Virtual Console Monday - Castlevania, Shockman, and The Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Monday, April 30th, 2007 at 12:56pm by Staff
There are three new releases for Wii’s Virtual Console today, including the classic beginning of a franchise that continues to be a powerhouse even now.
Castlevania - NES - 500 Points
Step into the shadows of the deadliest dwelling on Earth. You’ve arrived at Castlevania, and you’re here on business: to destroy the curse of the Evil Count, once and for all. Make your way through six monstrous floors filled with bats, ghosts, zombies and every kind of ghoulish creature you can imagine.
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja - SNES - 800 Points
In The Legend of The Mystical Ninja, take control of Kid Ying and Dr. Yang in an action adventure through feudal Japan. A curse has stricken the village of Horo-Horo, and its beloved princess has vanished. Together Kid Ying, a daring young mystical ninja, and Dr. Yang, master of the invincible spirit transformation, must overcome 10 levels of the Dragonbeast to save Princess Yuki.
Shockman - TG16 - 600 Points
It’s been two years since Arnold and Sonya were made into Shockmen. A message from the professor to return to their bodies has them head to his laboratory, but they are ambushed by a mysterious enemy along the way. After narrowly defeating the enemy, they catch a TV news flash announcing the Ryo Empire invasion. They find that the professor has been abducted and set out to rescue him.
Are you ready to return to Castlevania this week?
April 30th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
I was REALLY into Shockman back in the day. It’s Japanese name is Shubibinman. Shockman on the TG-16 is actually Shubibinman II. Apparently Shubibinman 3 was released on the Super Famicom, but I believe that the series ended there.
It’s a solid platformer with some similarities to Megaman. I wonder if the code to replenish your life at any time still works…
I remember REALLY liking some of the music in this game.
April 30th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
I strongly reccommend Legend of the Mystical Ninja. The game is incredible. Its an awesome action game that switches between top down and side-scrolling views. you beat the hell out of things with pipes, whistles and party favors.
April 30th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
FINALLY. I was waiting so long for Mystical Ninja… was so stoked to read that it came in today for US. FINALLY NINTENDO.
April 30th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
This is kind of funny. At first, when I first enter the Shop Channel; I thought I saw Wave Racer 64 on the first page, and I was a bit surprised. Then I clicked the picture, and it turned out to be Mystical Ninja which is still good.
I might pick that one up, not sure with Castlevania, I still want to get the SNES one that is out.