Weekly Wii Shop Channel Update: Helix

By Hector Cortez Aug 28, 2008, 19:05 GMT

This week\'s new games include Helix, a music-rhythm game designed specifically for the Wii. Along with this brand new game gamers are treated to two classics, including one of the most popular arcade fighters.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

WiiWare

Helix (1 player, 1,000 Wii Points): Helix is a music-rhythm games designed for the Wii. Use the Wii Remote controller to do dozens of moves, including punches, circles, back fists, hooks and more. Background visuals pulse to the beat of the music. 26 songs to play and three difficulty levels insure a high replay value.

Virtual Console

Ys Book I & II (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Ys Book I & II chronicles the first adventures of Adol Christin, a young, red-haired swordsman on a quest to unlock the secrets of an ancient kingdom. As Adol, you search the island of Esteria, gathering clues to unravel the mystery of Ys. Fight monsters with physical or magical attacks, and use your brain to make your way through trap-filled areas.

SAMURAI SHODOWN 2 (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points): First released in 1994, this fighting game follows 15 samurai in their individual quests. The rage system, which was popular in the first game, has been further enhanced. Not only does attack power rise when the gauge is full, but the player can also use a special technique that can break the opponent's weapon and force the opponent to fight unarmed. The game also allows for more movement techniques such as back-stepping, rushing forward and ducking, allowing for even more strategies.