Nintendo eShop titles available week commencing April 18th
Posted 18 Apr 2016 at 19:30 by Sam C Gittins
This is the week many have been waiting for as the highly anticipated Star Fox Zero barrel-rolls onto the eShop in style, meanwhile on ground level there is also Star Fox Guard to investigate which might end up being the perfect title to wind down with after blasting your way through the skies in Nintendo and Platinum's latest offering; also if you are investing in both then there is a small but significant discount for those of you buying digitally.
Not wanting to be outdone on the Virtual Console and proving that there aint no party like a Mario Party, there's not one but two entries in the now long-running series to enjoy, please look out for review of both these titles in a future edition of VC Weekly coming soon.
Of course there are other interesting titles available including the intruiging Pocket Card Jockey which somehow combines card games with horse racing in what has surely got to be a genre crossing first.
A dozen discounted titles have had their prices slashed for a limited time, in particular I'd recommend picking up Shovel Knight on either format if you haven't done so already as it's an excellent title indeed which now has a new lease of life afforded by the Shovel Knight amiibo, personally though I'll likely be picking up Family Tennis SP as it seems like an excellent title from Shin'en Multimedia which I'm not as well acquainted with as some of their other titles; surely something for everyone though so do check out the tables below for more information.
Title | Platform | Available on | Price Point on Nintendo eShop* | |||
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Star Fox Zero (Nintendo) | Wii U (Disc/Download) | Nintendo eShop from 22/04/2016 | Permanent conditional discount : €44.99/ £36.99 / CHF 56.90 for users who downloaded Star Fox Guard using the same Wii U | |||
Regular price: €49.99/ £39.99 / CHF 64.90 | ||||||
Game Description: The Lylat System is in danger! Join Fox , Falco, Peppy and Slippy as you fight to protect the galaxy in Star Fox Zero, an epic 3D shooter only on Wii U. Lead the Star Fox team to exotic planets and into thrilling dogfights where you and your comrades will duke it out against the evil Andross’ invading empire! In Star Fox Zero, you’ll use an immersive control scheme that uses both the Wii U GamePad and the TV screen views to provide unique perspectives on the action. On the TV, you’ll have a cinematic view of the action going on all around you. On the GamePad touch screen, you’re given a cockpit view and an aiming reticle that allows you to line up your shots with precision using motion controls. As an ace pilot, try to execute advanced flight techniques, such as somersaults and barrel rolls, to take down enemies with ease! | ||||||
Star Fox Guard (Nintendo) | Wii U (Disc/Download) | Nintendo eShop from 22/04/2016 | Permanent conditional discount : €9.99/ £9.99 / CHF 13.00 for users who downloaded Star Fox Zero using the same Wii U | |||
Regular price: €14.99/ £12.99 / CHF 21.00 | ||||||
Game Description: Use an array of cameras to protect Grippy Toad and his precious metal mining site in Star Fox Guard, only on Wii U. Slippy Toad's uncle Grippy is busy with the job of gathering rare metals in space, but he's having trouble – he's being attacked by all kinds of enemies! Use Slippy's new invention to ward off waves of enemies and get them to leave Grippy alone! Use 12 cameras, setting them up in various locations to find and attack any enemies that approach the mining site. Use the television screen and Wii U GamePad in tandem to work out where the enemies are, then blast them away! You can also edit the placement of enemies and upload these enemy patterns online so others can play your stage. You can play in new ways by collecting rare metals when you upload stages, and also get rare metals by playing other players' stages. | ||||||
Queens Garden (Joindots) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €6.99/ £5.49 / CHF 6.99 | |||
Game Description: In a barren kingdom set atop a hill, there lived a king and queen, who likely live there still. The king was a caring man who loved to please his queen, his plan was to grow a garden bigger than there had ever been. You will cultivate a sea of bloom; fill the air with the breath of roses, from barren land to blossom - a sweet bouquet to royal noses. A perennial job for a seasoned grower - a garden for royalty. Apply within to serve the queen and be ever rewarded for your loyalty! | ||||||
Paranautical Activity (Digerati) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €9.99 | |||
Game Description: Paranautical Activity combines classic FPS action with rogue-like elements and procedurally generated levels. A test of your precision, skill and reflexes awaits! | ||||||
Mario Party DS (Nintendo) | Wii U (Virtual Console – Nintendo DS) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00 | |||
Game Description: True to the franchise roots, Mario Party DS brings players together to roll through unique game boards, playing frantic and fun mini-games along the way. Mario Party DS features five brand new boards, 70 fresh mini-games and sweet 3D graphics. Mario Party DS features a full single-player story mode that throws you into battle against Bowser and his minions. In this game, Mario and his friends have been tricked by Bowser and then miniaturised. You’ll have to return everyone back to their natural state by beating Bowser’s followers on each of the five boards and then crushing Bowser in a final duel. This is one party you definitely don’t want to miss! | ||||||
Mario Party 2 (Nintendo) | Wii U (Virtual Console – Nintendo 64) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00 | |||
Game description: What do you do when your first party is a raging success? You throw another one, of course! Mario and all of his famous friends have long since RSVP'd for Mario Party 2, so you'd be a fool to miss this fiesta. Like the original Mario Party, this star-studded sequel allows up to four players to compete in exciting interactive board games packed with surprises. Mario Party 2 features six all-new multiplayer Adventure Boards, and a special Quest Mode for players who prefer to party alone. There are 64 action-packed mini-games in Mario Party 2. Most of these games present brand new challenges, and some are updated versions of the best mini-games from the first Mario Party. Mario Party 2 expands on the great visual style that was established in the original game. Each Adventure Board features a unique theme, and the characters dress differently depending on where they are playing. Nothing delivers more replay value than great multiplayer gaming, and Mario Party 2 has been developed specifically for that purpose. The first Mario Party Pak was a hoot, and Mario Party 2 has enough atmosphere and new surprises to keep your shindig raging all night long. | ||||||
Langrisser Re:Incarnation -TENSEI- (Aksys Games) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 19/04/2016 | €34.99/ £28.00 / CHF 38.00 | |||
Game Description: Langrisser Re:Incarnation -TENSEI- features Branching story paths that present themselves during battle based on the choices you make. Will your heroic deeds blaze a righteous path to glory or will your villainous treachery lead you down the road to ruin? The balance of the fates hangs heavy as your choices define the course of battle! 3 unique factions desperately need your command skills! Will you lead the Armies of Light to victory in the name of your Goddess? Will you side with the enigmatic forces of darkness and embrace chaos or will you take the reins of an ancient imperial juggernaut? Forge your legendary command skills in the fires of war! 100+ hours of gameplay ensure your war chest will never run low! Choose mercenaries from the guild, shop for stronger gear and gather tide turning items in your unending quest for tactical supremacy! An epic campaign, divergent battle routes and bonus secrets will push your strategic skills to the limit! | ||||||
Dan McFox: Head Hunter (Lightwood Games) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €2.49/ £1.99 / CHF 3.50 | |||
Game Description: Help Agent Dan McFox catch the suspects by spotting the right faces in a crowd in this fast-action puzzle game. Be quick and accurate to rack up high scoring point combos! Compete in online leaderboards and challenge other players via StreetPass. In Round Up mode, it’s just you against the clock! Find as many suspects as you can in sixty seconds. In Mission mode, earn stars for each case you solve and work your way through 60 different cases to become a champion head hunter. | ||||||
Pocket Card Jockey (Nintendo) | Nintendo 3DS (Demo) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | Free | |||
Game Description: It’s hard to imagine how Solitaire and horse-racing could be related – because usually they’re not! Fortunately, this is about to change thanks to Pocket Card Jockey! In Pocket Card Jockey you’ll play as a jockey who has to partake in a fast-paced version of Solitaire to propel your horse through intense races. As you clear cards you can earn unity power, which can be used to move your horse on the track, or unleash a boost in the homestretch. It’s all about leveling up your horse through strategic positioning and placement on the track. As the level rises, your stats will increase and you’ll gain bonuses, too. | ||||||
Animal Crossing: Gardening Weather (Nintendo) | Nintendo 3DS (Theme) | Theme Shop from 23/04/2016 | €1.99/ £1.79 / CHF 2.80 | |||
Theme Description: A Spring Animal Crossing theme featuring Isabelle, Leif and friends watering the flowers. See if you can spot Mr. Resetti, too! | ||||||
Hatsune Miku: Paper Craft Theme (SEGA) | Nintendo 3DS (Theme) | Theme Shop from 22/04/2016 | €1.79/ £1.59 / CHF 2.50 | |||
Theme Description: Paper Craft Hatsune Miku and friends are here to greet you every day! No folding necessary. |
Special Offers
Title | Platform | Available on | Price Point on Nintendo eShop* |
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Shovel Knight (Yacht Club Games) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €9.99/ £8.66 / CHF 14.00 until 28/04/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €14.99 / £12.99 / CHF 21.00 |
Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €9.99/ £8.66 / CHF 14.00 until 28/04/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €14.99 / £12.99 / CHF 21.00 | |
Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) (E-line Media) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €3.74/ £3.24 / CHF 3.74 until 04/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €14.99 / £12.99 / CHF 14.99 |
Shadow Puppeteer (Snow Cannon) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €10.00/ £9.00 / CHF 14.00 until 11/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €14.99 / £13.49/ CHF 21.00 |
Family Tennis SP (Shin'en Multimedia) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €3.74/ £2.99 / CHF 4.49 until 12/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £3.99 / CHF 5.99 |
Jones on Fire (Joindots) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €2.99/ £2.29 / CHF 2.99 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €5.99 / £4.59 / CHF 5.99 |
Shin Megami Tensei IV (Atlus) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €9.99/ £8.99 / CHF 14.00 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €19.99 / £17.99 / CHF 28.00 |
3D MahJongg (Joindots) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €3.99/ £3.59 / CHF 3.99 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 4.99 |
Safari Quest (Joindots) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €4.99/ £3.99 / CHF 4.99 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €6.99 / £4.99 / CHF 6.99 |
Gardenscapes (Joindots) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €5.99/ £4.49 / CHF 5.99 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99 |
Murder on the Titanic (Joindots) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €5.99/ £4.49 / CHF 5.99 until 05/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €7.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.99 |
Carps & Dragons (Abylight) | Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 21/04/2016 | €2.49/ £2.24 / CHF 3.50 until 21/05/2016, 22:59 UTC. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 |