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.