As its name suggests, Pokemon Puzzle League is a puzzle game which was originally released in 2001. In the game, players compete against opponents and have to clear blocks by arranging them horizontally or vertically. As the blocks disappear, your opponent’s grid will slowly fill with garbage blocks and once it’s completely full, you’ll win the match. There are a range of gameplay modes on offer including 1P Stadium which pits you against 11-16 opponents, depending on the difficulty setting, and Time Zone where you have to score as many points as possible in two minutes. Additionally, there is a Puzzle University mode where you must clear all the blocks in a predetermined number of moves, as well as 2P Stadium which lets you play competitively with a friend. Pokemon Puzzle League will set you back 1,000 points.
Released in 1993, Samurai Showdown is a fighting game which has been ported to several different consoles including the Sega Mega Drive, Super Nintendo and Master System. The game is set in the late 18th century and features a wide cast of characters from across the globe including the historic ninja Hattori Hanzo, and the fictional fencer Charlotte Christine Colde. Staying true to the time period, each character also wields a bladed weapon, while the soundtrack features the sounds of traditional Japanese instruments such as the shakuhachi and shamisen. The game can be downloaded for 900 points.
Finally, Burning Fight is beat ‘em up title that was released in 1991, and was created by Eikichi Kawasaki, the man behind Samurai Showdown. In the game, players can take control of either Duke, Billy or Ryu, three policemen who are on the trail of a dangerous Japanese crime syndicate. Like other beat ‘em ups in its time, players have to traverse through levels and fight gangs by using their fits, or any weapons they find on the ground such as poles and knives. Burning Fight is available for 900 points.
For our previous critical Virtual Console coverage, follow the links below:
Virtual Console review round-up: NES
Virtual Console review round-up: SNES
Virtual Console review round-up: N64
Virtual Console review round-up: Mega Drive
Virtual Console review round-up: Turbografx
Virtual Console review round-up: Neo Geo
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