VC Monday: 12/03/2007

via IGN


Sometimes little whispers around the internet pay off, and sometimes they're as bad as slamming your face in a door. Today was the door kind. It was rumored (or at least hoped) that Super Mario RPG would be coming to VC this week, and that rumor/dream has again been delayed once more. Instead, Nintendo has released three new classics to the Virtual Console this morning, including one from the NES era, one from SEGA Genesis, and of course, a TG-16 title.

This week's release includes ZANAC for NES, a single player top-down shooter, the short-lived Genesis fighter Eternal Champions, and The Dynastic Hero; an action-RPG set in the insect kingdom. For more information on these games, check out the always-included official Nintendo game breakdowns below. Happy downloading.


ZANAC (NES, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): ZANAC is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up game that was released in November 1986. Take control of the state-of-the-art fighter, ZANAC, with the objective of destroying the bases of the mechanized enemy forces. Use your full array of regular weapons as well as eight special weapons to clear the 12 intense areas of the game. Be careful, though, as the game changes the degree of difficulty in real time based on how well you play. This ensures that it feels like you're experiencing a new game every time you play.

Eternal Champions (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): This 2-D fighting game introduces a cast of different characters that met untimely deaths in their lives on Earth. Now they have been given a chance to compete against each other, with the winner taking on the Eternal Champion, the ultimate fighter in the universe. The reward for defeating the Eternal Champion is a return to Earth for the opportunity to avenge death and restore balance to the universe. Choose from nine unique characters with a variety of fighting styles, and bring your best moves to defeat all comers in your quest to topple the Eternal Champion.

The Dynastic Hero (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief, 800 Wii Points): The Dynastic Hero is an action RPG featuring a cast of insect characters. The story begins with the invasion of their peaceful homeland of Tarron by the evil Drilkor Empire. Rushing to the insects' aid is Dyna, the prince of Beetras. Take control of Dyna as he battles through action-filled stages. Equip weapons and items to vanquish the relentless foes, and acquire special items that enable you to brave the journey across the perilous desert or open sea. But it's not just all action. Correctly answer multiple-choice quizzes, and play the ocarina to find the right melody to open doors. Plus, there are countless traps and other puzzles packed into this fun game to keep you entertained and ensure you continue coming back for more.

Are they ever going to quit with these retarded games and give us paper mario 64?
EDIT: Erm, where have I been?
I checked and it is out. :x

Lol Paper Mario has been out for a while now.

Actually those not in the know, Dynastic Hero is a very awesome game. I own it for my Turbo Duo and it's a very rare title. If you wanted to play the original you'd be paying over 150 bucks easy on ebay. I'll take 8 dollars any day for a Turbo CD game. However these release are being a tad stale. Zanac is a great shooter for NES though. Not every release has to be a Square or Nintendo made game to be good. :p

I never palyed Dynastic Hero, it must be a rare game.