Virtual Console – Europe Friday June 15

Europe got two new games to download from the Wii Shop Channel, and one a realy good one.

F-Zero X
Nintendo64 – 1998 by Nintendo – racing/action – 1-4 players – 1000 points

“The fastest racing game in the univers returns! F-Zero X is the stunning Nintendo 64 sequel to the Super Nintendo smash hit, featuring more sound barrier-braking, gravity-defying action than ever before.

F-Zero X boasts 30 different futuristic hover ‘machines’ to control, more than 20 tracks packed with twists, tunnels and jaw-dropping jumps, and the ability to perform sideswpies and spin attacks to bash opponents out of your way.

Play solo in the main GP Race mode, go for your fastest laps in Time Attack Mode, eliminate rivals in Death Race mode and compete with up to three friends in the split-screen VS Battle mode.”

J.J. & Jeff
Turbografx – 1990 by Hudson Soft – action – 1 player – 600 points

“This comical action game features the two bungling detectives, J.J. and Jeff, as they travel trhough a total of 6 Fields. One day, a request comes in at their office to take a case that requires them to “rescue a wealthy man who’w been kidnappped”. Choose between the two charachters, and set off alone to outwit your partner and save the day.

Each Field is broken down into 4 Areas, where enemies – as well as the utter incompetence of your partner – will try to keep you from your goal. There are many items scattered throughout each Area – kick around in various location to make them appear. Jump and spray-paint your way towards your goal! In hidden rooms, you can regain your health while being enternained by surreal short sketches!”