14 DAY TRIAL // While this week's download list from Nintendo falls short once again when it comes to numbers, there's at least one name in the pile that shines when it comes to quality. The WiiWare gets a big release this week, and it's in the form of Phoenix Wright's arrival on the Wii. Published by Capcom and priced at 1,000 Wii Points, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is the popular series' debut on the big console, and it will allow people to perform the courtroom drama with never-before experienced immersion. While investigating cases and looking for subtle hints in false statements, players will have the chance to yell out the popular “Objection!” catch phrase by waving around the WiiMote.
The second game added is Chronos Twins DX, from EnjoyUp Games. It mixes action, platforms, adventure and puzzles with the use of the Dual Gameplay game system that enables players to control Nec in two temporal scenarios at the same time. The title is priced at 1,000 Wii Points. The last entry brought this week to the WiiWare archives is ShadowPlay.
The game entices players to make use of their imagination in order to create various items and creatures from the shadows of ordinary objects. With 100 puzzles, a Free Play Mode, as well as a Local Co-op Mode, the game will help them give birth to new creations for a long time. Published by Deep Fried Entertainment, ShadowPlay is priced at 800 Wii Points.
Nintendo's DSiWare also shares the same three additions this week, the first being Touch Solitaire. The game is Nintendo's take on the classic Solitaire card game, in its Spider and Klondike modes. The title is controlled via the touch-screen and it features several levels of difficulty. It is priced at 200 DSi Points. The second title added this week is Jazzy Billiards, priced at 500 DSi Points and published by Aksys Games. It is a straight-up title of 9-ball pool, having the option to challenge the computer or a human friend. There are nine difficulty levels available, and a Challenge mode to see how many games you can win in a row.
The last DSiWare addition is the Word Searcher. The game varies 100 themed word-search puzzles, from categories such as anatomy, world cities and U.S. presidents. Multiple playthroughs won't help you get a jump on the title, as words are scrambled every time you play. Priced at 500 DSi Points, it was published by Digital Leisure Inc.
As for the Virtual Console, this week sees just one game addition. Originally released on the Genesis console, Sega has brought over Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye for 800 Wii Points. The mahjong game offers the classic Shanghai II rules, as well as the ones from Dragon's Eye.