EU VC update 14/09/07

[Napalmbrain]

Here's an odd update- we've got not one, but two previously Japan-only games! But as you might expect from Nintendo, there's a catch...

Super Mario Bros. 2 (Japan)-
http://www.vc-reviews.com/review/476/super-mario-bros-2-japan.php

Also known as Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, this is the proper sequel to Super Mario Bros. It's more of the same, but harder.
Note: This is the original NES version, without the better graphics from Super Mario All Stars.
Note 2: It costs 600 points instead of 500.
Note 3: This game will be removed at the end of September!

Mario's Super Picross-
http://www.vc-reviews.com/review/569/marios-super-picross.php

Also previously unreleased in the West, it's nonogram (a popular type of puzzle somewhat similar to sudoku) with Mario thrown in. One for puzzle fans.
Note: It costs 900 points instead of 800.
Note 2: It's in Japanese.

Neutopia II-
http://www.vc-reviews.com/review/561/neutopia-ii.php

Released surprisingly soon after it's predecessor (three weeks ago). It's a blatant Zelda rip-off, but what the heck? It's no less fun.

Nintendo officially gets the award for dumbest idea of the year making SMB 2 (Japan) limited time only.

 

[Tairusu]

I understand why Super Mario 2 is more expensive, since it's a limited time offer, but why the heck would an untranslated picross game be 900 points?

 

[zapasant]

WOW, Im not gonna waste my money on that

 

[halfcrazed]

SMB2 is an awesome game for Super Mario fanatics. For me, a 20 year nintendo veteran, I prefer this one to the All Stars version. A couple years back I modded my XBOX1 and was able to load a Famicom emulator complete with SMB2 Japan. Great game. Lots of fun. Highly recommended.

 

[Kenji510]

I wonder if we will get those 2 japanese games next week on monday... if we do, ill definitely get the super mario bros 2 japan game since its gonna be like until the end of month of sept 31st.

 

[supanova]

Disappointed.

I got Bloody Wolf instead.

I don't know, something about riding a motorcycle and having the ability to jump while driving just appeals to me.

 

[Napalmbrain]

Update: More previously unreleased-in-Europe games have been announced for the rest of the month, apparently in celebration of the Japanese Hanabi festival:

21st September:
Ninja Gaiden (NES) [I thought this did come out here?]
Ninja Jajamaru-kun (NES)

28th September:
Sin and Punishment (N64)
Gradius III (SNES)

Looking forward to Sin and Punishment myself, after the fun I had with Gunstar Heroes.

 

[sco0504]

kk im defo gettin smb 2 japan 100 more points suck but still

 

[supanova]

I own Mario All Stars, how much of a difference is there between The Lost Levels and the one that was just put on the VC?