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This week's European downloads - September 26 (Inazuma Eleven 3, Soul Hackers and more)

by nintendaan
23 September 2013
GN Version 4.0
Nintendo eShop (3DS)

FIFA 14 (Electronic Arts) - €49.99/£39.99 (available September 26)
FIFA 14 Legacy Edition delivers unmatched authenticity that reflects the current football season with updated kits and rosters but no updates to gameplay or game modes. It features 30 officially licensed leagues, 50 real-world tournaments, and 500 authentic clubs. Play traditional matches or free your game in epic 5-v-5 street matches with 3D effects. Play as a real-world superstar or re-create yourself. Optional touch screen controls deliver pin-point shooting and passing at your finger-tips.

Inazuma Eleven 3: Lightning Bolt/Bomb Blast (Nintendo) - €34.99/£29.99 (available September 27)
It's time to get into pre-season training and reacquaint yourself with Mark Evans and other star players in the Inazuma series! The action this time takes place on the global stage, with your daunting objective to win the Frontier International Championships, and be crowned the greatest team in the world! It's up to you which version you choose - are you more of a Bomb Blast or a Lightning Bolt on the pitch? In the pursuit of glory, you'll need to create a formidable and unique line-up, with Inazuma Eleven 3 containing over 2,000 characters to encounter and recruit. Only by creating the strongest and most balanced team will you experience success, especially when there are also over 350 in-game special moves to consider, which have the potential to dramatically alter the course of a match.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (NIS America) - €39.99/£34.99
In a society originated from a bizarre marriage of technology and demonology, an unleashed evil-borne of an inconvenient truth-threatens to bring an end not just to the deceptive harmony, but to mankind itself. Improved graphics marry with extensive voice acting, a host of technical enhancements, and 3D dungeon exploration to make Soul Hackers a natural fit to the Nintendo 3DS.

Around the World with Hello Kitty and Friends (Bergsala Lightweight) - €29.99/£29.99
The world famous and incredibly popular Hello Kitty is back and starring in an all-new, 3-D, interactive adventure. Join Hello Kitty and her Sanrio Friends as they travel around the World playing adventurous games and shopping for new outfits for Hello Kitty and collecting new items to decorate her room.

Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2 (Rising Star Games) - €19.99/£17.99
Welcome to the land of the pyramids and temples - the cradle of civilisation! Re-create the milennia-old civilisation of Egypt once again in the most exciting addition to the Jewel Master series yet! Tap on two side-by-side tiles to swap them so that a row of three or more matching tiles can be made. Soon, you can build massive chains! Collect jewels and other treasures, then watch how your city continues to grow. Combine secret bonus tools that help you build faster. New buildings will also attract new citizens which give you other bonuses. Perhaps you can build the Pyramids after the next level?

Happy Circus (Moving Player) - €2.99/£2.69
Happy Circus's roaming marquee has finally arrived! Unfortunately, though, the circus animals have lost all of their accessories. So come and help Pierre and Julie find their friends' favourite objects! In Happy Circus, have fun while learning and exploring its funny world via 4 educational games. Young or old, practise in your native language or take advantage of this adventure to learn new ones!

Milon's Secret Castle (Konami, NES VC) - €3.99/£3.59
In a world where music is language, an evil warlord imprisons the queen and steals all the musical instruments. The heroic Milon mounts a rescue mission, armed with only magic bubbles to help him reveal hidden items and to defeat enemies. This cult platform classic is packed with music references. Look out for music boxes that transport Milon to a bonus stage where you must collect notes to turn them into cash.

Special offers
Tangram Style (Moving Player) - €2.99/£2.69 (Ends October 31, normally €5.99/£5.39)
The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (NAMCO BANDAI Games) - €29.99/£19.99 (Permanent, was €44.99/£24.99)


Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Nintendo, NES VC) - €4.99/£3.49
This direct sequel to the original The Legend of ZeldaTM is famed for taking the series in a new direction, while also introducing elements that would become standard in future Zelda games. In Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Link must seek the Triforce of Courage and awaken Princess Zelda from a sleeping spell. Meanwhile, Ganon's minions are trying to resurrect their master. Zelda II uses a side-scrolling view and overworld map, and features role-playing aspects that are unique to the series. This is the US version of the game.

Gradius (Konami, NES VC) - €4.99/£3.49
You are the last hope of the people of Gradius. Your hyperspace fighter is armed with the greatest arsenal in the galaxy: air-to-surface and double beam laser cannons, powerful force fields and more. You'll need them all to survive, because at the heart of the Bacterion Empire awaits the nerve centre of the evil Bacterion Bio-Computer. Gradius began the legendary space shooting series from Konami. A true classic and an important part of video game history. Remember: shoot the core! This is the US version of the game.

Special offers
The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (NAMCO BANDAI Games) - €29.99/£19.99 (Permanent, was €44.99/£24.99)
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade (NAMCO BANDAI Games) - €19.99/£19.99 (Permanent, was €29.99/£27.99)