Time has not been kind to Yoshi’s Story, a Nintendo 64 platformer which was never all that good to begin with. If you’re in the mood to download a Nintendo 64 game on the Virtual Console, skip this and go straight for Super Mario 64.
Super Mario 64 pushed the envelope for what platformers were supposed to be back in 1996. The game provided an amazing 3D gameplay experience, and not surprisingly, still holds up well to this very day on the Virtual Console.
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine isn’t a bad puzzle game, but its lack of content and steep asking price make it somewhat hard to recommend to all but the most dedicated of puzzle gamers.
Some aspects of Mario Kart 64 on the Virtual Console haven’t aged as well as others. Luckily, the gameplay remains a fun and frantic experience, thus warranting a download from anyone looking for a solid multiplayer game.
The Legend of Zelda was revolutionary when it launched in 1986. Though it has aged a bit over the years, it remains an iconic title in video game history.
Sonic Colors seems to be Sega’s way of telling fans, “We listened to you. Here’s what you’ve been asking for.” With fast-paced gameplay, cool new power-ups, and more loops than you can think of, Sonic Colors seems to be a step in the right direction for the franchise.
With platformers such as Super Mario Bros. 3 and Donkey Kong Country available on the Virtual Console, is it worth downloading Kirby’s Adventure? The answer is simple: yes.
Games, add ons, and Wii Channels are all available for purchase right on your console through the Wii Shop channel. You’ll need to add Wii Shop Points to your account before you can do so, and we’ll walk you through the whole process from beginning to end.
Super Mario Kart is a lot tougher than later games in the series, but that doesn’t take away from its overall appeal and addictiveness; it simply adds to it.
Donkey Kong Country is an awesome 2D platformer from the SNES era that really pushed that console’s technical limits. It’s charming, it’s challenging, and it’s a great deal of fun. It’s easy to recommend this title to gamers of any kind.
