3DS owners will be very pleased with this week’s Nintendo Download as the forgotten member of the Zelda family, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, will be available to download through the 3DS eShop beginning tomorrow. Besides asking yourself if a Zelda game can truly be forgotten, Majora’s Mask is an interesting look back at how Nintendo treated one of their biggest franchises in the early 21st century. But even if you’re one of those people who didn’t think it worked the first time around (watch as I sheepishly raise my hand), every game should get a second chance like this.
Speaking of second chances, the rest of this week’s new 3DS games should also look familiar to gamers:
- Capcom is bringing an enhanced version of Monster Hunter 4 to the 3DS eShop tomorrow as Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Never-before-available in America, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will give players the chance to “tackle hundreds of quests and take down ferocious monsters.”
- Bandai Namco has slapped a fresh coat of paint on Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy as well as added Amiibo support to the aerial shooter. These additions have given it the new name Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +.
- Finally, Sega is resurrecting one of their Genesis-era shooters exclusively for the 3DS as 3D Fantasy Zone.
Even though most of this week’s focus is on the 3DS, the Wii U got in on the re-release game too as Konami has added the well-liked SNES RPG Breath of Fire to the Wii U eShop.
More details on all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break.
Wii U eShop
Blek – Blek is a unique, award-winning game about imagination and personality. Everything you draw keeps moving, and watching your creations move is like magic. Blek can’t be explained in words.
Breath of Fire – The Dark Dragons are in search of six keys to release the devious goddess Tyr. In the Dark Dragons’ destructive wake, Ryu will need to rediscover the lost powers of the Light Dragons, rely on his companions and save his sister – and the entire world. Will he succeed in his quest?
Paparazzi – Celebrity and paparazzi go head-to-head in this two-player action/party game. The paparazzi must snap quick pictures of the celebrity, while the celebrity tries to escape to the limo with their dignity. Each level is a tug of war between the paparazzi’s money and the celebrity’s dignity. The game includes six unique levels, including a movie studio backot, a night club, and a high-class ball. The celebrity can play as one of seven silly characters, anywhere from a mulleted movie star to a bear on a tricycle. (Available February 17)
3DS eShop
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – In this re-mastered and enhanced 3D version of the Nintendo classic, a masked Skull Kid drags Link into the world of Termina, where the moon is falling from the sky. Lucky for Termina, Link can reverse time and relive his last 72 hours in limitless ways. Each time, he’ll don any of his 20+ masks collected throughout the game, help different citizens, battle different bosses and ultimately change the fate of a world. This is the definitive version of a dark classic. (Available February 13)
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate – Experience big game hunting with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS system. Join up with a traveling caravan of hunters to explore new lands in pursuit of larger-than-life beasts. Play alone in a robust single-player experience or join with up to three other players via a local connection or online via Wi-Fi to tackle hundreds of quests and take down ferocious monsters. (Available February 13)
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy + – The critically acclaimed aerial combat series flies onto Nintendo 3DS. Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy + delivers supersonic flying, exciting dogfights and high-altitude acrobatics all in enhanced 3D. In addition, players can take control of customized, real-life aircraft with Nintendo characters like Mario, Bowser and more.
3D Fantasy Zone – This classic arcade shooter was first released in 1986, and is now available exclusively on Nintendo 3DS. Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa to fight bizarre enemy invaders in this cosmic challenge.
Pong Pong Candy – Easy to learn and engaging puzzle game. Every move you make, you will have a chance to level up your pieces. You will have to choose carefully which ones to level up in order to reach the final transformation. The difficult comes in when the movement is restricted by the amount of pieces on the board. But not to worry, throughout the game there is plenty of help. The wheel of fortune will give you a chance to win powerups that they will empower you with special abilities. You can use these special abilities to help you reach higher transformations. The exciting music and always-fun visuals will keep you hooked for hours.
