Oh really? AWESOME! Say this is only for the 3DS Zelda right? Super Mario 3D world will be at a later date right?

Yeah, 3D World could be as late as next Tuesday.

Damn we will have to wait then! I have high hopes for it, maybe a 95 or something like that (being too optimistc though xD). Thanks for the info!

Really interested to see how Zelda fares, one of my most anticipated games this year!

I'm expecting a 90+ since it has the nostalgia of ALttP, which might give it a boost with reviewers.

Nintendo Download: 14th November (North America)

Posted Thu 14th Nov 2013 10:05 by Thomas Whitehead

Mario & Sonic, cheaper Zelda, busty brawling and much more

The Nintendo Download news has come in later than usual today, and no wonder. It's another lengthy list to get through this week, with some major retail releases joining a host of download-only options. With further preamble, let's get to it.

Wii U Virtual Console

Uncharted Waters: New Horizons (TECMO KOEI Games, $7.99) — It's another dose of Super NES for the Wii U platform, with this effort being an RPG strategy effort destined to swallow a lot of time for devoted players. Despite basic visuals and the fact this is the sequel in the series, we gave this a strong recommendation in our Wii Virtual Console Uncharted Waters: New Horizons review; we'll dive in again for some updated impressions, too.

Wii U Virtual Console Temporary Discounts

The Legend of Zelda — $3.49 (normally $4.99)

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link — $3.49 (normally $4.99)

Wii U Retail Downloads

Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo, $49.99) — The popular series returns as a Wii U exclusive, incorporating the GamePad and MotionPlus controls into the standard fare that the series offers. In some senses this title is a success, but doesn't hit all of its marks or reach its potential, as we explained in our Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games review. Available from 15th November.

Zumba Fitness World Party (Majesco, $TBC) — Available from 19th November.

Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! (D3 Publisher, $TBC) — Available from 19th November.

Hot Wheels: World's Best Driver (Warner Bros, $39.99)

Barbie Dreamhouse Party (Little Orbit, $TBC) — Available from 19th November.

Wii U Retail Demo

Sonic Lost World (SEGA, free)

3DS eShop

Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai (Shin'en Multimedia, $8.99) — Released on 13th November as a post-Nintendo Direct treat, this action platformer from Shin'en Multimedia has surely been on the wishlists of those that sample the original Jett Rocket on WiiWare. Promising 60 frames-per-second with the 3D effect on full, this is certainly promising in principle; we'll jet in our review as soon as possible, but in the meantime you can learn more in our interview with Shin'en Multimedia.

Senran Kagura Burst (XSEED, $29.99) — Still due as a retail release in Europe in 2014, XSEED has opted to make this busty anime brawler an eShop exclusive in North America. This could be a good starting point for those unfamiliar with the series, as it includes the Senran Kagura: Skirting Shadows and Senran Kagura: Crimson Girls content in one package. We'll start button mashing — erm, skilfully executing combos and moves — for our upcoming review.

World Conqueror 3D (CIRCLE Entertainment, $5.99) — Set during World War 2, this is a strategy title where you manage troops and resources in a quest to take over and control territory. With Campaign and Conquest modes alongside a promise of in-depth gameplay, this does seem promising. We'll get an over-sized map and some toy tanks and soldiers to strategise for our review.

Word Wizard 3D (Enjoy Gaming, $2.99) — A collection of eight word games such as Hangman and 'Wordoku', with some 3D flourishes and a promise of "over 100,000 words" from each of the English, French and Spanish dictionaries, without any naughty ones getting through. Plugged as a fun educational experience, we'll get our thinking caps on and bring you a review soon.

Jewel Match 3 (Joindots, $TBC) — We all know that the 3DS eShop is short of jewel matching games (oh OK, maybe not), and we assume Jewel Match and Jewel Match 2 were on alternative platforms. Still, this assures us there'll be "100 absolutely huge levels", three modes and additional minigames, while there seems to be a dramatic storyline thrown in for good measure. We'll prepare for the hugeness of the levels for our upcoming review.

Secret Mysteries in New York (Tulip Games, $5.99) — This is a hidden object game, though the PR spiel accompanying the announcement of its inclusion in today's update cheerfull refers to "beautiful 3D scenes" and "incredible gameplay", with the setting seemingly a whodunnit set in 1920 New York. We'll dig out a magnifying glass and work on a review.

3DS Virtual Console

River City Ransom (Aksys Games, $4.99) — Known as Street Gangs in Europe, this attempts to blend basic beat 'em up action with some simple RPG elements, as you bash in faces while buying items to help you on your way. It's basic and linear, but also a lot of fun, while this 3DS version includes two-player multiplayer using Download Play; if you want to know more check out our River City Ransom review.

3DS Virtual Console Temporary Discounts

The Legend of Zelda — $3.49 (normally $4.99)

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link — $3.49 (normally $4.99)

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX — $3.99 (normally $5.99)

3DS Retail Downloads

Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! (D3 Publisher, $29.99) — Available from 19th November

Hot Wheels: World's Best Driver (Warner Bros., $29.99)

Girls' Fashion Shoot (Rising Star Games, $29.95)

Barbie Dreamhouse Party (Little Orbit, $29.95) — Available from 19th November.

Frozen Olaf's Quest (Game Mill Entertainment, $29.99) — Available from 19th November.

3DS Retail Demo

Sonic Lost World (SEGA, free)

WiiWare

Deer Drive Legends (Maximum Games, $TBC) — WiiWare is back! No, really. Listed as a WiiWare release, Nintendo's list directs us to the Wii retail page for this gallery shooter, which we imagine is also rather like the 3DS game with the same name. Available from 19th November.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/11/nintendo_download_14th_november_north_america

Goooooooo Zelda! Is that still a thing around here?

In all honesty, a Zelda getting below 90 just does not happen.

Zelda Reviews

• Destructoid (6.5/10)
• EGM (10/10)

• Game Informet (10/10)
• GamesRadar (4.5/5)
• IGN (9.4/10)
• Joystiq (5/5)
• Nintendo Life (10/10)
• Nintendo World Report (9.5/10)

Metascore as of 1:51 EST - 92, with 8 perfect scores out of 20 reviews and only one review under 80

Neither DS Zelda got a 90 I think.

Polygon gave it a 4 but the page seems to be down! Weird indeed!

Wow, you're right. I never realized how consistently well the portable Zelda's were received (even the kinda meh DS ones). Well, then I say 95! xD