VC Monday Madness: Mario Golf and Shining Force II
by David Hinkle 
{ Oct 6th 2008 at 7:21PM }
There were lots of titles that released this week, both on store shelves and distributed through the Wii. On the Virtual Console, we've got two games. So, hit up the video above, then head past the break for the rest.
Mario Golf (N64, 1 - 4 players, 1,000 Points)
Wii Fanboy says: do not download
Camelot makes great golf games, don't get me wrong, but with the chance that the GameCube title could get re-branded as a Play on Wii game, as well as the hefty price tag, I can't suggest you shell out $10 on this.
Shining Force II (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it!
Shining Force II is a big game. For $8, you're getting an RPG that fans have loved for years, as well as a game that you'll easily invest hours and hours into. If that sounds like your cup of tea, then go for it and check out Shining Force and Shining Force II.
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.
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dracowolf @ Oct 6th 2008 7:31PM
I would say get Shining force 2 considering at times I have seen it go for around 100.00 on EBAY.
TheOverlord#2 @ Oct 6th 2008 8:05PM
Could you show me a link to the video on Youtube? Recently the Internet Channel won't let me see embedded Youtube videos. :(
David Hinkle @ Oct 6th 2008 10:00PM
There you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6geqUv8wTxQ
Hope it helps!
Wutdaheckman @ Oct 6th 2008 10:15PM
oh F*cking Sh*t!!
i've been waiting for SF2 to be release since I beat the original in '94.
BEST GAME EVER. Leaps and bounds over the first one ( 2nd best game ever)
The secret boss battle at the end of the credits is rediculously fun and Peter edges Domingo out as the best Character of both games.
Roddie @ Oct 6th 2008 10:30PM
This made me dig out the Gamecube version of Mario Golf since it obviously works on the Wii anyway. The game already plays great with a Wavebird so need for a waggletastic Wiimake.
Roddie @ Oct 6th 2008 10:31PM
That would be *NO* need for a waggletastic Wiimake, even...
TheOverlord#2 @ Oct 7th 2008 8:56AM
Well, everyone says that Mario Super Sluggers is exactly like the GC game, except with waggle...
Roddie @ Oct 7th 2008 9:25AM
I know we'll get a waggle edition of Mario Golf, but I'm saying we don't need it. Just play the Gamecube version.
TheOverlord#2 @ Oct 7th 2008 10:24PM
Actually, I think I would like Wii Sports Golf w/ better graphics anc Mario characters.
That is, when it's $25.
Roddie @ Oct 7th 2008 10:31PM
Camelot's existing control scheme for a controller is far superior to the Wii Sports waggle control.
milan @ Oct 9th 2008 6:30AM
lmao great episode dave!
and did I hear correctly, 'horsechild quality'????
you are crazy!