We’re well and truly into 2016 now, and this week sees the second round of releases for February bringing an absolutely huge variety of titles, including some unique puzzle games, a classic Mario game from the Wii era, some Smash Bros. DLC and simply stacks of discounts.
Check out the full list below and let us know which games will be queued for download on your Wii U or 3DS this week.
Wii U eShop
- Space Hulk (Hoplite Research, €29.95/ £24.99) – based on the Games Workshop board game of the same name, this title is a PC port that involves clearing out the derelict space ships of hostile alien forces using a turn-based approach.
- Joe’s Diner (Joindots, €7.99/ £5.99) – this first-person game comes with the slightly odd premise that sees you work 30 night shifts at a remote diner. Your activities somehow influence two feuding dead chieftains that you must help put to rest.
Wii U Virtual Console
- Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo, €19.99/ £17.99) – a simply superb Mario 3D platfroming adventure that was one of the Wii’s finest gaming moments. The game features clever level designs that use gravity and charm to create another wonderful and unique entry in the Mario universe.
Wii U DLC
All of the following packs are coming to Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS on 4th February)
- Bayonetta & Umbra Clock Tower Set (Nintendo, €5.99/ £5.39 for one platform, €6.99/ £6.29 for both) – Includes Fighter (Bayonetta), Umbra Clock Tower stage, new stage music and new trophies
- [Fighter] Corrin (Nintendo, €4.99/ £4.49 for one platform, €5.99/ £5.39 for both) – Includes Fighter (Corrin), new stage music and new trophies
- [Mii Fighter Costume] Bionic Set (Nintendo, €0.79/ £0.69 for one platform, €1.19/ £1.09 for both) – Includes Bionic Helmet and Bionic Armour, for Mii Brawlers only.
- [Mii Fighter Costume] Takamaru Set (Nintendo, €0.79/ £0.69 for one platform, €1.19/ £1.09 for both) – Includes Takamaru Wig and Takamaru’s Outfit, outfit for Sword Fighters only.
- [Mii Fighter Costume] Ashley Set (Nintendo, €0.79/ £0.69 for one platform, €1.19/ £1.09 for both) – Includes Ashley Wig and Ashley’s Outfit, outfit for Sword Fighters only.
- [Mii Fighter Costume] Gil Set (Nintendo, €0.79/ £0.69 for one platform, €1.19/ £1.09 for both) – Includes Gil’s Helmet and Gil’s Armour, armour for Sword Fighters only.
- [Mii Fighter Costume] Tails Set (Nintendo, €0.79/ £0.69 for one platform, €1.19/ £1.09 for both) – Includes Tails Hat and Tails Outfit, outfit for Gunners only.
- [Mii Fighter Costume] Knuckles Set (Nintendo, €0.79/ £0.69 for one platform, €1.19/ £1.09 for both) – Includes Knuckles Hat and Knuckles Outfit, outfit for Brawlers only.
- [Bundle] Mii Fighter Costume Bundle #6 (Wii U & 3DS) (Nintendo, €4.74/ £4.14 for one platform, €7.14/ £6.54 for both) – Includes all Mii Fighter Costumes listed above.
- [Bundle] Collection #6 (Nintendo, €15.72/ £14.02 for one platform, €20.12/ £18.22 for both) – Includes all Fighters, stages and Mii Fighter Costumes listed above.
- [Bundle] Bumper Fighter (Nintendo, €34.93/ £31.43 for one platform, €41.93/ £37.73 for both) – Includes Fighters (Mewtwo, Ryu, Lucas, Roy, Cloud, Corrin, Bayonetta), Stages (Suzaku Castle, Midgar, Umbra Clock Tower), new stage music, new trophies, profile icons.
- [Bundle] Stage Bundle (Nintendo, €10.45/ £9.45 for one platform, €14.45/ £13.05 for both) – Includes Stages (Dream Land (64), Peach’s Castle (64), Hyrule Castle (64), Super Mario Maker, Pirate Ship (Wii U Only), New stage music.
Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts
- Typoman (Headup Games, €11.89/ £8.49 until 18th February, normally €13.99 / £9.99)
- Space Lift Danger Panic! (Spingloaded, €1.65/ £1.29 until 12th February, normally €2.49 / £1.99, OR €0.80/ £0.65 until 12th February for those that have downloadedHeart Beaten on the same ID.
Wii U eShop Permanent Discounts
- Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €39.99/ £34.99)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €39.99/ £29.99)
- The Penguins of Madagascar (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €39.99/ £29.99)
Wii U eShop Demos
- Typoman (Headup Games, free)
- ZaciSa: Defence of the Crayon Dimensions! (ZeNfA Productions, free)
3DS eShop
- Slice It! (Aksys Games, €5.48/ £3.98) – a puzzle game suited to those with strong visualisation skills. The stylus is used to slice up shapes in order to recreate smaller iterations, through hudreds of stages.
- Glory of Generals: The Pacific (CIRCLE Entertainment, €6.99/ £5.59) – this is a follow-up to CIRCLE’s wartime strategy series, offering over 64 campaigns and 100 generals aiming to school you in battle.
3DS Retail Download
- The Legend of Legacy (NIS America, €39.99/ £34.99) – this RPG was developed by FuRyu, with hugely respected industry figures involved such as Tomomi Kobayashi (SaGa series), composer Masashi Hamauzu (SaGa, Final Fantasy XIII), and writer Masato Kato (Chrono Trigger). It adopts formations in battles and the campaign can be tackled through seven variations of the main cast.
3DS eShop Temporary Discounts
- Heart Beaten (Spingloaded, €2.33/ £2.00 until 12th February, normally €3.49 / £2.99, OR €1.09/ £1.00 until 12th February for those that have downloaded Space Lift Danger Panic! on the same ID.
- Snow Moto Racing 3D (Zordix AB, €3.99/ £3.59 until 11th February, normally €7.99 / £7.19)
- The Magic Hammer (Wobbly Tooth, €2.99/ £2.69 until 12th February, normally €4.99 / £4.49)
3DS eShop Permanent Discounts
- Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €29.99/ £24.99)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €29.99/ £24.99)
- The Penguins of Madagascar (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €29.99/ £24.99)
- Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €29.99/ £24.99)
- Violetta: Rhythm and Music (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €29.99/ £24.99)
- Winx Club: Saving Alfea (Little Orbit, €9.99/ £6.99, was €29.99/ £24.99)
3DS Demo
- The Magic Hammer (Wobbly Tooth, free)
3DS HOME Theme
- Etrian Odyssey Untold 2: Classic Theme (NIS America, €0.99/ £0.98)
