I think it's about time I download this. I haven't played the N64 original in ages and instead I've had to deal with the DS version, which isn't nearly as good.
Nice. I haven't downloaded any Neo Geo games yet (although KoF '94 is very, very tempting right now), but when I do, I'd like to use the controller that was meant to be used!
Smash Bros. is one of the great N64 titles in my opinion. It seems like just yesterday me and my friend were playing this game in his room. I'd really like to relive some good memories. ADD THIS GAME TO THE VC PLEASE!!
For 800 points, I can't entirely recommend it. I have it on my Mega Collection disc for Gamecube so I definitely don't need it. The controls aren't really too comfortable and just the overall funfactor is ho-hum. It's a decent game, but it would be a much better choice downloading Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, or 3 instead.
I agree with chadnorred, Super Metroid may have been the only 2D game of the time to beat out SMB3. Super Mario World, however, came REALLY dang close to beating it. There are two types of Mario fans: the ones that list SMB3 as their fav 2D Mario, and those that prefer SMW.
Currently one of the best VC games. For 1000 points, PM will last you a good 20 hours. It's a great adventure full of fun characters and great boss battles. Download it now RPG fans.
It's the odd ball in the Zelda family, but Zelda II is still a fun classic. I personally love the music and the gameplay, while quite different from the other Zelda games, is still fun. The only reason I knock it down a star is because the game is quite difficult.
Still one of the best games of all time. For 500 points you get a lengthy adventure with tons of adventurous fun packed in. If you don't have it on Gamecube or GBA, download it immediately.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is my favorite Sonic game ever and also my favorite Genesis game. If you don't have the game already for Mega Collection on the Gamecube like I do, it's definitely worth the 800 points. The graphics are still colorful and the music is still awesome, one of my all time favorite game soundtracks. The game has a decent length and provides a good challenge (although the final boss is an absolute pain) and having a buddy play as Tails also adds to the fun. A must have for any Wii owner.
If you don't already have the game unlocked on Metroid Prime or Zero Mission, it's a good buy for 500 points. The graphics are quite dated and the game mechanics feel odd compared to recent 2D Metroids, but the music still remains classic and it's still a fun game.
SMB2 in my opinion is still in the same league as SMB1 and SMB3. My childhood was spent playing all three of these games and I therefore respect all three of them equally. I can see how SMB2 is ultimately considered the "black sheep" of the Super Mario franchise, but it's still a classic.
I will love this game forever. The music and characters are truly memorable and the gameplay itself is just so perfect. Little Mac, when will you come back?
Street Fighter II Turbo for the SNES is still an awesome fighting game to play because of the increased speed and the still iconic levels and characters.
A great game from my childhood and one that's still fun today. The track creator is out dated but still ok and knocking your opponents of the road is still a blast. Classic.
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Re: EU VC Releases - 9th May - Metal Slug and More Imports
Meh, I've got Metal Slug Anthology for my Wii already.
Re: RPG Titles Dominate Nintendo Power’s Most Wanted List
I want Super Mario Kart, Mario Paint, Star Fox, and Smash Bros.!
Re: Wii SNES Controller Hits Japan
I really, really want that. I would also like an N64 controller for the Wii.
Re: Ninja Combat
Looks pretty fun. I've never heard of it before, but it could be worth download points if it reaches the U.S.
Re: Top 10 RPGs We Want To Come To The Virtual Console
I want Ogre Battle 64!!!
Re: Super Mario 64
I think it's about time I download this. I haven't played the N64 original in ages and instead I've had to deal with the DS version, which isn't nearly as good.
Re: Super C
I've got Contra 4 on my DS, which includes this game on it, but I think I'll download it on my Wii for the co-op.
I'll do the same with the original Contra when it comes out.
Re: Nintendo Power Poll - What Games Do You Want To See?
Oh, and Super Mario Kart would be a very close sixth choice for me.
Re: Nintendo Power Poll - What Games Do You Want To See?
Hmm.. I think these would be the five I want the most.
Super Smash Bros. (N64)
Star Fox (SNES)
Goldeneye 007 (N64)
Ken Griffey Jr.'s Baseball (SNES)
Super Mario All-Star's (SNES)
Goldeneye and especially Griffey are fairly unlikely, but hopefully it happens. Two of my all time favs.
Re: APRIL FOOLS: Virtual Boy Confirmed for Virtual Console
Never played the VB, never want to..
Re: Japanese Virtual Console list - March 2008
Ugh! I'm still waiting for Smash Bros. N64!!!
Re: US VC Releases - 25th February - Kirby 64
Hmmm, never got to play Kirby 64. I might have to check that out.
Re: EU VC Releases - 22nd February - Street Gangs
Sweet.
... now how about some Smash Bros. N64 for U.S. on Monday?
Re: Commodore 64 coming to Virtual Console?
Sweet. Never played a C64 before, so this could be interesting.
Re: WiiWare dated for US, three titles officially announced
WOO HOO!!!
Re: Smash Bros. Brawl to get WiiWare Portal?
Haha to Bensei's comment. Toon Shiek would have been pretty bada$$.
But yeah, I think this would be great. Now if only we could get the original Smash on the VC..
Re: Virtual Console Passes 10m Downloads Milestone
Hopefully this popularity will help us get Dreamcast and maybe Playstation titles on the upcoming WiiWare and maybe a couple of new VC systems.
Re: WiiWare and Retro Gaming
Soul Calibur and Symphony of the Night on Wii, anyone?
Re: Wii Neo Geo Joystick Coming in April
Nice. I haven't downloaded any Neo Geo games yet (although KoF '94 is very, very tempting right now), but when I do, I'd like to use the controller that was meant to be used!
Re: Original Smash Bros Coming to VC?
Smash Bros. is one of the great N64 titles in my opinion. It seems like just yesterday me and my friend were playing this game in his room. I'd really like to relive some good memories. ADD THIS GAME TO THE VC PLEASE!!
Re: Goldeneye NOT Virtual Console Bound?
Please God no!!! Rare, please release Goldeneye for the VC! PLEASE!!!!!!
Re: US VC Releases - 7th January - StarTropics
King of Fighters!!! Praise Jesus!!!
Re: Japanese Virtual Console List - January 2008
1080 looks pretty cool, I might download that when it hits the U.S.
C'mon, where's Smash Bros. N64!?
Re: US VC Releases - 17th December - Cybernator
Cybernator looks pretty sweet and I've never played it before. I might have to download that one.
Re: EU VC Releases - 30th November - Baseball Stars 2
Baseball Stars 2? Never heard of it. I'm still waiting for Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball for the SNES to come out!
Re: Japanese Virtual Console List - December 2007
Haha, Pokemon Snap!? Awesome!
Re: Sonic 3D Blast
For 800 points, I can't entirely recommend it. I have it on my Mega Collection disc for Gamecube so I definitely don't need it. The controls aren't really too comfortable and just the overall funfactor is ho-hum. It's a decent game, but it would be a much better choice downloading Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, or 3 instead.
Re: Japan gets Wii SNES Pad
Ahh poopy. I really wish I had one of those.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
800 POINTS!?!? If you don't have this game already in some form, download it! It's a 16-bit masterpiece!
Re: Super Mario Bros. 3
I agree with chadnorred, Super Metroid may have been the only 2D game of the time to beat out SMB3. Super Mario World, however, came REALLY dang close to beating it. There are two types of Mario fans: the ones that list SMB3 as their fav 2D Mario, and those that prefer SMW.
Re: Paper Mario
Currently one of the best VC games. For 1000 points, PM will last you a good 20 hours. It's a great adventure full of fun characters and great boss battles. Download it now RPG fans.
Re: Sonic Spinball
Not a terrible game at all, but it's tough and probably not entirely worth 800 points.
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
The worst of the original Sonic trilogy, but still dang good platforming fun. The save feature is also a nice touch.
Re: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
I haven't downloaded this one yet, but I remember it being a really fun game. I think I enjoyed this one more than the original DKC.
Re: Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
A decent puzzle game that can be pretty tough at times. An altogether good package, though.
Re: Pac-Man
Pac-Man is a classic, but just about every game already owns this game in about 5 different forms already! Still, for 500 points, good deal.
Re: Ristar
The art style is gorgeous and the gameplay is pretty fun. Solid platforming action.
Re: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
It's the odd ball in the Zelda family, but Zelda II is still a fun classic. I personally love the music and the gameplay, while quite different from the other Zelda games, is still fun. The only reason I knock it down a star is because the game is quite difficult.
Re: The Legend of Zelda
Still one of the best games of all time. For 500 points you get a lengthy adventure with tons of adventurous fun packed in. If you don't have it on Gamecube or GBA, download it immediately.
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is my favorite Sonic game ever and also my favorite Genesis game. If you don't have the game already for Mega Collection on the Gamecube like I do, it's definitely worth the 800 points. The graphics are still colorful and the music is still awesome, one of my all time favorite game soundtracks. The game has a decent length and provides a good challenge (although the final boss is an absolute pain) and having a buddy play as Tails also adds to the fun. A must have for any Wii owner.
Re: Metroid
If you don't already have the game unlocked on Metroid Prime or Zero Mission, it's a good buy for 500 points. The graphics are quite dated and the game mechanics feel odd compared to recent 2D Metroids, but the music still remains classic and it's still a fun game.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 2
SMB2 in my opinion is still in the same league as SMB1 and SMB3. My childhood was spent playing all three of these games and I therefore respect all three of them equally. I can see how SMB2 is ultimately considered the "black sheep" of the Super Mario franchise, but it's still a classic.
Re: Punch-Out!!
Well, I knew about him in Brawl. I mean when will he get his own new game?
Re: Punch-Out!!
I will love this game forever. The music and characters are truly memorable and the gameplay itself is just so perfect. Little Mac, when will you come back?
Re: Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
Street Fighter II Turbo for the SNES is still an awesome fighting game to play because of the increased speed and the still iconic levels and characters.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9 years later, OoT is still breathtaking. 6 out of 5 stars.
Re: Gunstar Heroes
An incredibly fun shooting game that's great to play multiple times, especially with a friend.
Re: Excitebike
A great game from my childhood and one that's still fun today. The track creator is out dated but still ok and knocking your opponents of the road is still a blast. Classic.
Re: Super Mario Bros.
Is a comment really needed? Super Mario Bros. is a classic and 500 points is a steal.
Re: Ice Climber
A fun and challenging game, two player is a must.