My favorite controller is the NES, it is just solid.

@ThreadShadow: I read your whole paragraph and I find that if I am going to reply to someone then it is wise to do so. Third-party developers want to make a profit and they don't need super mega specs to do that. In fact these super mega specs actually increase the cost of making games therefore they need to sell more games to show a profit. With $1 and free "causal" games so popular and people complaining about $59.99 or less for the cost of games the I doubt the developers are not going to be able to charge more to mirror the increase. Then you throw in inflation and bad economic news...

@ThreadShadow: You know what the Wii U specs are? I must've missed that article.

@ShadJV: You should tell Peter he needs to make a better comment. What Wii U specs is he talking about?

This the dude that over-hypes the lackluster Fable games?

None. We are having an 80 degree weekend in The Great Northwest! I am not spending my time inside.

6,000 copies must be sold before you see a dime? That is ridiculous. Does PSN and XBL have a minimum?

Oh well, Beamdog's own fault for putting it on WiiWare in the first place. It's not like they didn't know about the policy.

Wamtu said, This game, my main problem isn't difficulty, it's the aforementioned aimlessness. I'm not saying that you should walk people thru every step of the game, but I think there should be some middle ground between excessive hand-holding and complete aimlessness.

The cool thing is there are plenty enough games for you and your middle-ground preference. Some people, and especially those who grew up with the NES, like exploring on our own.

Anyway, legendary game. Though I am not a a big Zelda series fan I find this game to be so fun! It kicked my butt as a kid but revenge is oh so sweet!

Sounds awesome! Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

To bad it didn't end up on the Wii. I would have actually got it then.

Ehh.... At least my wife will be excited!

What would be great for this "debate" is to know how this compares to Microsoft or Sony's policy.

Yikes! I was originally interested because of the online component but I will not be getting this one after/if it gets to the States.

I will be surprised and disappointed if Nintendo "plays it safe" with another Mario Galaxy or New Super Mario Bros. Nintendo has a brand new piece of hardware; show it off! Don't regurgitate the similar piece of Mario mushroom pie. Actually never-mind, for Nintnedo's financials they should just pump out another slightly refined Mario.

Nice review. Despite some of its aforementioned faults, it sounds like a game I would enjoy. A 12-15 hour adventure is plenty enough for me before I am ready for something else. I prefer action/RPG's anyway.

@No_F-Zero_3D: Are you guys nuts? Embrace the future that is F-Zero's setting! WipeOut HD on the PS3 in 3D is fun and an overall great experience which only makes me want a Wii U F-Zero 3D more!

@FluttershyGuy: The magical golden era of gaming (NES, SNES, Genesis in my opinion; N64 & PSX are just blah ) may have passed but I am still finding games that I have never played before from those two generations that will keepme busy for a long time yet!

This is Capcom after all folks. I am sure you will be able to play Code Veronica HD, Resident Evil 4 HD, Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 on the Wii U within a year of its launch.

"40 MEG!"? That is a beast of a 16-bit game!

I saw the picture on the homepage and thought a new Children of the Corn was coming out. I am a little bummed that is only this.

...the soundtrack is not inspired by Seattle grunge rock.

Woohoo, nice little Seattle shout-out there! Do the characters wear flannel shirts though? Seriously a soundtrack with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Stone Temple Pilots (one of the few non-Seattlegrunge bands) would have been sweet!

Actually looking forward to this game. I hope the PS3 will get the Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World.

@aaronsullivan: "I'm very curious which way Nintendo goes on this. This particular quote seems more about the teams approach to this particular game."
Agreed, that is how I read it to.

I am also on the stereoscopic 3D bandwagon right there with you! It has breathed a new life into my PS3 and I am looking forward to playing some Nintendo first party games in 3D on my TV!

Anytime Mega Man is in the mix it is a good week!

Love that this dude is a "Console purist." Cannot wait for this game. Wii U, pee U. SNES is where it is at!

Nothing of interest for me in issue 1, maybe #2?

Like the equip mechanic idea with the Wii U controller

Hope it comes to NA

The only way I am going to play Frogger is on my 2600!

Well at least the Sega Genesis games keep on rollin' in.

Have my original SNES but still tempted to get this!

I bet it was hellish making a boring game! Ha, I kid. I have never played this game but for some odd reason I am somewhat tempted to check it out.

Quite the claim, James. Maybe my wife would like this one?

Is the NES Kid Icarus really that hard? When you are limited at the beginning maybe, but then it gets easier.

Overall I thought this was one of your weaker reviews Corbs. Like steamhare already said, no mention of slowing your descent with your wings? It just seemed to be missing the "details" I usually get from your other reviews.

Eh, I should probably go back and finish it sometime. Just not a big Mario fan, myself.

I wouldn't buy a digital retail retail download because you can always find the physical copy cheaper somewhere else. I am not one that has to have a particular game right away anyway.

Would love to give this one a try someday.

Probably going to be more interested in the Nintendo first party launch games for the Wii U when this drops. May get it down the line though because I like the setting.

Definitely one of my favorite games of all time if that wasn't obvious from my avatar!. This was a very good review of this game. It was very fair and pointed out some of its shortcomings like the slowdown and cautioned those who are more familiar with the tutorials and hand holding of today's games but overall focused on what makes this game truly an amazing classic and such a trailblazer!

What do people use to dump roms from their original cartridges? The Retrode does SNES and Genesis, what about for the NES, N64, etc?

"If you don't hold it, you don't own it"

The day things go all digital is the day is the day I no longer spend my money on modern games. I don't like the recent minimal manuals and even owning retro games without their box and manual feel incomplete to me.

For all those who say "make it downloadable" there is a whole retro video game subculture out there who like having actual physical copies of classic games and systems and playing them as they were meant to be played. Yes, there is definitely a market for this. Here is link to a new NES game to be released in March called Assimilate.

@ThomasBW84: I didn’t really find the evidence in the article that supports people buy specific games in major force because of the particularly easy trophies/achievements they can acquire from them. Do gamers love trophies/achievements and collecting as many as possible? Sure, yes they do and this is supported in this article but for gamers to buy Playstation Move Heroes strictly for the easy trophies is the most ridiculous thing I have heard about gamers this generation. I never thought that a lot of people would buy a bad game to feed their trophy/achievement addiction but hey, I could be wrong and I am more out of touch with this current generation than I thought. I prefer the original points system as a way to show off your skills.

@Mr_Reece: Alright I'm convinced, I believe that these addicts exist.

As we mentioned earlier, Achievements have often been a major driving force behind what games people purchase.

If that is true, then that is the most ridiculous thing I have heard about "gamers."

Now for something that makes sense. Yes, Nintendo should have something.
I would like to see something that you haveearned from playing can be transferred to actually getting something like with the whole Club Nintendo coins thing.

Awesome game and nice review. Anybody crazy enough to not know about this game has no excuse now!

@Heavy_Barrel: I would be really surprised to see NES Strider released. I am playing that right now and Matic keeps kicking my tail. That game will get ripped by today's audience.

Can we get to the NES already?

This is Capcom, of course it is coming to every season known to man!

Yes, to putting out 3D images on the controller if I am already playing the game in 3D on my TV.

To those who want 720P, you don't need it for that screen size.

Strider!!! Wow, one of the greatest updates in a long, long time.