your usual dose, then head past the break for some added fun.
Cruis'n USA (N64, 1-2 players, 1,000 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: do not download
It's not that Cruis'n USA is a bad game; this blogger can easily recall fond memories of enjoying his new N64 with this game. But, the game hasn't held up that well over time. The controls aren't all too responsive and, let's face it: this game can be found for a lot cheaper than $10. If you already own a N64, you likely have this game. If not, there are better N64 games to download.
Wonder Boy (Sega Master System, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it!
Wonder Boy is a very solid platformer and a bit of a Super Mario Bros. clone. Well, actually, it's a downright clone, but it's still a good game. It's fun, has great sprites and is pretty challenging, even today. Although we would've liked it to be priced at 400 Wii Points, an extra 100 Wii Points isn't going to break the deal for us. Give this one a download.
That concludes our look at this week's Virtual Console games. As always, if you have any tips or rumors regarding Nintendo's Virtual Console service, be sure to let us know and come back next week when we take a look at the latest titles available on the Nintendo Wii!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
J rod @ Mar 31st 2008 9:30PM
Candice would have murdered you if you told us not to buy it? Otherwise you would have told us not to buy it?
Wonderboy sounds like Kirby's Adventure, by the way.
jughead789 @ Mar 31st 2008 10:16PM
The sound it makes when you die sounds just like kirby's adventure
David Hinkle @ Apr 1st 2008 9:57AM
No, I still would have suggested the game. Sorry if I was a bit confusing in the video. :)
wiinut81 @ Apr 1st 2008 1:24PM
I have to download crusin USA.
Max Headroom @ Mar 31st 2008 10:30PM
The footage of Wonder Boy didn't look all that fun, to be honest. I've heard good things about the game, but I have yet to understand why.
Anyway, one suggestion for future video reviews is to record video footage of the game first and then go back and dub your voice over it while you're not playing. Listening to a person talk while playing a game is kind of annoying. I still like the videos, but I think they could be improved just by recording the audio and video separately.
David Hinkle @ Apr 1st 2008 9:58AM
I'm getting close to a better solution for making these videos, have no fear.
racecar @ Mar 31st 2008 11:02PM
Man. Listening to Wonder Boy brings back some memories. I remember making a picture book in grade school that was based on that game. Good times...
-racecar
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RatMasterD21 @ Mar 31st 2008 11:43PM
i dont know if your reading this David H. but is river city ransom out on VC in the US in some form yet?
David Hinkle @ Apr 1st 2008 9:59AM
Nope, no River City Ransom yet, even though both Europe and Japan have it. :(
Hot$auce_Magik @ Apr 1st 2008 9:11AM
Can anyone verify that this game is either easier, or at least controls better than Adventure Island? Its looks like both to me but then I haven't touched AI in a few months.
David Hinkle @ Apr 1st 2008 10:01AM
They're basically the same exact game.