As another week heads to a conclusion Nintendo of America is serving up its next batch of eShop treats, and there's certainly decent variety this time around. We have another Wii title on the eShop, the latest Atlus-published releases, some other intriguing Wii U downloads, a Virtual Console gunner and discounts. Plenty to consider, so let's get to it.
Missed the Nintendo Download news earlier this week? Dry those eyes, the details are right here.
Wii U eShop
Citizens of Earth (Atlus, $11.99 until 27th January, then $14.99) - Originally a promising Kickstarter campaign that fell short, this project by Eden Industries was then picked up by Atlus. With a charming visual style and humorous approach, this RPG has you gather civilians to assist you, the Vice President of the World. It looks wacky and full of potential, and we'll let you know what we think in our review.
Punch-Out!! (Nintendo, $9.99 until 29th January, then $19.99) - A Wii gem from Next Level Games that established the developer's reputation for successfully reviving franchises. This follows the basic template of its SNES and NES predecessors, with an attractive art-style and compulsive gameplay to enjoy. We awarded this a knock-out 9/10 in our Punch-Out!! review.
Breezeblox (Pugsley LLC, $9.99) - A puzzle title with 150 levels, your goal is to make it to the end of cube-based stages while triggering environmental aids and admiring the bright colours. In principal this reminds us a little of the brilliant EDGE, so we'll take a look from all sides and see how it stacks up in a review.
Midnight (Petite Games, $1.99) - This looks like a relatively simple title that utilises the GamePad, albeit with a rather charming silhouette art style. Described as a 'golf-like' game, you guide a fairy through 28 stages in as few-moves as possible; we'll let you know what we think in a review.
Wii U Virtual Console
S.C.A.T. (Natsume, $4.99) - Not typically the kind of game associated with Natsume, but this is a fast-paced and enjoyable shoot 'em up, with various weapon power-ups and the ability to adjust the aim of the turrets. It's a fun 8-bit title — with co-op — in which you shoot everything in sight, which we rather enjoyed in our S.C.A.T. review.
Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts
Super Toy Cars (Eclipse Games, $3.99 until 29th January, normally $7.99)
Darts Up (EnjoyUp Games, $1.49 until 19th February, normally $2.49)
3DS eShop
Citizens of Earth (Atlus, $11.99 until 27th January, then $14.99) - The same game as on Wii U but on the go.
Undead Storm Nightmare (G-Style, $4.99) - A sequel to the fun DSiWare shooter, in this title you blast away zombies from a top-down perspective while looking to level-up your weapons and abilities. This introduces Nightmare Time and retains the four-player local co-op that came before - we were fans of the original and will let you know what we think of this new entry soon.
3DS Virtual Console
S.C.A.T. (Natsume, $4.99) - The same as on the Wii U Virtual Console, albeit you can play it while out and about.
3DS eShop Temporary Discounts
Retro City Rampage DX (Vblank Entertainment, $6.99 until 29th January, normally $9.99)
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival (Konami, $12.99 from 24th January to 6th February, normally $19.99)
3DS Demo
Undead Storm Nightmare (G-Style, free)
In addition Nintendo is running the second edition of its Throwback Sale with six games on offer - as the details emerged a few hours after these update listings we've written them up here for your reading pleasure.
That's the line-up for this week in North America. Let us know what you'll be downloading in the poll and comments below.
What will you be downloading first this week? (357 votes)
- Citizens of Earth (Wii U eShop)
- Punch-Out!! (Wii U eShop)
- Breezeblox (Wii U eShop)0%
- Midnight (Wii U eShop)0%
- S.C.A.T. (Wii U Virtual Console)
- Super Toy Cars (Wii U eShop temporary discount)
- Darts Up (Wii U eShop temporary discount)0%
- Citizens of Earth (3DS eShop)
- Undead Storm Nightmare (3DS eShop)
- S.C.A.T. (3DS Virtual Console)
- Retro City Rampage DX (3DS eShop temporary discount)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival (3DS eShop temporary discount)0%
- Just the Undead Storm Nightmare demo for me
- I'll check out the Throwback Sale first
- Nothing for me this week
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Comments 114
I'm going to get Punch-Out!!
Show em what you got mac baby
Just the Undead Nightmare demo for me. I loved the first one and I'll be buying the second one when I have enough to buy it. For now, the demo is it. I'd also like to get Punch-Out but does anyone know if the original Wii version supported classic controls? If so, then the gamepad can be used instead of wiimote+nunchuck.
I might get Retro City Rampage DX since it's on sale, I've been waiting for a sale on the game, even though the discount is not that much of a discount. I'll also check out today's throwback sale. I wonder what Midnight is since I can't find any info about it anywhere.
"Hey, Mac-Baby! Brush your teeth... it's bedtime."
I've been looking for a copy of Punch-Out!! at stores for quite some time now, so this download deal is perfect.
No download for me this week (I'm only focusing on the 3DS, and there's nothing there this week)....well except for the Theatrhythm DLC. That, I'm downloading everything
'Bout time I bought Punch-Out!! It's been on my bucket list for a long time now.
Nothing for me this week. Even though Punch-Out seems to be the most popular so far in the poll, it doesn't interest me at all.
broke as a joke, but when I get money I plan on getting Citizens of Earth(bound).
Definitely Punch-Out!! for me this week, and MPT next week. I'll probably get Teslagrad as well since it's still on sale.
Throwback Sale will likely have NES and SNES Punch-Out!! games on sale. Hopefully something unrelated, like how Pushmo was on sale last week. Kirby pls
Definitely Punch-Out!! for me this week, and MPT next week. I'll probably get Teslagrad as well since it's still on sale.
Throwback Sale will likely have NES and SNES Punch-Out!! games on sale. Hopefully something unrelated, like how Pushmo was on sale last week. Kirby pls
Punch-Out!! for the Wii is great! Right now I'm not seeing anything I want this week but looks like another good set of games.
Can anyone confirm if Punch-Out can be played with wiiu gamepad/classic controller?, can it be launched from the wiiu menu?
Punch-Out didn't have Classic Controller, so no Gamepad. It can of course be released from the WiiU menu.
I picked up Citizens of Earth for the 3DS Tuesday, but I'll be grabbing S.C.A.T. on the 3DS today.
I been having my black eye on Punch Out!! since I downloaded that Doc Louis Punch Out!! from Club Nintendo. I never got a chance to buy it back then because of backlog & procrastination but now I got my 4th chance.
Punch-Out! Yay! Now, gimme dat Prime Trilogy...
Does anyone know what the download size is for the Punch-Out!! game?
Punch Out is an amazing game and my favorite of the series. Along with Excitebots, the only Wii game I come back to regularly.
I will get Retro City now that it is on sale.
@Discipledoctor
I totally forgot about Teslagrad. Thanks for the reminder!
I rented Punch-Out once and I regretted not buying it. So I'm snapping it up while it's cheap.
Actually... what i'll be downloading first this week are the new Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call tracks.
nothing. I'm waiting for next week with Metroid;
loving nintendos sales lately! putting my wiimotes to good use with punch out..
Maybe punchout. Midnight looks like a mix of nightsky & ping 1.5+ probably wait on a review for that 1 will also keep my eye on breezeblox if its as amazing as edge. And nintendolife didn't mention it but the throwback sale is continuing this week with different discounts so waiting to see what's goes onsale
May just get Punch-out...
Not that I'm not grateful for S.C.A.T., but would it have killed NOA to release both that and Shadow of the Ninja on the same week like NOE did?
Still no MOON. This is getting embaressing. They're really risking losing me to their Dementium remake if this is how they treat fans
And where's my Donkey Kong Land games
Nintendo don't care about black and white Game Boy games anymore.
I'll pick up Punch Out and check out what other games are in the throwback sale, hopefully something good!
@sinalefa Excitebots is an absolute gem of a game!
"What's your favorite flower son? Mine's chocolate!"
I just learned Punch-Out!! doesn't require motion controls so I may have to pick it up too.
I don't think there will be anything for me this week, although Punch Out! is tempting.
Get your wiimote and punch out!!!
Punch-Out!! I planned to buy Citizens of the Earth too but some people say it has bugs, and that's really a bummer
I recommend Punch-Out!! It is great and full of charm.
No new game purchases for me for awhile. All of my money went toward that NEW 3DS Monster Hunter Edition... It can't come soon enough!
I hope undead storm gets a UK release I loved playing the original
Punch out was the only Nintendo made Wii game I sold back.
I saw that Punch-Out!! is on the Nintendo Store Refurbished for $11 if you want a disc of it.
I'll just get Undead Storm for right now. Was interested in Citizens of Earth, but might get it on PS4 or Vita instead, unlock some Trophies while I play.
Already got Punch-Out!! on disc already but probably going to download this one just to preserve the physical copy for now.
Thinking I'll get Punch Out, never played it on the Wii.
I might be real lazy, but I really love the polls on these download lists. I totally missed that Punch Out was listed as coming out today, but when I see lots of people after something on the poll it always gets my attention.
Gonna try me some Wii Punch-Out!!
My undies are getting stale, NoA!!
Nothing for me this week.
@NintyMan
i am still waiting on donkey kong land too
@retro_player_22 I'm not getting it because I can just pop my disk Into my wii u.Any excuse to throw money at noa.
I've been curious about Retro City Rampage for a while now. Seems like a good time to jump on it.
Punch Out so I can lend out the disc and Citizens of Earth. Maybe S.C.A.T. for ***** & giggles.
Waiting til next week's Metroid Prime Trilogy release. Three of the best games in the last 15 years for just $3.33 each. Yes, please.
I bought Citizens of Earth on the 3DS on Tuesday and I am really enjoying it! The humor is great and I enjoy the combat so far.
Can you play punch out on the gamepad using the gamepad controls
Punch Out for me! I woke up this morning to download it, so I could play it as soon as I got home from work, but it wasn't on the eShop yet. I hope it's on there now.
Retro City is half that price on Steam this week. But I prefer playing games on my DS....humph
@thiz I hear you.I feel the same way about the dk land games.We'll get there at a snails pace my friend.
Nothing for me thanks. With New 3DS XL and Majora's Mask coming out I need to save cash
Hmm... really wanting some discount eshop cards. That indie sale last week... I bought everything, I think. It felt like snatching up mobile games. So far Steamworld Dig is cool and Swords and Soldiers HAS to be wroth $1.20 or whatever it was.
I'm thinking I might do Punch Out. Not used to the downloadable Wii games thing yet! It almost needs another category. I kept thinking it was some sort of HD remake for the Wii U eShop. And I bought and played Mario Galaxy 2 last week so I should know better (our disc is pretty scratched up)
I thought S.C.A.T. Was already on the VC for Wii U and 3DS. I missed getting it on Wii VC so I may get this. I'll get Punch Out too.
I'll probably be picking up NES Remix 2 in the throwback sale.
The discounts are up:
NES Remix 2: $10.49
The Legend of Zelda (3DS): $3.49
A Link Between Worlds: $29.99
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters: $1.99
Kid Icarus: Uprising: $24.49
Oh man I am psyched for this, as a kid Mike Tyson's punch out was my favorite game I played it non stop. Didn't get a chance to grab the version for wii but I will be getting this one from the eshop!
I am gunna wait for throwback sale.
The throwback sale is up now on webpage.
Punch-Out!! is a highly recommendable retro experience. While on the one hand side it may look like a lost opportunity with respect to the capabilities of the Wii – that is to say, it does offer the option to use motion controls, but those are nothing but a 1:1 replacement for the retro-style button controls, and are naturally slower – on the other hand side, it simply does everything right within the limits of that what it does. The gameplay is just like on the NES, but better, and certainly better than that of the SNES sequel. Graphics are simplistic but extremely charming. The only throwback is that beyond the campaign itself it doesn't offer anything. Hence after 10 or so hours, there is simply nothing left to do anymore (apart from, perhaps, playing the whole game again using motion controls, which makes it harder). While that was a bit of a problem originally, for 10 dollars it shouldn't be a big issue.
If you enjoyed Punch-Out!! on the NES, the Wii-version is an absolute most-buy. It stays 100% true to the original, while being ultimately better and up to modern standards. However, it'd disappoint if you would expect something like a modern boxing game on the one hand side, or an improved Wii Boxing on the other (as the motion controls in Punch-Out!! are in that sense inferior).
Next week will be insane. Can you imagine how many people will be downloading the Metroid Prime Trilogy next week? Considering how mamy people want Metroid for Wii U, this would be good to tide those people over until a new Metroid releases for Wii U. Plus for those that weren’t able to experience any of the Metroid Prime games, this would be the perfect opportunity as it’s 3 games in one and for one week starting next week, it’s half price. So it’s win/win…
Retro City Rampage is a must-buy.
Nothing this week. Next month will require all the hard earned money I can muster.
Punch-Out for sure. A lovely update and at 9.99, an incredible deal.
No gamepad support, no Punch Out for me. I did get Mario Galaxy 2 last week, but from now on I intend to never get wiimote-only games again. Who knows, if nintendo releases an auto-rechargeable wiimote + nunchuck combo I might rethink that.
Punch Out!! was pretty much universally loved by reviewers when it came out, but I never had the time or money to grab it when it was new. $9.99 is just too tempting to ignore, so I may have to grab that one.
I'm just happy Wii U actually got a game - Citizens of Earth - the same week as PS4, and to top it off it's actually $3 less on Wii U than PS4 due to the sale price this week. Can't recall that ever happening before (cheaper price) so thought it was worth mentioning.
Pushsquare's reviewer gave PS4 version a 7/10:
http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/citizens_of_earth
Surprised more ppl havent played this classic before tbh
I bought Citizens of Earth. I love it! Engaging and fun. Except for the random freeze up. Fix that game Atlus!
Finally a good time to get Punch-Out!!
@chilenozo Punchout is Wiimote only. Not gonna get gamepad support for Wii games unless that game originally supported the classic controller pro, so they can just map the buttons.
But yes, it launches from the Wii U menu, not from Wii mode.
@ricklongo What I did was I bought the rapid charging Wii Remote cradle from Nintendo with extended batteries- now I get a whopping 13 hours from one charge. Only takes 9 minutes to recharge a full hour of use. And I never game for more than 13 hours straight, so it's enough.
Punch out!!!!! Huge fan of the original, never played the wii version but I here it's awesome!! Downloaded for sure!
I bought Citizens of Earth a couple of days ago. It's excellent so far! The writing is hilarious. I haven't ran into any bugs yet, but I'm only 4-5 hours into it.
Citizens got a lot of bad reviews. I'm scepticle , but I'm still not buying even though I want too. Nothing for me this week. I'm still playing Lufia.
Definitely gonna get Punch Out!! and have a blast!
Can punch out be played on the game pad so I can enjoy off TV play? Has anyone played this one yet?
Not to mention new DLC for Theatrhythm Curtain Call which includes songs from The World Ends With You!!!
Excellent addition with Punch Out!!! Now if we can get a port of Wade Hixton's Counter Punch my life would be complete!
Bought Kid Icarus Uprising (sold my cart a while back) and Punch Out. Very interested in Teslagrad and Guacamelee for the sale prices advertised on Nintendo's website, but they hadn't updated when I looked on the eshop. I may even buy Steamworld Dig for 3.99 on Wii U, I loved it on 3DS.
Oh yeah, bought Citizens of Earth on Wii U as well. Looks great. Glad I got an external hard drive this past holiday season!
Already have Punch-Out!! on disc for years! Great game! Nothing for me this week, except I'll be d/lding Teslagrad while it's still on sale, & maybe either Super Toy Cars(gonna check it out!), or Edge, particularly if it's on sale. I was gonna get Teslagrad this week anyway, but I wanted to wait to see if anything came out today I wanted more. Edit: PO is fun! I wonder if the Wiimake suffers from latency when played on a non-sd(standard definition) screen, & if it does, if this is the reasoning behind a re-release?
@3dsWiiUFanatic: Teslagrad is on-sale on the WU e-Shop, provided you have already, or do purchase one of the other indie sale games at full price.
S.C.A.T.? must be the worst name for a NES game ever
I bought Citizens of Earth. Game looks awesome. I'll get Punch Out and SCAT later this weekend. I initially balked at these Wii games popping up on the eshop, but they're putting out good stuff! I would love to see some third party Wii games show up, namely Resident Evil, and WWE All Stars. Is that even possible?
The swirly moving backgrounds during the fighting in Citizens of Earth make me sick. Buyer beware! I personally cannot stand to play it. Huge waste of money.
@Capt_N Thanks for the clarification. I guess I'll have to wait since I just burned through 50 dollars.
@3dsWiiUFanatic: You're welcome! The indie sale is on through Jan 29th.
Quality over quantity this week. Will be getting Punch Out for Wii. I've yet to try that game because the physical copies are not common and expensive online!
Definitely getting Punch Out! at that price!
I only have $20 on the Wii U eShop right now and since there's tax included in these games, I'm going to hold off on Punch-Out. Decided Metroid Prime Trilogy was a bit more important. Definitely going to get Punch-Out at some point though.
Nice week. Punch Out!! and Citizens of Earth(Wii U) for me.
Punch Out!! for me
I think its time to finally get Retro City Rampage
I heard that Citizens of Earth is full of bugs and if that's the case I will wait for them to patch it.
Punch Out is another gem but I still have my Wii disc so I will save my money for another day. If you have never played Punch Out on the Wii though $10 is a heck of a price.
I have Retro City Rampage already. Otherwise, "nothing for me this week..."
have punch out on disc but really what will it take for noa to post the friggin dkc trilogy already being the rest of the world already has it?? and will we EVER see any turbo16 vc games here in the states??? who the hell at noa is in charge of the vc lineup????? fire that person/team immediately!!! my god!!
@joey302 Tell me about it.Either the NOA vc department is trying to create demand for the dkc series or the people In charge of said department are business men that didn't grow up playing nintendo games.
@Superryanworld you know I really thought the wii u vc was gonna blow the wii vc out of the water with more retro systems and more game choices like dreamcast - GameCube- etc..damn....how wrong I was!!
@joey302 yeah the service could've been so much more than what it is.
I've been waiting on Citizens of Earth for over a year, so that's what I'm getting.
SCAT for me!
Citizens of Earth has crashed on me 3 times already. Think I'll put it back on the shelf until the patches arrive.
Considering Punch-Out!!, but since I already have it on Wii and have recently played through it, I'm not so sure.
So regarding the indie sale, can I buy Swords and Soldiers for 2.99 (full price) in order to get the other games on discount? It seems like the logical thing since the other games are Teslagrad, Guacamelee, Runner 2 (14.99) and SteamWorld Dig 9.99, Chasing Aurora 7.99. If so, I would probably buy all the games on offer.
I haven't had issues with Citizens of Earth yet, but I'm not very far. Love the Earthbound feel. And one of your first party members is your brother, a postman for FedUPS, so I named him after myself since I work for USPS and look very similar. That game is a bit too real for me
Sorry to post again here, but I can confirm that it works: you can purchase Swords & Soldiers for 2.99 and it instantly reduces the price on the other games. Fantastic sale, very excited to have a reason to buy Guacamelee and Teslagrad. May even double dip on Steamworld Dig at that price.
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