Another Thursday, another set of downloads on Nintendo products! So, what’s up this week? A couple of virtual console releases, some minigolf and a PopCap classic. Nothing new on WiiWare at all which is a little odd, but if you really like the King of Fighters series and don’t somehow already have ’97, then you’re all set. Now I know I don’t need another version of Punch-Out!!, but I think I’m coming down with a fever.
The only prescription? More punching Glass Joe.
3DS eShop
Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! – 1 player, $4.99
Play minigolf with your Mii and master new cups and trick shot challenges in beautiful environments.
The perfect touch controls make for a fun and rewarding putting experience. Customize your Mii to add a personal touch to your game. Play 81 holes spread across America, Asia and Europe. Enjoy exotic locations all over the world. Earn coins and spend them on flight tickets, trick shot qualifications, luxury equipment and much more.
FUN! FUN! Minigolf TOUCH! is the ultimate minigolf game for everyone.
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream – 1 player, $4.99
One of the best-selling Nintendo classics offers 14 tough matches filled with knockouts and boxing glory.
Original Release Date: August 1990
As young boxer Little Mac, players have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle the big guys of the World Video Boxing Association circuit. Take them on one by one, starting with skinny Glass Joe. Battle up through King Hippo and all the way to the WVBA Champion himself. Players use their best jabs, hooks and powerful uppercuts to knock out opponents.
They must also dodge jaw-breaking blows by paying attention to subtle changes in their foes’ body positions. With great graphics, engaging action and a touch of humor, this game will keep players entertained for hours.
DSiWare / 3DS eShop
Zuma’s Revenge – 1 player, 800 points/$7.99
An irresistible force has taken our fearless frog to a newly evolved world of Zuma ruled by evil tiki bosses. Fire stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls in this PopCap ball-blasting challenge on DSi!
Conquer over 60 Adventure levels and battle six imposing tiki bosses. Leap into the all-new Daily Dungeon and take a shot at three daily challenges. Slide and hop for smarter shots, hit targets for exotic bonuses and detonate explosive power-up balls. Will you succumb to the perilous pitfalls, or can you tame the jungle and guide your agile amphibian to victory?
WiiWare
The King of Fighters ’97 – 2 players, 900 points
The King of Fighters ’97 is the fourth game in The King of Fighters series, once again allowing players to combat opponents with popular characters from games such as Fatal Fury, Ikari Warriors, Psycho Soldier and Art of Fighting.
The character roster changes with every iteration, and new characters in this 1997 title include Chizuru Kagura – a boss character from the previous title – as well as popular SNK characters Ryuji Yamazaki, Blue Mary and Billy Kane, plus new characters Yashiro Nanakase and Shingo Yabuki. Players can also choose between Advanced and Extra play modes to greatly alter the game play.
