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- Wii Shop Update 08.25.08
- Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago by Sarah
I hope you weren't actually expecting something you wanted on the Wii Shop Channel this week, because if you were, you are probably going to be sorely disappointed. Yes, Europe may have gotten the coveted SNES title Super Mario RPG, but we're getting yet another goddamn Neo-Geo fighting game! Apparently, Nintendo can't get enough of them, but I certainly can.
WiiWare brings a rhythm game called Helix to the table, which hasn't done much to get my attention. I asked Coop what he thought about it, in case I was missing out on something, and his exact words were "It couldn't look much worse." Fantastic! Way to deliver once again, Nintendo.
Oh, well. I guess it's like Chris just said moments ago: "If it's not Maniac Mansion, I don't know why you'd bother with it." Yes, he did actually say that, although I may or may not have taken it completely out of context. Whatever, enjoy Super Mario RPG, Europe. Jerks.
Ys Book I & II
Turbografx-16
1 Player
800 Points
Ys Book I & II chronicles the first adventures of Adol Christin, a young, red-haired swordsman on a quest to unlock the secrets of an ancient kingdom. As Adol, you search the island of Esteria, gathering clues to unravel the mystery of Ys. Fight monsters that lurk in caves and towers with physical or magical attacks, and use your brain to make your way through dangerous areas filled with traps. In Ys Book I & II, the first titles in the Ys series were put together as a single TurboGrafx CD-ROM. They awed players with their gripping story lines accompanied by fully orchestrated soundtracks, wonderful voice acting and amazing special effects. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience this wonderful piece of gaming history.
Samurai Showdown II
Neo-Geo
1-2 Players
900 Points
First released in 1994, this fighting game follows 15 samurai in their individual quests. The rage system, which was popular in the first game, has been further enhanced. Not only does attack power rise when the gauge is full, but the player can also use a special technique that can break the opponent’s weapon and force the opponent to fight unarmed. The game also allows for more movement techniques such as back-stepping, rushing forward and ducking, allowing for even more strategies. A fun and important detail of this game: One of the new characters, Cham Cham, was voiced by voice actress Reiko Chiba, an idol in the gaming community.
Helix
1 Player
1000 Points
Helix is one of the most innovative music-rhythm games ever designed for the Wii console. Use the Wii Remote? controller to do dozens of exciting moves, including punches, circles, back fists, hooks and more. Be mesmerized by the eye-popping background visuals, which pulse to the beat of the music. Enjoy incredible replay value with 26 songs to play and three difficulty levels. Try to unlock all of the songs. This game is great for getting exercise plus having fun. No buttons are required, so it’s easy for anyone to pick up but difficult for even the best players to master.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDm9LaJeN9w (sample of Ys 1 TG-16 music)
Ys 1 & 2 PCE haven't aged well, I'd try to snag the PC Remake versions instead, but aside from that, I loved the games. The musics are incredible (typical Falcom fare)
the only Ys game i played was for PSP and i enjoyed it.
the only Ys game i played was for PSP and i enjoyed it.
Dang Sarah... you were kinda rough on the Europeans...
Is your last name "Rumsfeld"?
"Helix is one of the most innovative music-rhythm games ever designed for the Wii console. "
Because it's one of the only music-rhythm games ever designed for the Wii console!
Are the Ys games worth playing? I've never tried out the series, but I'm kind of curious.
very cool with the Ys games