Today’s European Virtual Console selection features one of the most overlook NES titles of its day, a pool simulation and a Zelda-alike that many claim to be the true sequel to the NES original.

Wrecking Crew, (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1 Player, 500 Wii Points)

Wrecking Crew’s a bit of an odd one. It stars Mario, yet almost nobody seems to know it. Part of this can probably be contributed to Super Mario Bros. - Both SMB and Wrecking Crew launched with the NES, so it was overshadowed by one of the most popular videogames of all time - can’t blame it.

Originally released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, Wrecking Crew™ sees Mario take on the unique role of demolition engineer. Players must identify the most effective route through the many enemy infested levels before demolishing all the structures. With a level editor allowing players to save and play their own creations as well as support for two players, Wrecking Crew™ is a blast for 500 Wii Points.

Lunar Pool, (Nintendo Entertainment System), 2 Players, 500 Wii Points)

Lunar Pool is a rough billiards simulation created by Compile for the Nintendo Entertainment System, in which each stage is a differently shaped pool table. The object is to knock each ball into a pocket using a cue ball. There are sixty levels to choose from, and the friction of the table is adjustable. The game was titled Lunar Ball in Japan. This version often appears on Famicom clone systems and pirated multi-game cartridges, such as the Power Player Super Joy III.

Lunar Pool reinvents the classic game of pool by giving it a quirky and futuristic flair. Simply hit the cue ball with your cue and get as many of the other balls into the pockets as possible. With interchangeable features including different ball arrangements, multi-player and a varying degree of friction on the table, this game is sure to bring out the competitive side in anyone. Lunar Pool is available on Virtual Console this week for 500 Wii Points.

Neutopia (TurboGrafx-16, 1 Player, 600 Wii Points)

Some critics claim that Hudson Soft’s 1993 effort is a blatant rip-off of Nintendo’s NES classic, The Legend of Zelda. Others defend the title, however, dubbing it the true sequel to Nintendo’s Link-debuting creation due to Zelda II turning out as a bit of a hit and miss side-scrolling 2D affair.

This classic action RPG follows a young boy who sets off on an epic adventure to free a captive princess and recover medallions stolen by an evil Demon. Players must travel across land, sea and sky, solving puzzles and navigating through labyrinths as they hunt for hidden treasure and powerful equipment to aid them in their quest. Neutopia is available now for 600 Wii points.

Until next week… enjoy!