Published on: November 17, 2014
This week’s Nintendo Download for Europe brings a robust mix of releases across the Nintendo eShop, with notable new titles for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, fresh downloadable content, Virtual Console classics, and promotional discounts.
With established developers like Ubisoft, Sega, and Natsume in the spotlight, there are fresh options to suit a variety of gaming tastes on Nintendo hardware.
Wii U eShop and Virtual Console Highlights
Among the highlights on the Wii U eShop is Rock Zombie from EnjoyUp Games, priced at €6.99 / £6.29.
This beat 'em up revives the spirit of campy, arcade-style action, letting players take on the undead as members of an all-female rock band.
Retro gaming enthusiasts are treated to two Natsume classics on the Virtual Console.
Wild Guns (€7.99 / £5.49) delivers a 16-bit action experience, blending steampunk flavor with frenetic gallery shooting.
A favorite among fans of the era, Wild Guns supports co-operative play for added mayhem.
Also available is Natsume Championship Wrestling (€7.99 / £5.49), a wrestling title from the Super Nintendo days featuring twelve distinct fighters and up to four-player local matches.
Major Retail Arrivals and DLC for Wii U
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs makes its long-awaited Wii U debut at €59.99 / £49.99, bringing its signature open-world hacking gameplay to Nintendo’s console.
Sonic fans can explore a new direction with Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric by Sega, available for €49.99 / £39.99.
Both titles increase the Wii U’s selection of high-profile action and adventure games this November.
Additionally, two Watch Dogs DLC packs—Conspiracy (€4.99 / £3.99) and Access Granted (€6.99 / £5.49)—are now available, enhancing the main game with new missions, skins, and hacking abilities.
Nintendo 3DS: Downloads, Virtual Console, and Themes
On Nintendo 3DS, younger players may be drawn to the pet simulation 101 Pony Pets 3D by Selectsoft at €4.00 / £3.59, while classic RPG fans can revisit Lufia: The Legend Returns (Natsume, €4.99 / £4.49) in its Game Boy Color iteration through the Virtual Console.
Retail downloads this week include Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (Sega, €39.99 / £34.99), which differentiates itself from its Wii U counterpart via greater exploration and character-switching mechanics.
Ubisoft presents Tetris Ultimate (€19.99 / £15.99) with exclusive modes for portable play, and Bigben Interactive offers Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (€34.99 / £29.99).
Shin Megami Tensei IV from Atlus expands with two new DLC packs—Snake Scale Equipment (€0.99 / £0.75) and Clipped Wings 2 (€1.79 / £1.49)—providing added challenges and unlockable items for RPG enthusiasts.
The 3DS eShop also sees discounts on titles like Wakedas and World Conqueror 3D (both Circle Entertainment), and a Darts Up 3D promotion is available for those who own both the Wii U and 3DS versions.
DSiWare and More
Demonstrating longevity for legacy platforms, Around the World in 80 Days (DSiWare, 800 Nintendo Points) arrives as a match-3 puzzle experience on the DSiWare service.
Nintendo also offers a selection of new HOME themes for 3DS, including Pokémon and Super Mario-themed designs.
With a broad mix of genres, appealing to retro fans, adventurers, and casual gamers alike, this week’s Nintendo Download offers something new for nearly everyone.
For further details and pricing, check the Nintendo eShop or the official Nintendo website.
Nintendo Ubisoft Sega Natsume EnjoyUp Games Selectsoft Bigben Interactive Atlus Circle Entertainment Nintendo eShop Wii U 3DS DSiWare Virtual Console Watch Dogs Sonic Boom Wild Guns Natsume Championship Wrestling Lufia: The Legend Returns Tetris Ultimate 101 Pony Pets 3D Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods Shin Megami Tensei IV