The Fantasy Zone series is well represented on the Virtual Console now, with both the original Master System classic and this new-to-America 16-bit sequel both available in the Wii Shop. Both are impressive games, and well worth your while to consider for purchase. Newcomers to the series might want to test the waters of the franchise by first investing in the cheaper original game before committing to turn in the 400 extra Wii Points required by this Import-category sequel, but you can't go wrong either way. Super Fantasy Zone is well worth a purchase, as it's both fun to play and fun to look at. Great music, great color, great control.
Presentation - 7.0
Graphics - 8.0
Sound - 8.0
Gameplay - 8.0
Lasting Appeal - 8.0
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The Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console offers more than retro games. It also has a number of favorites that never saw a domestic release. From Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Master System edition), these games finally received the respect they deserved. Check out our top five before spending those Nintendo Points.
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That's seriously the album's title. The complete collection features all the music from every version of the game, spanning 4 entire discs. Additional bonuses include a live arrangement recorded solely for the set with vocalist Takenobuo Mitsuyoshi (singer of Daytona USA) as well as a jazz arrangement that's featured on blackjack machines in Japan. OSV got their hands on a copy of the album and have a breakdown of what to expect.
This is the 4th year that Press Start has taken place, and this year, it featured a wide range of music including "Still Alive" from Portal, music from Okami, Suikoden, Tales of Legendia, and of course Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. OSV attended the concert and has the full set list along with impressions of each piece that was performed.
