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Rare N64 RPG Ogre Battle 64 Available Now On Wii U Virtual Console
Classic Atlus tactical RPG Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur released today via Nintendo's Virtual Console platform on Wii U. The game costs $9.99, and has been previously released though Virtual Console for the Wii.
Ogre Battle 64 is a sequel to the Super Nintendo game Ogre Battle. Played from an isometric perspective, players navigate a colorful fantasy world, commanding troops to do their bidding. Due to its rarity, physical copies of Ogre Battle 64 are usually quite expensive, with complete, near-mint versions fetching upwards of $100 online.
[Source: Nintendo]
Our Take
Ogre Battle 64 isn't just rare, it's widely regarded as one of the best tactical RPGs on the system. Thanks to its Virtual Console release, players don't need to shovel out big bucks to try it out.
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