WiiLoaded.com - Wii Forum and News - May 28th VC Release makes drivebyinsult's week!

Hallelujah! This week's update brings one of my favorite Genesis games I never owned, the first Square-Enix game, and some toilet jokes!

Kid Chamelon SEGA, 800 pts

A new arcade game arrives in town, and kids who play it and cannot beat it, begin to get sucked into the game by the game's villain, Heady Metal! Enter Kid Chameleon - jeans, white t-shirt, leather jacket, shades, slick hair - the ultimate in early 90s cool. Being an arcade ace, our hero tries his hand at the game, and while doing so he dons different masks to become such personalities akin to a rhino, a samurai, a Jason-like axe wielder, and others to progress in the game.

From memories of playing at a friends house in my youth, this game was a lot of fun. Similar to Little Nemo (NES) in the collecting of abilities aspect, but a tigther control-wise for a cool platformer experience.

Official press release description:

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The local arcade is packed with kids, all lining up to play the latest, most realistic video game they've ever seen. It's called Wild Side, and it uses holographic images to immerse the player in a strange world. But there's a problem... Kids are literally getting sucked into the game, and now several of them are trapped. Throughout more than 100 levels, you'll take on several different forms, such as a Berzerker, a Micromax, a Maniaxe or a Skycutter, which will make you much more powerful. It's up to you, Kid Chameleon, the best gamer in town, to get yourself inside the game so that you can defeat the game's boss and bring your friends back to reality.

Actraiser SNES, 800 pts

The first Square-Enix game to be released on the VC combines elements of side scrolling and urban simulation games.

I never played the game, but I know it has allusions to a struggle between God and the Devil, yet statement outright has been censored in the American version.
Update: official press release description:

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A masterpiece of game design originally released in the early days of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System®, ActRaiser's enduring popularity stems from its revolutionary combination of action- and simulation-based game play. The user plays the role of the Master, a dethroned deity whose once-idyllic world has fallen under the control of the Evil One. Stripped of godly power, the Master must somehow put an end to the Evil One's reign and rebuild his desolate realm. Game play alternates between two modes: Action and Simulation. In Action mode, the Master must battle against impossible odds to pacify six lands. Pacifying a land unlocks Simulation mode. In this mode, the Master must oversee the development and repopulation of the territory he has reclaimed. In doing so, he will gain followers who gradually restore his godly might, empowering him to take back the next land and, ultimately, defeat the Evil One.

JJ & Jeff TurboGrafx, 600 pts

The game is based off of the Japanese television show "Fun TV with Kato-chan and Ken-chan" which apparently was used for inspiration for "America's Funniest Home Videos" ...Things get weirder with off-beat characters, spray paint and much flatulance. The game was apparently also censored in the US to tone down the potty humor.

I have not played it, but I am curious. 600 points curious? maybe not.
Here's a description (official press release) from this site:

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This comical action game features two bungling detectives, J.J. and Jeff, as they travel through a total of six fields. One day, a request comes into their office to take a case that requires them to "rescue a wealthy man who's been kidnapped." Choose between the two characters and set off alone to outwit your partner and save the day. Each field is broken down into four areas, where enemies, as well as your partner, will try to keep you from your goal. There are many items throughout each area. Kick around in various locations to make them appear.

Jump and spray-paint your way toward your goal. If you find a hidden room, you can regain health while being completely entertained by its short sketch and surreal allure.

So some cool stuff overall. I will definately be getting Kid Chameleon. Actraiser may end up on my console as well, once I hear more about it.... And JJ and Jeff...? Like I said, I'm curious...

UPDATE: for clarity and added official press releases

Good job drivebyinsult Big Grin

Kid Chameleonsounds interesting. I might download it. wii.nintendo should have more info and video of the other two games.

danke. they usually don't post the videos of new releases until late monday or tuesday, but ill check back.

ya we got ActRaiser a few weeks back

Kid Chameleon looks cool. I'll have to look into it. Nice job!

Snare Wrote:

Kid Chameleon looks cool. I'll have to look into it. Nice job!

Definately pick it up. I just played it for an hour earlier today.
It holds up to my memories. Decent challenge, lots of abilities (even some random ones I had never found before like a tiny cave fly!) and good length so far.
The levels are short, but numerous. There are different paths and ways to beat a level, so that there is a lot of replay value.
It's just a really fun game. So happy to be able to play it in my own home now!

That sounds awesome. I'm going to download it when I me some more Wii Points. If you're up for it, you could write a VC review for the game.

Yeah, I certainly would love to. I am currently pretty busy with freelance design work, but once I get some of this stuff squared away I'll try it.
It may not be for a couple weeks tho.

It's understandable, whenever you get a chance is fine Big Grin

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