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[RedToad64]

Both will be released tomorrow on Wii U's Virtual Console according to Nintendo's website.
Bomberman '94
Gradius

Interestingly, this text is at the bottom of the Bomberman page:

"When battling with multiple players, you must connect the same number of Wii Remotes or Nintendo GameCube Controllers as the number of players. To play with five players, you will need at least one Nintendo GameCube Controller."

I'm assuming this was copied and pasted from the Wii Shop Channel and does not actually support GameCube controllers.

 

[Brandon F]

Keep in mind the '94 represents the date in which this was announced to release on the Wii U VC.

 

[Hero of Legend]

O_O

Possible copy and paste error with the Wii VC version?

 

[RedToad64]

O_O

Possible copy and paste error with the Wii VC version?

This is what I am thinking.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

LOL Gradius? Gimme Gofers or don't even bother!

 

[Snkfanatic]

Ohhh I will have to upgrade my copy of Bomberman for sure.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Nintendo Portugal dude also responsible for VC descriptions at NoA ?

 

[ONLYUSEmeFEET]

A little late for me to consider purchasing TG16 games on Wii U but if these come to Switch during its launch window? My Switch is going to function more as a Turbo Express over a Switch.

 

[RedToad64]

LOL Gradius NES? Gimme Gofers or don't even bother!

TurboGrafx-16 version. I probably should have added that to the title.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

TurboGrafx-16 version. I probably should have added that to the title.

Best version of Gradius 1 so that's not too bad.

 

[MemoryHumanity]

EU too.

 

[NeOak]

O_O

Possible copy and paste error with the Wii VC version?

Pretty much, unless it is the second game to enable official use of the GC adapter

 

[CrAzY FiNgErS]

I am going to skip these releases. Even though the emulation is good it's too close to Switch release to be buying digital on Wii U anymore.

 

[Josh5890]

I find it interesting that there are new Wii-U VC games coming out tomorrow when the Switch is four weeks away. I wonder what this means for the Switch.

 

[Living the Dream]

I find it interesting that there are new Wii-U VC games coming out tomorrow when the Switch is four weeks away. I wonder what this means for the Switch.

It means in 4 years, these games will be ported over to Switch where you'll have to pay again.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

Woo Hoo!

The only Turbografx game I bought on Wii U was Bomberman '94. Didn't expect any TG-16 games to come West when I bought it.

Now hopefully it supports 5 players with the Gamepad. Please, please support 5 players.

Also good on Nintendo for skipping '93 and going straight to the import '94.

There are only 3 Turbografx games on Wii U that were released last July.

Hopefully this isn't a mistake.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I wonder what took TG-16 software so long to show up.

 

[AmyS]

I recently got Life Force / Salamander and Gradius II on PS4, so I'll pass on NES Gradius. Edit: Maybe not since it's the TurboGrafx-16 / PC-Engine version

If the Famicom version of Gradius II came out on the Wii U VC, it would be another story -- Now that game was awesome, especially thanks to the extra Konami chip in that cart.

Electronic Gaming Monthly issues #2 and #3 (summer 1989).

It was even featured on the cover of one of the earliest issue of GamePro, and it included comic-style artwork, in addition to a preview.

Edit:

LOL Gradius? Gimme Gofers or don't even bother!

TurboGrafx-16 version. I probably should have added that to the title.

EGM and EDGE previews of PC Engine CD Gradius II: GOFER

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I have Gradius II for my Famicom actually. Excited to play that again when I get my AVS in someday.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

Heck yeah! I knew Bomberman was kicking around out there, but no idea about Gradius. Hope there's more TG-16 stuff in the pipes even at this late stage. I'll probably get both.

 

[ShadowElliot]

More Bomberman is fine with me!

 

[CaviarMeths]

Is this a good Bomberman game? I've only played Super Bomberman, but thought it was great. Will pick it up if it's the same or similar quality.

 

[Nairume]

Sweet, I'm down for upgrading my copy of Bomberman.

Hopefully Dungeon Explorer, Nectaris, and Dragon's Trap are not far behind.

 

[Kinsei]

Oh yeah, I'm totally down for Bomberman.

Is this a good Bomberman game? I've only played Super Bomberman, but thought it was great. Will pick it up if it's the same or similar quality.

Bomberman '94 is one of the best in the series.

 

[steveovig]

This might satiate my Bomberman desires until SB-R drops in price. Of course, me waiting until a drop doesn't exactly show support for the franchise but still.

 

[RedToad64]

Is this a good Bomberman game? I've only played Super Bomberman, but thought it was great. Will pick it up if it's the same or similar quality.

Arguably the best.

 

[Galang]

This is cool and all, but are they never going to re-release any of the bomberman 64 games? Those are the best ones imo

 

[Spy]

Give me this on the Switch instead.

 

[Hero]

They have to doing this to carry over to Switch.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

This might satiate my Bomberman desires until SB-R drops in price. Of course, me waiting until a drop doesn't exactly show support for the franchise but still.

Yeah, the Wii U keeps giving me more reasons to not need a Switch.

 

[Experien]

Wait, can you not use the Gamepad for this?

Also, does this confirm that Wii U VC won't come to Switch (at least at launch)? Konami wouldn't give people an option to play a cheaper one that people want than the overpriced one at retail.

 

[Spy]

Some won't purchase Bomberman '94 because the Wii U is a dead platform, others won't purchase Super Bomberman R because it's overpriced.

Konami will take it as a sign the Bomberman franchise is dead. lol

Wait, can you not use the Gamepad for this?

Also, does this confirm that Wii U VC won't come to Switch (at least at launch)? Konami wouldn't give people an option to play a cheaper one that people want than the overpriced one at retail.

I never expected it to but I suppose it does give somewhat confirmation. Can't wait for the drip feed of content over the next 5 years.

 

[Experien]

I never expected it to but I suppose it does. Can't wait for the drip feed of content over the next 5 years.

Most didn't but Reggi has been asked numerous times and is overly coy about it all.

 

[RedToad64]

Has anyone downloaded Bomberman yet? How does the five-player multiplayer feature work?

 

[Megatron]

There is a very very small number of titles I would buy on wiiu vc at this point. Put them on Switch or gtfo. I will be passing.

 

[Jucksalbe]

Has anyone downloaded Bomberman yet? How does the five-player multiplayer feature work?

The GamePad is used as the fifth controller.

 

[Fularu]

Arguably the best.

Saturn Bomberman son

Anyway I may pick up both (even though I can play them on my PC Engine)

I'm hesitating because Gradius Collection on my Vita is so damn good already

 

[SatoAilDarko]

The GamePad is used as the fifth controller.

Did you test that out?

 

[Jucksalbe]

Did you test that out?

No, but it says so in the manual.

 

[afternoon delight]

Great Bomberman title, can't wait to play! Ugh. So many hours and tossed chairs over this franchise.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

No, but it says so in the manual.

Oh cool.

So happy about this. I bought it in Wii mode but as there's no GameCube ports you can't do 5 player. Also the GameCube D-pad isn't the best. Happy to have another great 5 player Wii U game.