Virtual Console returns with a classic Final Fantasy title while DSiWare receives the most titles.
After a brief hiatus, the Virtual Console receives an update in the form of Square Enix's Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. The RPG title was originally conceived for a North American audience and served as an introduction to RPG games. Mystic Quest can be downloaded for 800 Wii Points ($8.00).
WiiWare sees two releases this week, including one holiday themed game. Happy Holidays: Halloween from 505 Games is an app in which players can send Halloween-themed cards to other players over wi-fi. The title can be purchased for 500 Wii Points ($5.00).
From Nintendo comes the second WiiWare title, ThruSpace. The title is an action puzzle game in which players guide Tetris-like pieces through gaps in walls. In addition, players score combos when collecting pairs of crystals in a row. The title can be purchased for 800 Wii Points ($8.00).
DSiWare received the most titles this week, with four new titles added to the DSiWare catalog. The first is a puzzle title from Nintendo called Snapdots. Snapdots consists of a moving picture and an UFO that shoot blocks. Players must move the picture around and use the UFO to shoot a block and place it on the picture. The challenge progressively increases, however, as pictures require different types of blocks. The game can be downloaded for 500 DSi Points ($5.00).
From Zoo Games comes Armada, a flight strategy game where the player must guide different military aircraft, avoid enemy fire, and re-fuel their planes. Armada costs 500 DSi Points ($5.00) to download.
Tic-Tac-Toe is Gamelion's release this week. In addition to the classic game, a new mode is included consisting of nine boards to fill. The title has been priced at 200 DSi Points ($2.00).
The final title this week is Music On: Playing Piano from Abylight, an app that lets players learn to play the piano through digital musical cues. It can be downloaded for 200 DSi Points ($2.00).