No sequels this week. Well, that is, if you believe Mario's NES golf game isn't a sequel to anything in his long-running video game career. Or if you believe World Sports Competition isn't the true sequel to today's Olympics. Now that's just silly!
Bloody Wolf (TurboGrafx-16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points):
Enter alone, deep into enemy territory to rescue the kidnapped President in this overhead-view action shooter. Take on the role of a commando in a Special Forces team and face your enemies with an onslaught of weapons, including machine guns and grenades. Earn valuable information, weapons and items by rescuing POWs. Fight your way to the end of each stage and defeat the boss by effectively using your weapons and equipment. This port of the insanely popular arcade game features refined graphics, story and cut-scenes, making this action game a must-have. This new and enhanced version includes the never-been-told second half of the story that was left out of the arcade version.
"Bloody Wolf is one of the most challenging games to hit VC to date, but once you get the hang of the enemy ambushes you start to appreciate the fact that it lets you blast a row of bad guys with exploding drums. Who needs Doom?" Worth it! - 1up
"Players may find this game quite difficult in places but it is worth preserving with. Whilst this game is far from a classic it stands as one of the better games on the TurboGrafx and offers an excellent challenge if you can just resist using too many of the continues provided." 4 out of 5 - The Virtual Console Archive
NES Open Tournament Golf and World Sports Championship after the jump.
NES Open Tournament Golf (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points):
We all knew that Mario was a top-notch plumber, but did you know that he could also be a world-class golfer? You can challenge another player in Stroke, Match and Tournament modes. Play on three fantasy courses in the USA, the UK and Japan and try to win a million dollars. Make sure you keep an eye on the wind and distance to the hole before selecting your club, or else you'll be racking up some high scores - which is exactly what you don't want to do in this game. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, NES Open Tournament Golf is perfect for those days when you just can't get to the local golf course.
"...an awkward mashup that plays a little too slowly and acts a little too unfriendly for its own good. In short, it's not exactly the golf equivalent of Tecmo Bowl -- avoid." Not Worth it! - 1up
"...if you really want a good game of golf you could do much better with Mario's more recent outings, or indeed Tiger Woods or Wii Sports... This is a[n] 8-bit game and as such it's very competent and fun to play. It does what it says on the tin. If the idea of playing a retro golf game with Mario and Co appeals to you then give this game a try, you could do a lot worse." 3 out of 5 - The Virtual Console Archive
World Sports Competition (TurboGrafx-16, 1-5 players, 600 Wii Points):
Play through a total of 18 Olympic events in this action/sports title. Players compete in six categories of events that include shooting, archery, rowing, swimming and track and field. The game features Olympics mode, where you play all the events over the course of a few days, and Training mode, where you can choose individual events to play. After practicing in Training mode, go for the gold in Olympics mode and break world records. Depending on your play time and ability, you can enjoy the game a number of different ways. Gather friends and play in competitions with up to five players to get even more out of this great game.
"...this is much less painful to play than the arcade and NES versions of the game it's ripping off." Worth it! - 1up
"For anything other than the biggest Olympic Games fan this is a complete waste of time." 2 out of 5 - The Virtual Console Archive
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