King's Knight and Powerball come to Virtual Console @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on March 24, 2008

News: Square-Enix drops another one.

Gamers everywhere have been waiting on Square-Enix to bring more of their games to the Virtual Console. Today, we will get our second dose of retro goodness from the company that created Final Fantasy. But it definitely won't be a Final Fantasy game, it'll be the NES adventure King's Knight.

Don't know much about King's Knight (or this week's other release, Powerball)? Here's a refresher course:

King's Knight (NES, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): In the kingdom of Izander, the fair Princess Claire has been kidnapped by a foul and insidious dragon, and it is the mission of four brave fighters to save her. Through five thrilling, fast-action stages, our gallant heroes-a knight, a wizard, a monster and a thief-will take on an army of incredible enemies. You must help them reach their goal, as you are now part of the team that will fight to free the princess from her imprisonment. Keep your wits about you, plan your strategy and set off on an exciting adventure.

Powerball (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): Eight different teams representing various nations are vying to become the Powerball champions, and you control one of the eight in your quest for the championship. A hybrid of games like rugby and football, Powerball is played on a 100-yard field. Try to score by either carrying the ball into your opponent's end zone or kicking it into your opponent's net for points. This one- or two-player game offers both exhibition and league play. Jump into a game of Powerball and try a brand new sport.