What’s this? Wow, it’s another Nintendo 64 release for the Wii’s Virtual Console service in North America - and it’s another classic release for the console (what did you expect with Nintendo unveiling them so sparingly?) Besides that, we’ve two other additions that, whilst not the worst of ‘classics’, have well and truly been overshadowed by… well, you’ll just have to read on to find out.

Wave Race® 64 (Nintendo® 64, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points):

Wave Race 64 was one of the Nintendo 64’s first releases, but also one of the most technically sound and most enjoyable. Shigeru Miyamoto stated at the time that it “taps 80 per cent of the N64’s potential”, much due to featuring glorious water physics. Another brilliant addition to the Virtual Console’s Nintendo 64 line-up.

Take to the waves on your own personal watercraft and experience some of the best water effects in video game history. Choose one of four characters, each with his/her own unique abilities and style, and master the game’s excellent controls. Make your way through nine courses, each with its own challenges. If the ramps, mines and hairpin turns aren’t enough, you’ll also have to deal with varying weather conditions that can make the water choppy or cover the course with fog. And if you ever feel like taking a break from racing, then try out Stunt Mode to polish your skills by pulling off handstands, rolls and more. Get good enough and you might even be able to ride a dolphin-just don’t get seasick.

Adventures of Lolo (NES®, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points):

Adventures of Lolo was originally released by HAL Corporation in 1989. Its levels were based on some of those that featured in previous Japanese Eggerland iterations, with a total of 50 in all. Interesting fact: The game’s main characters Lolo and Lala have also appeared in the Kirby games under the guise of Lololo and Lalala.

This was the first game in the Eggerland puzzle series to be released in North America. After the love of his life, Lala, is kidnapped by the Great Devil and taken to a haunted castle, our hero Lolo sets out to rescue her. The journey is perilous because the Great Devil’s fortress is guarded by a massive army. But Lolo has a few tricks up his sleeve, including a Magic Shot that turns enemies into eggs and an Emerald Framer that shields him from attacks. Combining clever environmental puzzles with tricky enemies and an engaging style, ADVENTURES OF LOLO is a true classic.

Galaga ‘90 (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points):

Galaga ‘90 (originally known as Galaga 88′) is a 1987 fixed shooter arcade game by Namco. It is the third sequel of Galaxian (following Galaga and Gaplus). It features significantly improved graphics over the previous games in the series, including detailed backgrounds, larger enemies and more ship details. Although it was well received, fewer units of this game were produced than of Galaga and Gaplus.

This is an updated version of the classic arcade shooter Galaga. Set in the vast reaches of space, you will fight your way through all 29 rounds to reach the enemies’ stronghold on Planet Galaga. Game levels consist of a few rounds with changing enemies and backgrounds. To top it off, the nostalgic “Galactic Dancing” lives on to mark the end of each level. With the new addition of dimensions, you can choose your attack route. Collect capsules and open dimension warps at branch sections to take on even tougher enemies. GALAGA ’90’s inclusion of the triple fighter, scrolling backgrounds, boss Galaga and even new system effects make it nothing less than a masterpiece.

Until next week… enjoy!