Another week and another download to entice you to part with your hard-earned Nintendo Points. What wonders await in the world of WiiWare and beyond? Let's find out.
WiiWare
Spot the Differences! (Sanuk Games, 500pts) – A pleasingly to-the-point title for this WiiWare release, it does what it says on the tin, and is a passable way to spend 500 Points. Our Spot the Differences! review lays it all out for you to check with your own two eyes.
WiiWare Demos
LIT (WayForward) – Just like Europe, gamers in North America can now try out WayForward's creepy puzzle adventure game. Players must use the light to illuminate a path to the exit to guide hero Jake through an abandoned school. Our LIT review is, of course, equally illuminating.
Urbanix (Nordcurrent) – Your chance to take a cartoon tractor for a spin, this is essentially a cutesy take on Qix that improves on Nordcurrent's previous outings on the service. Our Urbanix review is ripe and ready for reading.
DSiWare
Boom Boom Squaries (Gamelion Studios, 200pts) – A variation of popular time vacuum Chain Reaction, this is a decent way to pass the time if you're after a bit of mindless popping. Our Boom Boom Squaries review covers everything you need to know.
505 Tangram (GameOn, 500pts) – Among the world's oldest puzzle pieces, tangrams are shapes used to create silhouettes, with this title boasting 505 different puzzles to beat. Our 505 Tangram review slots all the pieces into place.
G.G Series: Dark Spirits (Gamebridge, 200pts) – Another G.G Series title, this one is a side-scrolling platform shooter hybrid that's well worth a look, as our G.G Series: Dark Spirits review explains.
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics (Zoo Games, 500pts) – American gymnast Shawn Johnson is no stranger to the hallowed pages of Nintendo Life, having collaborated with Nintendo in 2010, but now she's got her own game. Train on the beam and vault, working your way up through the world of gymnastics to take part in competitions and earn medals. Our reviewer is ready to start his review routine, so we'll present you with a full assessment later this week.
Virtual Console
S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team (NES, 500pts) – Released in Europe last week for 600pts, this is a side-scrolling shooter with a two-player co-operative mode as well as a slightly dodgy title. We'll have a full review for you soon.
The workers are going home.
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: NINTENDO INVITES PLAYERS TO DOWNLOAD BRAWNY ACTION, BRAINY PUZZLES OR BOTH
Feb. 7, 2011
You needn't choose between action-packed games and mind-bending puzzle fare when the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop offer plenty of both. This week, you can face down monstrous mutations of high school teachers in a demo version of LIT for the WiiWare™ service, now available for zero Wii Points™. Enter an intergalactic battle in the NES™ shooter S.C.A.T.™, which has just landed on the Virtual Console™ service. Action and strategy combine in G.G Series Dark Spirits for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, while 505 Tangram offers pure hand-held puzzle bliss.
WiiWare
Spot the Differences!
Publisher: Sanuk Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Enjoy the ultimate spot-the-difference game for the WiiWare service with 160 scenes, three levels of difficulty and 1,600 differences to spot. Play either solo or with friends to find out who's the best spotter. Browse odd and attractive scenes in various categories: Landscapes, Pets, Playtime and Yummy. Four game modes are available. In Arcade mode, spot five differences in randomly ordered scenes. In Time Attack mode, spot one difference in each scene for as long as the timer runs. In Select Scenes mode, play with the scenes of your choice and find five differences in each one. In Multiplayer, up to four players can play against each other. (Additional accessories are required for multiplayer mode and are sold separately.)
LIT (demo version)
Publisher: WayForward Technologies
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 800 Wii Points
Description: Dark creatures have taken over Jake's high school, and it's up to you to guide him through each classroom in order to be reunited with his girlfriend, Rachael. Existing light sources must be used wisely to create bridges of light for Jake to cross. One false step and Jake gets pulled into the darkness. Along the way he'll encounter twisted versions of his school's faculty, who he must battle in order to advance. LIT is a horror-puzzle game that requires the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers. It contains 30 levels, five boss battles, replay modes and several unlockables, including multiple endings, Dark Mode timed challenges and an unlockable character.Urbanix (demo version)
Publisher: Nordcurrent
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 500 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to Urbanix, a game inspired by classic computer games. You play as Urbanix, a tiny tractor that has to build a town on an empty field. Avoid enemies and catch and chase away house crashers - they will try to spoil your game. Play on Earth, at the North Pole or on the moon. Each location has its own game-play mechanics, so you'll have to adapt your strategy. Be accurate, be quick and collect bonuses on your way. The enhanced game play is based on decades-old classics. Discover 150 levels plus an intense multiplayer mode.
Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.
Virtual Console
S.C.A.T.
Original platform: NES
Publisher: Natsume Inc.
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: It's the year 2029 and humanity faces certain extinction. An alien force led by the Supreme Commander Vile Malmort is positioned to destroy the Earth. With little time to act, the president assembled the greatest scientists from around the globe to stop this menace. From their laboratory came mankind's last hope: the members of the Special Cybernetic Attack Team. S.C.A.T. has one goal: complete destruction of the alien fleet. Capture and adapt multiple weapons systems. Enjoy single-player mode or two-player cooperative play. (Additional accessories are required for multiplayer mode and are sold separately.)Nintendo DSiWare
G.G Series Dark Spirits
Publisher: Genterprise Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: In this side-scrolling shooter, it's up to you to destroy the enemy by making use of the four familiars that fly in formation around your vessel. Quickly switch the formation pattern of your familiars with the touch of a button. When you destroy an enemy, its soul becomes available to collect. Collect the soul with one of your familiars to upgrade its attack or switch to a different attack type. The familiar's attack can be upgraded by collecting multiple souls of the same color in a row. The four familiars power up and change independently of each other, adding an element of strategy as you plan how to use each one effectively.
Boom Boom Squaries
Publisher: Gamelion
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Furries are cute, happy, round beings that enjoy rolling around in the sun all day long. But the bad-tempered, stone-cold Squaries, who hate everything that is round and fluffy, attack the unsuspecting Furries. Now it's up to you to create chain reactions that will pop the evil invaders. Prove your skill in four different game modes: Classic, Challenge, Time Trial and Endless. Use Squaries' special abilities such as gravity, air blast and split to plan your blasts for maximum efficiency. When you are done with 40 levels of Classic mode and 40 Challenges, you can enjoy the never-ending fun of Endless mode and beat your high score in Time Trial.505 Tangram
Publisher: cosmigo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Solve 505 tangram puzzles from different groups and become a Tangram Master. Numerous challenges await you. Tangram is the puzzle game for purists. Assemble seven pieces of a puzzle correctly to create a preset shape. Animals, humans or objects - can you complete them all? Statistics are available for players who love to track their wins. Save the game status at any time and continue later. The game's style and interface have been designed for easy, intuitive operation with the stylus or the + Control Pad.
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics
Publisher: Zoo Games, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Go for the gold with Shawn Johnson as you compete in the world of competitive gymnastics. Stick your landings on vaults and nail your combinations on the beam to impress the judges. Start as an amateur and work your way up, earning awards on your way to the World Championships. Train diligently during practice and you'll be ready for competition in no time. Earn your way through bronze, silver and gold medals as you evolve into an all-around star in the world of gymnastics. Perfect your routines and score high marks to earn a place on the podium - and in the hearts of your fans.
Comments 34
its a okayish week. At least we have some demos
"The workers are going home." <--- this Weezer lyric was the only thing that got me excited from reading today's releases.
Still waiting for the good stuff... (La-Mulana, Faxanadu, Adventure Island 2. Mega Man 5-6, etc...)
How come the Urbanix description says play on Earth or the North Pole? I about 100% sure the North Pole is located on this planet, unless I'm missing something.
@ballkirby1 I think it means earth as in soil, not the planet Earth!
@Dazza I don't know, I think it's just a funny error. It either means that the North Pole isn't on Earth or the Moon is, I believe. Awesome.
Ooh, a demo for Lit. Thats the highlight for me.
or the north pole could be on the moon
awwww....It took me forever to find a good Rukia pic on bleach fansites
I'm loving the LIT demo, keep them coming Nintendo. Once I can redeem more points I can also check out S.C.A.T. too.
Ty nintendo life admin
I just noticed a Rukia pic that works was added <3
though I'm not surprised that my pic didn't work since I uploaded it through my wiis sd card >_>
ty kindly I fear I would have had a blank forum pic forever if not for your help >_<
More demos and Dark Spirits!
well i guess I should get back on-topic The lit demo looks good & I loved qix back in the day <3
so I'll download both the demos this week
At least you got G.G. series: dark spirits.
Slams head on keyboard repeatedly. That's...not...Faxanaduuuuuuu!
S.C.A.T. looks interesting. I'd get it if I had money.
Enjoy the LIT demo and get the game, it's worth it.
I'm going to get the Lit demo tonight.
Ah finally, now I'll get my chance at LIT... may even lead to my long awaited purchase of it. G.G Dark Spirits I will have to read the review on again. And it looks like SCAT did come out over here... me and my co-op pal got another classic one to play.
Does anyone know if the US version of LIT got an update patch like the European version?
Lit was a great game, too bad they don't also have weekly sales when a demo for an older game hits. Not that it is overpriced, just even a 100 point sale would be something.
Where's Lufia?
Oh well, at least Scat's good.
A VC game week!
Perhaps Dark Spirits, but little more for me.
S.C.A.T. stinks! actually I never heard of it, I guess it slipped through the back door.
Ignoring the demos, one of the worst weeks EVER.
"Hmm" <---- Nintendo Power reference?
I played through the Lit demo tonight. I thought that it was good, not great. I'll keep it on my list of Wiiware games to buy, but Art of Balance and Max and the Magic Marker are higher priorities for me.
A hmm 4 me.
Yeah, Nintendo should really put some of the older titles on short term sales. They are still of the higher priced DL's out there in general, it can't hurt to just give a jump start to some older stuff thats stagnating.
There are lots of good games on there, but they just get buried, and it's so hard to know what to get. Demo's are a great addition, though.
Just played both demos - Lit and Urbanix - and both seemed like actual games rather than some of the shovelware that's on here. Lit had the best use of the Wiimote mic I've ever heard in over 4 years of Wii playing. Impressive they had actual voices in a Wiiware game. I bet the graphics could have been better if not for the size limitation. Urbanix was sort of fun but the zoomed in view killed it for me. Just a stupid way to make a game more challenging.
This week is kinda meh, But I will try that LIT demo.
Horrible week. Still waiting for La Mulana, FAST Racing League or MotoHeroz. I hate how that's what Wiiware has become - hear about all these games, and then wait for the 3-4 games that are worth releasing per year to happen. Virtual Console is lame too, of course. Though I applaud Natsume for doing SOMETHING. SCAT is kinda lame though. Reminds me of Sector Z...which wasn't good.
Natsume already got out SCAT and Shadow of the Ninja. Can we assume that the awesome Shatterhand will follow soon?
@WolfRamHeart: I never saw one made available, unfortunately.
I'll try the demos, that's about it..
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