The rest of 2017 features great games for Nintendo 3DS family systems
27/06/2017
22nd June, 2017 – With the E3 2017 video game conference in the rear-view mirror, Nintendo is now looking ahead to all the great games coming to Nintendo 3DS family systems this year and early 2018. This includes games in some of Nintendo’s most popular and long-running franchises, including Metroid: Samus Returns, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, and Hey! PIKMIN.
Highlights include:
Metroid: Samus Returns: A modern reimagining of the 1992 Game Boy adventure Metroid II: Return of Samus, Metroid: Samus Returns for Nintendo 3DS features an enhanced arsenal for bounty hunter Samus Aran, new moves and abilities, and a redesigned map. The game launches on 15th September alongside two new Metroid series amiibo (sold separately): Samus Aran and Metroid. While supplies last, fans will also be able to purchase the Legacy Edition* of the game which includes a physical version of the game, a Metroid II: Return of Samus download code for Nintendo 3DS, an old-style SteelBook®, the Samus Archive sound selection CD featuring 25 tracks from across the Metroid series, a gold “S” Mark pin, a Morph Ball 3D keyring and a 40-page artbook.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions: This enhanced remake of the first game in the Mario & Luigi series contains updated visuals, Touch Screen controls and helpful gameplay upgrades. The newly added side story Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser stars many of Bowser’s familiar right-hand enemies. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions launches on 6th October. Two new amiibo figures (sold separately) will also be released on the same day: Goomba and Koopa Troopa.
Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: With new story additions, new Pokémon and enhanced features, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon offer a fresh adventure through the tropical Alola region. Both games launch on 17th November.
Ever Oasis: This beautiful and mystical role-playing action-adventure game from Koichi Ishii, the creator of the Mana series, launches on 23rd June. In between exploring the desert and conquering puzzling dungeons, players can build up their own personal oasis. Players can try a free demo** of Ever Oasis, available to download from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems, or via our official Ever Oasis gamepage.***
Hey! PIKMIN: In this new type of Pikmin game, players are tasked with throwing all types of different Pikmin using the Touch Screen to solve puzzles, overcome challenges and defeat enemies through side-scrolling levels. Hey! PIKMIN launches exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems on 28th July, the same day as the New Nintendo 2DS XL and a new Pikmin amiibo figure (both sold separately). Players can try a free demo** of Hey! PIKMIN, available to download from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems, or via our official Hey! PIKMIN gamepage.***
Miitopia: Calling all Tomodachis! A Dark Lord is stealing the faces of everybody in the world of Miitopia, and it’s up to brave players to bring them back in this adventure sim launching on 28th July, the same day the New Nintendo 2DS XL is launched. Players can try a free demo** of Miitopia, available to download from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems, or via our official Miitopia gamepage.***
Monster Hunter Stories™: Prepare to embark on an RPG adventure unlike anything the Monster Hunter series has ever known. In Monster Hunter Stories™, become a rider and bond with monsters to raise their potential and unleash powerful combos. Players can fly, swim and crash into new areas of the map; discover eggs to collect and hatch; and participate in turn-based battles with a party of up to five monsters. Monster Hunter Stories™ launches on 8th September.
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth – Starting with the creation of a party to exploring the uncharted labyrinth of the Yggdrasil Tree, Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is all about players choosing how their adventures unfold. The fifth main instalment in the loved RPG series contains the epic turn-based battles, challenging exploration, and beautiful art styles that fans have come to love. Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth launches this spring.
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology: In this expanded version of the Nintendo DS original, players will experience new story content, enhanced gameplay and an updated presentation. Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology launches in early 2018.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux – When Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey arrives on Nintendo 3DS, expect it to do so with new story content, additional endings, a new dungeon to explore and more fun surprises. This enhanced version of the essential RPG launches for Nintendo 3DS in early 2018.
Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused? – Prepare to train your brain by completing a series of challenging exercises with an emphasis on concentration skills and focus to train your working memory. Challenge your abilities to focus with eight Devilish Training exercises that'll push you to the limit, or play against your friends and family, when the game launches on 28th July. Players can try a free demo** of the game, available to download from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS family systems, or via our official Dr Kawashima's Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused? gamepage.***
*Please check with your local retailer for information on current availability.
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