LostWinds - WiiWare

Bloodshot · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:31

Thought I'd pimp our WiiWare title a bit; this little beauty is looking very damn good right now:

http://uk.wii.ign.com/dor/objects/1...windswii_040808.html;jsessionid=cbg3egk7rg942

Streeteh · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:34

I'm not entirely sure what Wiiware is, can someone fill in the uninformed masses like myself?

That does look fantastic and goes a long way towards proving that artistic style is far more important than technical prowess when it comes to computer games. The gameplay mechanic looks like it could have a good level of scope, i assume the movements of the wii pointer control the wind hence allowing the character to 'fly' and manipulate water?

Phate · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:35

and fire by the looks of it.

Does look good, any ideas when it's available?

Bloodshot · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:43

Streeteh said:
I'm not entirely sure what Wiiware is, can someone fill in the uninformed masses like myself?

That does look fantastic and goes a long way towards proving that artistic style is far more important than technical prowess when it comes to computer games. The gameplay mechanic looks like it could have a good level of scope, i assume the movements of the wii pointer control the wind hence allowing the character to 'fly' and manipulate water?

The player controls the wind (Enril) with the remote and the character (Tofu) with the nunchuk, but you use Enril to assist Tofu in solving puzzles, defeating enemies etc

The game is scheduled to be released with the launch of WiiWare I beleive (i'm not 100% sure as it's not my project) - but I just had a go and it's very cool ^_^.

WiiWare is the new online downloadable game service from Nintendo by the way.

Phate · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:47

Bloodshot said:
The player controls the wind (Enril) with the remote and the character (Tofu) with the nunchuk, but you use Enril to assist Tofu in solving puzzles, defeating enemies etc

The game is scheduled to be released with the launch of WiiWare I beleive (i'm not 100% sure as it's not my project) - but I just had a go and it's very cool ^_^.

WiiWare is the new online downloadable game service from Nintendo by the way.

How did you just have a go if Wiiware isn't out it? :confused:

Bloodshot · 8 Apr 2008 at 13:52

Phate said:
How did you just have a go if Wiiware isn't out it?

I work at Frontier

tripitaka · 8 Apr 2008 at 14:08

I read about this in Edge - it looks good, nice idea.

Still, Elite IV please.

Bloodshot · 13 May 2008 at 17:40

Eurogamer - 9/10

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=139532

IGN - 8.2

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/873/873402p1.html

Woo Hoo

craptakular · 13 May 2008 at 17:53

looks good, whats wiiware? whens it out? how much is your game going to be? what other projects are you guys involved with?

Syph · 13 May 2008 at 18:37

Looking forward to this, and Animales De Muerte. Both look top WiiWare titles.

Wrathamon · 13 May 2008 at 19:59

Oxy said:
looks good, whats wiiware? whens it out? how much is your game going to be? what other projects are you guys involved with?

WiiWare is the game download service that launches on the Nintendo Wii next week in Europe.

With the first 8 titles for the European WiiWare announced as:

* Dr. Mario & Germ Buster (Nintendo) - 1000 Wii Points (GBP 7 / EUR 10 approx)
* Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (Square Enix) - 1500 Wii Points (GBP 10.50 / EUR 15)
* LostWinds (Frontier) - 1000 Wii Points (GBP 7 / EUR 10 approx)
* Pirates: The Key of Dreams (Oxygen)
* Pop (Nnooo) - 700 Wii Points (GBP 5 / EUR 7 approx)
* Star Soldier R (Hudson) - 800 Wii Points (GBP 7 / EUR 10 approx)
* Toki Tori (Two Tribes)
* TV Show King (Gameloft) - 1000 Wii Points (GBP 7 / EUR 10 approx)

Kreeeee · 13 May 2008 at 22:23

It's a rip off of kirby canvas curse

Phate · 13 May 2008 at 22:26

Cannot wait for this next week

Bloodshot · 13 May 2008 at 22:42

Oxy said:
looks good, whats wiiware? whens it out? how much is your game going to be? what other projects are you guys involved with?

Someone else answered your other questions, but as for other projects - I'm working on The Outsider (http://frontier.co.uk/games/outsider).

Sinny · 13 May 2008 at 22:59

Bloodshot said:
Someone else answered your other questions, but as for other projects - I'm working on The Outsider (http://frontier.co.uk/games/outsider).

Similar to GTA?

Phate · 13 May 2008 at 23:05

Sinny said:
Similar to GTA?

I was thinking more along the lines of XIII tbh...

looks good though

When is it due for completion?

Bloodshot · 13 May 2008 at 23:13

Phate said:
I was thinking more along the lines of XIII tbh...

looks good though When is it due for completion?

Heh, can't comment on any of that stuff unfortunately. Not my place to; I'll leave Mr. Braben to do all that.

L0rdMike · 13 May 2008 at 23:25

Kreeeee said:
It's a rip off of kirby canvas curse

Power Paint Brush.

The US title is much better.

Phate · 13 May 2008 at 23:34

Bloodshot said:
Heh, can't comment on any of that stuff unfortunately. Not my place to; I'll leave Mr. Braben to do all that.

tsch. Your just a little teasing bitch aren't you

jklc · 14 May 2008 at 11:45

Bought this and the Crystal Chronicles game - yep still with the US Wii here. Both are great good for their tiny 40-ish mb size. I haven't played either one extensively but the positive reviews out there seem to be spot on so far.. go buy 'em... whenever Wiiware is out here