I came across Aquaria while searching Google for "xxx superfish lady pr0n" (otherwise known as NeoGAF), and I was surprised to see what looked like a 2D indie PC game that doesn't suck. "Truly?", you cry, "Tell us more!"
A very beautiful game, Aquaria reminds me a lot of the last time I got my ass kicked by jellyfish and sharks in an undersea world, but according to the game's official Web site, it goes much farther than that. The UI is minimalistic (natch), with control boiling down to a single two-button mouse. The art style and graphic engine, on the other hand, are remarkably beautiful -- the game as a whole seems to be a fairly stellar reminder that 2D has some life left in it yet.
As it turns out, Glorious Leadertoid had written on this game back in October, but this is a new trailer, so you're gettin' it from both ends. We do this because we love you.
Aquaria is set to release on the PC in the coming Spring, but a game like this belongs on a console, particularly now that digital distribution is in full swing. Should Nintendo ever get around to presenting new content on the Wii's Virtual Console, I'd love to see Aquaria on the Wii -- let's face it, the next best thing to a mouse is a Wiimote, so they seem a perfect fit. Keep a look out for Aquaria in the Spring.
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12:22 PM on 02.20.2007
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couldnt have said it better myself.
I wouldnt say every week but monthly would be a little more realistic.
2D will live on through indie and hopefully mainstream developers as well...I am still waiting for a Street Fighter 4 :)
This is an amazing game on the Wii.
This is just another game on the 360.
This is an original game on the PS3.
My cock stings.
...also, cocks.
The only reason it belongs on a console is because it has the look and feel of a console platformer. It'd be great on any console.
Seriously though, I'd love to play this game, whether on PC or Wii.
Because they don't have to pass twenty official tests, certifications and et cetera when releasing it for the PC.
PC's non-proprietary-iness is what makes it the best gaming platform ever.
It will NEVER die, but will ALWAYS be on a respirator.
looks like a hell of alot of fun, Doubt i'll ever get to play it unless its on VC or XBLA.
Someone call Sega!
I want that game now.
I hate how rare high resolution 2d games are because I think they look amazing. It seems like as soon as developers are able to do anything better than 320x240, they throw 2d completly out the window which is sad.
No. 2d is the future, no matter how hard consoles and 3d card makers are trying to stuff it in our face. Just like books will never be replaced by movies.
And yeah, the DS.
P.S. Dot has the most fantastically appropriate avatar ever. Kudos to your minimalism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI-V3Uw1b3U
(or google 'odin sphere') its japanese though