VC Monday Madness: Break In and Star Parodier
by David Hinkle 
{ Aug 11th 2008 at 8:25PM }
With the Wii bursting at the seams with content this week, we've got two new Virtual Console games, imports, to check out. Up on the block is Break In and Star Parodier, both for the Turbografx16 (Star Parodier is a CD-ROM title, though). Hit up the video above to check out some footage and commentary, then head past the break for a little more.
Break In (TurboGrafx16, 1-4 players, 700 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: do not download
Seriously, another Pool game? These pretty much suck always, so this one is no different. It's got options and different ways to play the game (some of the games that aren't found in America are nice), but come on. Just go play it in real life, it's a lot better. Skip this one.
Star Parodier (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, 900 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it and gift it to a friend!
Star Parodier is like the best Virtual Console game I've played in a long time. And, I've played a ton of 'em. I'd like to say it's the best import game I've played as well, but there's some stiff competition there (Sin & Punishment, Super Mario Bros. Lost Levels). Regardless, if you don't spend the 900 Wii Points and download this game, we're going to find out where you live and do donuts on your front lawn.
Each week, we here at Wii Fanboy like to check out the latest Virtual Console releases in our VC Monday Madness feature, in the hopes that you can make the most sound decision possible regarding purchasing retro titles from the Wii Shop Channel. If you're looking for more retro goodness, check out Virtually Overlooked, which talks about games that should be on the Virtual Console.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
naisatoh @ Aug 11th 2008 11:49PM
man.. I actually OWNED Break In for my TG-16.. it wasn't good back then either..
David Hinkle @ Aug 12th 2008 12:59AM
Did you do something horrible to your parents that would make them buy you that? Or, oh please don't say, did you buy it yourself?
Andrew @ Aug 12th 2008 12:36AM
haha I laughed at
"Dragon just broke** I went against him because he has an AWESOME mustache. he knows it's awesome, and can't stop touching it, he has to touch it it's just so great....whereas me as mr. Brown-I'm not even good enough to turn around for my own photo apparently."
and "I love the feelings I get when I play these games. Not all entirely in my pants but...some..."
You are quite entertaining :)
Kenneth Caldwell @ Aug 12th 2008 12:53AM
"VC Monday Madness, where I play old games. And you watch a video of me playing it."
Still good at 4.5 minutes. :-)
David Hinkle @ Aug 12th 2008 1:00AM
Wow, thanks everyone. You make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Of my pants.
Garu @ Aug 12th 2008 9:10AM
David... get drunk AFTER the videos, not before!
Seriously, your VC Monday Madness videos are always the high point of my Mondays! Not just because they are so good, but all because my Mondays suck soooooooo bad.
Garu @ Aug 12th 2008 9:11AM
all = also
(groan)
David Hinkle @ Aug 12th 2008 12:52PM
Hahaha, I assure you I wasn't drunk. That's what happens when I shoot from the hip.
*pew pew*
Wiiboy @ Aug 12th 2008 9:13AM
Wow, this is the first time I have ever watched one of these videos (I usually just read the reviews, but, from your review of Star Parody-er, ....I had no idea what the game was about) and I'm gonna start watching these more often. And Dave, you were trying just the right amount to be funny ^_^
klepto88 @ Aug 12th 2008 1:37PM
Comparing this to previous VCMM vids, there is a noticable difference in Mr. Hinkle's dialogue... it sounds like... joy? He says he wasn't drunk, but whatever it was, it was quite funny and I approve.
Atlantis1982 @ Aug 12th 2008 3:42PM
Hey, Hinkle! Get out of my yard (pumps a shotgun)!!
That said, I just don't see the appeal with the game. No, it's not because it's a cute-em-up, but it just doesn't do it to me.
David Hinkle @ Aug 12th 2008 11:17PM
But you have such lovely grass! I'm compelled to stay here!