Wii U’s indie charge continues with Knytt Underground becoming available this week, as part of a rather bumper edition of Nintendo Downloads.
If exploring the game’s enchanting subterranean worlds aren’t your thing, then a multitude of special offers will equally vie for your attention. Meanwhile SEGA’s 3D Classics continue with Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master and Streets of Rage, with Konami’s Life Force joining the Virtual Console.
The full list is as follows:
Special Offers
* Art of Balance TOUCH!, Shin’en Multimedia – £5.45 (€5.99) until January 2nd, normally £6.29 (€6.99)
* Brunch Panic, CIRCLE Ent. – £2.69 (€2.99) until January 9th, normally £3.59 (€3.99)
* Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, Black Forest Games – £10 (€12.99) until December 26th, normally £12.99 (€14.99)
* Kung Fu Rabbit, Neko Entertainment – £1.79 (€1.99) until January 2nd, normally £4.49 (€4.99)
* Little Inferno, Tomorrow Corporation – £8.99 (€4.99) until January 2nd, normally £4.49 (€9.99)
* Mutant Mudds, Renegade Kid – £4 (€4.49) until January 2nd, normally £8.09 (€8.99)
* Nano Assault Neo, Shin’en Multimedia – £6.99 (€7.99) until January 5th, normally £8.99 (€9.99)
* Puddle, Neko Entertainment – £3.59 (€3.99) until January 2nd, normally £8.99 (€9.99)
* Real Heroes: Firefighter 3D Download Version, Zordix AB – £4.49 (€4.99) until January 30th, normally £8.99 (€9.99)
* Rising Board 3D, odenis studio – £1.29 (€1.49) until January 2nd, normally £1.79 (€1.99)
* Star Wars Pinball, Zen Studios – £3.99 (€4.99) until January 2nd, normally £7.99 (€9.99)
* Sweet Memories Blackjack, CIRCLE Ent. – £2.69 (€2.99) until January 9th, normally £3.59 (€3.99)
* Swords & Soldiers 3D, CIRCLE Ent. – £4.49 (€4.99) until January 9th, normally £6.29 (€6.99)
* Toki Tori, Two Tribes – £1.79 (€1.99) until January 2nd, normally £3.59 (€3.99)
* Toki Tori 2 +, Two Tribes – £7.79 (€8.99) until January 2nd, normally £12.99 (€14.99)
* TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition, Keen Games – £4.49 (€4.99) until January 2nd, normally £6.99 (€7.99)
* WAKEDAS, CIRCLE Ent. – £1.79 (€1.99) until January 9th, normally £2.69 (€2.99)
* Witch & Hero, CIRCLE Ent. – £1.79 (€1.99) until January 9th, normally £3.59 (€3.99)
* World Conqueror 3D, CIRCLE Ent. – £3.59 (€3.99) until January 9th, normally £4.29 (€4.99)
* Zen Pinball 2: Multi-table packs, Zen Studios – £3.99 (€4.99) until January 2nd, normally £7.99 (€9.99)
* Zen Pinball 2: Single-table packs, Zen Studios – £1.19 (€1.49) until January 2nd, normally £2.39 (€2.99)
Conditional Discounts
* Toki Tori 2 +, Two Tribes – £6.49 (€7.49) until January 2nd, normally £12.99 (€14.99)
50% off the regular price if you already downloaded one out of the following titles from Nintendo eShop on your Wii U: EDGE, RUSH or Toki Tori.
* Toki Tori 2 +, Two Tribes – £5.19 (€5.99) until January 2nd, normally £12.99 (€14.99)
60% off the regular price if you already downloaded two out of the following titles from Nintendo eShop on your Wii U: EDGE, RUSH or Toki Tori.
* Toki Tori 2 +, Two Tribes – £3.89 (€4.49) until January 2nd, normally £12.99 (€14.99)
70% off the regular price if you already downloaded three out of the following titles from Nintendo eShop on your Wii U: EDGE, RUSH or Toki Tori.
Wii U Download Software
* Knytt Underground, Ripstone Publishing – £7.99 (€8.99)
The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation, Knytt Underground. Humans practically destroyed the planet in a war five hundred years ago and have long since abandoned the world. The remaining population called ‘sprites’ are forced to live in tunnels underground. “Mi” (that’s you!) is a mute but extraordinary sprite who develops special powers as she embarks upon a quest to ring the six bells of fate, which if not rung every six hundred years will begin a chain reaction that will obliterate the world! With an array of thrilling quests, unique zen-like gameplay and plenty of dynamic characters to meet and guide you on your adventure – Knytt Underground delivers a captivating and unparalleled experience that will not disappoint! Can you ring the six bells of fate and save the world before it’s too late? Download today and begin your journey through this vibrant and enchanted underground world!
Wii U Demo
* Nano Assault Neo, Shin’en Multimedia – Free
Stop the deadly Nanostray virus from spreading in the nano cosmos. Traverse a breathtaking microscopic world. You are one against millions. Nano Assault Neo is an all-new unique twin-stick style shoot ’em up game for Wii U.
Virtual Console (3DS)
* Life Force, Konami – £4.49 (€4.99)
Pilot the Vic Viper on a mission to destroy an enormous alien that threatens to devour the galaxy! Classic shoot ‘em up Life Force is a spin-off of the seminal Gradius series, featuring six stages that take place inside the gigantic creature, alternating between horizontally and vertically scrolling environments. Collect capsules to gain new weapons and power-ups, and defeat the bosses at the end of each stage. Go it alone or team up with a friend in the cooperative two player mode via Download Play.
3DS Download Software
* 101 Penguin Pets 3D, Selectsoft – £3.59 (€4)
There’s nothing better than a pet penguin! With 101 Penguin Pets 3D, you can have your very own penguin friend to pamper, play with and love, all in amazing 3D. Teach your penguin to breakdance, dress it up in hilarious clothes, and enjoy fun minigames as you take your penguin to the vet, give it a bath, go skiing and more. You’ll never be bored with over 101 penguin friends to groom, pamper, play with and love!
* 3D Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, SEGA – £4.49 (€4.99)
Joe Musashi’s sworn enemies, the Neo Zeed, have returned! Controlled by Shadow Master, a formidable ninja cloned from Joe’s own bloodline, the syndicate holds the city captive with its vicious crime ring. Utilise deadly weapons and lethal ninja arts in order to stand against the hordes of bio-ninja and save your city!
* 3D Streets of Rage, SEGA – £4.49 (€4.99)
In the grips of a vicious crime syndicate, this once peaceful city has become a centre of violence and mayhem. Amidst this chaos, three young police officers are determined to tackle the problem head-on. Taking control of one of three ex-officers, use their special hand-to-hand combat abilities to take down the syndicate and save the city.
* Akari by Nikoli, Hamster – £4.49 (€4.99)
With the Nikoli puzzle series, you can enjoy high-quality “sudoku” puzzles, created by Nikoli, who gave the world-famous puzzle its name.
* Banana Bliss: Jungle Puzzles, Teyon – £3.59 (€3.99)
Embark on a fruitful quest with Morris the monkey in this puzzling adventure! Discover the dense jungle trails with Morris the monkey and gather all the scattered hearts on Paradise Island for his beloved sweetheart Molly. Swing, run and climb through the jungle canopy, by-passing and destroying dangerous critters from spiked urchins to poisonous snails that will try to get in your way! Locate hidden bananas in each level to unlock bonus levels and with every banana revealed you can save your play and watch it back with the built-in replay function, Playback! With over 300 levels to complete in 7 jungle-inspired worlds there will be no time for monkeying around in these blissful jungle puzzles!
* nintendogs + cats French Bulldog & New Friends, Nintendo – £39.99 (€44.99)
* nintendogs + cats Golden Retriever & New Friends, Nintendo – £39.99 (€44.99)
* nintendogs + cats Toy Poodle & New Friends, Nintendo – £39.99 (€44.99)
nintendogs puppies are back in the palm of your hand on the Nintendo 3DS system, with even cuter and more expressive puppies and, for the first time, kittens!
* Winter Sports 2012 – Feel the Spirit, Treva Entertainment – £8.99 (€9.99)
Higher. Faster. Further. Winner! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled winter sports highlight and embark on a record-breaking quest in 7 thrilling disciplines. Become champion and engage in exciting competitions on the world’s most exhilarating ice surfaces and pistes, or soar high and become king of the air in ski jumping!
3DS Demo
* Brunch Panic, CIRCLE Ent. – Free
Ever dreamed of running your own food truck? Or traveling to the places you’ve always dreamed about? Here’s the story of Bonnie, a young bright-eyed girl, with a talent for cooking and a love of travel and adventure. One fateful birthday, her grandfather presented her with a gift that combined her two passions. A brunch truck! And so began her dream adventure, travelling all over the world with one brunch spot at a time.
* World Conqueror 3D, CIRCLE Ent. – Free
World Conqueror 3D is a new type of strategy game on the background of WWII. In this game, you depend on your troops as you compete for territories. Territories consist of land, cities, and even oceans, for the purpose of gaining resources, developing an economy ,and military to conquer your enemies.
Nintendo Download list: 19th December 2013 (Europe)
