I'd have given it a 10, but good review otherwise.

Oh wow! Stupid.

Coleco had a decent version too.

I have 46 VC games on my Wii. No way I'm transferring them to WiiU, because the process of transferring them is retarded.

If memory serves me correctly, I think the charge up sound effect also uses one sound channel, which impacts the soundtrack negatively as well.

@daggdroppen you have the best avatar pic!

I've been having this annoying problem with my WiiU component cables. If anybody has any suggestions, please let me know. Here's a link to a video of the problem I'm having: http://youtu.be/hrl34Vxg_M4

What! Get real! A five? Give this title a re-review.

@snax007 invert that analogue stick while scanning! Please!

Like the list. Like that Bubble Bobble was included. Would have liked to see Contra and definitely Zelda 2: Adventure of Link on there though. Here's a good article about why http://telebunny.net/toastyblog/

I just picked up a TG-16 last summer. I really enjoy it.

I have a feeling they are prepping the release of a new 3ds design. One with the second analog stick.

My pre-order should be shipping from Amazon soon.

What? You mean it was turtling that killed the online play? No. It was the MASSIVE lag that killed it.

Please stop reporting this person's analysis.

Whoa, temper your excitement commenters. The last Retrocon was TERRIBLE! The emulation performed mediocre at best and the sound was terrible. I wasted my money on one so I urge you to read the reviews before you buy the 4th iteration of this device

I get flickering horizontal lines running across my screen whenever I use component cables on my WiiU. They come and go. Got a replacement system from Nintendo and it does it too! It's extremely frustrating! HDMI out does not produce the same problem. It even does it on my other television. Maybe this update will help.

That all white unit is beautiful.

Beautiful machine. The lack of composite out has always stopped me from buying the North American version though.

One of the reasons I've for-goed VC collecting (after purchasing 40+ games) for the original titles. It costs more but so worth it in the end.

I feel bad for this guy.

Well it's a little better than the Virtual Console Review : http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/vc/super_c_nes

I'm actually not convinced the graphics ARE better than the original.

I have the original game and would simply wait for a price drop.

Games that matter.

I'd buy it on there. Assuming it was a solid port.

@SethNintendo "Just keep your power-gloves off of her pal"

Weak. I'm glad I left my VC titles on the Wii.

It is honestly in my top 10 of all time and I play a lot of games.

I'll preface by saying that I love this website, but that was a very weak review. Give that game it's proper due by composing a review with some depth (e.g. reason for losing the "Contra" name, why the characters were changed, addition of inclined areas, change from behind-the-back to overhead levels, etc.).

I don't believe this has anything to do with the popularity of The Elder Scrolls series, but instead more to do with Demon and Dark Souls. This guy explains, better than I ever could, how the Souls series took inspiration from the original Zelda, but how Zelda has diverged from it's open-ended roots. Please take a look at this popular essay on saving Zelda.
http://tevisthompson.com/saving-zelda/

Pretty ticked that I'm having to pay for the privilage of playing on the WiiU gamepad. I have 43 games. That's not an insignificant amount of money I'll need to pay to transfer the rights over to WiiU. A money grab by Nintendo.

A nominal fee to repurchase VC games! Ridiculous! You're sacrificing the goodwill of your most loyal fans.

Fantastic title!

I just bought this game for my old TG-16 and can confirm that it is awesome. Right up there with Pocky & Rocky, Lifeforce, Gates of Thunder and Axelay for my favorite shooter crown.

Oh. And I love Nintendo.

I refuse to pay for VC titles I've purchased on the Wii for my 3DS. It's ridiculous and, I believe, the harm done to consumer loyalty is greater than the benefits Nintendo receives in extra digital sales. Forcing Nintendo-philes to redownload these games only injures the brand we've known and loved throughout the years.

While I'm on the subject: it shouldn't have been a hassle to transfer VC games over to the WiiU but it was. I would've preferred a Club Nintendo to Nintendo Shop link that would've allowed for me to simply redownload purchased VC titles.
I appreciate that on my iOS devices I can redownload apps that I've paid for on other iOS devices. My PS Vita allows me to play PSX titles (such as Klonoa, Symphony of the Night and Metal Gear Solid) I've purchased years ago from the Playstation Store (titles which were originally purchased and played on my PS3). Nintendo's strict "walled-garden" approach regarding digital content frustrates the loyal fan, nickel-and-dimes already-paying consumers and drives some to hacking and emulation.

"Looks great, I want to buy it but it's really silly being for sale on BOTH WiiWare and 3DS. When's Nintendo going to link this stuff?"
I agree Grubdog I have it for VC and NES but no way am I gonna pay again for the 3DS version. Nintendo's double and triple-dipping is getting ridiculous.

It actual feels like the earlier Resident Evil games (you know before the series got all "action-y".

I bought it after playing the demo. I really enjoy it. It has a touch of Demon's Souls/Dark Souls, which were, hand's-down, my favourite titles of this generation.

This is getting ridiculous. If I'm not able to play previously-purchased VC games on my WiiU in this rumoured "gamepad-mode" me, along with several of my friends, will be very upset with Nintendo.

I loved that demo! It wasn't on my radar before the demo, but it is now.

I just played the Zombiu demo. That game is really good! It's genuinely scary and a lot of fun.

I purchased a couple of reproduction cartridges a couple months ago: Sweet Home and Secret of Mana 2. They're really good. They came with boxes and manuals, though I think I probably just should've purchased the cart only.

@Gamesake I agree with you regarding the 3DS. I appreciate that on my iOS devices I can redownload apps that I've paid for on other iOS devices. My PS Vita allows me to play PSX titles (such as Klonoa, Symphony of the Night and Metal Gear Solid) I've purchased years ago from the Playstation Store (titles which were originally purchased and played on my PS3). Nintendo's strict "walled-garden" approach regarding digital content frustrates the loyal fan, nickel-and-dimes already-paying consumers and drives some to hacking and emulation.

@dragon_rider her·e·sy
/ˈherəsē/
Noun
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine.
Opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted: "cutting capital gains taxes is heresy".
Synonyms
misbelief - heterodoxy

@Gamesake great point. I refuse to pay for VC titles I've purchased on the Wii for my 3DS. It's ridiculous and, I believe, the harm done to consumer loyalty is greater than the benefits Nintendo receives in extra digital sales. Forcing Nintendo-philes to redownload these games only injures the brand we've known and loved throughout the years.

@evildevil97 having to purchase titles for the luxury of WiiU Gamepad play would be a crime.

@Kezins it shouldn't have been a hassle to transfer VC games over to the WiiU but it was. I would've preferred a Club Nintendo to Nintendo Shop link that would've allowed for me to simply redownload purchased VC titles.