Kirby and the Rainbow Curse brings its claymation-styled side-scrolling to the Wii U eShop this week… tomorrow to be exact. The pink puffball (Can clay be puffy? Probably a question for another time…) is joined by Axelay, a Super NES shooter that is now available through the Wii U’s Virtual Console service.
Over on the 3DS eShop, the free-to-play puzzler Pokemon Shuffle is available today along with the Flappy Bird homage Flap Flap and a pair of RPGs: Excave and Adventure Bar Story (and yes, it’s about saving a local bar from a greedy businessman).
Finally, the DSiWare Shop makes a return with a brand new pair of match-3 puzzlers: Fishdom and 4 Elements,
More details on all of these games can be found after the break.
Wii U eShop
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse – In this colorful new adventure, guide Kirby through a vibrant world made of clay by drawing Rainbow Ropes on the Wii U GamePad controller. You can even mold your clay Kirby into a Tank, Submarine or Rocket to wreak havoc. Up to three friends can join in and play as Waddle Dee characters to explore levels with you. (Available February 20)
Axelay – The alien Armada of Annihilation is taking over planets, and you are the last line of defense. Guide the Axelay prototype through six levels of nonstop galactic action. Use your vast array of weaponry and dodge enemy attacks at every turn.
3DS eShop
Pokemon Shuffle – Pokemon Shuffle is a free-to-play strategy-based puzzle game featuring a wide variety of Pokemon. Your goal is to clear various stages by matching three or more Pokemon in a row within the number of moves allowed. Know the type of Pokemon and choose them wisely to cause more damage against the opponent Pokemon. You will also be able to raise the level of your Pokemon by using them multiple times. There are 150+ stages awaiting and you will want to collect many different Pokemon – including some Mega-Evolved Pokemon – in order to help you battle efficiently. Challenges await you whether you play at home or on the go.
Flap Flap – Summon up all your skill, precision and nerves of steel: Flap Flap won’t go easy on you! Bit of a lightweight? Then all the bonuses and special abilities will come in handy… Unfortunately, there are also enemies and obstacles to make things complicated, too!
Excave – Dare the demon’s nest of the Labyrinth and rediscover the thrill & challenge of epic dungeon-crawling RPG adventure! Imperial City is at war! The King needs you to explore the perilous and ancient Labyrinth beneath the city – find out why this mysterious magical laboratory now spews out an army of powerful monsters bent on destruction, and descend to its lowest depths to rescue the missing Magician.
Adventure Bar Story – Adventure Bar Story is an RPG set in a fantasy world in which you go on adventures with party members and manage a bar. Your Bar is facing a hostile take over by a rich Restaurant Owner… Gustav. Gustav is a powerful man and he will try to drive you out of business and force you to sell the bar! Best way to defend the take over? WIN THE CROWD! Become the most popular bar in town, so even Gustav can’t touch you!
DSiWare eShop
Fishdom – The amazingly addictive and popular match-3 game! Thrilling maritime-themed puzzles await you in a beautiful underwater world.
4 Elements – Beyond endless seas, an ancient kingdom is in trouble! A land once full of life has become a lifeless desert. The magic of the four elements that kept it running for centuries has been corrupted by evil powers and the altars no longer yield the energy of life. It is up to you to unlock the four ancient books of magic and collect 16 mysterious cards that will help you restore the kingdom to life. An adorable little fairy will be your aide in this perilous journey as you encounter elementals, dragons, knights, and various magic creatures.
