Thursday is here once again, which means that Nintendo is offering new batch of digital games and add-ons available for fans to download on various Nintendo platforms.
As noted by Nintendo, the offerings update weekly, making new games available on eShop for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of handhelds, the Nintendo DSi shop for the Nintendo DSi system and the Wii Shop Channel for the Wii console. The systems feature parental controls, allowing adults to manage the content their children can access.
Here is a list of new games, add-ons and discounted ones, according to a press release:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS:
"Bravely Second: End Layer" - "Steel yourself for the next evolution of the series that reinvented turn-based RPGs - the successor to SQUARE ENIX's 'Bravely Default' game. Agnés Oblige has been imprisoned, and as a knight in her service, it's up to the hero, Yew, to save her! Form the ultimate team and strategy, then risk it all in this fast, fresh RPG. 'Bravely Second: End Layer' will be available on April 15."
Nintendo eShop on Wii U:
"Asdivine Hearts" – "Travel alongside four companions (and a cat!) to restore the light in the world in a fantasy RPG boasting animated turn-based battles, plenty of sub-quests and many more intriguing challenges. Click here to see a trailer for the game."
"Lost Reavers" – Beta Test Version – "Get a first look at 'Lost Reavers,' a free-to-play four-player co-op game. The Open Beta is now available to play. Download it now, and make sure to come back when the full service launches for free on April 28."
Virtual Console on Nintendo 3DS (note only for the New 3DS):
"The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" – "When an evil magician named Agahnim begins kidnapping young maidens in Hyrule, a young boy named Link is called upon to stop him. Link must traverse both Light and Dark Worlds, navigate through mazelike dungeons and fight an assortment of foes in this Super NES classic."
"Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest" – "Donkey Kong has been kidnapped and taken to Crocodile Isle. Only Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong can save the day! Play solo, compete with a friend or tag-team in eight exciting worlds filled with wacky characters, collectable items and secret bonus areas."
"Super Metroid" – "The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station and threatened the safety of the galaxy. In this critically acclaimed Super NES masterpiece, Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes."
Virtual Console on Wii U:
"Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!" - "When first released for the Nintendo DS system, the 'Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day' game took the world by storm. The game is a fun, rewarding form of entertainment everyone can enjoy, as it helps players flex their mental muscles. Inspired by the research of Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, 'Brain Age' presents quick mental activities that help keep your mind in shape."
Nintendo eShop sales:
Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS:
"Spring into savings on Nintendo eShop with the Super Spring Sale! Save up to 30 percent off select games in Nintendo eShop until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 21. Remember: Purchasing items from Nintendo eShop is an easy way to earn points for the new My Nintendo rewards program. Just make sure your Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account are linked prior to making a purchase. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/ for more information."
"'Joe’s Diner' (Wii U), 'Jewel Match 3' (Nintendo 3DS) and more games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 21."
"'Shovel Knight' – Digital Version (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 21."
Nintendo eShop on Wii U:
"'Runbow' is 25 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $11.25) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 28."
"'Peg Solitaire,' 'Skeasy' and more games from RCMADIAX are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 20."
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
"'Karous' – 'The Beast of Re Eden' – and 'Samurai Defender' from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 28."
"'Snow Moto Racing 3D' is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 21."
"'The Legend of Legacy' is 25 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $29.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 25."
"'Aeternoblade' is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $10.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 28."
New DLC:
"Fire Emblem Fates" – New DLC: "Ballistician Blitz" and "A Gift from Anna" – "The Ballistician Blitz map, available for $1.99, is a trial ground using The Wooden Calvary stage from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. If you select 'A Gift from Anna' from the 'Play DLC' section of the Dragon’s Gate after downloading it, you may select and receive either the Sighting Lens or the Witch’s Mark. A Gift from Anna is free to download in the full game and is only playable once."
"Fire Emblem Fates" – Map Pack 1 – "As a reminder, anyone who owns either the 'Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright' or 'Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest' game can purchase Map Pack 1 at the Dragon’s Gate in Chapter 6 of the game for $17.99 to get access to get bonus content and 11 DLC maps as they are released weekly through April 21. Map Pack 1 content is priced at more than $24 when purchased individually."
In addition, the 3DS has two new themes available on the theme shop, one based on "Animal Crossing" and another based on "Bravely Second."
The notable offering from Nintendo this week is "Bravely Second: End Layer," which is the sequel to the 2012 hit "Bravely Default." Players return to the continent of Luxendarc to go on a whole new adventure, with a slew of new classes and abilities to set itself apart from the first. This time, the party is led by newcomer Yew Geneolgia and is soon joined by Magnolia Arch, another brand new character. Tiz Arrior and Edea Lee also join the party, bringing some nostalgia for those who played the first game.
The game has received generally positive reviews, earning praise for its combat but getting flak for the voice acting.
Check out a trailer showing off the 20+ jobs the game has to offer in the video below:
