The Virtual Console brings us the sequel to Super Star Wars with Super Empire Strikes Back. This is a result of the partnership between Nintendo and Lucas Arts to bring Star Wars content to Wii. You'll be able to relive the adventures of Luke Skywalker and company in this digital version of the Star Wars world.
WiiWare has an arcade classic in Mr. Driller W. You'll be trying to dig your way down as far as you can while avoiding falling blocks, rocks and air loss. How far down can you go?
DSiWare has another version of the WiiWare launch title Pop by developer Nnooo. Pop virtual bubbles, chain combos and use nuclear blasts to score as high as you can. There have been new modes added to the game since its release on WiiWare and the game was already a quality title there.
Virtual ConsoleSuper Empire Strikes Back
Original platform: Super NES™
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Pursued across the galaxy, Rebel forces now marshal new strength on the remote ice world of Hoth. Though tracked by probe droids, attacked by ice monsters and confronted by an army of gigantic Imperial Walkers, you must not give in. You are the Alliance’s only hope. Learn the ways of the Force, then test your skills in this fast-paced, action-packed sequel to the hit game Super Star Wars.
Mr. DRILLER® W
Publisher: NBGI
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Mr. Driller W is the newly updated version of the exciting game that challenges players with level upon level of frantic underground drilling action. Experience more than 20 varied stages and missions. Drill through a seemingly endless onslaught of colored blocks while avoiding falling obstacles and strategically managing your air supply. Multiple degrees of difficulty now challenge everyone from novices to hardcore Mr. Driller veterans. A tutorial will even help first-time players learn the rules quickly and easily. Vibrant graphics, engaging game play and loads of characters make this a modern twist on a gaming masterpiece.
Pop+ Solo
Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Pop bubbles, build chains and try to keep the timer alive in this awesome puzzle/shooter. Pop your way through 16 waves of bubbles in Adventure, Normal or Advanced modes. Race against the clock in a one-, two- or five-minute run. Try the new Bonus Round mode, where each bonus round can be played in three, five or 10 rounds of increasing difficulty. Or just chill out in the relaxing Chill mode with no score or time pressures to worry about. Pop+ Solo comes to the Nintendo DSi™ system with eight modes and five bonus rounds, plus plenty of new badges to collect. Adventure mode introduces some new elements to the game with mines, golden fish, jets of water and four boss battles. The new Challenge mode lets you create and customize your own challenges to play again and again.
I think Mr. Driller W will be my first download of the week. My daughter got hooked on Mr. Driller after a visit to her uncle's house a few weeks ago when she played the XBLA version of the game. It's a pretty fun little puzzle game. Star Wars is huge as well in our house and I've never played the originals so I'll definitely have to check it out on VC. I don't own a DSi, but I can tell you that the WiiWare version of Pop was a lot of fun and new modes should make the gameplay even more interesting. All in all, it's a pretty good week on Nintendo's downloadable front.
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