Nintendo Downloads of the Week (07.19.12)

It’s Thursday, Koopalings! As many of you probably know, that means it's time for another batch of downloadable goodies care of the the Big N. Whether your platform of choice is 3DS or DSi  (no new console downloads this week, it seems), take a look at this week’s offerings below. And be sure to check back at the end of the month for our thoughts on the best the eShop has to offer.

Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters

Available on: 3DS (Virtual Console)
Price: $3.99
Publisher: Nintendo
Description: Angel Land is up to its halos in woes as mythical monsters are running rampant. Pit, the original Kid Icarus, must save the realm again. Armed with his trusty bow, he’ll zap the bad guys and find the Three Sacred Treasures hidden by Palutena. Only after this grueling training will he be strong enough to take on the dark forces behind Angel Land’s troubles. Pit will encounter old friends and new enemies – from helpful Centurions to the dreaded Eggplant Wizard – as he journeys from the depths of the underworld to the towers of the sky palace.

Tumble Pop

Available on: 3DS (Virtual Console)
Price: $2.99
Publisher: G-Mode
Description: Save the planet by defeating all the monsters in eight spooky worlds. Thanks to pollution and other global calamities, Earth is overflowing with strange creatures. It’s your job to exterminate all the monsters plaguing the planet, but you’ll need some real muscle to accomplish that task. Good thing you have a secret weapon: a turbo-charged vacuum cleaner. Hungry for even more action? Have no fear. You can create your own custom-built stages in Construction Mode.

The Phantom Thief Stina and 30 Jewels

Available on: 3DS
Price: $4.99
Publisher: Agetec
Description: The year is 2120, and humanoid robot helpers are commonplace, even among thieves. The Phantom Thief Stina and her pack of burglar bots are taking on Detective Sara and her robotic security team in a battle of wits! Heist all 30 jewels to complete the game and unlock the detective mode. Play as detective Sara and deploy her robotic security team to protect the jewels against the Phantom Thief.

Masyu by Nikoli

Available on: 3DS
Price: $4.99
Publisher: Hamster Corporation
Description: Masyu is a puzzle in which you draw a line through the spaces according to the rules. Learn the attributes of the black and white circles and you'll be able to play in no time. In Stage Clear mode, you progress by clearing puzzles one by one, and in Random mode, puzzles are generated at random.

Rabi Laby 2

Available on: DSi, 3DS
Price: $1.99
Publisher: Agetec
Description: The player controls both Alice and Rabi and must use their unique skills to escape. They will encounter interesting creatures, strange places and unusual puzzles, fueling their humor and challenging their wits. The goal for each stage is to safely navigate Alice to the exit door with Rabi’s help. Collect medals to unlock additional stages!

Petit Computer

Available on: DSi, 3DS
Price: $7.99
Publisher: Gamebridge
Description: Petit Computer is a programming tool that lets you create everything from music, to images, to your very own original games using an adapted version of the classic BASIC programming language. You can select commands and run programs using the Nintendo DS Touch Screen, and you can even share your creations via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

That wraps it up for this week’s full releases. In other download news, 3DS Virtual Console title Mario's Picross has been selected as the Game of the Weekend, and will be available for the discounted price of $2.99 from now until Sunday, July 22 at 9:00PM (PST). If you haven't played it, don't hesitate - this game is incredibly fun, and a total classic.
Until next time, Koopalings - game on!

Source : feeds.ign.com