For the most part, Virtual Console releases aren’t something to get excited about any more. Last week’s release of the Master System version of Sonic should be proof of that. But this week? This week we’ve got something special.

Star Parodier is a Turbo-Grafx 16 CD import that pokes fun at Hudson’s own long-running Star Soldier series. Just about every Star Soldier out there has made it’s way to the Virtual Console (and even a new one on WiiWare), so it’s only fitting that Parodier makes it way onto the service.

Parodier features three ships — a super-deformed version of the series classic ship, Bomberman, and a flying PC-Engine (the Japanese version of the TG16). The visuals are beyond cute, and I can’t help but notice a few Mario-ism’s included in there as well. The video above shows small mushrooms on the ground that look awfully familiar, as well as some pills scattered across the screen that look like they might have been prescribed by one Dr. Mario.

I’ll be honest — this is the first VC title I’ve considered picking up in a long time. First though I think I may pick up WiiWare’s Star Soldier R. I think I want a proper SS experience before dabbling in the world of the silly. Star Parodier will set you back 900 points.

Want to see what else hit today? Check out or Wii-ky Update for the full list.

More Virtual Console goodness comes to the Wii this week. Sadly, the only game on this week’s VC list that I’ve heard of is Star Parodier (TurboGrafx 16 CD-ROM, 900 Wii Points) and I’ve yet to ever play this spoof of Star Soldier. The other VC item for the day is a pool game called, Break In (TurboGrafx 16, 700 Wii Points). As for WiiWare, Strong Bad Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner (1,000 Wii Points) makes an appearance for Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People. You can check out Jim’s review of it just below.

That’s about all there is to say for this week’s short-n’-sweet update. For more details, make the jump.

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