It's only been three months since the previous Hanabi Festival ended, but a third has already kicked off, bringing us PAL gamers a slew of (usually) fantastic U.S. and Japan-only games that never saw the light of day in Europe or Australia. In the coming weeks, we'll be buying Wii Points for Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa (NES), Dig Dug (NES), Spelunker (NES), and DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure (SNES).
This week is Mario week, meaning you're probably going to need to stock up on Wii Points. While Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels did appear for a limited period during the first Hanabi Festival, it's now here to stay forever. That's pretty exciting, but even more thrilling is the appearance of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, a full twelve years after its original Japanese release.
- Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars -- SNES -- 900 Wii Points
- Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels -- NES -- 600 Wii Points
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES)
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (NES)
How did an obese cartoon plumber come to rule the gaming world with a gloved, iron fist? Simple: with a little assistance from his friends, power-ups, and even his enemies. His natural versatility probably helped.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-22-2008 @ 1:06PM
Cyber-Tyrant said...
We better get either SamShoII or Mario RPG (or maybe even both) on Monday!
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8-22-2008 @ 1:16PM
pakkman781 said...
When will the U.S. be getting SMRPG? D:
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8-22-2008 @ 1:25PM
Nigeria said...
I downloaded Mario RPG this morning and I played it as soon as I got out of work.
It's...interesting.
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8-22-2008 @ 2:27PM
SoshiKitai said...
Lucky... :(
8-22-2008 @ 1:44PM
Mr Khan said...
Its official. North American VC is now the worst of the lot
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8-22-2008 @ 1:56PM
acefondu said...
Agreed
8-22-2008 @ 2:16PM
ZombiePikmin said...
Please let a good game be released for the VC on Monday
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8-22-2008 @ 2:29PM
Kralos said...
I just got a super famicom with mario rpg, so I dont have to worry about the american VC :p
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8-22-2008 @ 2:37PM
Carl said...
I never understood why games would have a late August / Summer release. I know a lot of parents would be willing to put the cash out for games at the beginning of summer, but not at back to school time. The timing of this release could have been much more successful at the end of June.
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8-22-2008 @ 2:41PM
SoshiKitai said...
Here's the thing: Kids get desperate for fun when school starts... and video games seem perfect for them since they can stay home and "do their homework" while playing video games.
:P It's smart.
Besides, the kids can ask the parents to buy them a game if they pass a test.
8-22-2008 @ 2:45PM
XDragon said...
Yes, North America's VC is the worst of the bunch.
We're missing Dracula X and Super Mario RPG amoung countless others and its just getting more stupid each week.
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8-22-2008 @ 3:05PM
Miranda said...
WHAT? No fair!!! No fair!!!!!
OK, I don't begrudge Europe getting SMRPG, but that had better mean a U.S. release is imminent, or I'm going to start throwing things.
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8-22-2008 @ 3:41PM
Dopple Boppler said...
If this was last year I would have full confidence that it would be coming out on the American Virtual Console this Monday, but looking at the state of things throughout 2008, I say we have a much better chance of getting more Master System games that no one cares about on top of more shoddy WiiWare games. Hooray.
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8-22-2008 @ 4:44PM
CJLopez said...
Is it just me, or Lost Levels seems even harder than the original mario bros????
I mean, even larger pits, harder to pass, need to perfect timing with some flying koopas or with the wind (remembered me of Ninja Gaiden and Mario Giant Stage on 64)
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8-22-2008 @ 7:17PM
TheOverlord#2 (is playing MM1 and Okami) said...
That's the point!
SMB:LL was originally released in Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2. When Nintendo was going to release it in other places, they determined it was too tough and instead released Doki Doki Panic, another Japanese exclusive, with all the original main characters out and Mario, Peach, Luigi, & Toad put in.
8-22-2008 @ 7:17PM
TheOverlord#2 (is playing MM1 and Okami) said...
That's the point!
SMB:LL was originally released in Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2. When Nintendo was going to release it in other places, they determined it was too tough and instead released Doki Doki Panic, another Japanese exclusive, with all the original main characters out and Mario, Peach, Luigi, & Toad put in.
8-22-2008 @ 7:18PM
TheOverlord#2 (is playing MM1 and Okami) said...
Sorry for the double post. >_
8-22-2008 @ 6:12PM
Mrblonde said...
Okay this thoroughly upsets me. Everyone one else has Mario RPG except us here in the US. Nintendo give it to us for craps sack already. Show us some love please for the love of Nintendo fanboys nationwide.
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8-22-2008 @ 6:15PM
Mrblonde said...
Okay this thoroughly upsets me. Everyone one else has Mario RPG except us here in the US. Nintendo give it to us for craps sack already. Show us some love please for the love of Nintendo fanboys nationwide.
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8-22-2008 @ 8:07PM
Toa Takanuva said...
I have a (yes, completely illegal) ROM of SMRPG, and honestly, although it's not bad, Super Star Saga is a thoooouuuusand times better, in every way except, arguably, story, and there are no Samus or Link cameos. And if a Final Fantasy fanboy like me is knocking Square, you know it's true.
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8-22-2008 @ 10:10PM
zchry said...
Super Mario RPG reminds me of Sonic 3D.
Probably the worst comparison you'll read today.
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8-22-2008 @ 10:48PM
Blitz said...
I don't see why you Americans are complaining, since the game was actually released to you guys 12 years ago. Anyway, despite the fact that your VC lists are bad as you claim, the release schedules for regular Wii and DS games for you are much better than Europe and Australia.
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8-23-2008 @ 8:33AM
satoshikunpc said...
Actually, the Wii schedules are just as bad as Europe's. The DS schedules aren't as much.
8-22-2008 @ 10:49PM
chill_rodent said...
I don't see why you Americans are complaining, since the game was
actually released to you guys 12 years ago. Anyway, despite the fact
that your VC lists are bad as you claim, the release schedules for
regular Wii and DS games for you are much better than Europe and
Australia.
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8-23-2008 @ 12:19AM
Ultima said...
SMRPG4USA!!! The U.S. NEEDS that game, cuz it's pretty much one of the best snes games there are. Plus Chrono Trigger, which we'll be seeing on DS, so I guess we wouldn't need that on VC as much...
But anyways, I'm hopin' this is a sign of imminent U.S. release!
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8-23-2008 @ 1:44AM
Yan said...
lol at the person that claims super star saga is better than mario rpg.
mario rpg made that game you claim is better. without it, you would just get some mario rpg.
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8-23-2008 @ 1:25PM
Toadette said...
I think it's great that the PAL regions are finally getting this game, but the US needs this game soon. If we don't get it before October, I'm gotta hunt down Nintendo of America with a bat...or a stick...or tennis racket...
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9-03-2008 @ 7:36AM
NintendoLover64 said...
can anyone tell me if theres an super mario rpg pal wad somewhere on the internet
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