US Virtual Console gets F-Zero X and more
New releases sidle onto the info-pipe
US Virtual Console gamers (anyone with a Wii stateside, basically) are in for some fresh treats this week, with one favourite dragged into the present from the golden age of the N64, this week's leading release on the download service being F-Zero X.
Joining this adrenaline-fueled romp of yesteryear are Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting and China Warrior, from the SNES and TurboGrafx-16 respectively. F-Zero X is credited with being the first racing title to hit 60 frames per-second gameplay with rival vehicles on-screen, with this version including various modes to toy with. A versus mode is also in the box, allowing up to four players to battle it out via split-screen. This blast from the past can be yours for 1000 Wii points.
Street Fighter II Turbo is another rapid fire title aimed at those with the reactions of a hyperactive eight year-old on Smarties, with gameplay proving faster than the original SF game, with better balancing to boot. 12 warriors are available to choose from, and this game can be yours for 800 points.
Last up is China Warrior from the TurboGrafx, which sees players kung-fu kicking their way through ancient China on a mission to stop the Dark Emperor. Four levels and viscous bosses are promised, while 600 points will land you this side-scrolling classic. More soon.
