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Pinball (Virtual Console / NES)

Pinball (Virtual Console / NES)

The classic NES Pinball release makes its return on the Virtual Console.

Back in the 80's, pinball simulations became quite popular on home game consoles of the time period. Pinball for the NES takes a very basic approach with its presentation, but still manages to include just enough variety to keep it interesting. Toss in a Mario mini-game to spice things up and what you have is a fun little..

SimCity (SNES)

SimCity (SNES)

The famous simulation in which one takes the role of a mayor and must help a new city thrive and become a megalopolis.

Before ‘The Sims’ there was SimCity. This game was on most home computer systems at the time but the SNES port with its exclusive features and additional scenarios ranks as one of the better versions. The SimCity series has never been one to be taken lightly, however the SNES..

The Legend of Zelda (Wii Virtual Console / NES)

The Legend of Zelda (Wii Virtual Console / NES)

The brave Link begins his hazardous journey in the fantastic world of Hyrule.

Where it all began - it's amazing how playable and fresh this games feels, even after all these years! Although the visuals and sound are hardly going to turn heads these days, the core Zelda gameplay is all present and correct. The Legend of Zelda is a famous series...

Mario Bros. (Virtual Console / NES)

Mario Bros. (Virtual Console / NES)

Will it clean your pipes?

When Mario Bros. hit arcades in 1983, most Nintendo fans were expecting yet another Donkey Kong release and weren't quite prepared for the spin-off Nintendo served up. Now it was Mario and his brother Luigi who were at war with a constant flow of pests coming though their sewer pipes. The game was yet another hit with...

Altered Beast (Virtual Console / Sega Mega Drive)

Altered Beast (Virtual Console / Sega Mega Drive)

In this coin-op conversion, you are a hero raised from the dead by the god Zeus to rescue his daughter Athena.

Considering it's one of the older games for Sega's Megadrive, it would be foolish to expect this to be a 'must have' title on the Virtual Console. However Altered Beast has a charm that few other games have. The speech is priceless, who...