In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.
Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.
The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
eShop on Nintendo Switch
Enter the Gungeon – The Enter the Gungeon game is a dungeon crawler that follows a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Yooka-Laylee – Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet (and beat) an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of shiny collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the wisecracking bat with the big nose). Embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B and his devious scheme to absorb all the world’s books ... and convert them into pure profit!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Romancing SaGa 2 – Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes. A dynamic freeform scenario system – a hallmark of the SaGa RPG series – enables you to take command of a variety of protagonists along the line of imperial succession and experience the history of a nation as it grows and changes based on your actions. The Romancing SaGa 2 game is available on Dec. 15.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Gorogoa - Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts.
UNIQUELY IMAGINATIVE PUZZLES
The gameplay of Gorogoa is wholly original, comprised of lavishly illustrated panels that players arrange and combine in imaginative ways to solve puzzles. Impeccably simple, yet satisfyingly complex.
GORGEOUSLY HAND-DRAWN GAMEPLAY
Jason Roberts created thousands of meticulously detailed hand-drawn illustrations, encompassing the impressive scope of Gorogoa's personal narrative.
A NEW KIND OF STORYTELLING
Gorogoa isn't just a game - it's a work of art, expressing itself through soulful, charming illustrations and distinguished puzzle mechanics.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
One More Dungeon - One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Being a nameless adventure seeker, your job is to reach the final level deep within the dungeon and destroy the obelisks that are used by forces of Evil to invade the world.
Use a melee weapon, magic staffs, and antique artefacts, to burst way through the hordes of enemies inhabiting a few game areas.
Key features:
- Fusion of old school FPS and Roguelike games.
- Procedurally generated levels.
- 30+ types of enemies and 80+ items.
- Parallel universe with manually created locations.
- A Sanity level that can be reduced by using artefacts acquired in-game.
- Customisable gameplay in the form of modifiers that can be tweaked prior to playing, to tailor make the gameplay to one of your choosing.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
ACA NEOGEO The Last Blade - The time is the end of the Tokugawa period. Sparks fly from destined swords! This is where the masters of the blade fight!
"THE LAST BLADE" is a fighting game released by SNK in 1997, set in Japan’s Edo period with a roster of unique swordsmen to choose from.
Thematically the game is similar to the "SAMURAI SHODOWN" series, but also features a wealth of innovative systems to set it apart. One such system is the ability to choose between "Power" and "Speed" styles when selecting a character. The "Power" system focuses on high damage while the "Speed" system focuses more on intricate combos and speed. The game also features a unique "Hajiki" ability that allows players to deflect or repel attacks. The game also allows the player to cancel super attacks into Desperation Moves adding another strategic element to the game. Finally, the game features a wealth of flashy attacks thanks to the inclusion of Super Secret Skills and Super Desperation Moves.
The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Mutant Mudds Collection - The Ultimate Mutant Mudds Experience! - 3 GAMES IN ONE -
Special Pre-Purchase Pricing!
Save by pre-purchasing Mutant Mudds Collection before December 14, 2017!
It’s the greatest collection of muddy games under one roof! Revisit the platforming fun of the award winning Mutant Mudds Deluxe and Mutant Mudds Super Challenge on your Nintendo Switch™. But wait, there’s more! A brand-new game has been added to the collection!! Fend off the rising mudds from below in the new explosive puzzler, Mudd Blocks.
1. MUTANT MUDDS DELUXE
Love pixels? Fond of platformers? Is there a special place in your heart for the 8-bit and 16-bit era? Want to have fun? Yes!? Well, you've come to the right place, my friend. Mutant Mudds Deluxe is a "12-bit" action platformer with 80 levels full of pixels and platforming fun!
Our hero, Max, may be just a 2D sprite, but he can leap into the third dimension by jetting between the background and the foreground playfields with his trusty jetpack in this unique dimensionally-woven experience.
Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max has what he needs to vanquish his long-term nemesi: the Mutant Mudds. Max must blast and hover his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites. Legend says collecting all of the mysterious Water Sprites will wash the filthy Mutant Mudds away for good!
2. MUTANT MUDDS SUPER CHALLENGE
Here comes a challenge! Mutant Mudds Super Challenge!! Over 40 levels filled with malicious mutant mudds. This adventure is designed for super players; featuring a host of new platforming challenges and unique boss fights that will test your skills.
Max receives special intel, revealing the location of the original meteor impact site and the fact that mutant mudds are still being spawned from it! Max sets out from a secret hideout in the jungle to locate the meteor and destroy it for good!
Run, jump, hover, and blast your way across five new vibrant worlds, presented with colorful neo-retro pixel art and sublime chiptune music. Defy the laws of the second dimension by leaping between foreground and background layers, dispensing muddy justice with your faithful water cannon. Utilize your trusty power-ups to traverse tricky obstacles and gain access to special secret levels.
3. MUDD BLOCKS
Max’s mudd-busting work is never done! A muddy horde of mutants is rising up from below… in block form!? Throw water bombs down to wash them away. You can even use the multicolored mudd blocks against themselves. Anything goes! Go solo and best your high score or team up with a friend for two player co-op or head-to-head versus fun. You can even try one of the other unique modes, such as Numbers and Rescue to put your block-busting skills to the test.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Embers of Mirrim – Demo Version - Splitting is Believing
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Pinball FX3 - Pinball FX3 is the BIGGEST, most COMMUNITY focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.
- Not so hot with the flippers? Pinball FX3 features new single player modes that will help you become a better player!
- All tables have received graphics updates including real-time lighting and shadow projection.
- All tables feature challenging new game modes, table upgrades and power-ups, unlockable bonus items and more!
Zen Studios will continue to support Pinball FX3 with frequent content releases and new features!
Pinball FX3 is home to the most exciting pinball library, with tables based on the biggest brands in entertainment including Aliens™,Family Guy, TellTale's The Walking Dead, Portal® and more!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Stern Pinball Arcade - Stern Pinball Arcade is the most realistic and accurate pinball game ever created!
Stern Pinball Inc® has created many of the all-time greatest pinball tables. They are the most experienced and largest producer of real pinball machines in business today! Modern classics in this collection include:
- Ghostbusters™ Premium
- Star Trek™ Vengeance Premium
- AC/DC® Premium
- Mustang® Premium "Boss"
- Harley-Davidson® / Third Edition
- Last Action Hero™
- Mary Shelley's Frankenstein™
- Starship Troopers™
- High Roller Casino™
- Ripley's Believe it or Not!®
- Phantom of the Opera™
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Bleed - Shoot and dodge in style to become the Greatest Hero of All Time!
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!
Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler -- just you and your skills against seven levels of enemies, obstacles, breakneck set-pieces and inventive bosses!
Key Features:
- Unique control scheme enabling crazy fast action
- 7 levels packed with multiple set-pieces and bosses
- 4 difficulty levels that remix enemy placement and boss patterns
- 2-player local co-op for all modes (requires at least two Joy-Cons)
- 3 unlockable characters with their own gameplay twists
- Survive the entire game on one life in Arcade Mode
- Select and battle up to three bosses at once in Challenge Mode.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Poly Bridge - Unleash your engineering creativity!
Poly Bridge, the hit indie bridge-building physics title with dozens of hours of gameplay.
"A must play for anyone interested in puzzle games." - TheGamingReview
- 105 Campaign Levels
- Sandbox
- 22 Achievements
- Hydraulic Pistons
- Moving Drawbridges
- Swings, Jumps, and Classic Bridges
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles! Play the fully featured campaign with 100+ levels of challenging physics puzzles or make your own puzzles and bridge designs in the Sandbox.
Success begins by getting cars to their destinations by any means; build suspensions, ramps and jumps, double-deckers, moving drawbridges, and much more. Complete every level under budget and with a sturdy, unbreaking bridge, to become a Poly Bridge Master Engineer... and unlock the secret world.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Black the Fall - Freedom is Control
- Unravel the puzzles buried within the oppressive atmosphere of a dystopian dictatorship
- Harness the power of a stolen designator tool to manipulate both man and machine
- Befriend a lonely lost robot and earn its loyal companionship
- Take your shot at overthrowing a Communist State inspired by real world events
After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from the oppressive grasp of the Communist regime. Through hidden passages, shadow and grief, he struggles. Ingenuity, reflexes and deception are his tools. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned little robot. Could they escape this bleak and deadly world, together?
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Never Stop Sneakin - The Department of Sneakin' is the world's most elite stealth agency. Your mission: stop time-traveling master criminal Amadeus Guildenstern.
Can you believe it? That madman, Amadeus Guildenstern, just traveled through time and kidnapped all the U.S. Presidents!
Yes, all of them! Even the bad ones!
If you're going to fix history, you'll need the help of the world's most elite stealth operatives: The Department of Sneakin'.
Infiltrate the enemy base, avoid their patrols, and hack their systems to gain valuable intel. Build your Sneakin' HQ, and figure out how to stop Guildenstern's time-traveling scheme!
- Classic tactical sneakin' action, rendered with only the finest polygons.
- Unlock new characters, weapons, and perks to aid you in your mission.
- Fight incredible bosses, including the evil Dr. Acula (probably a vampire) and Vice President Helicopter (who is a helicopter).
- Dynamic infiltration system generates new layouts every mission. Never sneak through the same base twice!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Mecho Tales - An all-new adventure in the world of Mecho Wars! Run and shoot through chaotic platforming levels filled with spikes, bottomless pits and an army of deadly robots. Go it alone or team up with your friends in 4-player local multiplayer. Directed by Luc Bernard.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Hammerwatch - The highly acclaimed hack and slash action adventure Hammerwatch is finally here on Nintendo Switch!
Be prepared to kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and lots of puzzles.
Master each of 7 different classes, including The Sorcerer, a new class coming first to consoles. Unlock and upgrade the unique abilities of each class as you progress through the game.
Play solo or co-op from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch in the beautiful fantasy pixel art environment. Then crawl around the desert in the Temple of the Sun Expansion or try to survive in the hero defense and survival modes.
Gather your friends and unleash your powers in a memorable couch-play session!
KEY FEATURES
- 7 different classes, with unique features and skills
- Character development through unlocks and upgrades
- 2 campaigns (Castle Hammerwatch, Temple of the Sun)
- 2 extra modes (Hero defense, Survival)
- Hard, medium and easy of course
- Customize difficulty with several different modifiers
- Local multiplayer co-op, for up to four players
COMING FIRST TO CONSOLES:
- Brand new class: The Sorcerer
- Tons of balance changes to classes
- Improved character art
COMING SOON:
- Online multiplayer
- New Mods
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Unholy Heights - I don't care what heroes! I have my life!
The amazing indie game "Unholy Heights" is coming to Nintendo Switch™!
"Unholy Heights" is a combination of Apartment Management Simulation and Tower Defense. As the devil, you have to collect rents, use them to improve the living environment, and beat all the human adventures with the power of tenants!
- Lack of experience doesn't matter!
- We've prepared a tutorial for all new landlords at the begining.
- Rule your own apartment then Rule the World!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Unepic - All contents are intellectual property. Please don't use them without previous permission.
Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination. Eager to keep playing within the RPG to create his own adventure, he decides to go along for te ride until his delirium comes to an end.
Once inside the castle, Daniel is inhabited by a mysterious shadow. This dark spirit can communicate with Daniel, but not control him. The shadow has a simple goal: to escape from the prison of Daniel's body. There's a catch, though-- the dark spirit can only escape if Daniel perishes.
Struggling against enemies in the castle, with the dark spirit attempting to murder him at every turn. Daniel finally discovers his goal: to kill Harnakon, the master of the castle, and free the Pure-Spirits who are trapped within. While the stage seems set for a typical role-playing adventure, Daniel will soon discover that everything is not what it seems...
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 15
Hiragana Pixel Party - A rhythm-action platforming Japanese-learning chiptune adventure!
A chiptune rhythm-action game that also teaches you something!
Learn to read Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters in a fun chiptune adventure! Not just for people who want to learn Japanese, this is a game anyone can enjoy.
Progress through 16 different worlds remembering patterns and repeating them in time to an all-original chip music soundtrack! Learn how to recognize the shapes and sounds of each symbol in the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries. Learn them all and be able to easily read and pronounce Japanese words!
Features:
- 16 different worlds and themes.
- 208 characters.
- 192 missions for each syllabary.
- 5 gameplay types that challenge you in different ways.
- All-original score.
Hiragana Pixel Party does not teach words or phrases, but teaches how to recognize characters and read them out as words.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 16
Crawl - The dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters!
Crawl is a fast-paced arcade dungeon crawler for one to four players. Battle through randomly generated dungeons full of cruel traps and horrid beasts- all controlled by your friends! If one of them kills you they take your place and it's their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to face them all as they possess the flailing limbs of the hulking final boss!
A NEW SPIN ON DUNGEON CRAWLING
- Every trap and monster can be controlled by your real-life buddies!
- Play solo or with up to 4 in local-multiplayer.
- Vicious single player AI, challenges to master, and items to unlock.
TURBO CHARGED ROLE PLAYING
- Level up, increase your stats and amass powerful weapons in each 30 minute game.
- Evolve your monsters from mere vermin into mighty demons and undead warriors.
EVERY BATTLE IS UNIQUE
- Explore randomly generated dungeons.
- Discover a huge variety of weapons, spells and items.
- Master over 60 playable monsters!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 19
DragonFangZ – The Rose & Dungeon of Time - This game offers nostalgic and new experiences! This is a wonderful rogue-like dungeon RPG!
Rose is a human and a half dragon. One day, she wanders into the world called "Tree of time" with a fairy instead of a parent.
The treasure falls asleep deep under the dungeon in the world. So, they try the dungeon to return to the their home with the power of treasure!
This is a wonderful rogue-like game. If she dies in adventure, she loses all items and the level is reset. And because the dungeon transforms with every play through, the quest will never be the same. Your courage and growth will be the power to clear the dungeon!
Features:
- This game play is turn-based, and both Rose and enemies take turns performing actions. You can think about what to do next over time.
- The "Fang" system: Rose can wear fangs of monsters and gain that ability. There are more than 200 kinds of monsters. You can adventure by combining the capabilities of your favorite monsters.
- The "Brave" system: Rose powers up by fighting in 8 surrounding squares without obstacles. This overturns the theory of the rogue-like game
- This game also has the function of Ranking, Item warehouse, Monster's gallery, Achievement, Mini puzzle, and Dungeon for advanced players.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 19
Brawlout - A new challenger has appeared in the platform fighter arena! Brawlout is the party fighting game, designed for couch play, online matches and competitive tournaments.
Brawlout packs a punch with couch and online play modes, blending platform fighter mechanics and traditional fighting game play into a stylish and fluid battle royale.
Rather than slow-paced defensive battles, Brawlout goes all-out with the lightning-fast aerobatics which platform fighters are famous for.
Striking the balance between the growing competitive scene and the genre’s party game roots, Brawlout hopes to cater to the veteran platform fighter, the casual fan and the newcomer looking to make their mark.
Each character in Brawlout has their own unique playstyle, catering to specific character archetypes seen in other fighters. Whether you’re a die-hard grappler or a rushdown fiend, there is a fighter for you in Brawlout.
There are currently six original characters and two popular indie characters to choose from that allow for varied play styles. As well as cosmetic skins, each original Brawlout character has three Variants; alt versions of the character with different stats, outfits and even new moves. With these Variants, Brawlout’s cast numbers 18 individual fighters. Find the fighter and Variant that’s right for you and tear it up on the battlefield.
Combined with familiar movement techniques like wavedashing and airdodging, Brawlout adds some extra mechanics seen in other fighting games. The Rage Meter builds up as you both deal and take damage, allowing you either break combos with the Rage Burst or unleash hell with the Rage Mode. The Rage Burst pushes opponents back, breaking their combos and allowing players to create some breathing room at the cost of half their Rage Meter. If the meter fills, you can activate the Rage Mode, increasing the knockback you deal while reducing the amount you take.
As for modes, Brawlout has all you’d expect from a normal platform fighter and then some. Up to four players can compete in either timed, stock or team battles:
- All on the same device
- Each with their own device, without any internet connection, playing nearby
- Online either with friends or other Brawlout players
- AI opponents are also available if you want to practice your team combos with a friend, or if you need to fill out a free for all. Train with Advanced Tutorials or go in for yourself in challenging Arcade Towers.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 19
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
BLOK DROP CHAOS - In BLOK DROP CHAOS you must act quick to catch the fallen blocks. Collect the correct number of blocks and advance to the next level. Endless fun for everyone!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo eShop Sales:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
- Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.
Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:
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New themes this week include:
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Four Champions
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Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo 3DS players who register a Nintendo Network ID gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiuor http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
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