I'd have a hard time at this point paying for a game like this when I've had the excellent Pac Man Championship Edition DX available to me. It took everything I love about Pac Man and tuned it up to perfection... adding much to the gameplay without taking anything important away. Sure, this NES version is retro cool... but I don't know that I could go back.

@Harrison_Peter You know, it is interesting how we can change as gamers. There are games or series that I used to love that I just can't get into anymore, and the opposite is true as well. I've at times found myself enjoying a game or a genre that I use to have not interest in. A good example would be JRPGs. I lived for them grown up. But in recent years, I've leaned more towards the Western developed RPGs (like the Elder Scrolls & Fallout series or Bioware games like Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire and the Mass Effect & Dragon Age or a game like Torchlight or The Witcher). I think maybe it is because Western RPGs tend to be more action heavy and often feature more player choice and customization and that appeals to me these days. I have mad respect & great feelings of nostalgia for the JRPGs of my youth... I just can't seem to get into them these days (the newer games... I find I can still replay the classics from time to time).

So anyway, I can totally relate to your Animal Crossing change of heart.

I've no problem with Nintendo Life being a part of this program and I think you guys are handling it well by making everything clear in this statement for those who may doubt your integrity or at least the integrity of your upcoming review. You guys are awesome and I go to you "on the reg" for reviews of Nintendo games. You are one of the few sites to do timely and frequent reviews of eShop games and that is something I value. And lets face it, you are Nintendo fans. I imagine most of us that come to this site are big Nintendo fans as well. Your reviews are honest and informative. And the passion you guys have for games is evident. Keep up the good work!

Oh, and just because I'm cool with Jon getting his Animal Crossing early does not mean I'm not jealous as hell. lol

Nothing for the U.S.? I want the game, but probably won't get it at launch do to my budget being smaller than I'd like. But I will get it down the road. Gotta save my money for Animal Crossing first. I'm getting it at launch for sure. Nintendo has a strong line up of 3DS games this year (with probably more to be shown soon). Now if only they could get some awesome games or the Wii U out... I'm excited for Pikmin 3 & Wonderful 101 but not much else has caught my eye... oh, and the Eternal Darkness spiritual sucessor, Shadow of the Eternals. That looks awesome. I maybe forgetting something. But still, I should be able to thin of more than 3 or 4 games for the console. I can't count how many Xbox games I'm looking forward to this year. I want the Wii U to succeed... but they gotta get the games out there. Wow. Did not mean for this to turn into a rant. It is way to early for me to be up. lol

If the game is as fun as it looks, I'm sold.

Will buy Art of Balance Touch for sure... I'd already been planning on it for some time. May as well save some money.

I thought it was a nice move on Nintendo's part to let the Wii U play Wii games, use Wii accessories and so forth. But if it is really causing people this much of a problem in realizing it is a new system, maybe they should have went with a different name. I never liked the Wii name anyone, so I for one had already hoped they would go with a different name for this console... now it seems it would have been better for them for sure to have done just that.

Been a fan of his for many years. Will be checking out his game for sure!

@R-Moss I upgraded my 3DS & my Wii U with a bigger HDD & SD Card. But I totally agree. They desperately need an account system like Microsoft & Sony use.

I loved this game back in the day. May have to download it for the nostalgia ride!

Someone needs to get to work on a Starfox game! I'd love to see the Starfox franchise grow.

I've played both Keflings games on Xbox (as well as most of Ninja Bee's other XBLA games) and I enjoy them. They are very simplistic. But that is part of the charm. WoK is one of those games I can fire up and just chill, relax and play (much like ToeJam & Earl, Flower or ArtStyle Orbient). You get into a groove of ordering your little Kefling helpers around, mining resources and working towards that next goal. Yeah, there are much deeper games out there (even in this sort of kingdom/town building genre)... but the game is charming, silly and good relaxing fun. It isn't for everyone. And I would not pay a lot of money for this type of game. But as a low cost downloadable title, there is fun to be had for the right person.

This game looks fascinating! Totally on my radar!

@Lobster Agreed. I'd love to see the game hit Wii U. But since I don't have a Wii U yet, I'm also glad it is coming to 3DS

So excited for this. Fluidity was one of my very favorite Wii Ware games and I've been hoping for a sequel. I like the new directions they are going with the focus on character while keeping the core gameplay elements and evolving them. They can take my money as soon as they release this brilliant looking 3DS game.

If they bring it to the U.S., I will be buying it for sure.