VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 7/21/08

by David Hinkle { Jul 21st 2008 at 5:00PM }

After the craziness of E3, we were ready to get back to a bit of normalcy. And what could be more normal than some shmups being released on the Virtual Console? Nothing, that's what! So, hit up the video above for the games in motion, then be sure to head past the break for the rest.

Super Fantasy Zone (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 900 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it!

Super Fantasy Zone is a lot like Fantasy Zone on the Sega Master System. Now, that's not to say the title doesn't have its own merits, because, when you get down to it, Super Fantasy Zone is quite the fun time. You won't be disappointed in this colorful and accessible shooter.

Gley Lancer (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 900 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it!

Gley Lancer is a pretty good shmup. It offers you a variety of ways to utilize your arsenal, allowing for a different approach to the game depending on what the player wants to do. On top of that, the action is constant and you're always going to be shooting this or dodging that, making for a tense and fun experience. If you're a fan of the genre, don't overlook this gem.

Each week, we here at Wii Fanboy like to check out the latest Virtual Console releases in our VC Monday Madness feature, for you, in the hopes that you can make the most sound decision you can regarding purchasing retro titles on the Wii. If you're looking for more, check out Virtually Overlooked, which talks about games that should be on the Virtual Console, and The VC Advantage, which tries to bring you tips, tricks and other goodies for your Virtual Console collection.

Tags: gley-lancer, sega, sega-genesis, shmup, shoot-em-up, super-fantasy-zone

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

John Rios @ Jul 21st 2008 5:37PM

You weren't kidding about Gley Lancer! My eyes started hurting just watching the video! That asteroid field in the background was definitely not the soundest design choice.

Jason Zagar @ Jul 21st 2008 6:12PM

Hinkle: In the Super Fantasy Zone review, you say that the icons showing what flowers are left to destroy blink randomly. How long did you really test the game? It didn't take me long at all to realize that they blink with your proximity to them. This is so you can know to raise/lower your ship when they're higher or lower on the screen than you are, and you can't actually see them on screen.