Nintendo Download Europe: Super Mario 3D World Headlines Wii U and 3DS eShop Updates

Nintendo Download Update Europe: Super Mario 3D World, SEGA 3D Classics, and More Arrive This Week Nintendo fans across Europe are in for a treat this week as the latest Nintendo Download update introduces a host of exciting new titles and classic favorites across both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS platforms.

Chief among the week’s highlights is the much-anticipated release of Super Mario 3D World for the Wii U, a title that has garnered critical acclaim since its unveiling and is touted as one of the system’s definitive platforming experiences for 2013. Super Mario 3D World headlines the current batch of releases, available for digital download on the Wii U eShop at €59.99 / £49.99.

Building on a legacy of pioneering 3D platformers, the game showcases inventive level design, a colorful array of creative new power-ups, and what numerous reviewers have described as the most enjoyable multiplayer mode yet in a Mario adventure.

Our comprehensive review lauded the title with a perfect score, cementing its status as a must-have for Wii U owners.

The game's official launch is set for November 29, bringing an end to weeks of growing anticipation fueled by Nintendo Direct presentations and gameplay trailers. Longtime fans of classic arcade and console experiences will also find plenty to celebrate.

SEGA’s revered lineup of 3D Classics makes a triumphant debut in Western markets this week, starting with 3D Super Hang-On and 3D Space Harrier, both available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop for €4.99 / £4.49 each.

These titles deliver a dose of nostalgia reimagined with stereoscopic 3D effects, offering retro racing action and intense shooter gameplay that helped define their respective eras.

Early Mega Drive adopters and arcade enthusiasts alike will have the chance to relive (or discover) these classics on the go. This week’s update also sees the arrival of Uncharted Waters: New Horizons on Wii U Virtual Console, courtesy of Tecmo Koei Games, at €7.99 / £5.49.

The game merges role-playing elements and complex strategy, earning praise for its nuanced storytelling and deep micromanagement options.

Fans seeking a challenge or with fond memories of the series can now revisit this US version of the strategy classic. The Nintendo 3DS eShop features several new titles and special discounts.

Notable additions include Angry Bunnies (Cypronia), a physics-based puzzler featuring 150 levels, and World Conqueror 3D from CIRCLE Entertainment, which delivers a strategic World War II experience similar in scope to familiar board game franchises.

Mystery Murders: The Sleeping Palace from Microvalue continues the tradition of hidden-object adventures with a narrative twist.

Also newly available on the 3DS Virtual Console is Crash'n The Boys Street Challenge by Arc System Works, making its European debut and blending sports mini-games with unique, action-packed twists. On the retail front, One Piece Romance Dawn (Bandai Namco Games) and Doodle Jump Adventures (Avanquest) join the 3DS library, the latter translating the popular mobile game to Nintendo’s handheld.

My Baby Pet Hotel 3D and Power Rangers Megaforce round out the retail offerings, providing options for younger gamers or fans of these long-running franchises. WiiWare receives renewed attention with the release of Deer Drive Legends from Maximum Games, available for 500 Nintendo Points.

This arcade-style hunting title marks an unexpected but welcome return for the WiiWare service and is sure to entice those looking to revisit the platform. In addition to these launches, a selection of eShop games receives temporary price reductions, including 3D Game Collection, Funfair Party Games, Murder on the Titanic, Gardenscapes, Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D, and Darts Up 3D, each available at special rates for a limited period. European Nintendo gamers have a wealth of new content to explore this week, from must-play first-party platformers to cult classics and hidden gems.

As the community dives into Super Mario 3D World and the latest offerings from SEGA and beyond, the Nintendo eShop remains a vibrant hub for gaming variety and digital discovery.

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