Even though Sochi is in the middle of a heatwave, this week’s Nintendo Download is packed with ice and snow.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Wii U leads this week’s new releases. The most famous gorilla in gaming has escaped the jungle and will be climbing snow-capped mountains in his latest adventure. And the entire Kong family (including Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky) is along for the ride.
Also available for the Wii U this week is a true NES classic, Ice Hockey. The American women may have missed out on the Gold Medal game in this year’s Winter Olympics, but it’s always a good time for Ice Hockey.
Over on the 3DS eShop, four new games are now available to download this week. Level-5’s Weapon Shop De Omasse, the last game in the “Guild01” collection to make it to America, leads the way. If taking on the responsibilities of a rhythmic weaponsmith doesn’t appeal to you, this week’s new releases also include Kung Fu Rabbit (a side-scrolling platformer), Quell Reflect (a puzzle game), and Sky Kid (another NES classic).
More details on all of these games can be found after the break.
Wii U eShop
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Donkey Kong barrel blasts onto the Wii U system! In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, team up with buddies to master their moves, from Diddy Kong and his barrel jet to the fresh additions of Dixie Kong with her spinning ponytail and Cranky Kong with his cane bounce. Journey across six distinct islands filled with dynamic levels and non-stop action.
Ice Hockey – Ice hockey is a hard-hitting, fast-action competitive sport. And this game recreates all of the excitement, from face-offs to penalty shots. Pick your team’s formation by selecting the features of your players, and get ready for face-off! Pass the puck and shoot to score, but don’t forget to strengthen your defense when it’s your opponent’s turn to attack! It’s up to you to find the best strategy to win the game—finesse or power. You can use fake shots to surprise your adversaries or start a fight on the ice to crush them! Whichever you choose, you’d better be prepared for complete mayhem!
3DS eShop
Weapon Shop De Omasse – From the mind of comedian Yoshiyuki Hirai comes Weapon Shop De Omasse, a humorous twist on the classic fantasy adventure. You are Yuhan, an apprentice in a weapon rental shop inside an RPG. Make weapons to the rhythm, rent them out to a hodgepodge of heroes and follow their quests through the “Grindcast” adventure stream. Forge your destiny today in this quirky love letter to classic RPGs!
Kung Fu Rabbit – Life in the temple of rabbits hangs by a thread. Universal Evil has struck again and kidnapped all of your disciples. Only you managed to escape. They let you live… They’ll soon regret it! Use your agility and combat skills to save your disciples! Jump from roof to roof, slide gracefully along walls, sneak up on your enemies, and rip them them to shreds!
Quell Reflect – Quell Reflect is an enchanting game of logic, which has taken the puzzle world by storm. Put your brain to the test with this charming puzzle game that features over 100 levels of addictive, lateral thinking. Featuring a beautiful exclusive soundtrack by Steven Cravis, Quell Reflect is a deceptively simple, and easy to pickup game that will test your brain in new ways. Be prepared to lose yourself in this entrancing Zen classic!
Sky Kid – The Mekazukin army has put the peaceful country of Bird Land in their crosshairs, and initiated an all-out invasion. It is up to the “sky kids” to end their tyranny. Guide fellow friends and rivals, Baron and Max, to a battle in the skies in one or two-player action. Pilot their planes up and down against an arsenal of ground and air forces. In each mission, grab the bomb located in the level to then drop on an enemy fortress. Then land safely on the runway to proceed to the next level. Keep a steady hand and your eye on the target! Save the good people of Bird Land, and bring back glory and honor!
