Nintendo Download: 30th January (North America)

Definitely A Link to the Past!

And like I said in the article about Indie discounts, since I already own Runner2 perhaps I'll snag either Giana Sisters or Mighty Switch Force. Or both.

Will be getting ALTTP since i already have it in wii mode and am unable to play it since i have no classic controller.

Hooray Zelda!

I voted first!

All the indies and a Link to the Past since I get that discounted too

@Light Say what? You cannot play Wii mode games without classic controller?

Mario bros....really? Y'all just yankin our chains now....wtf...that's low nintendo...#WheresMario3?

Great choice of pic. Link can finally rest without having to hear so much whining

I cannot in good conscience pay $5 for Mario Bros. when I've bought it so many other times on other consoles and not even counting the vast dollars I spent on the arcade game.

@ThomasBW84 In Toki Tori 2+, you have a € symbol instead of a $ symbol.

????? The Wii U side is great but the 3DS side is awful...

A link to the past for me. Even though I've cleared it several times, I'm still getting it. Playing on the GamePad will be convenient.

Still no SMB3. This is getting ridiculous.

@Platypus101

That's correct, any SNES or N64 based title requires a wii classic controller or GC controller in order to play. The wii u does not support GC controllers and i do not own and will not be paying for Classic Controllers.

I'll be upgrading LttP to WiiU for $1.50 so i can play it on the GamePad. Glad it finally happened.

I'm getting ALTTP for 1.50! Thanks club nintendo!

LttP! With it being Reggie's favorite Zelda game, you'd think we'd have gotten it sooner. Not gonna complain about Mario 3's absence this week!

Zelda for me as an upgrade, grabbed it from Club Nintendo and have been waiting to play it on gamepad. I didn't get into the Zelda series until OoT so I've never played this one in the SNES days. Excited for the experience

Nothing for me.

What no SMB3? Booooo Nintendo, you suck I'm getting a PS4 and throwing my Wii U in the trash.

Just kidding. About time we get Zelda, and the deals are terrific as well. I'll download Runner 2.

I'll start buying these VC games once I can cross-buy on my Wii U and new 3DS XL. Odds are I'm buying them for nostalgia value anyway and will hardly ever finish them, so $8 a pop seems extreme. I'd do an impulse buy at $0.99 for anything classic Mario or Zelda, but these prices give me pause enough to pass without the added benefit of cross-buy.

Finnaly A link to the past !!! I will start to check the eshop again, Nintendo has finnaly decided to "do something" for the WiiU virtual console.

$6? Sure, I can dig that.

Great. Looks like Runner 2 and A Link To Past this week. With the addition of Monster Hunter yesterday my Wii U's download library is slowly getting larger.

EVERYONE GET RUNNER 2!

I'll get A Link to the Past (discounted!) and maybe Toki Tori 2 and Giana Sisters. Plus I have a deluxe digital code so I can get five bucks off!

Link to the past right here. Also gonna get Spin the Bottle and Toki Tori 2 for the discounts

Would be nice if Europe got Ohno Odyssey one day.

I'm glad to see you get ALTTP, if only to see all the whining come to an end. Sadly, the whining for SMB3 continues (despite it being a far more recent release in Europe.) Also just noticed that Runner 2 is the same price in Australia woo! Now if only I owned one of the other games, I could get it for $6...

I have ALBW should I play ALTTP before I play it on 3ds? Does it Matter? Just want to get the most out of my Zelda experience!

I might get Mario Bros. later, if and when they put it up as a Club Nintendo reward. Now, in my opinion, Nintendo really should have released the arcade version of this game, rather than the slightly inferior NES port.

I am annoyed that Pokemon Bank has still not been released in America (and for Europe for my friends across the pond here at Nintendo Life). I don't care for anything else at this point from the e shop.

I for one refuse to complain about a lack of SMB3 anymore. It'll get here when it gets here. If I wanna play it bad enough I have Wii Mode for that, and besides I'm just happy we're finally getting A Link to the Past. It's been a long time coming.

But yeah, there's no reason why you should pay $5 for Mario Bros.

Well, January was the worst month of games. Still no SMB3 for us, nor NNID promotional game.

January sucked.

I'm not seeing ALttP in the eShop and it's scaring me.

@Fabaroo The shop hasn't updated yet.

ALTTP, Giana Sisters and Mighty Switch Force. I need a break from Unepic.

I guess I'll be converting A Link to the Past this week.

@NbaJunkie If you've played other Zelda games, it probably doesn't matter as many of the things that made LTTP great have been used since then. In fact, I'd consider spacing them out so it doesn't feel too much like playing the same game.

Friggin' finally. I'll be getting ALttP and I actually like a lot of those discounts too; may pick up Giana Sisters, Mighty Switch Force, Spin the Bottle, and Toki Tori2+.

Another week of waiting. January did well for my backlog.

where is that bank! >_<

I like the price of Giana Sisters more now than it's sale price during the holidays when it was only like $2 off. Will most likely pick up!

Has anyone played Ohno Odyssey? Im kind of interested, so i would like to hear any opinions about it.
Also if anyone downloads tanks 2 share your comments please. The trailer seemed like fun

So glad I got LTTP from Club Nintendo!

Bank...

@qbertfarnsworth thanks for the advice. I just finished WWhd so maybe I'll wait awhile before starting ALBW.so I don't develop link fatigue. Now that ALTTP is here,it can wait.it's not going anywhere.

FINALLY, Now all we need is Mario 3 and Pokemon bank released and I will be much happier.

As usual, nothing of interest.

Finally they release A Link to the Past! Iwata's plans for Nintendo's future yesterday seemed very serious. I think he is finally realizing that he needs to give customers what they want!

Nothing for me. I'm not getting paid this week.

Finally can cash in and upgrade teh Club Nintendo LTTP code I got a couple of months back! Huzzah!

Great sale on those Indy Wii U eshop games, hopefully people take advantage of that!

So can anyone recommend Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, it got a good review so I'm thinking of getting it.

o well better than last week ^^. zelda and castle clout 4 me

@paburrows

I would recommend getting it, It is a beautiful little gem and with that price, you cannot go wrong

If I had a WU, I'd check out those indie sales(MSF:HD, Runner 2, & Toki Tori 2+, not interested in the other 2)! I'll still check out the games, but I'll have to wait to purchase them. Shame too, those are good sales. I mean, the price differences! From what they usually are for those titles! Edit: Oh, for anyone interested, I have MSF (3ds), & it's good if you like platform/action-puzzles. I assume the WU ver. is the same, with other levels.

Guess I'll be getting Giana Sisters and ALttP this week.

....No Bank....why are they doing this to us? :/

@Kyloctopus Are you from Toronto as well? I love the pic!

BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is amazing! If you don't own it, now's the time!

You know; if the new Zelda game for Wii U looked just like that image at the top of the article but in full 3D and with properly real time lighting and dynamic shadows etc, it still has to have basically that exact look though, then Nintendo would have the best looking Zelda game ever imo.

It's a good thing I got A Link to the Past from Club Nintendo. Now I can download this for $1.50.

ALTTP, ABOUT FREAKIN' TIME! Now I can do my Zelda marathon with ALTTP and then ALBW! Toki Tori 2 discount is sweeeeet as well!

alright!! mario bros! zelda snes!!! stil no pokemon bank!!!!

@Mrclaycoat Our lovely mayor haha. Toronto over here.

Mario Bros>???? But the NES version? It would be cool if Nintendo released the arcade versions. I would buy Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, and Donkey Kong Junior in a heartbeat if they offered the original arcade versions. On another note--I've given up on SMB3. I think they're saving it up to coincide with the next big Mario sidescroller release (some time in 2015)

@Gobelee haha the pride of Toronto!

Well, this is a step in the right direction.

Getting Bit.Trip first, then one of the best games of all time in the form of A Link to the Past.

@ThomasBW84 Hurry up everyone!!! Those who didn't get the Four Swords 25th Anniversary Edition DSiWare is on eShop right now for free again just four days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ruuuuuuuun!!! (In North America)

Nothing for me this week. Still chugging along on Zelda 3ds, shin megami Devil Survivor and started playing DECA Sports 3ds which turns out to be a fun little sports title which got some bad reviews. I like the game although most of the sports games are very unrealistic.

Definitely getting ALTTP! debating on if I should get MHU3. I've never played on before but for 20 bucks I just might try it out.

I'm glad they added The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition again in North America eShop because my old DSi was stolen.

Just for this, Nintendo made me smile once again. At least for a short but pleasant time.

@Light Why not? The pro version is a great controller that feels strikingly similar to a PS1 Dual Shock controller and it's super durable! I've used my Classic Controller Pro for 1,000's of gameplay hours and the buttons all feel like they are new and so do the analog sticks, it's one of the best controllers I've ever had...but whatever you do avoid the standard Classic Controllers because those are quite flimsy and poorly designed.

#whensSMWon3DS #whyaretheVCreleasessoslow #OriginalMarioBrosreallyNintendo?

Finally! My boycott of the eShop is now half over. Release SMB3 and I can start buying stuff normally again.

That Solitaire game looks pretty cool. I'd get it but I don't have the money right now.

@GannonBanned
Its a really good game, and very enjoyable.
It gets a bit repetitive but if you enjoy the gameplay you'll have a blast and possibly a lot of hours of fun. You may need some patience to kill some monsters (Hunts can go between 5-50 minutes, althought most of the monsters die in about 15-20 minutes the first time you kill them)
I would also suggest to play it with friends. It gets really really fun and challenging.

That Four Swords Anniversary Edition would be the highlight of 2014 for me on 3DS so far if Bravely Default didn't have that stellar demo.

@Vann Thanks for the info! Yea, I'll probably buy it sometime before the offer expires.

i cant find mario bros on the 3DS eshop at all even though its supposedly released today

The Mario Virtual Console Game's not up & I would've honestly liked too have seen 4 Swords on the 3DS Eshop compared too the old DSI Ware Shop instead. Nothing for me this Week, doom!

For those spanish speakers in America, the game Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is now also in Spanish. It wasn't when it was released for DSi.

Zelda without a classic controller on the couch without the TV on. Yes!!!!!

I would have picked up Gianna Sisters finally but I do not qualify for the price. It interests me, but not $15 interests me. Nor does anything else on the list.

@Light dud i use the wii u game pad to play snes games all the time. do you mean wii mode? if thats the case then ya. you can pick up a game cube controler for a few bucks these day. btw

@Kirk Really? Shows how much opinions can differ.

@Rukiafan
While the classic controller pro does look like a better option than the original classic controller, due to trying to spend my funds wisely, i prefer to invest solely in the new wii u pro controllers, since they have a preferable form factor and are wireless.

@faint
correct, i meant in wii mode. wii mode on the wii u will not allow the use of gamecube controllers (of which i have 4 of)

Too many controllers to invest in, so I am picking the ones which i believe are in my best interest, which are the wii u pro controllers.

Just so all of you know, Nintendo is giving away Legend of Zelda four Swords on the e-shop for the 3DS in the US, not sure if the UK or Europe has the same promo, it said for a limited time so check it out!

YES YES YES! Finally A Link to the Past!!!!!

I want giana sisters but dont want to buy another game, that stinks

@Gerbwmu

You will appreciate having save states, trust me. This game will be tougher than any Zelda you've ever touched (unless you've played the ones on NES)

None for me. I dislike ALTTP and none of the other games look interesting

@Spanjard

Indeed.

I'm assuming you're more on the side of dark and gritty "realism".

Something like Twilight but in full HD...

@xj0462: I can't find Mario Bros. either. I thought I'd be the only person looking to buy it lol. @Nintendolife: Is Mario Bros. for 3DS an error for this week?

@LinktotheFuture

I already own A link to the Past in three separate forms, including the original SNES cartridge, indicating how good this game is. If there's anyone young on here who's never played this game, pick it up as it is an all time classic.

Glorious day for the Wii U and 3DS here in the States. Discounts, yes! Free Four Swords, yes! And A Link to the Past is my ultimate jam. As many indicated previously, if you have not tired this game, it is a must play!

If you have already played Links Awakening then it is disappointing how similar A Link to The Past is. (I got a terrible amount of playtime out of it first time around but a good few months out of Links Awakening I suspect the reverse would also be true).

If I was to replay a game of this type right now it would probably be Secret of Mana (Think as a whole it is just better). Or Ages / Seasons if it was considered one game.

Not sure why they waited so long for ALTTP but I'm cool with this.

I couldn't vote for the only thing Ill download this week Zelda Four Swords IS BACK. I got it the 1st time around, but now Ill be able to get it in my 2DS and 3DS (I transferred my account to XL, and my 3DS was missing four swords... until now)

ALttP IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mario 3, I haven't lost hope for you JUST yet! ALttP, HERE I COME!!!! (I freaked out more than I should've when I saw the thumbnail). Also, Toki Tori 2+ also for me!

EDIT : After seeing you needed the other indie games, TT2+ is no this week for me.

Why aren't the same SNES titles that are available on the Wii U Virtual Console available for 3DS?!?!?!?!?! This is discrimination and segregation at it's WORST! Nintendo, let's come together please! Here my plea.

@KnightRider666 I'm gonna guess your not an ambassador? Cause if so.....it's in the GBA game of super Mario advanced 3: yoshis island.

No Pokemon Bank. Nothing for me this week.

I'm gonna download LOZ:LTTP. I recently finished Link Between Worlds on my 3DS and picked up the SNES Zelda a couple months ago. I'm going to be playing the original SNES cart after I replace the battery, but I'll be downloading the Wii-U VC title anyway to show my support for the service.

See, was that so hard, Nintendo of America? You may now have my monies.

Oh WOW. If you don't have Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party, then GET IT NOW. The game is amazing fun with friends, and you'll get all the content of the more expensive update for only $3.60. This is a must, y'all!

A Link to the Past! Even though I already own it on SNES, can't go wrong with it!

Nintendo, you've possibly lost a once long-time fan and now casual gamer. Smb original instead of smb3? One month past due. One year prolly since announced for this old nes game which i love. Seriously? No more money from me i guess...

Yes! This is the sale I've been waiting for with Giana Sisters! Definitely buying that later.

Only the Legend of Zelda Four Swords for me, and then I'll buy Fractured Soul later (before the discount sale ends).

On the one hand, it's great to get ALTTP finally. On the other hand, part of me is concerned that now it'll be months before we get another Nintendo title on the Wii U VC.

@Zemus-DJ: Actually, I've been with the 3DS since midnight day 1. I'm well aware that SMA3 has a newer version, but I really like the NES version. Now If only we can get Blaster Master and SMB3, NA would be all caught up with EU's 3DS NES VC list...

@xj0462: Wow, it looks like we got it tonight!

@Windy: I have Deca Sports as well. Sometimes you have to take a chance when somethings on a good sale and buy it. I grabbed Mario Bros. and Touch Battle Tank 3D - 2 this week. Maybe we'll actually get SMB3 next week?

Hmmm... I'm gonna have to download me some ALttP

$1.50 for LTTP? Sold.

Also picked up Giana Sisters and Bumpies for the heck of it. The only two indie titles I haven't bought yet.

I'll be updating the LttP game I got for Wii VC, via Club Nintendo.

@DanielHPoetry or they can leave the SNES games exclusive to Wii U to add more value for their struggling console

Updated A Link to the Past myself, glad to finally get it on the eShop. Now I am only confused on why we haven't seen SMB3 when it was more or less promised by Iwata at the end of last year. That will be another instant upgrade for me. As far as the eShop indie titles I already have Switch Force so I will probably grab Giana Sisters as it looks fairly interesting.

As I already had Toki Tori 2+ I picked up Runner 2, Mighty Switch Force and Giana Sisters. Upgraded ALttP too.

Why aren't the same SNES titles that are available on the Wii U Virtual Console available for 3DS?!?!?!?!?! This is discrimination and segregation at it's WORST!

Throughout history? I think Martin Luthor King may disagree with you.

OMG, This is an awesome day.... A Link to The Past on Wii-U and the 25th Anniversary of Zelda 4 swords for free.

@Light Me too im in the EXACT SITUATION as you !

53% for zelda and im one of the percentage

Well, I just beat the game with three hearts by glitching through the castle walls. Apparently you can do that on Virtual Console as well. Google it; it's epic!

@Kirk Not even close, WW is one of my favourites. But I just don't like his face... I do like the atmosphere/colours though. I agree on that.

@element187 I understand the premise for the incentive, but I don't want a Wii U, and I refuse to buy one for the sole purpose of playing Virtual Console games. I think that the eShop should be universal, allowing the content to be shared amongst both platforms being that the 3DS is more than capable of running the software.

@Bass_X0 I never said or mentioned anything about history. I merely expressed an obvious hyperbole to convey my feelings about the lack of titles in the 3DS eShop that appeal to me personally. And the person I believe you attempted to reference was the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., not "Martin Luthor King."

@Spanjard

Yeah, I'm more on about the specific toon-shaded style than the exact Link character in this particular image. The less "chibi" design, as opposed to the way he looks in Wind Waker, is appreciated though imo and if you just imagine this style, in full 3D with dynamic lighting and shadows, but with the Link character from Ocarina of Time, as he looks in the original artwork (in the instruction booklet for example), or even as he looks in Skyward Sword or something like that, then you get the general idea.

I do however actually like the design of Link in that image as it has a classic 80s look to it, in a good way imo, and doesn't have too many superfluous stuff on his costume that stops him looking so much like an commoner "elfish" type character and more like some kind of elfish prince as a lot of the recent designs kinda do.

To me Link should look like a poor villager in a green tunic, like he's a bit of a peasant that comes from old England or something (but still "elfish" at the same time), about to set off on a magical adventure. I think that design captures that somewhat.

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Super Mario Bros. 3 = Myth.

OK Nintendo if you're really making a change, the next "big" thing we need is Super Mario Bros. 3!!!

I saw the Touch Battle Tanks and thought for a second that it was Battle Tanx, I loved to play that game as a kid. I think I'll look into Castle Clout though.