Nintendo Download: 13th September 2012 (North America)
Posted by Thomas Whitehead
Fractured action over two screens, shooting, retro ninjas and selling books
There may be a shiny new home console hogging the headlines today, but the world keeps spinning and another Nintendo Download update arrives. Wii misses out, unfortunately, but there's an interesting mix of handheld titles to choose from; let's get to it.
3DS eShop
Fractured Soul (Endgame Studios, $11.99) — A game that's been eight years in the making, this action platformer — with shmup sections thrown in — looks full of promise. With both screens in use and dynamic switching between the two, this title looks set to test your reflexes and your mind at the same time. Our review will be with you very shortly, but until then you can learn more about it in our interview with Endgame Studios.
Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D (Teyon, $4.99) — In recent weeks Teyon has given us the chance to shoot cartoon pirate chickens and safari animals on the African plains, so it only makes sense that shooting other humans in a war is next. This title is likely to be inspired by WiiWare's Heavy Fire: Special Operations, but with stylus aiming and some nice 3D killing on the top screen. We'll get ourselves to the battlefield and bring you our review soon.
3DS Virtual Console
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (Konami, $2.99) — This Game Boy title from Konami arrived after the highly regarded Nintendo 64 title with the same name, and gives you the mission of saving ancient Japan from the evil Black Ship Gang, all while rescuing fellow ninja, Yae: plenty to do then. Fans of the N64 title beware, however, as this entry has its fair share of flaws that drag it back; you can read all about it in our Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon review.
DSiWare
Bookstore Dream (CIRCLE Entertainment. 200 DSi Points / $1.99) — This resource management sim gives you the task of opening and running a successful book store. You'll be responsible for choosing and managing stock, enticing customers into the store and arranging for author book signings. While the idea of getting rich from a book store may be pure fantasy, this looks like it could be a promising budget title. We'll have our review on the shelf as soon as possible.
Nintendo Video
It's another episode of Dinosaur Office on Nintendo Video, and simply watching it will enter you in a competition with the chance to win a special episode of Dinosaur Office: The Remix.
If you want to shoot stuff, do a bit of platforming, wander around ancient Japan or sell some books, you're covered. Is there anything for you this week?
What will you be downloading first this week? (137 votes)
Fractured Soul
Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D
1%
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Bookstore Dream
Nothing for me this week
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#1
Stuffgamer1 said:
Mystical Ninja is only $2? Wow, they must KNOW it sucks to manage to get the lowest price on 3DS VC.
#2
ThomasBW84 said:
@Stuffgamer1 My apologies, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon is actually $2.99. I've updated the article.
#3
mumof3kids82 said:
I don't think I'll get any of these. I might get the bookstore one but I'm not sure.
#4
MrWezzle said:
Fractured Soul seems like it's definitely worth a look. Just wish they had a demo. With all I've seen and heard about it, I still don't feel like I have a good grasp on how it really plays. Maybe I'll wait for that review...
#5
bezerker99 said:
Bookstore Dream, perhaps....? I'm waiting on reviews.
#6
Keldeo_Sword said:
Ewwwwwwwww....I kinda like collecting all the VC games xD idky xD
#7
Philip_J_Reed said:
Been playing Fractured Soul all night. Great game! Needless to say that's not what I'm reviewing...
#8
Nekketsu3D said:
Mistical Ninja and Fractured Soul... yessss finally a decent week!!
#9
Stuffgamer1 said:
@ThomasBW84: Ah, that makes more sense.
Well, nothing for me this week. As usual.
#10
RR529 said:
Fractured Soul seems to be getting all sorts of praise (8.5/10 from NWR & A from Nintendojo), but I just don't know if it's right for me (that $11.99 price tag isn't helping either, lol).
#11
undead_terror said:
Got 7.99 left in my account, what to get? its a really good looking week.
#12
Tasuki said:
Think I will be downloading Bookstore Dream.
#13
ejamer said:
@Nekketsu3D
Don't get excited about Mystical Ninja, or you'll end up very disappointed.
#14
Froggievilleus said:
I may get Bookstore Dream, depending on its reviews.
#15
Donjwolf said:
Wanna get Bookstore Dream but I dunno if I'll get it today.
#16
chanchandesu said:
May possibly get bookstore dream, just gonna wait on a review.
#17
ThomasBW84 said:
@Philip_J_Reed I think one look at the poll shows which one you're reviewing, Chicken
#18
theblackdragon said:
Bookstore Dream! Don't let me down, CIRCLE Entertainment! :3
#19
idork99 said:
For a non 3D game, Fractured Soul does take up a lot of blocks to download (2982 Blocks; more than NSMB2!). Anyhow, I decided to download the game after reading the interview with Endgame Studios the other day. It was a great read and wanted to support and show my appreciation for following through and finalizing this game after so many years. If the game is as good as every one else is saying, then that will be icing on the cake! I love platformers and I feel that this one is not going to disappoint me. I'll be indulging in this game with a beer on the side later on this evening.
To Endgame Studios; Cheers!!
#20
ecco6t9 said:
I want a few more reviews before I buy Fractured Soul.
#21
shinobi88 said:
I'm interested in a game about running a bookstore, I must be losing my hardcore gamer tag. There's just something about a bookstore that takes me back to when I was a kid. I hope I have the option to stock Goosebumps
#22
Philip_J_Reed said:
@Thomas: it's funny cuz it's true.
#23
RR529 said:
^Don't worry, their last on-rails shooter was good, so this shouldn't be too bad...
right?
#24
TheDreamingHawk said:
Great week. An awesome GB game (For people who like simplicity like me), an awesome 3DSware game, and a seemingly good DSIware. Great job NOA!
But I still wonder why the sonic games still have eshop pages...
#25
Fudge said:
Fractured Soul looks great, gonna pick it up.
#26
rockman_zero said:
goemon is the only good game this week rest is garbage
#27
Kimiko said:
Two friends of mine work in bookstores. Now I'll be able to pretend to be them