FirebrandMustDie

"Here you go, over enthusiastic PR intern, have the keys to the twitter account."

Forget this version, you want the definitive Tiger Electronics handheld Simon's Quest instead.

That music...

As I've just bought a Wii U last week I'll be playing ZombiU, NintendoLand, Mario Bros U and Sonic Racing Transformed. Packed weekend of fun! Oh and also Animal Crossing New Leaf.

My first comment on here in about 2 years (I think)... just bought a Wii U premium last week. Really enjoying NintendoLand, Mario Bros, ZombiU and Sonic Racing.

I bought it because of the line up in the coming months, Pikmin 3, Rayman Legends, The Wonderful 101.

I really hope Christmas is a good time for the Wii U, come on Nintendo you've got to pull out all the stops now!

How in hell is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night not in this list?

Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (GameCube) review, the answer to a question no-one asked.

Am I allowed to swear? Probably not on family friendly Nintendolife. Oh well...KEEP SHADOW OUT OF SONIC GENERATIONS FOR GOODNESS SAKE

There's a password system which lets you start back at any level

It's Halloween so time to play Super Castlevania through once again with the volume turned right up and lights off!

Blimey, I haven't played a Gradius game for years and years. Then again I did only own Nemesis on the Gameboy and Gradius 3 on the SNES.

Just downloaded this and had a quick play, this is going to take some beating but first impressions are a fantastic game.

"Go for the eye!"

Just completed the game. I must admit that while this is an excellent game, it's a bit short.

I've just downloaded this as I'm having a "sick day" and intend to finish before the night is out!

I loved this game back in the day

I've just downloaded this and after a few minutes of "this is rubbish", I'm now hooked!

I want Parodius!

Thunderforce 3 all the way....

Just downloaded this. Fantastic game, this was MY streetfighter back in the day. Just been playing on the hardest difficulty, now I remember why I went through about 4 control pads! Argh!

Classic

I remember this game! I loved it, I think it only got about 70% in Mean Machines at the time though.

It's ALWAYS been this way. Japan first, then US then Europe (if we're lucky)

I loved Mean Machines, Jazza Rignall & Co.

Seen on Wikipedia "In the US/NTSC version, the Story Mode featured easier battles, while the action-only "Professional" mode (unlocked at finishing Story Mode), contains the Japanese difficulty level. In the PAL release, the Action Mode ("Professional" mode) is available from the menu screen right from the start."

So I got the easiest version!!

I can't believe us UK gamers got the robots, at least I played the US version with the proper Contra characters.

Anyone know why they swapped men for machine?

Love this game, first class.

I remember this game from way back, I read the review in Mean Machines, saved up my pennies and bought the import US version (had an adapter)....only to complete the whole game in two nights. I loved it but I breezed through it in about 12 hours.

I can't remember if it had any options to make it harder, did it?

I think I may just have to download this when it's out, really enjoyed this game...especially the mode7 levels.

I'd love to see Parodius on VC!

I downloaded this on Friday, fantastic game if you take it for what it is, an arcade on-rails shooter and worth every point it cost. I think the aircraft carrier level is probably the best shooter level I've ever seen, if I'd have played it on the N64 when it came out I would have been blow away. I've always been a fan of Treasure and was a bit disappointed it didn't get a release over in the west but hey, worth the wait!

What a game this is! As soon as I bought my Wii (not longer ago actually, hangs head in shame) I downloaded this. It brought back so many happy gaming memories when I was a kid. The atmosphere it creates with the moody graphics and fantastic music is sublime. I've just completed the game first time through and am on the hard level now...not sure these old gaming hands can do it!

Bring on SOTN!