It has been a bit slow on the Nintendo Virtual Console thus far in 2009 for the European market. Things are looking up though, as there are two titles being released today on the VC. Not only that we have the first N64 title to look forward to in nearly eight months, with Mario Golf. The second title is Wonder Boy in Monster Land. Follow the link for full details.
Mario Golf (N64)
Mario and his friends once again take time off from platforming action and join up with their enemies for a bit of sporting relaxation. This is the second game in the series and introduces some new characters like Maple and Plum. As you would expect this game is much more pick up and play than the more serious Tiger Woods franchise. At the time of it's original release it received very positive critical reaction. The game was praised for it's ease of use but also the subtle depth to the game engine.
Originally released in 1999 and available now for 1000 points.
Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Sega Master System)
As we live through the nostalgia of celebrating the 20th anniversaries of the system's best releases, it's a great time to revisit the Game Boy Color and play some old and new favorites! (As well as some original Game Boy releases celebrating their 30th!)
"The Adventure Island and Wonder Boy series have a long shared history so let's explore both franchises and see which one's best." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
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You could argue that the best part of many of the Mario sports titles is that they bring goofy, lighthearted aspects to those pastimes. Games like Super Mario Strikers and Mario Hoops: 3 on 3 all make dramatic changes to the sports they're portraying, capturing the attention of players who might not be interested in the sport alone. That being said, Mario Golf was effectively Mario's first foray into the world of professional sport - aside from Mario's Tennis on Virtual Boy - and is a much more sombre, serious take on the sport than many of his later games. Golf fans may find themselves enjoying the game's take on the sport, but anyone looking for Mario's unique brand of sports fun might not find much to get excited over.
