Many shooters as well as sports games have been added on the Virtual Console. This week too, there is a mixed bag for the American Wii gamers as Axelay, Volleyball and Blue’s Journey find their way on to the Virtual Console.
Here are the details of the games on the American VC:
- Mysterious aliens have invaded the Earth-like planet of Corliss, slowly draining the planet’s resources. Take control of the prototype Axelay ship and use its broad range of advanced weaponry to battle enemy forces. Play through multiple stages of action, from other planets to space stations, all on your way to annihilating the alien headquarters. You are Corliss’ last line of defense, so be careful not to be too distracted by the excellent graphics (including great scrolling effects) and rocking music. Pilot the Axelay using Konami’s famously tight play control and experience what many consider to be a classic of the shooter genre.
- Step onto the court in one of the first volleyball games ever made. Choose either the men’s or women’s competition, opt from one of eight available countries to represent, and prepare for some intensely fun game play. The uncomplicated controls include all the moves you’ll need to efficiently direct your six-person team. Take some time mastering them in the training mode, though, because you’ll need all the practice you can get when competing against challenging computer opponents. If you feel like some multiplayer action, take on a friend in the two-player mode and see whose skills are more polished. Block, set and spike your way to victory.
- The planet of Raguy has been invaded by the Daruma tribe, changing it from a beautiful and peaceful place into one filled with pollution. Released in 1991, this horizontally scrolling action game tells the story of an insectarian named Blue and his quest to save the planet and keep its inhabitants from being turned into slaves. Use Blue’s main weapon, a leaf, to flip enemies onto their heads and then throw them at other members of the Daruma tribe, defeating anyone in your way. Additional weapons, such as bombs and boomerangs, are also available, or you can collect flowers to purchase other special items like honey or swim fins. Blue also has the special capability to change his size at will, if he’s too big to fit in a particular area, then shrink him. The bright, colorful graphics, combined with lots of hidden items to find, ensure an enjoyable experience with ample of replay value. Help Blue muster all his strength and eliminate the Daruma tribe.
Axelay, Volleyball as well as Blue’s Journey are up on the Wii Shop Channel. It would be amazing to play Axelay on the Wii. It was a great experience to play the game on the SNES.