NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits

"...we have Over The Top Games' Roberto Alvarez de Lara on the column this week, one of the main men behind the WiiWare hit. He can be seen giving an insight into the world of independent game development below, while the rest of the column is jam-packed with enough arcade goodness to push your download limit towards bursting point. This week, Assassin's Creed II DLC 'The Battle of Forli is the first to step up to the mark."

"Since it launched in May last year, WiiWare has become the source for Wii owners around the world to try some of the most creative ideas from both top developers and independent studios. And today Nintendo have announced that for a limited period you will be able to try some of the best examples for free thanks to the new Download Demo service."

"I feel like I should start this review off with a “Do You Remember Kid Icarus?” because in many ways, Nyx Quest is the spiritual successor to that hallowed and now ancient mythological platformer. In many ways though, it’s not."

It's another Monday and four new games were added to the Nintendo downloadable services this month, highlighted by the release of a LucasArts game of old for the Super Nintendo and a well-received WiiWare platformer that our European brethen have enjoyed for some time.

That platformer is the first WiiWare title, which is NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits from Over The Top Games. Players will control Nyx, a winged girl from the heavens in search of her friend Icarus. Use the power from the other ...