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This week's European downloads - January 19 (Dragon Quest VIII, Poochy & Yoshi demo and more)

by nintendaan
16 January 2017
GN Version 5.0

Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (Nintendo, available January 20) - €39.99/£34.99

The story begins when a jester, Dhoulmagus, comes to Castle Trodain and steals the King’s sceptre. He then uses its power to turn his majesty into a troll, the Princess into a horse, and the castle inhabitants into plants. The only one left unscathed from this attack is a castle guard who escaped the curse and must now step up to save the kingdom he’s sworn to protect.

Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Demo (Nintendo) - Free
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World is an adventure game set in a world of yarn. Poochy Pups also appear for the first time. These little helpers jump on suspicious spots to indicate where you should look for secrets and collectables.

Gourmet Dream (CIRCLE Ent.) - €5.99/£4.79
"Gourmet Dream" is a management game in which you take up the role of a restaurant manager and help your shop to grow. The aim of the game is to help your restaurant flourish until it is evaluated as an "S Rank" restaurant. In order to do this, you will have to create a menu to suit your customer's needs, hire and train staff that provide great food and service, and run promotions to increase the number of customers that come to your restaurant. In essence, you will be raising your store into a "Highly Esteemed Gourmet Restaurant".

Special offers

Dan McFox: Head Hunter (Lightwood Games) - €1.99/£1.59 (Ends February 9, normally €2.49/£1.99)
Word Logic by POWGI (Lightwood Games) - €7.19/£6.39 (Ends February 9, normally €8.99/£7.99)
Football Up Online (EnjoyUp Games) - €2.99/£2.69 (Ends February 16, normally €3.99/£3.59)


Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Toby: The Secret Mine (Headup Games) - €9.99/£6.99

A peaceful way of life in a small village in the mountains was thrown into disorder. Someone has kidnapped most of its residents. A couple of brave hearts tried to rescue their friends but none of them has returned. Little Toby didn’t want to just sit and wait so he decided to find them by himself. He went to the near deep forest but he soon realized this is just a beginning. Go with Toby on an eerie adventure in a dark and creepy world full of dangerous situations, enemies and challenging puzzles.

Special offers
99Seconds (EnjoyUp Games) - €1.24/£1.14 (Ends February 16, normally €2.49/£2.29)
Aqua TV (Extra Miles Studio) - €2.35/£1.99 (Ends January 26, normally €4.70/£3.99)
Breakout Defense (nuGAME) - €5.00/£5.00 (Ends February 16, normally €7.00/£7.00)
Darts Up (EnjoyUp Games) - €1.24/£1.14 (Ends February 16, normally €2.49/£2.29)
Rock 'N Racing Off Road (EnjoyUp Games) - €2.99/£2.69 (Ends February 16, normally €5.99/£5.39)
Kung Fu FIGHT! (Nostatic Software) - €1.79/£1.34 (Ends January 26, normally €1.99/£1.49)
Midnight 2 (Petite Games) - €1.59/£1.43 (Ends February 8, normally €1.99/£1.79)
VRog (ByteRockers' Games) - €3.99/£3.59 (Ends February 16, normally €4.99/£4.49)
Word Logic by POWGI (Lightwood Games) - €7.19/£6.39 (Ends February 2, normally €8.99/£7.99)


Nintendo eShop (New 3DS)

COLOR CUBES (RCMADIAX) - €1.49/£1.39

Switch or stay - that's how you play this game! Tap the touch screen to switch the color boxes, or keep them the way they are. You must act quickly as the game gets faster and faster. Endless fun for everyone!

Special offers
Hyperlight EX (CatfishBlues Games) - €3.99/£3.59 (Ends February 2, normally €5.49/£4.99)


Nintendo 3DS Theme Shop
All themes will be available on January 20.

Hello Kitty with My Melody (Sanrio) - €0.99/£0.89
Hello Kitty plays with her friend My Melody

Hello Kitty is reading (Sanrio) - €0.99/£0.89
Hello Kitty reads a book in her room

Chinese New Year's Eve (Sanrio) - €0.99/£0.89
Hello Kitty wears a Chinese dress for Chinese New Year's Eve

Snoopy Happy Dance! (Librica) - €1.99/£1.79
From the world-beloved comic "Peanuts", we bring you "Snoopy Happy Dance!"

Snoopy and Friends (Librica) - €1.99/£1.79
From the world-beloved comic "Peanuts", we bring you "Snoopy and Friends"

Jurassic Cubs on the Magic Path (Atlantyca) - €1.49/£1.39
The Magic Flow slides onto the screen and guides the Jurassic Cubs to the Black Meteorite.

I Saurini in marcia (Atlantyca) - €1.49
I Saurini e il Flusso Magico che scorre sullo schermo

Nichus in the Woods (Atlantyca) - €0.99/£0.89
Nichus enjoys crossing the woods by liana.

Nichus nel bosco (Atlantyca) - €0.99
Nichus si diverte ad attraversare il bosco sulle liane.

Jurassic Cubs 3 Pack NEW (Atlantyca) - €2.49/£2.29

Three new fantastic Jurassic Cubs themes.

I Saurini 3 pack NEW (Atlantyca) - €2.49

Tre fantastici nuovi temi dei Saurini

Geronimo Stilton Happy Holidays (Atlantyca) - €1.99/£1.79

Geronimo Stilton Happy Holidays

[NoE PR (adapted for GN)]