If you can look past the presentation issues, Splatterhouse 2 is still an enjoyable game and a worthy sequel. What you really should be looking forward to is Splatterhouse 3 however - This ditched the sidescroller formula and instead is an actual beat 'em up! It was not released in Europe, but due to the Import category on the Virtual Console VC Reviews think this won't be an issue.
So steer clear of Splatterhouse 2 on the Virtual Console, as it offers nothing more than what you could find in the original Splatterhouse (which is also on sale, and two dollars cheaper). But though this particular installment didn't do anything new for the series, you shouldn't write off the franchise entirely. The third game, Splatterhouse 3, completely altered the design direction of the series and will be much more worth your consideration if and when it arrives on VC. And the series is set to see a major reboot next year, through the next-gen Splatterhouse remake currently in development for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Stay tuned and save your cash to put towards one of those superior efforts.
Presentation - 7.0
Graphics - 7.5
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 5.5
Lasting Appeal - 5.5
Overall -
Every now and then, Nintendo manages to surprise its fans with some real quality releases for the WiiWare or Virtual Console. This week, platformer fans will be very excited to hear that one of the most appreciated games of the early 90s, Sonic the Hedgehog, will make its comeback to Nitnendo's console.
I've been playing the Mega Drive Sonic games on my PC for years through emulators. I have no need to buy a Wii for it's virtual console. Although the original Sonic is a good addition to it's library.
Naw, I'll stick to my emulators. Of course, you could play them on XBL if they're available.
Siliconera reports: After a mouthwatering Virtual Console release list with Phantasy Star IV and Super Mario RPG this past month, July's outlook just doesn't look as good. There are some gems on the list like Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, a warm up for Fire Emblem: New Dark Dragon and the Blade of Light, costs 900 Wii Points ($9). Shining Force II is another classic, which has a fair chance of coming out in North America this month too." What follows is a quick list of what Japan gets next month.
