Sega today released Golden Axe and Ecco the Dolphin, two Sega Genesis classics available now on the Wii Shop Channel for download to play on Wii’s Virtual Console. They each cost 800 Wii Points. Wii Points can be purchased online or at retail at an MSRP of $20.00 for 2,000 points.
Originally released in 1988, in Golden Axe three mighty heroes have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder in this classic action game. As a powerful fighter, a female amazon or a mighty dwarf, you’ll fight through Adder’s henchman with weapons and magic attacks or ride the fearsome, fire-breathing beasts to your advantage.
First released in 1992, in Ecco the Dolphin you help Ecco find his missing friends by exploring his vast ocean world. You must surface for air and keep an eye out for enemies as you search the depths. Ecco’s unique sonar ability will give you helpful information from other sea creatures.
Hudson released Super Star Soldier on its own in 1990. And yesterday, re-released it on the Virtual Console at a price of 600 Wii Points.
Out of all the vertical shooters released for the TurboGrafx-16, Super Star Soldier boasted arguably the best array of weapons, including: flame throwers, electricity, spread guns and heat-seeking missiles. Moreover, many people believed Super Star Soldier’s graphics were the best of any TurboChip game.
But what Super Star Soldier ultimately became known for is was for its sheer intense gameplay. The action in Super Star Soldier was much faster and, consequently, way more challenging than most other shooters released on the TurboGrafx.
The game called out to all the hardcore shooter pros, and became a cult hit in Japan, where they staged competitions with some of the best players to see who could rack up the highest scores, and who had the best patterns for beating the game. Takahashi-san, Hudson’s own celebrity gamer, also known as 16-shot, was practically unbeatable in the game. No doubt due to his insane ability to press a joystick button 16 times in one second! Now, on Virtual Console, you can re-discover what made Super Star Soldier a cult favorite.