The Ghosts 'n Goblins series composes of some of the most difficult fighting games ever created and it was the original that started it all. As the knight Arthur, you must past through the numerous challenges against demonic creatures in order to rescue the princess. Past the frustrating difficulty, you will find that Ghosts 'n Goblins has a lot of redeeming qualities such as intense action and a haunting soundtrack. If you haven't own it already (it was ported to many consoles and portables). Ghosts 'n Goblins is worth the 500 Wii Points on the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console.
Cybernator
Developer: NCS, Publisher: HUDSON SOFT, Original System: Super NES, Original Release Date: 1993, Genre: Adventure, Controller Options: Classic and Gamecube, Wii Points: 800, ESRB Rating: E10+
The best way to describe Cybernator is that it is Mega Man with giant mechs. In a post-apocalyptic world where resources are slim, you must engage in a war for resources. The intense action makes Cybernator one of the most underrated giant robot games of all time and one of the best Virtual Console games released this month. Although the game was censored and poorly translated when it was bought over to North America, Cybernator is still a solid run-and-gun game that should please fans of the genre.
Pokémon Snap
Developer: HAL Laboratory, Publisher: Nintendo, Original System: NES, Original Release Date: 1999, Genre: Adventure, Controller Options: Classic and Gamecube, Wii Points: 1000, ESRB Rating: E
Pokémon Snap is the first Virtual Console game to come with additional features to the original game. An on-rails photo-taking game where you take pictures of Pokémons, Pokémon Snap is strange but very addicting at the same time. More than 60 different Pokémons are waiting to be photographed. The new feature for the Virtual Console allows you the ability to post pictures from Pokémon Snap on the Wii Message Board and send them to friends over Wi-Fi. A great game with new features, Pokémon Snap is one of the best Virtual Console games released in December.
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
Developer: Rareware, Publisher: Nintendo, Original System: Super NES, Original Release Date: 1996, Genre: Action, Controller Options: Classic and Gamecube, Wii Points: 800, ESRB Rating: E
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble is the third and final game in the series that is known for showing the power of 2D games when 3D games were emerging. Join Dixie and Kiddy Kong at they team-up on a quest to save their friends from the evil Kremlings. With great character and gameplay variety, Donkey Kong Country 3 has all the requirements to be a great platformer. Although it may not be the best in the series, Donkey Kong Country 3 is still one of the better 2D platformers out on the Virtual Console.
Bubble Bobble
Developer: Taito, Publisher: Taito, Original System: NES, Original Release Date: 1986, Genre: Action, Controller Options: Classic, Gamecube and Wii Remote, Wii Points: 500, ESRB Rating: E
Bubble Bobble is a classic arcade game that features two bubble spitting dragons on a journey to rescue their kidnapped girlfriends from a hundred-level pit full of monsters. With great music and art design, Bubble Bobble also delivers in the gameplay department. The bubble-centric action is enhanced by varied enemies and great power ups. Even today, the game still remains one of the best cooperative games around. If you haven't own one of the many iterations already, than this addicting game is a must buy at just 500 Wii Points. Bubble Bobble is easily the best Virtual Console shooting games released in December.
