Your lackluster performance at E3 2012 is completely forgotten, Nintendo, for you have brought the glory of Mad Dog McCree upon the 3DS, given Wii owners Mega Man X2 , and given portable players an early taste of The Amazing Spider-Man.
Yes, I realize Nintendo has nothing to do with the creation or development of those three titles, but they appear on Nintendo systems, and that's good enough for the purposes of this article, which probably doesn't accurately portray my feelings about the company at this very moment anyway.
Note that Nintendo did create Donkey Kong Jr., also available today in the 3DS eShop, so perhaps they are indeed trying to seduce me. Oh Nintendo, you know it's too late for seduction.
Games
Mad Dog McCree
Platform: 3DS
Price: $7.99
Only one gunslinger can stop a Mad Dog gone wild... and that's you, partner. When the ruthless outlaw Mad Dog McCree goes on a rampage with a nasty pack of wanted fugitives, they leave death in their wake. Mad Dog McCree and his band of cutthroats have ridden into town, kidnapped the Mayor and his daughter, and taken them to his hideout. These hombres are mean and vicious. What this town needs is a gunslinger to spray a little lead in harm's way. Relive the gunpowder glory of the Wild West with American Laser Games Arcade Classic Mad Dog McCree!
Donkey Kong Jr.
Platform: 3DS
Price: $4.99
Based on the popular arcade game, Donkey Kong Jr. is the sequel to the immensely successful Donkey Kong. Play as Donkey Kong's son and rescue your dad, who has been kidnapped and imprisoned in a cage by Mario. Use your jumping and climbing abilities to clamber up vines and chains, gather vital fruit and keys and open the cage to free your father. Make sure you avoid the pesky birds, nasty electric sparks, and creepy chompers. Four different worlds filled with numerous climbing and jumping puzzles await you in this timeless classic.
Mega Man X2
Platform: WiiWare
Price: 800 Points
Fresh from defeating Sigma and his Mavericks, Mega Man X tracks down the remaining rogue Reploids to an abandoned factory where they are continuing their rebellion. While Mega Man X is kept busy by eight new Mavericks, a new threat plots to resurrect a secret weapon that is all too familiar. Guide Mega Man X through eight stages in his search to destroy the remaining Mavericks, gain their powers and uncover the secret entity guiding them all. Also, pilot powerful new vehicles like the mobile attack cycle. With help from the good Dr. Light, discover incredible new abilities hidden in capsules buried throughout the world. Only then will X will be ready to face his destiny as a Maverick Hunter.
Devil Band - Rock the Underworld
Platform: 3DS / DSi
Price: $1.99 / 200 Points
The Apocalypse has come… Millions of demons and monsters emerge from the earth, destroying everything on their wake. Xavier, the most popular (and most evil) Death Metal rock band around the world, might be the only hope for the mankind… Or the only nightmare for the devils! As the most evil existence in the universe, You must find your way to enter hell, defeat the evil's minions, prove you are the true lord of all evil! You have to defeat waves of monsters in each stage. They are getting stronger, but you can collect fanatic energy to summon or enhance your fans, or buy powerful music equipments for the band. Build your own dark army and destroy them all!
7 Wonders II
Platform: 3DS / DSi
Price: $7.99 / 800 Points
7 Wonders II transports you to far away lands to complete an unbelievable mission: Build the 7 Wonders of the World! Match three to help your workers build the unbelievable sights from Stonehenge to the Taj Mahal. Incredible new power-ups and bonuses help you piece together the hidden map and uncover the secret route leading to the most wondrous sight.
Demos
The Amazing Spider-Man
Platform: 3DS
Your Power. Your Choices. Your Playground.
• Spidey is back with the return of wall crawling, web-slinging action!
• Perform acrobatic attacks and stealth maneuvers with the brand new web rush combat system.
• Uncover the rest of Peter Parker's untold story in the original epilogue to the film.