Cruis'n USA and Wonder Boy added to Virtual Console @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on March 31, 2008

News: The Sega Master System has arrived.

It's another Monday and Nintendo has added two more titles to the Virtual Console. This week sees the launch of Sega Master System titles with the popular platformer Wonder Boy. Also being released this week is the sadly underrated racer Cruis'n USA.

Don't remember either of these titles? Here's a refresher:

Cruis'n USA (Nintendo 64, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Ever felt like driving to the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore and the White House in one day? Well then, gear up to put your racing skills to the test in a frantic trip across the United States, following a route that you won't find on any map. Whether it's the rolling hills of Appalachia, the flowing cornfields of Iowa or the crowded tunnels below Chicago, you'll find yourself too focused on the intense racing action to worry about the scenery. Get started by picking from a garage full of cars to find the one that best suits your styleЧif you're good enough, you'll even find a few hidden ones to round out your selection. Then choose one of three different playing perspectives and get ready to hang on tight. With five difficulty levels, the ability to remove traffic or other racers, and two- player simultaneous racing, it's enough to make you forget all about finding that next rest stop. Just watch out for the cows, OK? [Editor's Note: Cow bashing was only in the arcade version and Nintendo had it taken out of the N64 version]

Wonder Boy (Sega Master System, 1-2 players, Rated E for EveryoneЧComic Mischief, 500 Wii Points): As Tom-Tom the Wonder Boy, it's up to you to rescue your girlfriend Tanya from the vile clutches of the monster that has kidnapped her. To do so, you must navigate a series of worlds in a race against time to reach your goal. Along the way, you'll battle foes and collect fruit that will add to the amount of time you have to complete your mission. You can also receive helpful power-ups from various eggs, but make sure to avoid the bad eggs and poisonous mushrooms that sap your precious vitality. Find the magic doll in each level to open up hidden areas, and make it to the very end of your journey to rescue your one true love.