Balloon Kid hits the 3DS Virtual Console for this week's Nintendo Downloads
Solve another medical mystery with the fourth episode of House M.D.
Only four games are making their debut through Nintendo's digital outlets this week. The highlights for 3DS and DSi owners is Balloon Kid now available for Game Boy Virtual Console and the fourth episode of the House M.D. adventure game series. Wii owners can challenge their friends with the toony action platformer Gnomz.
Gnomz challenges players to jump on the heads of their rivals. Make use of the environment to get a height advantage over other characters or seek out various power-ups to quickly knock out your opponents. Costs 1,000 Wii Points to purchase.
Balloon Kid expands on the concept of Balloon Fight with a side-scrolling platformer starring a young girl who is searching for her lost brother. Carefully hover around obstacles to avoid getting your balloons popped or let go of your own balloons to face enemies on the ground. This balloon trip is worth $2.99 to purchase.
In 1950s Lawn Mower Kids, you must draw paths for three lawn mowing kids at the same time. Grab power-ups to speed up your mowing while avoiding various obstacles and flower beds that hinder your progress. Worth $4.99 / 500 DSi Points to download.
House M.D. - Episode 4: Crashed has the titular doctor deal with an aging celebrity who is more concerned about his fame than his own wellbeing. As always, you must perform several diagnostic tests and perform surgery to cure your ailing patients. Figure out this medical mystery for $7.99 / 800 DSi Points.
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