As another week begins it’s time to look forward to the latest eShop releases heading to Europe this Thursday. There’s plenty on offer, with everything from Hyrule Warriors: Legends to some classic SNES platforming for the Virtual Console, with a whole host of discounts to boot.
Check out the full list below and let us know which games will be added to your collection this week.
Wii U eShop
- Infinity Runner (Wales Interactive, €6.49/ £5.89) – this first-person runner is set on a large spaceship, The Infinity. You play the role of a prisoner trying to escape the nightmarish inhabitants of the ship. To make things even more interesting, you’ll also be able to turn into a werewolf as you run through 14 levels of sci-fi action.
- Shantae: Risky’s Revenge Director’s Cut (WayForward, €9.99/ £6.99) – this is a re-release of the popular DSiWare title. It’s been recreated in glorious HD plus new additions such as a warp system.
Wii U Virtual Console
- Star Fox 64 (Nintendo, €4.99 / £4.49 until 21st April, then €9.99/ £8.99) – this Nintendo 64 classic was also known as Lylat Wars in Europe when it was first released in 1997. This highly regarded is the most popular title in the series according to some fans, praised at the time for its smooth animation and detailed graphics. Check this one out if you need some space-adventuring to tide you over until Star Fox Zero hits the Wii U next month.
Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts
- Ascent of Kings (Nostatic Software, €1.49 / £1.11 until 31st March, normally €1.99 / £1.49)
- Word Party (Lightwood Games, €11.99 / £11.19 until 7th April, normally €15.99 / £14.99)
- Suspension Railroad Simulator (Joindots, €7.19 / £5.39 until 7th April, normally €7.99 / £5.99)
New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
- Donkey Kong Country (Nintendo, €7.99/ £7.19, or €3.99/ £3.59 for users who’ve downloaded Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest on New 3DS using the same NNID) – this classic platformer brought Donkey Kong back into the mainstream, with many excellent sequels following in its wake. This one came to the SNES in 1994 from Rare studios and introduced brilliant and challenging gameplay, new characters and fantastic graphics that still hold up today.
- Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (Nintendo, €7.99/ £7.19, or €3.99/ £3.59 for users who’ve downloaded Donkey Kong Country on New 3DS using the same NNID) – this sequel hit the SNES in 1995 and sees you take control of DK’s sidekick, Diddy Kong, on a rescue mission to find his barrel-chested friend. It brought more of the great visuals and gameplay we learned to expect from the original.
3DS Retail Download
- Hyrule Warriors Legends (Nintendo, €39.99/ £34.99) – this meshing of genres brings the Dynasty Warriors series into the world of the Legend of Zelda in a hack ‘n’ slash action game. This portable version brings new characters and content to the series, plus plenty of DLC. Watch out for our review soon!
3DS / Wii U Retail DLC
- Hyrule Warriors: Legends: Legends of Hyrule Pack: 3DS only (Nintendo, €14.99/ £13.49) – Get four AOC packs as they are released, and a costume for Ganondorf to enjoy now! (Nintendo 3DS only.) This includes the Master Wind Waker Pack (exclusive to Nintendo 3DS), the Link’s Awakening Pack, the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Pack, and the A Link Between Worlds Pack. Plus, you’ll receive the “Wind Waker Robes” costume for Ganondorf as soon as you purchase.
- Hyrule Warriors: Legends: Legends of Hyrule Pack: 3DS / Wii U Bundle (Nintendo, €16.99/ £15.29) – Get a full breakdown of the Hyrule Warriors DLC here.
- Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique 2 – Fashion Forward: Spring-Summer Styles Pack (Nintendo, free)
3DS eShop Temporary Discounts
- Beyblade Evolution (Rising Star Games, €4.99 / £4.99 until 31st March, normally €19.99 / £19.99)
- BIT.TRIP SAGA (Rising Star Games, €4.99 / £4.49 until 31st March, normally €19.99 / £17.99)
- Girls’ Fashion Shoot (Rising Star Games, €4.99 / £4.99 until 31st March, normally €19.99 / £19.99)
- Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (Rising Star Games, €11.99 / £11.99 until 31st March, normally €29.99 / £29.99)
- Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns (Rising Star Games, €9.99 / £8.99 until 31st March, normally €19.99 / £17.99)
- Hometown Story (Rising Star Games, €7.49 / £7.49until 31st March, normally €29.99 / £29.99)
- Jewel Master Cradle Of Egypt 2 3D (Rising Star Games, €4.99 / £4.49 until 31st March, normally €19.99 / £17.99)
- Jewel Master Cradle Of Rome 2 (Rising Star Games, €4.99 / £4.49 until 31st March, normally €19.99 / £17.99)
- Super Black Bass 3D (Rising Star Games, €4.99 / £4.49 until 31st March, normally €19.99 / £17.99)
- Virtue’s Last Reward (Rising Star Games, €12.49 / £9.99 until 31st March, normally €24.99 / £19.99)
- Sadame (Rising Star Games, €10.99 / £9.49 until 31st March, normally €14.99 / £12.99)
- Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai (Shin’en Multimedia, €6.70 / £5.70 until 14th April, normally €8.99 / £7.66)
- Aqua Moto Racing 3D (Zordix AB, €3.99 / £3.59 until 31st March, normally €7.99 / £7.19)
- Epic Word Search Collection (Lightwood Games, €5.99 / £4.49 until 7th April, normally €7.99 / £5.99)
- Johnny’s Payday Panic (Office Create, €1.99/ £1.49 until 31st March, normally €3.99 / £2.99)
