Friday, March 22, 2024

Cybernator, Alien Storm and Monster Lair Coming to American VC

This week, it seems that Nintendo is celebrating a sci-fi and fantasy week as there are aliens and monsters on their list! Cybernator, Alien Storm and Monster Lair will find their way on the American Virtual Console.

Cybernator on Wii VC

Here are the details of the games on the American VC:

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  • Cybernator (SNES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points):
    1. It is the near future. Resources are dwindling, and the major powers of the world are in dispute over territory. Pilot the Cybernator G5-E for the 95th brigade of the mechanized marines and throw yourself into the war. Get briefed before each mission to substantiate your targets, and then do your best to clear each of the seven stages, freely using the suit’s equipped tools and four types of weaponry. By collecting the “power chips” left by defeated enemies, it is also possible to reinforce each weapon up to a maximum of three levels. It is left to your judgment as to whether to strengthen a specific weapon or to power up all weapons simultaneously, adding a bit of strategy to the nonstop action. The powerful background music, military-like atmosphere (look for bullet marks on the walls and the strained communication during combat) and intense story development combine to give the world of Cybernator a gritty, sci-fi feel that you won’t soon forget.
  • Alien Storm (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points):
    1. Shape-shifting aliens have penetrated the city, creating confusion and panic! Fortunately, a trio of heroes called the Alien Busters has agreed to wipe out the invading creatures. The members of the team wield their own special attacks, and they unload a world of hurt on the Martian menaces from the city streets to the mother ship. Gordon, a tough guy with a bazooka, has a special gunship attack, while Karla has a flamethrower for alien crisping, though she prefers to use her special ballistic-missile attack. Finally, Slammer the robot can self-destruct at will and attacks the intruders with an electric whip and other devices. Take the aliens by storm and save your city.
  • Monster Lair (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points):
    1. Join young Adam and Laura as they go on board an incredible adventure in this comical action/shooting game. Featuring beautiful music brought to life by the power of the CD-ROM, the game consists of 14 rounds packed with cute monster enemies. Gamer can either play alone as Adam (or play with a friend controlling Laura) as they battle their way through round after round. The first half of each round is the action scene, where players must avoid obstacles and pits. Use your Power Boost weapons against enemies and restore your Life Force with food as you head for the gate at the end. The second half is the elating shooting scene, where players must shoot down flying enemies. Take out the boss at the end to clear the round and move to the next one.

    Cybernator, Alien Storm and Monster Lair have gone live on the Wii Shop Channel and gamers will need a high-speed Internet connection to have it all. Monster Lair is the pick of the week as the shooting game was a favourite back then when it was released.

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