Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: AV on December 03, 2008, 11:05:42 PM
Title: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: AV on December 03, 2008, 11:05:42 PM
Ok I'm totally on a budget and I was thinking if I could spend about $20 for my Brother in Law and Sister that would be excellent.
My brother in law bought the wii and he is a 'new hardcore gamer'. He loves Metroid Prime 3, Resident Evil 4 etc. Wii is the first console he got in a while so he is back logged in the stuff.
My sister likes the Nintendo classics and general casual games.
So I was thinking for Christmas to give them :
Tetris Party (1200 Wiipoints)
which is great for my sister and its multiplayer so my brother in law will enjoy as well.
So that leaves 800 wiipoints left.
I already gave my Brother In law "Orbiet" for his birthday.
So I don't think he will like RPG's and here is the kicker I don't think he ownes a classic controller.
I don't think he would be into any of the RPG's that are on the virtual console so that kicks those hardcore games out.
I was thinking of gifting him 'Super Metroid' which is exactly 800 points, however it would be sort of odd to buy him a game that forces him to buy a classic controller.
So any advice on what i should give my brother in law from WiiWare/ Virtual Console ?
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: NWR_insanolord on December 03, 2008, 11:27:05 PM
Most Genesis games can be played comfortably with just a Wii remote held NES-style, so if you're looking to spend $8 you should see if you can find anything he'd like there.
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: AV on December 03, 2008, 11:41:38 PM
Most Genesis games can be played comfortably with just a Wii remote held NES-style, so if you're looking to spend $8 you should see if you can find anything he'd like there.
Anything worthwhile you recommend ?
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: Tanatoes on December 04, 2008, 12:01:25 AM
I'm a fan of Landstalker, which was an action RPG clearly inspired by Zelda. Also just gifted an old highschool friend with Mario 3 - can't go far wrong there.
Or if you want to inflict torture you could gift him with Kid Icarus: the game that proves none of us gaming today are as hardcore as we once were.
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: Smoke39 on December 04, 2008, 12:06:31 AM
I suggest The Dynastic Hero or Wonder Boy in Monster World. They're the same game, 'cept The Dynastic Hero has CD audio for the music and a few graphical changes. It's a side-scrolling action-adventure with a slightly Metroid-esque progression.
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: vudu on December 04, 2008, 02:07:50 PM
Most Genesis games can be played comfortably with just a Wii remote held NES-style, so if you're looking to spend $8 you should see if you can find anything he'd like there.
Anything worthwhile you recommend ?
Gunstar Heroes
It's on Genesis. It costs 8 bux. It doesn't require the Classic Controller. It's totally awesome.
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: AV on December 05, 2008, 11:35:06 PM
Most Genesis games can be played comfortably with just a Wii remote held NES-style, so if you're looking to spend $8 you should see if you can find anything he'd like there.
Anything worthwhile you recommend ?
Gunstar Heroes
It's on Genesis. It costs 8 bux. It doesn't require the Classic Controller. It's totally awesome.
i got an more awesome game. I decided to be really cool.
Sister will get Tetris Party and my brother in law will get NO MORE HEROES. I found it for $20 new so I'm going to be awesome by giving him that game.
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: Kairon on December 06, 2008, 12:47:47 AM
Most Genesis games can be played comfortably with just a Wii remote held NES-style, so if you're looking to spend $8 you should see if you can find anything he'd like there.
Anything worthwhile you recommend ?
Gunstar Heroes
It's on Genesis. It costs 8 bux. It doesn't require the Classic Controller. It's totally awesome.
i got an more awesome game. I decided to be really cool.
Sister will get Tetris Party and my brother in law will get NO MORE HEROES. I found it for $20 new so I'm going to be awesome by giving him that game.
Oh my god. That rocks.
Title: Re: I'm thinking of using the Wii VC/WiiWare gift function for Christamas gifts
Post by: AV on December 06, 2008, 11:08:20 AM
Most Genesis games can be played comfortably with just a Wii remote held NES-style, so if you're looking to spend $8 you should see if you can find anything he'd like there.
Anything worthwhile you recommend ?
Gunstar Heroes
It's on Genesis. It costs 8 bux. It doesn't require the Classic Controller. It's totally awesome.
i got an more awesome game. I decided to be really cool.
Sister will get Tetris Party and my brother in law will get NO MORE HEROES. I found it for $20 new so I'm going to be awesome by giving him that game.
Oh my god. That rocks.
He is a great brother in law and good friend to myself. The best part is I already have 200 wiipoints left so I will only have to buy 1000 points with my debit card and I'll have just enough for Tetris party.
