NES Remix (series)
| NES Remix | |
|---|---|
| |
| First installment | NES Remix (2013) |
| Latest installment | Ultimate NES Remix (2014) |
| Number of installments | 4 (2 main, 2 compilations) |
The NES Remix series, known as the Famicom Remix series in Japan, is a series which remixes various Family Computer and NES games and proposing challenges of very different nature, from defeating a certain number of enemies while invincible to playing Super Mario Bros. in reverse or with broken lights to playing Donkey Kong as Link. Gameplay is comparable to the WarioWare series. The first two games were available only on the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and therefore are currently unable to be purchased, while the others are compilations that are available for physical purchase.
The series was well received by fans and critics overall.[1][2] Series director Koichi Hayashida also suggested that the possibility of expanding the series to cover games from other consoles, such as the SNES, would depend on demand and support by fans.[3] A similar game, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, would later be released for the Nintendo Switch.
GamesEdit
| Title | |
|---|---|
| Image, original release, and system | Synopsis |
| NES Remix | |
 December 18, 2013[?]Wii U (Nintendo eShop-exclusive) |
NES Remix is the first installment in the series. It comprises various challenges from sixteen games, with eight of the games relating to the Super Mario franchise. It was integrated with Miiverse, where the player could write about their scores. Stamps are also unlocked throughout the game, and they could also be used within Miiverse. The player can earn up to 3 stars in each challenge, depending on how well they performed, and they are used to unlock certain challenges. The player may also receive a Rainbow Rank if they did very well, but this does not earn them another star and is simply for 100% completion. |
| NES Remix 2 | |
  April 24, 2014[?]Wii U (Nintendo eShop-exclusive) |
NES Remix 2 is the second game in the series, with similar gameplay to its predecessor. It features challenges from twelve games, with six of the games being part of the Super Mario franchise. The Miiverse and Stamps systems returned, while the star and challenge system was slightly modified. The game, though, adds two modes: Super Luigi Bros., which challenges the player to beat a mirrored Super Mario Bros. by playing as Luigi, and Championship Mode (inspired by a rare competition game), where the goal is to get the highest score while racing through Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, and Dr. Mario. |
CompilationsEdit
| Title | |
|---|---|
| Cover, original release, and system | Synopsis |
| NES Remix Pack | |
 April 24, 2014[?]Wii U |
NES Remix Pack is a compilation of both NES Remix games. It was first released in Japan and later released in other countries both physically and on Nintendo eShop. This marks the first time a title of the series was released in physical form. |
| Ultimate NES Remix | |
  November 7, 2014[?]Nintendo 3DS |
Ultimate NES Remix is the only NES Remix title released on the Nintendo 3DS. Unlike the NES Remix Pack, this is a "best of" compilation of the first two titles. It also contains two exclusive game modes, being Speed Mario Bros., a faster version of Super Mario Bros., and an unlockable mode containing challenges from the Japanese or North American version of the game, depending on the version being played. |
Games featuredEdit
NES RemixEdit
NES Remix 2Edit
Ultimate NES RemixEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Claiborn, Samuel (December 21, 2013). NES Remix Review. IGN (English). Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Claiborn, Samuel (April 23, 2014). NES Remix 2 Review. IGN (English). Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Shapiro, Jake (April 22, 2014). Possibility of SNES Remix and Other Remix Titles Depends on Fan Support. Nintendo Life (English). Retrieved July 9, 2024.
| NES Remix games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Main | NES Remix (2013, Wii U) • NES Remix 2 (2014, Wii U) | |
| Reissues | NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014, 3DS) | |
| Super Mario related games included | NES Remix | Donkey Konga • Donkey Kong Jr.a • Donkey Kong 3 • Super Mario Bros.a • Mario Bros. • Wrecking Crew • Pinball • Golf |
| NES Remix 2 | Dr. Marioa • NES Open Tournament Golf • Super Mario Bros. 2a • Super Mario Bros. 3a • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levelsa • Wario's Woods | |