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[BrodiemanTTR]

While we're talking about controllers, how does the D-Pad on the Wiimote work for games like Super Star Soldier where diagonal movement is important? I heard the D-Pad is the same as the DS Lite's, and it feels like it is, and diagonal movement on the DS Lite is a huge pain.

 

[Durante]

Radiant Silvergun (lol)?

Ha!

 

[brandonh83]

I'm watching a video playthrough of Rondo. This is awesome.

 

[Ashodin]

While we're talking about controllers, how does the D-Pad on the Wiimote work for games like Super Star Soldier where diagonal movement is important? I heard the D-Pad is the same as the DS Lite's, and it feels like it is, and diagonal movement on the DS Lite is a huge pain.

It's actually a lot more blocky in movement.

 

[Dragona Akehi]

While we're talking about controllers, how does the D-Pad on the Wiimote work for games like Super Star Soldier where diagonal movement is important? I heard the D-Pad is the same as the DS Lite's, and it feels like it is, and diagonal movement on the DS Lite is a huge pain.

Mine works just fine -- but I prefer the grips of the Classic Controller over it. Diagonals are great.

 

[BrodiemanTTR]

It's actually a lot more blocky in movement.

Translation?

 

[Diablohead]

I gotta guess downloadable gameboy/gbc/gba games.

I never once thought of that on wii, I said wow.

 

[Mar]

I said wow.

I doubt they'd do GBA games on VC. DS plays GBA games and that market is healthy.

 

[Lost Fragment]

I call shenanigans on that VC rumor. Have any of these "random obscure European gaming rag reports something amazing!" rumors ever turned out to be true?


Though I guess it's possible that this was what Reggie was talking about a few days ago, but I kinda doubt it.

 

[Leonsito]

WTF is that CAT !??! It's crappy as hell, shit

 

[Christopher]

Nintendo Virtual Console Thread: (United States List)

Virtual Console is a video game download service that is currently offered by Nintendo for its Wii gaming console.

Currency Exchange: $1 = 100 Nintendo Wii Points.

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) - 500 Nintendo Wii

Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Mario Brothers
Pinball
Solomon's Key
The Legend of Zelda
Wario's Woods

Super Nintendo Entertainment System(SNES) - 800 Nintendo Wii Points

F-Zero
Sim City

Sega Genesis - 800 Nintendo Wii Points
Altered Beast
Columns
Ecco The Dolphin
Golden Axe
Ristar
Sonic The Hedgehog

Nintendo 64 (N64) - 1000 Nintendo Wii Points
Super Mario 64

TurboGraphix16 - 6000 Nintendo Wii Points
Bomberman '93
Bonk's Adventure
Super Star Soldier
Victory Run

What's New This Week (December 4th)
Columns - Sega Genesis
Ristar - Sega Genesis
Donkey Kong Jr. - Nintendo Entertainment System
Victory Run - Turbo Graphix 16

Archived Virtual Console updates:

(November 28th)
Super Star Soldier - TurboGraphix 16
Ecco The Dolphin - Sega Genesis
Golden Axe - Sega Genesis


*updated, I know this information might be a tad usless, but eh it gives me something to do right now and I'm bored, please as always if you see anything wrong let me know, and Donkey Kong Jr, I forgot how fun it is ;p. As always, I've included Wikipedia reference pages for those who can't be bothered with Gamestops unique "reviews".

 

[Gigglepoo]

Slightly off topic, but all this talk about Rondo got me thinking - has there ever been a bad 2D Castlevania? Has there even been one that could be considered merely average? The ones I have played (Castlevania, C2, SotN, CotM, DoS) have all be great and I've heard the others (Castlevania 3, Super Castlevania, Rondo and Harmony) are really good as well. This seems like one of the most consistent franchise out there... if you ignore the 3D games.

BTW - I can't wait for PoR

 

[Lost Fragment]

Slightly off topic, but all these talk about Rondo got me thinking - has there ever been a bad 2D Castlevania? Has there even been one that's even average? The ones I have played (Castlevania, C2, SotN, CotM, DoS) have all be great and I've heard the others (Castlevania 3, Super Castlevania, Rondo and Harmony) are really good as well. This seems like one of the most consistent franchise out there... if you ignore the 3D games.

BTW - I can't wait for PoA

Seems like people hate on Castlevania 2 more than any of the other 2D Castlevanias.

Spoiler

I think it's the bomb diggity though. Yo.

 

[__Andrea__]

Does anyone knows if I can purchase Wii points directly from the console, or a website using a international credit card? I'm in Argentina, and they don't have Wii point cards. However, the system and the games are from the US version (you can see on the back of your games/wii system: "To be distributed in North America, Caribean and Latin America").

 

[brandonh83]

A lot of people hate on Castlevania 2.

Spoiler

I think it's the bomb diggity though. Yo.

I agree with your spoiler.

 

[BrodiemanTTR]

Does anyone knows if I can purchase Wii points directly from the console, or a website using a international credit card? I'm in Argentina, and they don't have Wii point cards. However, the system and the games are from the US version (you can see on the back of your games/wii system: "To be distributed in North America, Caribean and Latin America").

I believe there's an option in the Wii Shop Channel to purchase points via credit card, though admittedly I haven't been in there since launch day.

 

[beelzebozo]

pretty much every 2d castlevania i've played has been sexcellent. the original has some bits that have grown a bit unwieldy for my tastes--some of the jumping sections that include spawning medusa heads and instant death pits in tandem are maddening--but it's still a fantastic game.

 

[MacGuffin]

I am pulling for Fire Pro!!

I don't really care what version, but the DC one would be nice.

 

[radios shipping overview]

Slightly off topic, but all this talk about Rondo got me thinking - has there ever been a bad 2D Castlevania? Has there even been one that could be considered merely average? The ones I have played (Castlevania, C2, SotN, CotM, DoS) have all be great and I've heard the others (Castlevania 3, Super Castlevania, Rondo and Harmony) are really good as well. This seems like one of the most consistent franchise out there... if you ignore the 3D games.

Average:
CV2 (no, really - lying villagers due to a bad translation, uneven flow, random design elements)
CV Adventure (holy shit it's slow, and hard, and lacking most of what makes a Castlevania recognizable)
SNES Dracula X/XX (pretty bland level design)
MSX Vampire Killer (level design is too loose; game lacks that Castlevania action, icky collision detection)

Bad:
CV Legends (dull as dirt)
Saturn NitM (lazy port by Konami's worst team at the time; they left complaints about the platform in a text file on the disc)
Haunted Castle (cheap as hell, and not fun. seriously.)

 

[brandonh83]

I think that says a lot about the series overall.

 

[Gigglepoo]

Average:
CV2 (no, really - lying villagers due to a bad translation, uneven flow, random design elements)
CV Adventure (holy shit it's slow, and hard, and lacking most of what makes a Castlevania recognizable)
SNES Dracula X/XX (pretty bland level design)
MSX Vampire Killer (level design is too loose; game lacks that Castlevania action, icky collision detection)

Bad:
CV Legends (dull as dirt)
Saturn NitM (lazy port by Konami's worst team at the time; they left complaints about the platform in a text file on the disc)
Haunted Castle (cheap as hell, and not fun. seriously.)

I've never even heard of most of those...

I stand by Castlevania 2, though! That game was quite fun.

 

[CraigMcD]

Average:
CV2 (no, really - lying villagers due to a bad translation, uneven flow, random design elements)
CV Adventure (holy shit it's slow, and hard, and lacking most of what makes a Castlevania recognizable)
SNES Dracula X/XX (pretty bland level design)
MSX Vampire Killer (level design is too loose; game lacks that Castlevania action, icky collision detection)

Bad:
CV Legends (dull as dirt)
Saturn NitM (lazy port by Konami's worst team at the time; they left complaints about the platform in a text file on the disc)
Haunted Castle (cheap as hell, and not fun. seriously.)

Do you have a link for that?

 

[radios shipping overview]

Do you have a link for that?

No, unfortunately, and I don't have a copy of the game, or I'd upload the file.

 

[explodet]

How did R-Type on the TG-16 play?
I haven't hopped on the VC bandwagon yet (can't find a classic controller around here) but I might give it a try once R-Type is available.

 

[radios shipping overview]

How did R-Type on the TG-16 play?
I haven't hopped on the VC bandwagon yet (can't find a classic controller around here) but I might give it a try once R-Type is available.

It played well, but it was actually split up into two separate releases back then (dividing the game in half by level count). Why not just play it on R-Types for PS1? That's a perfect port.

 

[Dragona Akehi]

No, unfortunately, and I don't have a copy of the game, or I'd upload the file.

I believe you're referring to KAIHATSU.DOC that is found under the "OMAKE" folder. I uploaded it from my copy of the game. Unfortunately neither my Mac nor a Windows computer is willing to put this into readable Japanese for me...

 

[Christopher]

Classic Controller - I know it's only 20 dollars but is it worth it would you guys say? Is it cushioned to your hands? It looks a tad like the SNES pad, which going back now is a bit uncomfortable...

 

[CraigMcD]

I believe you're referring to KAIHATSU.DOC that is found under the "OMAKE" folder. I uploaded it from my copy of the game. Unfortunately neither my Mac nor a Windows computer is willing to put this into readable Japanese for me...

It's Chinese Simplified (GB2312) according to Word on my PC.

 

[TheGreatDave]

Classic Controller - I know it's only 20 dollars but is it worth it would you guys say? Is it cushioned to your hands? It looks a tad like the SNES pad, which going back now is a bit uncomfortable...

It's very comfortable. If you plan on playing a lot of VC games, I'd buy it.

 

[Vard]

Classic Controller - I know it's only 20 dollars but is it worth it would you guys say? Is it cushioned to your hands? It looks a tad like the SNES pad, which going back now is a bit uncomfortable...

Yeah, it's worth getting it. Comfortable, great layout, good price.

 

[Dragona Akehi]

It's Chinese Simplified (GB2312) according to Word on my PC.

It isn't in Chinese though.

 

[Chemo]

Classic Controller - I know it's only 20 dollars but is it worth it would you guys say? Is it cushioned to your hands? It looks a tad like the SNES pad, which going back now is a bit uncomfortable...

It's my favorite controller ever... the answer is yes.

 

[ant1532]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3155624

What!?

Has this been talked about yet? I would bet so. Does it work?

 

[TheGreatDave]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3155624

What!?

Has this been talked about yet? I would bet so. Does it work?

Does what work? Putting a Japanese machine in the US and downloading the Japanese range of games?

Well yes, it does.

 

[ant1532]

Does what work? Putting a Japanese machine in the US and downloading the Japanese range of games?

Well yes, it does.

eh, guess i read it too fast. I thought it said you can download games form the JP servers with the same trick that you can use with Live.(the IP region switch)

 

[Jiggy]

Slightly off topic, but all this talk about Rondo got me thinking - has there ever been a bad 2D Castlevania?

Castlevania Adventure (GB) was terrible, just awful, but that's about it.

 

[duckroll]

I believe you're referring to KAIHATSU.DOC that is found under the "OMAKE" folder. I uploaded it from my copy of the game. Unfortunately neither my Mac nor a Windows computer is willing to put this into readable Japanese for me...

Open it in notepad instead of Microsoft Word. Displays fine for me now.

 

[Dragona Akehi]

Open it in notepad instead of Microsoft Word. Displays fine for me now.

Notepad? I'll have to try that again on the Windows computer. (Not there now.) TextEdit on Mac isn't reading it at all, even when I choose Japanese.

So does it complain about the Saturn there or not?

 

[deamentia]

Victory Run is out! Download away!

http://hudsonent.com/gamedetail.php?game_id=46&console=1

Cheers!

 

[duckroll]

So does it complain about the Saturn there or not?

Not really. It's mostly the typical Thank You note that was popular in Saturn development. Basically it has a short note from each of the various designers, composers, artists, programmers, etc that worked on the port. They thank you for buying the Saturn version and talking about the additionals they worked on in the game. The programmer did seem to have a very hard time with the Saturn though, but he attributes it mostly to the fact that he hasn't worked on it before. Nothing really scandlous unfortunately.

 

[Dragona Akehi]

Not really. It's mostly the typical Thank You note that was popular in Saturn development. Basically it has a short note from each of the various designers, composers, artists, programmers, etc that worked on the port. They thank you for buying the Saturn version and talking about the additionals they worked on in the game. The programmer did seem to have a very hard time with the Saturn though, but he attributes it mostly to the fact that he hasn't worked on it before. Nothing really scandlous unfortunately.

JIJI LIED

 

[Illuminati]

Victory Run is out! Download away!

http://hudsonent.com/gamedetail.php?game_id=46&console=1

Cheers!

PUSH RUN?! MY CONTROLLER DOES NOT HAVE A RUN BUTTON!!!! NOOO!!

 

[Hero]

Victory Run is out! Download away!

http://hudsonent.com/gamedetail.php?game_id=46&console=1

Cheers!

Where's Bomberman 94?

Or Saturn Bomberman??

 

[Dragona Akehi]

PUSH RUN?! MY CONTROLLER DOES NOT HAVE A RUN BUTTON!!!! NOOO!!

Just in case that wasn't sarcasm, the "run" button is mapped to the + button.

 

[Rlan]

Victory Run is out! Download away!

http://hudsonent.com/gamedetail.php?game_id=46&console=1

Cheers!

deamentia! Bomberman '94 or Mega Bomberman - Which one is more likely for a VC release!?

What hoops do I have to jump through to get TurboGraphix Wii games in Australia?!

Answer meeee!! I want to give you money!

 

[DCharlie]

SNES Dracula X/XX (pretty bland level design)

Lol - Dracula X was one of those "no - seriously - you have to play past level <N> before it gets good!"

Seriously, after about level 8 the levels get awesome.

 

[Mar]

deamentia! Bomberman '94 or Mega Bomberman - Which one is more likely for a VC release!

What hoops do I have to jump through to get TurboGrapX Wii games in Australia?!

Answer meeee!! I want to give you money!

The guy with the hypnotising avatar is correct.

Why can't us Australians give you money deamentia? I HAVE CASH I WISH TO THROW AT YOU.

 

[OnWarmerMusic]

Classic Controller - I know it's only 20 dollars but is it worth it would you guys say? Is it cushioned to your hands? It looks a tad like the SNES pad, which going back now is a bit uncomfortable...

I agree with the majority, definitely get it. It's a lot meatier than the old SNES pads, and much more comfortable. I can see using the wiimote for the NES games, but for anything else you really need the classic controller. Trying to reach that b-trigger while playing VC games is just horrible.

 

[Father_Mike]

ok how come in super star soldier some times I respawn right where I died and others I have to restart the level?

also level 4 is really hard. I can easily go though levels 1-3. but I can barly make it to the mid boss in 4. love the game. now wheres R-type III?

 

[Christopher]

I agree with the majority, definitely get it. It's a lot meatier than the old SNES pads, and much more comfortable. I can see using the wiimote for the NES games, but for anything else you really need the classic controller. Trying to reach that b-trigger while playing VC games is just horrible.

It's my favorite controller ever... the answer is yes.

(thanks duders)

It's very comfortable. If you plan on playing a lot of VC games, I'd buy it.

I guess it's decided: