Even on a holiday, Nintendo saw fit to release Virtual Console games for download. And, we wouldn't be good at our job (or, trying to be good at our job) if we didn't provide you with your expected coverage. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the video above. Then, head past the break for the rest.
City Connection (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it!
Oh, City Connection. If it's not your incredibly catchy music, its your accurate portrayal of what it would be like if a car ran over a cat (the car ceases to operate and the cat floats away, unharmed). This is a great download for only 500 Wii Points. Just stop wasting time reading this and start playing!
Metal Slug (NEOGEO, 1 - 2 players, 900 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it (if you don't have another option)
Look, NEOGEO games are expensive. When there are whole compilation discs that rival the price of a single download, we'd be hard-pressed to just come out and say download this no matter what. But, then again, this is Metal Slug we're talking about. So, we'll just leave it at that.
Each week, we here at Wii Fanboy like to check out the latest Virtual Console releases in our VC Monday Madness feature, for you, in the hopes that you can make the most sound decision you can regarding purchasing retro titles on the Wii. If you're looking for other Virtual Console goodies, check out Virtually Overlooked and The VC Advantage.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-26-2008 @ 7:19PM
Carlos said...
Metal slug audio is overpowering the review... :(
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5-26-2008 @ 7:27PM
David Hinkle said...
Sorry, it didn't really sound bad to me when I did my final watch before uploading.
*shrug*
And, honestly, what could I have to say about Metal Slug you haven't already heard?
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5-27-2008 @ 12:29AM
J rod said...
no worries. It was a good video, anyhow.
5-27-2008 @ 1:10AM
Waffala said...
You mean it wasn't intentional to display the awesome power of Metal Slug to over power everything?
5-26-2008 @ 7:57PM
beaus27 said...
Since I already have MS:A, there's not much here for me to get excited this week...on the VC that is!
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5-26-2008 @ 9:40PM
milan said...
WOOOOO! Monday Madness!! I love it, Hinkle!
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5-26-2008 @ 10:22PM
lobotomies4free said...
um, what about the city connection two player mode? do you switch off or what?
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5-26-2008 @ 11:57PM
David Hinkle said...
I usually don't highlight the multiplayer stuff because, well, there's nobody here in the office when I record the video. But, to answer your question, yes. It's your typical trading off with the 2 player mode.
5-27-2008 @ 3:45AM
jayz_a said...
Does Metal Slug have a suspend feature?
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5-27-2008 @ 7:26AM
mich_inda_house said...
Little more enthusiasm maybe? Take a look at Zero Punctuation and IGN video reviews, both (with varying degrees) make the coverage both factual and entertaining.
*Braces self for inevitable flaming*
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5-27-2008 @ 7:32AM
LV426 said...
....? METAL SLUG?!?!?!? DOWNLOAD?!?!?!?
GET THE ANTHOLOGY!!! After all, why settle for only one?
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5-27-2008 @ 1:41PM
Covarr said...
No. City Connection is a bad game.
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5-27-2008 @ 10:45PM
Darrell Hinkle said...
Hmn, I'm on the fence about Metal Slug. I really love the series, but aside from the poor control choices, the compilation is a better deal. But this one will let you use the Classic Controller. What to do?
Eh, I'll pass.
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