Two NES classics, and an RPG that just looks like an NES classic, are now available to download through the Nintendo eShop.
When fans reminisce about Nintendo’s great franchises, they often leave the StarTropics series off the list. But I’m quite fond of these NES action RPGs and they’re both now available to download for the Wii U. StarTropics and Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II both star adventurer Mike Jones, who has come to the tropics to save his missing uncle. But the action moves far beyond blue water and palm trees after the aliens show up.
Also available to download this week for the Wii U and 3DS is Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice, a game built from the ground up to honor the JRPGs that were popular in the 80s and 90s (Captain a pirate ship! Battle giant bosses! No random encounters!).
More information on all of these games (as well as a few other new releases) can be found after the break.
Wii U eShop
StarTropics – In this much-loved NES game, step into the shoes of Mike Jones, a teenage star pitcher from Seattle who has come to the tropics to visit his famous archeologist uncle, Dr. Jones. After being told that his uncle has been abducted, Mike begins a perilous quest in order to rescue him and figure out the mysterious plot behind his disappearance.
Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II – Adventurer Mike Jones is back and embarking on a journey through time and space. Mike’s mission is to save seven mystic Tetrads, while facing the avengers of his foiled foe, the evil Zoda. Decipher codes, solve mysteries, and battle dragons with heroes of days gone by. Mike won’t stop until Zoda is history!
Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice – Travel through the frozen wastelands of Tundaria, experiencing action-packed battles without random encounters, using spatially aware Area-of-Effect attacks and power moves. Travel by pirate ship, defending against enemies in thrilling ship-to-ship rock monster combat! Defeat oncoming hordes of demons and huge bosses that threaten the entire world of Dragon Fantasy.
Rynn’s Adventure: Trouble in the Enchanted Forest – Rynn’s Adventure is a 2D platformer game in which the player guides Rynn through a variety of environments teeming with magic and danger. The player will help Rynn combat the many enemies she encounters and outwit each of their fearsome generals. Rynn will eventually face off against the evil wizard himself in order to free her parents and ultimately save the Enchanted Forest and its inhabitants.
Futuridium EP Deluxe – Futuridium EP Deluxe is a psychedelic retro inspired shoot’em up with a modern twist, that blends together frantic action, puzzle elements, a vibrant low poly aesthetic and an heart pumping electronic soundtrack. As a lone starship pilot lost in a dimensional loop just before a big space battle, with a limited and constantly depleting energy tank, your only hope is to fly as fast as possible over enormous space dreadnoughts, destroying their defenses and the cyan power cubes to get some energy back.
Dual Core – A vibrant, futuristic, twin-stick style shooter. It’s 2147 and the human colony on Europa has suffered a terrible fate. Rebooting after hibernation, two super-intelligent AI cores awake to find themselves installed within a couple of old security drones. Their attempts to uncover what occurred may end up becoming a lower priority than merely surviving…
3DS eShop
Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice – Travel through the frozen wastelands of Tundaria, experiencing action-packed battles without random encounters, using spatially aware Area-of-Effect attacks and power moves. Travel by pirate ship, defending against enemies in thrilling ship-to-ship rock monster combat! Defeat oncoming hordes of demons and huge bosses that threaten the entire world of Dragon Fantasy.
Infinite Dunamis – With its unique steam-punk setting, gripping plot-twists, and classic turn-based battle system with a twist, Infinite Dunamis is the RPG to satisfy even the hungriest of gamers! Moreover, with its plethora of features like weapon enhancement, magic skills, and the ability to strengthen Estelle’s parameters through the use of crystals, souls, and cores, gamers are sure to experience countless hours of enjoyment!
Conveni Dream – You are the new owner of the convenience store. Your target is to import goods for selling and enlarge the store. As the owner, your work is busy, from stocking the shelf and goods to dealing with customer’s troubles. During a year, you need to deal with lots of events and quests. But your reliable shop assistants will help you out. Attract more customers by placing your best goods and earn money and EXP to level up your store to an awesome shop.
Epic Word Search Collection 2 – Each epic puzzle contains over 1,500 words, hidden in a grid that’s much too large to fit on screen! It takes many hours of gameplay to solve each one. Scroll with the D-Pad or Circle Pad, then touch with the stylus to highlight words.
