Thanks to the miracle of WiiWare, you can relive the glory days of Mega Man once again. Join the blue bomber for his original adventure battling the evil Dr. Wiley and his army of six super-robots!
Originally released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Mega Man became famous for it intensive and challenging gameplay. Playing as a small robot designed to save the world, players were taken through level after level of incredible platforming action.
Due to the high skill level required, few players managed to beat this game. None the less, the series became a massive hit thanks to its unique gameplay and previously unseen features like the ability to absorb the powers of bosses.
Mega Man is a true classic on all counts and a must have for any gaming enthusiast. And at 500 Points, there is no better bargain on the Wii Shop channel!
Also released today is a NeoGeo golf game and a surprise Pool game on WiiWare. Here's the press release from Nintendo:
WiiWare
Midnight Pool (Gameloft, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, 800 Wii Points): Take a trip across America to make your dreams come true in a pool tournament worth millions. Visit the most colorful bars and meet seven of the coolest players on the circuit, from country music star Travis to Alison the biologist and John the sheriff. Learn the tricks of the trade through tutorials along the way, while advanced players can take on challenges to show off their trick-shot abilities. Keep things interesting with three sets of rules.
Virtual Console
Mega Man (NES, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): Join the blue bomber in his first-ever adventure as he battles the evil Dr. Wily and his robotic henchmen to restore peace to a troubled world. Mega Man is a super-robot created by the genius scientist Dr. Light. When Dr. Wily goes rogue with an army of six of his own devious robot masters, it's up to Mega Man to put a stop to his nefarious plot by traversing a series of stages rife with enemies, traps and perilous platform challenges. At the end of each stage, conquer one of the robot masters and claim his weapon as your own, using it to your advantage in subsequent fights.
NEO TURF MASTERS (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 900 Wii Points): This is a golf game that was first released in 1996. The player picks one of six available golfers and competes on a number of golf courses around the world, including Japan (Fujiyama Oriental Golf Club), America (Grand Canyon Golf Course), Australia (Blue Lagoon Golf Course) and Germany (Baden Golf Course). The game features two modes of play. The first is Stroke Play, in which the player attempts to get the best score by playing all 18 holes. The second is Match Play, in which two players compete to see who can win more of the 18 holes. Grab a friend and get ready to hit the fairway.
