March 7, 2014 – A somewhat quiet week this week on the digital storefront. The Wii U and 3DS each get an NES game, while both services receive eShop games. No new retail games coming out this week. Runner2 is on sale for the Wii U beginning Monday, March 10. Be sure to check out all of this week's updates on your favorite digital storefront at noon today.

Wii U

eShop Games

Blok Drop U - RCMADIAX, $1.99

Virtual Console

NES Open Tournament Golf (NES) - Nintendo, $4.99

Sales

Bit.Trip Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - $4.99 (March 10-17 only)

3DS

eShop Games

The Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths - Ynnis Interactive, $14.99

Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger - Microvalue, $7.99

Virtual Console

Adventure Island II (NES) - Konami, $4.99

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Adventure Island II?? Whoooa! That's awesome, I've been waiting for this game since the Wii days, and it never came. Finally, we get one of the dinosaur-riding Adventure Island games! Why not on Wii U, though? I want to play this puppy on the big screen.

Should I get Runner 2 for 5 bucks?

Posted by

TriforceBun

on: 03/06/14, 16:39

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03/06/14, 16:39

Runner 2 is awesome, definitely get it.

How faithful was the Game Boy AI2 port (just called Adventure Island) to the NES game? I played and liked it. Did it have a lot of stuff missing, different level design, etc?

Posted by

Guillaume

on: 03/06/14, 17:33

@TriforceBun

Yes! I bought it at full price and I didn't regret it one bit. As a guy designing a music/rhythm game, you should definitely get it...right up your alley.

Posted by

ludist210

on: 03/06/14, 17:34

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03/06/14, 17:37

Still disappointed about the absence of Super Mario Bros. 3...but Adventure Island II is a pretty sweet, and helps ease the pain.

Posted by

GameDadGrant

on: 03/06/14, 17:50

TVandLust told me on twitter that AI on Game Boy takes a lot from AI2 (NES), but they're different games. So I'll check it out!

Posted by

Guillaume

on: 03/06/14, 18:02

Natsume tweets that Yumi's Odd Odyssey is coming on March 20th. Would have been nice to know that months ago instead of getting my hopes up each Thursday.

Posted by

nate38

on: 03/06/14, 18:05

FINALLY, NES Open Tournament Golf. CROSS IT OFF THE LIST.

Posted by

Mr_Mustache

on: 03/06/14, 22:14

Hm, not sure I liked the original Bit.Trip.Runner enough to get a sequel. How different/improved is it? I didn't feel like there was much variety in the stages, levels within the same theme felt mostly the same. Is there more variety in the sequel?

Posted by

Mop it up

on: 03/06/14, 22:19

@Mop it up
I'd say there's more variety in both visuals and level designs in the sequel, even though the different worlds obviously all have their respective themes. The core gameplay is improved, with multiple paths within some of the levels, as well as extra stuff to find for earning higher scores and unlockables like new characters or outfits. That being said, it's still a runner, so if you don't like that sort of thing I doubt it will convert you.

Personally, I think it's a sweet game, and well worth five bucks. Got some sweet songs too.

Posted by

r_hjort

on: 03/06/14, 22:29

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03/06/14, 22:30

@Mop it upRunner 2 is gorgeous and awesome. Easily worth the $5.

Posted by

chrisguy

on: 03/06/14, 23:08

Mr_Mustache said:

FINALLY, NES Open Tournament Golf. CROSS IT OFF THE LIST.

Sarcasm meter broken?

Posted by

Deerock69

on: 03/07/14, 00:36

@Deerock69

Soooo broken.

Posted by

Mr_Mustache

on: 03/07/14, 00:40