Forgotten Worlds (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone – Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Forgotten Worlds is a one- or two-player side-scrolling shooter made by Capcom. It was one of the first games to incorporate 360-degree aiming and shooting. This Sega Genesis version provides the same impact and intensity of the classic arcade game. In the 29th century, without warning, warships broke through the sky, loaded with fiendish aliens. They rained down fire, bombs, missiles and napalm, leaving the land barren and inhospitable. Humanity was enslaved and Earth became known as the Forgotten World. In a hidden place, a group of brave humans raised two male children in secret. They brought up the young men as warriors, training them for battle. The two warriors emerged as armed machines of might, strength and super power – the Nameless Ones. Fight the hateful invaders as the powerful Nameless Ones. Collect Zenny to upgrade your weapons and satellite, and free the planet.
Space Invaders... well, Space Invaders speaks for itself. I've never played the NES version, though, just the Atari 2600 version. It might be better quality graphics, though. Forgotten Worlds is your run-of-the-mill shoot 'em up sidescroller from the 1990s, but it might be worth a look if you're interested in a decent retro title and you've had your fill of Space Invaders.
Space Invaders: The Original Game is debuting first on the North American Virtual Console. Forgotten Worlds was released on the Japanese Virtual Console in September. They, along with Strong Bad Episode 4: Dangeresque 3 and Target Toss Pro: Bags, are currently available for download off the Wii Shop Channel.
Check back next week for the latest round of releases for the Wii. Until then, happy gaming!
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