Wrecking Crew review (vc-reviews.com)

[R.O.B.]

Wrecking Crew - NES

<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="110" align="left" valign="top"><img width="100" height="100" border="1" style="padding:0; margin:0;" src="http://www.vc-reviews.com/upload/review_img/wreckingcrewnes_thumb.gif" alt=""/></td><td valign="top">Wrecking Crew is a platform action game for one or two players. You control Mario and Luigi who need to demolish various buildings. After each wall in the building has been destroyed, you move on to the next (and more difficult) building. Many of the buildings have a puzzle element to them; you may ...</td></tr></table>

4 star(s)

Read the Wrecking Crew Virtual Console review (http://www.vc-reviews.com/review/552/wrecking-crew.php)

[flyingdutchman]

Never played this before, though I have played a cheap spin off of the game before in which the gameplay was identical though it just had different characters and colors. I do remember I enjoyed it much, I think I will be downloading this, the level editor really appeals to me as well...

[pocketmego]

This game is fun and really is a throwback to the kinds of games that were big prior to Super Mario Brothers. It is also a lot like one of my all time favorite classic games, the original Mario Bros.

So, I put this one as another one that is fun to pick up and play and addicting, not unlike Balloon Fight. Although, in my opinion, nothing tops Balloon Fight as being one of the greatest NES games of all time.

-Ray

[Jonno]

I don't think I'm going to buy this when it comes to America. I'm justing waiting for a certain game now coming to the Wii, not VC. Although, if I did buy Wii Points, I'd get Breath of Fire II, Neutopia II, and Hero Tonma first.

[Drake]

I'm sure at least some noticed, but the Golden Hammer on Smash Bros. Brawl Dojo today is, naturally, from Wrecking Crew.

[slangman]

Sounds like a cool game but i need to download other games firts (i.e Super Metroid, Street Fighter 2 etc).

[SKTTR]

Oh yes, I finally started it a few days ago, and I can only confirm this is a great retro ladder/platformer/puzzlegame.
A nice mix of making your own levels (being constructive) and devastating them all (being deconstructive).

Even though it looks a bit bland and slow in the beginning there's much love for detail.
After playing until phase 48 (half of the game) I realised it has very deep level design and varying game elements making it a very strategic title.
And it's addicting and fun!

You can select all the 100 stages from the beginning, but I started at stage 1 and try to beat it from 1 to 100. That brings me most fun. It's a system like in Ice Climber. If you're game over, your score will reset but you can jump back right into the last level you have played.

At least the 100 stages will take you hours of time and fun.
And you can present four self-made stages to friends. You can even save them.

I think it's totally worth my 500 Points, so I can recommend it to everyone who likes the genre.