Sonic returns to consoles in 2D form, and Ivy the Kiwi is still looking for her mother on DSiWare.
Today, Nintendo's downloadable game service sees five new titles, with one stand out title worth noting. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 marks the return of classic 2D Sonic on consoles after years of 3D titles. Sonic 4, which picks up after the end of Sonic and Knuckles, aims to replicate the gameplay of the classic Genesis titles. Sonic 4 is the first episode in a downloadable game series (Sega has yet to disclose how many episodes there will be), and can be downloaded for 1,500 Wii Points ($15).
The second and final WiiWare title for the week is Triple Jumping Sports from The Code Monkeys Ltd. Bargain priced at 500 Wii Points ($5), Triple Jumping Sports is a competitive jumping title featuring events such as long jump, high jump, and pole vault. Up to two players can participate in these events.
The first DSiWare title is Ivy the Kiwi? Mini, from XSEED Games. A reduced version of the handheld and console iterations, players must guide Kiwi across the stage by drawing vines that serve as roads for her to run across. The title can be purchased for 500 DSi Points ($5).
From Enjoy Gaming Ltd. is Datamine, a title that has players trying to collect data in a futuristic action adventure setting featuring over 100 levels of gameplay. Datamine is available now for 500 DSi Points ($5).
The final game for the week is G.G. Series Super Hero Ogre from Genterprise, Inc. Super Hero Ogre is an action title in which players defeat a number of enemies before moving on to the boss. G.G. Series Super Hero Ogre can be purchased for 200 DSi Points ($2).
