VC Japan: Sega Master System arrives with four titles

If you’re in Japan and you’re looking for a good way to spend those leftover Wii Points, then read on as we give you the latest retro fix that Nintendo has lined up for you lucky gamers. This update heralds the arrival of the Sega Master System onto Virtual Console, as well as the arrival of what could be the MANLIEST GAME EVER. WITH EXPLODING HEADS.

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Yet another past-gen console joins the Virtual Console line-up, and in Japan it came with four friends ready to rock people’s socks off. Yes, that’s right – the Sega Master System is now an official entry in the Virtual Console roster. Let’s check out and see what Japan is getting, so we all can be just a bit more green with envy.

First off is Hokuto no Ken for the Master System, a game based on that timeless anime where men in a Mad Max-esque future have the power to make each other’s heads explode – via Martial Arts. Next up is Gleylancer for the Mega Drive, a shooter created by Masaya, a developing firm that also came up with the Cho Aniki series.

Rounding out this release is Neo Nectaris and Power Eleven, on the PC Engine CD-ROM and PC Engine respectively. Neo Nectaris is a Hudson Soft title that’s all about turn-based strategy, and had quite the following when it came out. Power Eleven is your typical Soccer Game from Konami, and is worth a look at if you’re itching for that retro footie fix.

It’s a bit sad that the Sega Master System‘s first foray into the Virtual Console is looking a bit skinny – we all know what we want, don’t we? Come on, Sega and Nintendo – bring back the blue hedgehog where he first appeared!

Here’s the Wii Points Price List for this week’s VC Japan’s releases:

• Hokuto no Ken (Master System, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points)
• Gleylancer (Mega Drive, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points)
• Neo Nectaris (PC Engine CD-ROM, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
• Power Eleven (PC Engine, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points)