Today Nintendo of Europe and Australia added new classic games to the popular Wii Shop Channel. The games went live at midnight CET. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at stores like Amazon UK (Card).
We’ve included videos of the games so you can see if it’s for you. This week’s new games are:
Ecco Jr. (Sega Mega Drive, 1 player, 800 Wii Points = €8 / £6 / AU$12): Join young Ecco Jr. the dolphin on an aquatic adventure for younger players, as he teams up with his marine pals Tara and Kitnee to seek out the legendary Big Blue.
Pitstop II (Commodore 64, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points = €5): Steely nerves and steady hands are essential in this classic C64 racer. Play solo or against a friend as you race across world famous tracks in your quest to become the best.
Samurai Shodown 2 (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points = €9 / £6.75 / AU$13.50): Regarded as one of the best 2D fighters of all time, Samurai Shodown 2 features new characters, an improved rage system and even more moves to master.
Splatterhouse 2 (Sega Mega Drive, 1 player, 800 Wii Points = €8 / £6 / AU$12): In this Sega Mega Drive-exclusive sequel to the gruesome arcade classic, Rick dons the Terror Mask once again to defeat nightmarish beasts in a new quest to rescue his girlfriend.