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Ain't neva gonna do it without the Fez on...XBLA photo

I've waited a year and some change for the day that I could make a Steely Dan reference on Destructoid -- today, my friends, is that day. Oh, and in other news, the indie wonder Fez has finally been rated by the ESRB, so we can expect to awesomely shift planes like we were back in the Super FX era at some point in the near future.

Since the game is rated, instead of "sometime nebulously in 2012," we most likely have an "Early 2012" target. Am I alone in thinking that this is going to be one of the best games this year? Or has the wait been so long that you don't care anymore?

FEZ RECEIVES ESRB RATING: E for everyone, mild fantasy violence! [Polytron Twitter]








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BkV's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:32
BkV
I've been waiting to hear news about the "multicolored Echochrome".
Yes.

E for Everyone.
E for Exciting.
E for Excellent.
E for Ernefgkfcjklnmkgmkxdmfkxdlm gcvxc.
Jibberwocky's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:36
Jibberwocky
Excellent. Feels like I've been waiting for this game for years even though I just heard about it over the summer.
jorbams's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:39
jorbams
Yeah, I've had my eye on this game for a while. Got to play a build of it at PAX East last year and it made me smile. Can't wait.

Good to know someone else is reelin' in the years, Chris.
jackdan594's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:40
jackdan594
I would buy this game based solely on the fact that it has the same name as an awesome That 70s Show character. The fact that the game is awesome is a bonus
PiggyGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:42
PiggyGamer
It gwan be 800 or 1200?

I'll get it either way, probs.

"Near future": dat mean like next week, or next month?

HNGGGGGGGG
VGFreak1225's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:42
VGFreak1225
You know, for a while I thought the song lyric was "Ain't never gonna do it without your Phazon." Somebody needs to write a Metroid Prime parody song ASAP.
BrainWasherAttendent's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:45
BrainWasherAttendent
Kind of dont care anymore
Prootzel's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:55
Prootzel
Feels like the wait has pushed the hype meter into unattainable. I worry this game will fail to meet expectations, but I reeaaaaaalllllyyyy hope it proves me wrong.
Shirley Temple's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:57
Shirley Temple
Won't care till it's on Steam. Then I'll care very, very much.
Excel-2011's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:59
Excel-2011
This game should never come out. The developers should keep talking about how awesome it is forever without actually showing it off for real. It's one of the few good running practical jokes left in the video game industry.
Sir Tobbii's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 22:59
Sir Tobbii
I've waited for this game for such a long time, hope the release date doesn't clash with something else.
Pacman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 23:00
Pacman
wow, a Steely Dan reference on Dtoid? I'm shocked, but in a good way.

Hoping Fez turns out as good as it has looked all this time.
Stupid Dufus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 23:16
Stupid Dufus
I actually don't about the game anymore. I don't buy downloadable games anymore for 360. Point cards are a hassle, and I refuse to let MS have my CC info again. That, and I've already purchased other games during the waiting for Fez that I've yet to finish.

Sorry Fez, you missed out on me.
Stigmeyer's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 23:24
Stigmeyer
I'll get it when it comes to Steam. And it WILL come to Steam. :)
skullskullskull's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 23:26
skullskullskull
Yes thats good news indeed.
I cant help thinking I would love to see it on 3DS.
BMcC's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 23:43
BMcC
@Chris: One of the best games of the DECADE, more like! Fun Fact: In the mid-nineties, when the development of FEZ began, the rotation effect was rendered entirely in Mode 7. Unfortunately, this iteration of the game was eventually abandoned in the wake of the SNES's aborted CD add-on (for legal reasons). POLYTRON still maintains a cordial relationship with Nintendo.

Haha, sorry, pulling all-nighter number one bazillion here trying to finish this thing. :)

Funny, though, that I get the ESRB news here, rather than, you know, in the current build or an email from Phil/Renaud or whatever. As you correctly reported, "Mild Fantasy Violence" is the only warning, which could just as well read "Gomez Falls On His Face Sometimes."

Anyway, totes appreciate the Steely Dan reference. Guilty pleasure. Also, your enthusiasm! I hope you dig the game. <3
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2012 23:51
pedrovay2003
When I went to see Indie Game: The Movie, they confirmed after the show that Fez is indeed finished, so we should be seeing it any time now. :D

Here's hoping for a DRM-free PC release. (I.e., NOT STEAM.)
Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 00:03
Mr Andy Dixon
Still interested!
JHJS4LIFE's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 00:09
JHJS4LIFE
no blood n gore??? shocker
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 00:14
Arttemis
Nice! I actually had this game on my most anticipated list long ago. It'll be great to remind myself why I was excited.
Jinx 01's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 00:18
Jinx 01
PC release or GTFO.
josmeister's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 00:37
josmeister
This and Skullgirls are two of my most hyped up games of 2012
Alex Barbatsis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 00:50
Alex Barbatsis
I love Steely Dan. This was beautifully done. *stands up applauding slowly at first, but then with wild enthusiasm
Pajolero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 01:05
Pajolero
YES!
KirbyMcDope's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 01:07
KirbyMcDope
They should also release it on Steam, I'll easily plump down 20 U.S. dollars for this butter.
itselguapo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 01:09
itselguapo
I will buy this game twice.... once on xbox 360 and once on PC. That how much I love how this game looks.
Corduroy Turtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 01:39
Corduroy Turtle
Oh it's already been BOUGHT!
Jinx 01's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 02:37
Jinx 01
Skullgirls is probably coming to Steam eventually. Nothing official, but they loosely confirmed it on Facebook a while back.
Markusdragon's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 02:59
Markusdragon
I anticipate a Fez now. Fezzes are cool.
Rianq's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 04:48
Rianq
Finally! About two years ago, I thought to myself "Oh my, Fez will release soon! I'ma save up my current MS points for this game!" I recharged my account uncountably often since then.
stevesan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 08:08
stevesan
I AM SO EXCITE
Mr Gobbldigook's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 08:11
Mr Gobbldigook
This was the best game at PAX East Last year. so excited. the 4 year wait has been intense.
VeggieH8R's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 08:46
VeggieH8R
More excited about Steely Dan now. Now I'm hyped to go gunnin' for the man who stole my water.
Retrofraction's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 09:05
Retrofraction
At one time I was interested in this game and then a year latter and lack of platform support and I could really care less about this game,

However is does seem interesting but with all of the smack Mr.Fish has been talking I hope it is as amazing as he wants it to be.
DasPooch's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 09:07
DasPooch
Looks like an iOS game.
NEOAKUMA's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 10:33
NEOAKUMA
Owwwww.. I did not know about this game but it looooks very coool. Thank you:) The characters look like Cave Story which is goood.. I love Cave. The only bad thing is that I do not have an Xbox.

In another note --- Please.. Please check out Ys Origin for the PC...Was released in Japan but was completely translated a few months ago.
TSAVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2012 11:05
TSAVO
This game needs to come out to get through the X-amount of exclusive months on XBox and release on PC.
walrusmustdash's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/01/2012 01:12
walrusmustdash
Mad respect for the Steely Dan reference. And Fez looks great, can't wait to finally play it!
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