Please let this game come to America.
Earlier this week, Nintendo revealed a mysterious new Wii title in production called Captain Rainbow. While specific details are still unknown, the game is said to be a strange hybrid of 2.5D fighting segments reminiscent of Viewtiful Joe and sprawling exploration in the vein of Animal Crossing.
If that incredible combo is already not enough to get you excited, listen to this amazing description of the story: Captain Rainbow is the star of a struggling television show who possesses a wide variety of fighting moves and uses a magic yo-yo to finish off his enemies. His alter ego, Nick, is a nerd who loves wearing flower-themed clothing. Since his show is on the brink of cancellation, Nick travels to Mimin Island, a place where all your wishes can come true. It is on this mystical island where Nick and, in turn, Captain Rainbow’s grand adventure takes place.
Still not convinced? Prepare yourself for this: Mimin’s population is entirely composed of obscure characters from old Nintendo games. For example, Birdo (yes, BIRDO!) is a prisoner in the local jail and the old man from the original NES Golf lives in a rundown house and struggles with his golf skills.
I don’t really have any words to describe how amazing this game sounds. Even without the incredible inclusion of random Nintendo characters, Captain Rainbow actually sounds like a pretty cool premise for a game and completely uncharacteristic of Nintendo.
I hope and pray this game is at least talked about at next week’s E3. It is officially my new obsession.
[UPDATE: Click here for the trailer!]
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Um this sounds amazing. I definitely want to see this. XD
best picture ever for the best game ever
I am too overwhelmed by your description to come up with a witty comment. Somebody help me out here...
Seeing how horribly wrong I was on Animal Crossing, I'm willing to give this game a chance. Because it sounds AAAAAAAAMAAAAAZING.
If this is the game reggies was talking about I'll actually be happy. Sounds like some the pre-wii nintendo would come up with.
based on the article picture alone I plan to play it!
Ok..ok, the old school nintendo chars sound kinda bad ass as well :p
That description is one of the weirdest and coolest things I've ever heard of coming out of Nintendo! 2.5D fighter with oblique classic character references? Assuming they stick to the quality I expect from them, this sounds amazing!
Also amazing? That picture!
holy crap this sounds awesome!!!!
That pictures is amazing!
I really hope this is the "hardcore game" Reggie mentioned. (Although it's kind of odd that a game called Captain Rainbow would be described as hardcore) Even if it's not, I pray this game comes to the US. It sounds incredible!
your picture is made of win. approved
please, Please, PLEASE! This must be at E3
Awesome. Sounds like gay icon material. And from Nintendo of all people. Although I'm not sure it will reach the rest of the world, unaltered anyway.
so stylish! I love these off beat games.
Hmm. Actually something new and exciting from Nintendo. Me likey. Are the people in the picture obscure enough for inclusion in-game?
I just hope they get Animal Crossing Wii right. If they mess that up I will never be able to forgive them. But this sounds like a zany good time.
He finishes off foes with a yo-yo and goes to an island, eh? If Nintendo doesn't finally give StarTropics some love and have Mike Jones hanging around somewhere I'll be very upset, but not as upset as I will be if this bastard game of awesome craziness doesn't make it out of Japan...
He finishes off foes with a yo-yo and goes to an island, eh? If Nintendo doesn't finally give StarTropics some love and have Mike Jones hanging around somewhere I'll be very upset, but not as upset as I will be if this bastard game of awesome craziness doesn't make it out of Japan...
Please tell it's a working title, otherwise this will end up being like Zack & Wiki: a good game with horrible name that chases people away
Captain Rainbow, the head of super hero organization, Reading Rainbow, leads the fight against evil arch-nemesis, Doctor Dyslexia.
This sounds too good to be true.
Yeah...what Dale said.
I came rainbows
If it's anything like the pic I am sold!
I bet Tingle is totally his arch-nemesis.
that image is amazing. nice moaning face, ms girlie.
also, sounds cool, but they'll probably do something stupid like keep it japan only because the west only likes mature blood-filled games.
Epic picture is epic.
HURGH AWESOME
After seeing the trailer at the top of the page, I thought a description would help clear up some of the mindfuck I had just experienced. Somehow, I was wrong.
that is one weird ass photo even to promote a weird ass game like captain rainbow.
Wow I don't even have a Wii but I am excited if i do get one I so want this game
Shit, I love Golf.
No, I'm serious.
Captain Rainbow...Birdo...damn, that sounds like something homosexual going on... O_o
I never though something that sounded THIS gay could at the same time sound EPIC AS HELL. Here's hoping for random EarthBound characters to make an appearance !
*Sorry if I hurt the feeling of any gay people. i know gay jokes are getting old, but Cpt Rainbow just call for them.