Harvest Moon and Lords of Thunder added to Virtual Console @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on February 11, 2008

News: Ebay sellers are no doubt very mad about this.

Two games will be added to the Virtual Console today and both of them could be considered bad news for sellers of classic games on eBay. Today's additions are Harvest Moon from the Super NES and Lords of Thunder from the TurboGrafx-16. Original copies of Harvest Moon and Lords of Thunder are both currently going for over $50 on the auction site. But they will be much cheaper than that on the Virtual Console as both will be available for 800 Wii Points.

If either of these games leaves you scratching your head, here's what these games are all about:

Harvest Moon (Super NES, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): You bought the farm, so now it's time to roll up your sleeves and try living off the fat of the land. Fresh air and the beauty of the outdoors will be fulfilling, but a successful farm needs a lot of working capital as well. There are buildings on your property, but they are in need of livestock. You have a modest house, but if things get lonely in the field, it's going to take a remodel to woo a female farming companion. Your challenge is to dig in and build your life as a farmer from the ground up. How you manage will determine the outcome, but remember: You always reap what you sow.

Lords of Thunder (TurboGrafx-16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone Ц Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Lords of Thunder is a side-scrolling shooter that has you take on the role of a legendary warrior, blasting enemies to heavy-metal tunes. Your enemies are plotting to revive Zaggart, "The Dark One," who was sealed beneath the six continents of Mistral. It's up to Landis, descendant of the heroic Dyu, to stop them. Choose the order in which to attack the six stages. Before each stage, select one of four magic armors and use crystals you've collected during your battles to buy items. Selecting the right armor for each stage is the key to your ultimate victory. Then get ready to face awesome enemies like a fire-spewing sea serpent or a giant insect. Whether it's the fast-paced shooting or breaking into the fortress of a stage boss, you'll be blown away by the intensity of Lords of Thunder.