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Johnny Hotshot (UFO Interactive Games/$5.99/3DS/eShop)
YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAA! Johnny HotShot is an arcade action unlike any other!
After being warped into the world of one of Johnny’s favorite arcade games, Cowboy Hotshot, Johnny must take on the role of sheriff and purge the town of the bandits led by Mr. Wang! Test your reaction skills in the Shooting Gallery, unleash justice upon bandits in the Saloon Shootout, and master the art of Lassoing bandits in Catch ‘Em All! Will Johnny every make it back to his own world? Why is Mr. Wang in the Cowboy Hotshot arcade machine? Do these questions even matter? Justice shall prevail!
Features
- Johnny is back in a brand-new adventure!
- Behold the transforming arcade machine!
- Deceptively challenging shoot-outs!
No. of Players: 1 player
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of lllusion (Disney Interactive/Demo/3DS/eShop)
In Disney Epic Mickey: Power Of Illusion, gamers will play as Mickey Mouse as he infiltrates the Castle of Illusion on a quest to put an end to the evil witch Mizrabel's diabolical intentions.
Disney Epic Mickey: Power Of Illusion offers a special drawing and painting function that will allow players to create an interactive world by using the stylus to draw objects in the bottom screen that magically transform into classic Disney-style 2D illustrations. Utilizing the game’s unparalleled dual screen integration, players will then move their creations to the top screen where they are further transformed into beautiful, fully realized objects that pop off the screen in stunning 3D.
- Players will utilize the core “Disney Epic Mickey” gameplay mechanic of paint and thinner while playing as Mickey Mouse in an attempt to save classic Disney Toon characters.
- Players will engage in epic boss battles with familiar Disney villains using attacks involving the power of illusions to surprise players.
- Players will adventure through game levels based on animated Disney films such as Peter Pan and Aladdin, as well as interact with beloved Disney characters.
- In between adventures, players can develop their own fortress by taking a small fort and expanding it into a thriving castle.
No. of Players: 1 player
Dress To Play: Cute Witches! (EnjoyUp Games/$3.99/3DS/eShop)
In Dress To Play: Cute Witches! Dress to play and play to dress!
Make a little witch and design her outfit in the dressing room. When you finish, get ready to set off on an adventure as your character flies away on her broomstick to a peaceful world inhabited by fantasy characters. The more you play, the more rewards and gifts you'll receive. You’ll also earn more items of clothing to dress your little witches in!
Features
- 2 games in one: Create and dress up a little witch at your taste. Enjoy playing the adventure with your character.
- 50 challenges which will provide more than 50 new pieces to dress your characters.
- Thousands of combinations to create thousands of different little witches.
- An adventure full of cute creatures.
- A colorful and beautiful universe to enjoy with the 3D effect.
No. of Players: 1 player
Pokédex 3D Pro (Nintendo/$14.99/3DS/eShop)
Pokédex 3D Pro is a fully enhanced and upgraded version of the original Pokédex 3D application. It includes detailed information about the more than 600 Pokémon featured in the history of the Pokémon video game series. Pokédex 3D Pro also includes in-depth sorting, comparison and ranking tools, as well as comprehensive details on what abilities each Pokémon can learn and how it evolves. Additionally, the application includes extensive augmented-reality capabilities, including the ability to take photos of Pokémon in the real world. With Pokédex 3D Pro, all known Pokémon are unlocked from the start, allowing players to access a wealth of information that will be useful as they play through Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. Pokémon Dream Radar will be available exclusively for purchase via download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.
Come On! Dragons (CIRCLE Entertainment/$1.99/3DS/eShop)
The kingdom is under attack by the dragons' army!
As the most skilled protector of the kingdom, you must strike back against the invaders with your mastered archery. With enemies appearing everywhere, how can you possibly defeat them with a single bow? No problem! The engineers have invented various types of traps. Use them wisely to mount defensive lines, and defeat the evil dragons!
Features
- A pleasurable action shooting experience with new tower defense elements
- Use various types of traps and skills to strike back at enemies
- 2 modes of difficulty
No. of Players: 1 player
Smart Girl's Playhouse Mini (UFO Interactive Games/$4.99/3DS/eShop)
This time on Smart Girl’s Playhouse Mini, little gamers will be delighted by the all-new graphics and games rebuilt from the ground up! Choose from 6 fun games and activities such as Drawing, Find Differences, Dress-Up and more! These wholesome games will bring out your child’s talents and keep them occupied for hours. This title aims to give children and parents a great alternative to into the world of video games without inappropriate content.
Features
- An assortment of mini-games specifically made for girls.
- Wholesome mini-games that bring out the little one's talents.
- Great entry point for a young gamer.
No. of Players: 1 player
Virtual Console
Sengoku 2 (D4 Enterprise/900 Points)
Originally released in 1993, Sengoku 2 is a belt-scrolling beat-'em-up game. The characters are warriors who have been summoned by a sorceress princess to take down a dark lord while battling through various epochs. As in the previous version, you can transform your characters, but unlike its predecessor, you don't have to save your ally to be able to transform into them, but rather you can change among the Ninja, Tengu and Ninja Dog freely right from the beginning. Furthermore, one of the new elements to this version is the incorporation of build up attacks and defense, giving a more tactical twist to this action brawler.
No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous
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