After a pretty light week for the Wii U last week, we’re finally seeing some interesting games pop up on the Wii U eShop. This week we have Human Resource Machine, a puzzler from the same team that brought you World of Goo and Little Inferno. Octodad is also releasing this week, which features zany physics that you have to manipulate to solve mundane problems like putting a tie on yourself. Either way, both of those should be checked out if you like puzzle games.
Tri Force Heroes is also getting a demo on the Nintendo 3DS eShop, probably because it hasn’t done too well with critics. Similar to Four Swords in playstyle except there are three of you and you can play online, the game’s demo will give you a taste of the gameplay so you can decide if you want to throw down the cash. From reviews, it seems as if the game is a blast to play so long as you do play online instead of trying to control all three Links by yourself.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Free Demo for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Get the free demo and team up with two friends* to tackle a tricky dungeon via local play anytime! Heroes will just need their own Nintendo 3DS system, along with their own demo. (Other modes, such as single-player and Download Play, won’t be available.) You’ll even get to try out three costumes: Hero’s Tunic, Kokiri Clothes and Legendary Dress. You can also try online co-op play (with three different dungeons!) at the specific times below:
- Oct. 30: 3-5 p.m. PT
- Oct. 31: 3-5 p.m. PT
- Nov. 1: 3-5 p.m. PT
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
Human Resource Machine – The newest game from the designer of the World of Goo game and the team behind the Little Inferno game, Human Resource Machine is a puzzle game for nerds! In each level, your boss gives you a job and you must automate it by programming your little office worker. Don’t worry if you’ve never programmed before – everyone can have fun with this game.
Octodad: Dadliest Catch – Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad’s existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan nature a secret from his human family.
Virtual Console on Wii U
Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town – Take on the role of a city girl looking for her slice of country heaven on earth. Plant and harvest crops, raise farm animals, marry the partner of your dreams and start a family! Take over the reins of life and create your own pastoral adventure!
Nintendo eShop sales:
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- Resident Evil Revelations is 75 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 2.
- Canvaleon is more than 50 percent off (reduced from $13.95 to $6.95) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
- Shapes of Gray is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
- Swords & Soldiers II is 20 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $15.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
- Rock ’N Racing Off Road DX is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 26.
- The Letter is 75 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $.49) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 31 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 2.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Resident Evil Revelations and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D from Capcom are 75 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 2.
- Code of Princess is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $9.99) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 2 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 16.
- Urban Trial Freestyle is 60 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 12.
- Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 5.
Also new this week:
- PictoParty (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- Barbie and Her Sisters Puppy Rescue (Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) – Available Nov. 3
