Hey everyone!
As you've perhaps already noticed, I posted a story about our favorite Capcom SNES games as part of the console's 20th anniversary. There'll be one each day this week, and in each article there's a chance to win Wii Points for the Virtual Console so you can try some of these games out for yourself (in case you missed 'em the first time around). I've already selected the winner for yesterday's story, but I wanted to share some other entries that caught my eye.
I'll update the post each day with more standout comments from you all, and one of you will win 2000 Wii points in each new article! To win, simply comment in that day's article with a memory or favorite gameplay element of the featured games. I'll select one winner each day and PM you the Wii Point code. Note: I have North American codes, so they'll only work in US/Canada.
Day 1: Mega Man 7 / Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts / UN Squadron
Megaman 7! Finally some love for one of the most unappreciated Megaman games ever made! I loved that game to death, although not many fans share the same feeling with me. I mean, a lot of people diss on it for going to far away from the original formula, but I thought it was excellent. Currently, it's my third favorite classic Megaman game (Megaman 4 and a tie for 3 and 6) and I hope to keep it there. Also, if I were to get the points, I promise to get Super G&G, even though I was downright terrible at the original game!
Sir Uscdrew
Oh Megaman 7, I love this game so much for introducing Bass. I remember how heartbroken I was when he broke into Dr. Light's lab and betrayed us. Despite that, he's my favorite character in the Megaman universe and I particularly love his re-design in the Battle Network series. As a side note, I've never played Super GnG, and I'd love to try it out!
Rob
Megaman 7 might actually be one of my favorite Megaman title, I don't know why everyone seems to hat it so much, loved the graphics, loved the music, loved the stages and weapons. Wily is really hard but possible. I wish they would make Megaman 11 in the style of Megaman 7.
Un Squadron, haven't played, but it's on my Goozex request list and I'll buy it if I ever find it cheap. There's a health bar, more shump should have a health bar. Customisations looks pretty cool too)
Super Ghoul 'n Ghost, actually never played it! Always wanted to. Saw some friends play, it looks pretty challenging. If I win I'm definitively buying it on the VC.
cool_boy_mew
MM7 is the only one of these I've played (and loved), but I do pinkie swear to get Super Ghouls 'N' Ghosts if I win the Wii points!
Matthew
ohohhohoho what can i say about these 3 games!!! ive always loved mega-man but to tell you the truth ive only played mega man 7 when i bought "collections" super ghouls n ghost was a challenge my favorite weapon was the daggers with the gold armor ~.^ omg omg and u.n squadron i just re-played like 5 days ago A-10 thunder bolt yes please ooo fav special weapon had to be cluster shot o_o!!! love that plane shooting 2 directions <3 and yes i pinkie swear to spend 500 points on super ghouls n ghosts! lol ^^
bluex420x
Well, as a 23 year old male, I am a fan of Nintendo consoles. When the SNES was released, I didn't have a chance to play the console because I was a child at that time.
When Megaman Anniversary collection was released, I picked up the game on my gamecube (to this day I still own the game and I am playing it on my wii), I started to play each entry of the franchise.
Now, once I played Mega Man 7, I was blown away on the graphics and how the game evolved big time. From the graphics to the gameplay and the storyline was a great thrill ride and I hoped that the series would end at 7. Sadly that wasn't the case. Another thing that is unfortunate with the game is that 7 was the first and last entry for not only the SNES but the final Mega Man console installment for a Nintendo console before years later with the release of the megaman collection.
Lastly, I will promise to spend on purchasing Super Ghouls n Ghosts because I want to support the SNES by purchasing the game.
GameDemonKing
Day 2: Street Fighter II / Demon's Crest / Breath of Fire
Choice comments from Tuesday's article
Breath of Fire 1 was actually my first SNES JRPG. I love it so much to this day. This game actually marks the beginning of my love for fishing mini-games in any game.
Breath of Fire III's Fishing game was the best, but BOF1 was what got the ball rolling.
Den
Demon's Crest is so woefully under-appreciated! I don't even typically like dark setting and demons, but there's just something so awesome about this game. The graphics are great, the music is amazing, and the gameplay is pretty solid. I still think the Crest Transformations are one of the coolest things in a video game. I love things like those that are better based on the terrain. How many games even do that? It's even got several endings, based on when you beat the game and how many items you have. I still consider it one of my favorite games ever to this day.
Duckaiser
Naturally, I have fond memories of all three of these games but I'm going to spend some time talking about Demon's Crest. I really wish more people have heard of this game. Firebrand's a badass that deserves a whole lot more credit then he gets (Thanks for putting him in UMVC3). A medieval-minded Metroid game is a very great way of describing this game. Between all of the different powers and areas you can access in this game, there's so much to do. The soundtrack was masterful to say the least. Honestly, all three of these deserve a scoop up but trust me when I say that out of the three, Demon's Crest is not only the most underrated of the three but it's definitely a hidden gem of the SNES catalog. Here's to hoping that Nintendo will port it (or Capcom... or make a sequel??? ^_^).
Willie
I thank you so much for talking about Breath of Fire, considering the lack of love Capcom's shown for this series for nearly a decade. Breath of Fire was my very first RPG, I remember my dad getting it for me back in 1995. The wonderful visuals, animation, incredible orchestrated music and characters mesmerized me. I was instantly hooked and made me a diehard Breath of Fire fan. I own each game for their respective systems, including 1 & 2's GBA ports, 3's PSP port, and 4's PSN rerelease. I even bought the PSN avatars! For a while now I've been trying to revitalize interest in the series via Capcom Unity, Dragon-tear.net and I even took the initiative in making a Breath of Fire series page on Facebook.
Back to Breath of Fire (SNES), I too loved the battle system's viewpoint and loved exploring the world map. The cast of characters were so enjoyable and I loved their diversity. Ryu's dragon abilities were too awesome, and Nina's bird transformation rocked. The game's music simply doesn't get the credit it deserves. Why hasn't it been orchestrated in real life? It's a travesty.
Anyway I could keep ranting but I'll stop. While Breath of Fire II (my favorite) is on Virtual Console, I wonder why we can't get the first one on there as well. Better yet, why not remake 1 and 2? They could use a better translation and touched up visuals. Anyway, thanks Capcom for making one of the greatest JRPG series of all time.
NukaCola
Street Fighter II. It ate up many a quarter and when it finally came to SNES...well, it ate up the electricity in the house while I was trying to figure out how to use the SNES controller to play the game, after playing in the arcades.
...curse the left shoulder button and my inability to be able to actually use it mid fight.
Adam
Oh, man. Street Fighter II...so many memories in the arcade. Luckily, it's still around in some places so even a youngster like me can play them. My favorite memories were always of kicking the butt of people way older than me. I felt sooooo talented the first few times this happened. lol
BlueBlur64
One of my first games for the SNES was Street Fighter II: Turbo, which happened to be my very first fighting game.
Ever since then, that series has been more a part of me then anyone could know. Being from the Seattle area and a fellow blonde, I happened to identify right away with Ken Masters. The way he is the best at what he does, yet doesn't forget where he stands, is something that I identify with as a person. This was extremely apparent in Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, which to this day is still my favorite anime movie of all time.
The music, the story, the skill involved with every diverse opponent; all of it has molded me into the loyal and devoted fan of the series.
It wasn't until I saw Street Fighter IV in the arcade that I felt comfortable with my ability to hold my own and I entered in my first fighting tournament held by Gamestop. With absolutely no time on the home version and even less time on the 360, I was able to hold 3rd place in Round 1 of the tournament with, who else, Ken Masters.
This year, I held 2nd in the first round of a Play-N-Trade MvC3 tourney.
So, needless to say, when people say they identify with video games, I know exactly how they feel. I've immersed myself in the world of Street Fighter and understand all the nuances of the lessons the characters bring; from the inner struggles with Ryu to the sense of duty in Guile and Chun-Li, each has something unique to offer in spite of it's simplicity in gameplay.
Thank you, Capcom, for shaping me for the last 20 years.
The Platinum Patriot
