After a surprisingly decent offering from Nintendo last week, it looks like we may be in for a bit of a ride this time around. Today you can look forward to another opportunity to snag a long lost Gamecube game via WiiWare, as well as test your brain with some retro, turn-based action. Here is the full breakdown:
WiiWare
Cocoto Platform Jumper – What was once lost, has been found again. Cocoto Platform Jumper is a PlayStation 2 and Gamecube game that has been retooled to meet the needs of Nintendo’s WiiWare Platform. Following the quest of a brave little creature that ironically in no way resembles the bird, players travel in search of his kidnapped friends.
The game delivers (as the name would imply) various different stages of platforming goodness, as well as some entertaining third-person action. It looks as if the game is a direct port of its predecessor, making for an interesting choice for revival. Featuring several added multiplayer modes, this may be another welcome addition to the WiiWare family. Cocoto Platform Jumper will be available for 700 Nintendo Points ($7.00 USD.)
Here is some gameplay footage from the original Gamecube release:
Virtual Console
Nobunaga’s Ambition – Originally released in Japan in 1991 for the Super Famicom, Nobunaga’s Ambition is a turn based strategy game, set in feudal Japan. The game eventually hit North American store in 1994, retitled as Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness. Regardless of the name and platform, the series has become fairly well known for its time tested approach to the genre.
Using a formula that they established on platforms dating as far back as DOS and Macintosh computers, the mechanics of the games involve strict resource and troop management. After receiving an initially positive response from the series, Koei has continued to mine the franchise over the last two decades. If you are looking to get another glimpse of the the beginnings of a classic genre, be sure to pick this up for 800 Nintendo Points ($8.00 USD.)
If you are still curious about the gameplay, checkout the video below:
As intriguing as it may be to snag what amounts to being two re-releases this week, I think I may find myself still returning to the eternal well of awesomeness that is Super Punchout. At least with that, I know what I am going to get!
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