Did you catch yesterday’s Nintendo Direct presentation? We don’t have the full picture yet, but it looks like Nintendo will have a lot of interesting offerings in 2015. But if you’re looking for something new to play today on your Wii U or 3DS, here’s what was added to the Nintendo eShop this week:
- Pier Solar and the Great Architects (Wii U) – A retro-style RPG that was originally released for the Sega Genesis (!) in 2010 (!).
- Super Mario Advance (Wii U) – Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance re-release of Super Mario Bros. 2 is now available on the Virtual Console.
- Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition (Wii U) – A special downloadable edition of Disney Infinty: Marvel Super Heroes. Requires the separate purchase of an Infinity Base and at least one figure.
- Sportsball (Wii U) – Sportsball is a unique blend of “Soccer + Jousting + Flying Birds” in a retro-styled package. OK…
- Pokemon Puzzle Challenge (3DS) – The Game Boy Color classic can be downloaded through the Virtual Console.
More information about all of these games (and a few others) can be found after the break.
Wii U eShop
Pier Solar and the Great Architects – Pier Solar is an RPG that tells the story of Hoston, a young botanist who is on a quest to save his father from a mysterious illness. Along with his two best friends Alina and Edessot, the three friends embark on a quest seeking a rare herb to cure the illness of Hoston’s father. Little do they know, it is the beginning of a winding journey that unravels his father’s past and the mystery of Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
Super Mario Advance – Play the Game Boy Advance remake of two NES classics, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Mario Bros., offering hours of running, jumping, lifting and POW action.
Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition – Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition allows you to conquer a game universe with endless opportunities to create stories and action-filled adventures featuring new Super Heroes, characters and powers. Enjoy up to four players in online multiplayer, use your Wii U GamePad controller to create your own worlds in the Toy Box, activate missions or unlock toys in Play Sets.
The Swapper – In this atmospheric sci-fi puzzle game set on abandoned space station, solve puzzles by creating clones using the Wii U GamePad controller.
Sportsball – In this fun local multiplayer game that entertains a room full of friends, up to four players take the reins of exotic birds that flap, tackle and dunk balls into the net for points and glory. Play against your friends in more than seven game modes, or customize options to create your own. Call up all your buddies, hop on your birds and play Sportsball!
Not feeling competitive, but want to join in on the fun? Use the Wii U GamePad microphone to announce the matches! Give a play by play, or heckle your friends
Flapp & Zegeta – Play as Flapp and help save Zegeta who has been kidnapped by evil aliens, you must flap your way across the galaxy in order to gain speed of light and reach your destination, but the question is: Are you up to the challenge?
Shuttle Rush – Shuttle Rush is a fast-paced, old-school 2D platformer. The main character, space taxman Bob, is stuck on a hostile alien space station, and is running out of oxygen. The goal is simple: escape with your life. Fortunately, oxygen vending machines are scattered across the whole station. Using those will be mandatory to reach Bob’s shuttle in time.
SDK Paint – SDK Paint offers a unique way to get the artistic juices flowing by stacking the drawing canvas onto five layers, each of which can be independently manipulated in the four modes, using numerous brushes, filters, and shaders. While creating artwork with the Wii U GamePad’s touch screen, the display mirrors onto the television set for all in the room to enjoy.
Planes: Fire & Rescue – Battle fires and save lives in over 30 Fire & Rescue missions! Protect Piston Peak Park with eight playable characters including Dusty, Lil’ Dipper, and Blade! (Available November 11)
3DS eShop
Pokemon Puzzle Challenge – Journey to Johto for the ultimate puzzle challenge! With the help of many favorite Pokemon, you will take on Gym Leaders like Jasmine, Pryce and Falkner on a quest to become the Pokemon Puzzle Champion. Use lightning-fast reflexes to form chains and combos that will help clear all the challenges that await you.
Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever / Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog / Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle – The fun of the Nintendogs games returns, with multiple breeds to choose from, accessories for your puppies and kittens to wear, and the ability to let your puppies and kittens train and compete in different challenges and activities.
Safari Quest – Embark on a quest to find the white lion in this exciting puzzle safari! In a land known as Africania, you’ll encounter several challenges as you take photos of the surrounding wildlife. With ten lush landscapes and a total of ten puzzle-filled levels, this Match-3 adventure will keep you on your toes!
KemonoMix Plus – KemonoMix Plus is a game about training kemonos on a strange planet. You play the game by training your kemono, using it to explore the planet, and transforming it with mixes. Mixes in particular change the kemono’s appearance and skills, and can be used to make kemonos stronger. In the game, the player’s goals are to explore the planet within 2000 days, and to collect spaceship parts and return home to Earth.
Planes: Fire & Rescue – Battle fires and save lives in over 30 Fire & Rescue missions! Protect Piston Peak Park with eight playable characters including Dusty, Lil’ Dipper, and Blade! (Available November 11)
