Golden Opportunities: Three New Classic Releases for the Wii

Whether you’re into collecting gold nuggets, rings, or axes, you’ll be pleased with this Monday’s new games for the Wii  Shop Channel. Nintendo has announced the release of three classic games for the Wii. As of 9 a.m. Pacific time this morning, Lode Runner, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Golden Axe II are available for download on the Wii Shop Channel. The titles range from 500 to 800 Wii points which can be purchased online or at a retail store.

Lode Runner® (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): The player controls the hero, or “Runner,” who collects gold nuggets located around every stage, all the while avoiding capture by enemy robots. The action itself is simple, but the stages are designed as increasingly challenging puzzles, and none of the 50 stages is as easy as it seems. In addition to normal play, this version of the game features an Edit Mode that allows players to design their own stages, adding a new level of enjoyment to the game.

Sonic the Hedgehogâ„¢ 2 (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) is back to continue his zealous search for the Chaos Emeralds needed to fuel his new Death Egg contraption. This time he (Sonic) isn’t alone, as a peculiar two-tailed fox named Miles Prower (aka Tails) decides to aid him in the battle. Together they must locate the Chaos Emeralds before Dr. Eggman does, and put an end to his diabolical scheme.

 Golden Axe™ II (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older – Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Dark Guld and his minions invaded and took hold of the prized Golden Axe with plans to destroy it. Once again, as a fierce barbarian named Ax-Battler, a fearless female Amazon known as Tyris-Flare or a ferocious dwarf named Gilius Thunderhead, you will wield steely swords and powerful magic in an all-out war to recover the sword.

Have fun questing for gold.