US VC Update: Kirby’s Avalanche, Streets of Rage 3, Legend of Hero Tonma

It’s time yet again to relieve those white-knuckled memories of gaming nirvana in this week’s Virtual Console update for those in the US side of the world. Slap on your rose-tinted glasses as we go into overdrive into an avalanche of blobs, coast through some streets with anger issues, all while wearing a tight-fitting spandex superhero costume. Party!

So, first up in Nintendo’s weekly delivery of retro game titles is Kirby’s Avalanche from the Super NES. There’s no enemy-swallowing gameplay here, but darn if it isn’t just as addictive. In the game, you’ll help Kirby stack up blobs of the same color to win the Annual Dream Land Avalanche competition. Stack up enough blobs in the proper fashion, and they’ll explode and come down upon your opponent’s playing field – much like an avalanche. It’s puzzle gaming, Kirby style, for 800 Wii Points.

Next is Streets of Rage 3 from the Sega Genesis. Take your pick from four tough fighters to try and wipe the Syndicate off the streets with your killer kicks, punches and throws. Only those with the hardest of cores need apply, as the Syndicate’s hordes of robots won’t go down without a fight. Featuring a ton of unlockable content and branching paths, Streets of Rage 3 is an offer you can’t refuse for 800 Wii Points.

Last but not least is the previously-featured Legend of Hero Tonma from the TurboGrafx16. Step into the suit of justice as Tommy blasts away hordes of foes, all in an effort to save a mysterious princess. Using Tommy’s magic, you’ll have to fight your way through seven different stages – each one ending with an epic boss fight that would have even the most hardcore of platformer aficionados sweating. Take up the adventure for only 600 Wii points.

It’s time yet again to relieve those white-knuckled memories of gaming nirvana in this week’s Virtual Console update for those in the US side of the world. Slap on your rose-tinted glasses as we go into overdrive into an avalanche of blobs, coast through some streets with anger issues, all while wearing a tight-fitting spandex superhero costume. Party!

So, first up in Nintendo’s weekly delivery of retro game titles is Kirby’s Avalanche from the Super NES. There’s no enemy-swallowing gameplay here, but darn if it isn’t just as addictive. In the game, you’ll help Kirby stack up blobs of the same color to win the Annual Dream Land Avalanche competition. Stack up enough blobs in the proper fashion, and they’ll explode and come down upon your opponent’s playing field – much like an avalanche. It’s puzzle gaming, Kirby style, for 800 Wii Points.

Next is Streets of Rage 3 from the Sega Genesis. Take your pick from four tough fighters to try and wipe the Syndicate off the streets with your killer kicks, punches and throws. Only those with the hardest of cores need apply, as the Syndicate’s hordes of robots won’t go down without a fight. Featuring a ton of unlockable content and branching paths, Streets of Rage 3 is an offer you can’t refuse for 800 Wii Points.

Last but not least is the previously-featured Legend of Hero Tonma from the TurboGrafx16. Step into the suit of justice as Tommy blasts away hordes of foes, all in an effort to save a mysterious princess. Using Tommy’s magic, you’ll have to fight your way through seven different stages – each one ending with an epic boss fight that would have even the most hardcore of platformer aficionados sweating. Take up the adventure for only 600 Wii points.