We’ve got another 3D Classics this week, this time… it’s TwinBee! What was that? You have no idea what TwinBee is? Perhaps that’s because it was only released in Japan. It’s a ‘Cute-em-up’ (just barfed a little). It’s a scrolling shooter, because we really needed semi-obscure Japanese shooters taking up 33% of our 3D Classics! Also 2 releases for the eShop/DSiWare, and a puzzler for WiiWare. Stay tuned for my review of TwinBee, if I can be bothered…
3DS eShop
3D Classics: TwinBee – 1 Player – Famicom – $4.99
The popular Japanese arcade shooter is now available in 3D. Guide TwinBee as you shoot through the clouds.
This vertical-scrolling arcade game was originally available only on the Famicom system in Japan. Now, for the first time ever in North America, fans can play this classic shooter with a new 3D look. Guide the TwinBee spacecraft as you dodge and destroy waves of aerial and ground enemies. If you get hit and lose both of your ship’s arms, find an ambulance for repairs quickly. Shoot through the clouds to uncover bells. Collect the bells for extra points, or continue to shoot at them to gain different upgrades for your ship. Additional power-ups can also be collected from the ground. Fly high in the sky with your anthropomorphic spacecraft in this new version of a classic.
3DS eShop / DSiWare
Escape Trick – Ninja Castle – 1 player – $4.99/500 Points
Once upon a time, when Ninjas were still actively working behind the scenes… A ninja who belonged to one of the ninja factions had special powers to defeat evil spirits and had become a Nuke-Nin (fugitive ninja) by breaking the tribe’s rules. The man, who is said to be the strongest Ninja of the clan, is called Raiko Mitarai. For his mission, he sneaks into the gadget-laden castle’s forbidden area, but gets trapped and ends up being stuck inside. This time, the game takes place in the gadget-laden castle! Can Raiko, the strongest Ninja of all, successfully get out of the castle? Play with the main character of Ninja and escape from the castle, which is full of puzzles. Inspect and touch an area when it looks suspicious. The game provides an enjoyable game play experience for everyone by solving puzzles and using items. The game is full of action elements such as using Ninjutsu by drawing a circle, taking a picture and sticking it on the Memo screen, and by using the camera feature to enjoy the “escape game”.
Break Tactics – 1 player – $4.99/500 Points
Welcome to the war, Commander!
The flames of war raged unabated… What began as a skirmish over the border of two neighboring states flared into a bitter war that has dragged on for over a decade. The Lancaster Empire and the Duchy of Meroving are the two powers that threaten to engulf the entire continent.
Break Tactics is a full-scale tactics game. Recruit and deploy units, strategies and engage in epic battles leading your men to victory. As Commander you can increase levels, attacks and movements. Your units can increase hit points, offense and defense strength. Determine battle objectives and deploy the best units for each battle. Take full advantage of the terrain and use items to gain an advantage. Earn Break points to upgrade and level up your units. Command your army to victory and end this war once and for all.
WiiWare
Aya and the Cubes of Light – 1 player – 1000 points
Keep on the Light! Solve the cubic mazes and rekindle the stars! Exceptional hybrid of puzzle, platform game and 3D action!
What’s gotten into Cseom!? Instead of keeping the Cubes running, he’s taking the Energy Packs out of the terminals! The Cubes are the power sources of the stars, and if they stop working it gets dark!
Play Aya, the daughter of the Cube Corporation. Teleport onto the Cubes to collect the Energy Packs to get the Cube engines working again. But it’s not that easy to find your way around; you’ll have to think around outside the box and mustn’t get disorientated, even when you’re upside down!
