There’s more Castlevania coming to the Wii U Virtual Console today as Nintendo has added Castlevania: Circle of the Moon to their online storefront. The Game Boy Advance classic, one of the best available during the handheld’s launch period, sidesteps the Belmont clan to tell the story of vampire hunter Nathan Graves.
Another demon hunter takes up residence on the Wii U eShop today ahead of her full debut on October 24. That’s when Platinum Games will unleash Bayonetta 2 on unsuspecting Wii U owners. But they can give the game an early look today thanks to a new downloadable demo.
Most of this week’s eShop releases will be available to download on Tuesday, including Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2. The latest game based on the Saturday morning cartoon will be released for the 3DS and Wii U on October 14.
More details on all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break.
Wii U eShop
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon – As Nathan Graves, you must storm Dracula’s castle to save your mentor, who will otherwise be used to restore Dracula to his full power. Battle the evil lord’s minions with your trusty whip, and gain experience points as well as other useful items and weapons. Defeat bosses and gain special abilities that aid in exploring new areas of the castle. Hours of monster-slaying action await you in five different game modes. Can you rid the world of Dracula’s evil once and for all?
Art of Balance – Grab your Wii U GamePad and build a balanced stack in this physics-based puzzler!
Turtle Tale – Captain O’Haire and his gang of Monkey Pirates have sailed in and taken over Turtle Island. Armed with his trusty water gun, Shelldon sets out on an adventure to reclaim his home, stopping anyone who gets in his way! With intuitive controls and colorful graphics, Turtle Tale is a classic 2D platformer that fans of retro games will love.
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – New worlds. New friends. New power-ups. Following the colorful characters and world of the Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures animated series, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 features Pac-Man, Spiral and Cylindria as they defend PacWorld from the ghoulish army of Lord Betrayus. (Available October 14)
3DS eShop
Ninja Battle Heroes – Fight through enemies with katanas and throwing stars, absorb Spirit and summon powerful legendary heroes! Grab your katana and a ninja throwing stars and embark on a journey that will take you across Japan in your mission to find the missing Yukimura and his Beast Brigade!
Riding Star 3D – Become a world champion in the most realistic 3D riding simulation! Train your horse in show jumping, dressage and military to compete in prestigious tournaments. Take loving care of your champion in its stable – only as a strong team you can win!
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 – New worlds. New friends. New power-ups. Following the colorful characters and world of the Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures animated series, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 features Pac-Man, Spiral and Cylindria as they defend PacWorld from the ghoulish army of Lord Betrayus. (Available October 14)
Petz Beach – In Petz Beach, players and their Petz can complete quests, meet new villagers, explore, and expand their community. Petz Beach is a beautiful ocean vista with white sands, towering palm trees, and exotic ocean-themed Petz, including dolphins, polar bears, and penguins. Along the way, you’ll interact with 28 breeds of dogs, six breeds of cats, and over 200 in-game collectibles! (Available October 14)
Petz Countryside – In Petz Countryside, players and their Petz can complete quests, meet new villagers, explore, and expand their community. Petz Countryside features lush acres of green fields and exotic Petz, such as a panda, a lion, and a bear. Along the way, you’ll interact with 28 breeds of dogs, six breeds of cats, and over 200 in-game collectibles. (Available October 14)
Poptropica: Forgotten Islands – Poptropica, the #1 virtual world for kids, comes to the Nintendo 3DS with a brand new adventure! Players set sail on their almighty blimp to explore the vast, uncharted island chains of Poptropica. Along the way, they’ll need to steer clear of hazards and discover exotic islands beneath the clouds. Players take to the islands and embark on quests, discovering the secrets of Poptropica’s past one artifact at a time. They must uncover the truth and prevent a shadowy force from destroying this precious history forever! (Available October 14)
