Top Five Nintendo Wii Virtual Console Games of April

April was another slow month for the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console. Just seven games were released for the whole month. Still, it wasn't all bad as one of the more requested games were released in the month with River City Ransom. Here are the top five Virtual Console games released in April.

5. Double Dragon
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The classic beat-em-up finally debuts on the Virtual Console. Your girlfriend has been kidnapped by a group called the Black Warriors. Your mission is to beat them up as much as possible and rescue her. Unfortunately, the game is missing as essential feature for all games in the genre: cooperative gameplay. The omission leaves Double Dragon something to be desired. There are better beat-em-ups on the Virtual Console to consider before this one.

4. Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
^{Developer: Sega, Publisher: Sega, Original System: Sega Genesis, Original Release Date: 1991, Genre: RPG, Controller Options: Options: Wii Remote, Classic and Gamecube, Wii Points: 800, ESRB Rating: E}
Despite being only one of the very few Role-Playing games on the Virtual Console, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom is also among the weakest. It is considered the worst by far in the legendary series. Still, the generation-spreading storyline may keep you interested. Otherwise, if you want your sci-fi fix, get Phantasy Star II instead. Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom is only for the hardcore fans of the series who wants to complete their collection.

3. Yoshi's Cookie
^{Developer: Bullet Proof Software, Publisher: Nintendo, Original System: NES, Original Release Date: 1993, Genre: Puzzle, Controller Options: Wii Remote, Classic and Gamecube, Wii Points: 500, ESRB Rating: E}
Before rescuing Baby Mario in Yoshi's Island, Yoshi was working in a bakery. Yoshi's Cookie is a puzzle game starring Mario's faithful companion. The objective is to clear cookies by matching the same type of cookies. To do so, you have to scroll with the cursor both horizontally and vertically. Yoshi's Cookie is not bad but it's not spectacular either. For just 500 Wii Points, puzzle fan should this Virtual Console game a try before buying.

2. Mega Turrican
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Mega Turrican is also known as Turrican III. The machines have once again taken over the galaxy and it is up to you to free it from their evil hands. Since its successor, Super Turrican was the best Virtual Console game released last month, Mega Turrican had a lot to live up to. Fortunately, Mega Turrican is one of the more underrated action games on the Sega Genesis due to a successful mix between Contra-style shooting and Mertroid-style exploration. Great graphics and music adds some flavor to the overall package.

1. River City Ransom
^{Developer: Technos Japan Corporation, Publisher: Aksys Games, Original System: NES, Original Release Date: 1989, Genre: Action, Fighting, Controller Options: Wii Remote, Classic and Gamecube, Wii Points: 500, ESRB Rating: E10+}
River City Ransom is a game that never gets old. Like in so many games in the same genre, you are forced to beat people up after finding out that your girlfriend was kidnapped. The game is best 8-bit beat-em-up game with its deep and addicting gameplay. Not to mention the game contains the infamous "Barf" line. Unfortunately, not many have played this classic brawler. Thanks to the Virtual Console, gamers get a second chance with River City Ransom. So make sure to pick up the best Virtual Console game released in April.

Other Virtual Console titles released in April:

Bases Loaded
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Bases Loaded is a popular baseball game back in the day. Nowadays, not so much. In addition, the teams and players are non-fictional; so no nostalgic feelings here. Balk on Bases Loaded.

Fantasy Zone
^{Developer: Sega, Publisher: Sega, Original System: Sega Master System, Original Release Date: 1986, Genre: Shooter, Controller Options: Options: Wii Remote, Classic and Gamecube, Wii Points: 500, ESRB Rating: E}
Fantasy Zone is a 2D side scrolling game with some bright and trippy graphics. Aside from buying upgrades, Fantasy Zone is your average everyday shooter. Unless you are a hardcore fan of the genre, Fantasy Zone is not a standout game.