I know: the text is in Japanese, the pictures are blurry, and there's only one page to look at. It's all we've got for now. But it's enough to get fans of Nintendo 2D platformers excited, myself included.
Wiifanboy points us to a leaked fact sheet that managed to sneak out onto the internet only one day after Nintendo's newest 2D platformer, Wario Land Shake, was revealed in Japan. So far, the word is that this 2D action game will feature cel-shaded characters and hand-drawn backgrounds and art.
The folks at NeoGAF used their decoder rings to reveal that there will be 20 stages in various vistas (desert, jungle, ocean) where you'll get the chance to use vehicles like rockets and submarines in gameplay. And, if you couldn't guess by the name, shaking the Wii Remote will permit special actions like rattling enemies for coins or unlocking secret locations.
For now, all we know is that this title will be released in Japan some time in 2008, and it will cost 5,800 yen ($50). Oh, and that Wario is the star.
Hit the jump to see the full fact sheet.
Does this title interest you? Do you remember the first Wario platformer?
Contest:
9:43 AM on 05.29.2008
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Wario <3
I'm really disappointed with the tacked-on Wiimote use, however. It looks to be lazily-thrown in like in Super Paper Mario.
JOY!
We'll probably hear much more at e3 I'd imagine.
I have to say my favorite wario land was the one for virtual boy lol. And the worst is the one for the DS that was out not too long ago.
I hope it doesn't involve too much shaking though.
Don't go judging the controls just yet. Not until someone outside Nintendo, has played this game.
@ran24: I'd rather pay $50 for a 2D platformer than a generic 3D game.
Why, back in my day we marveled at someones ability to press buttons, not waving plastic do hickeys around in the air like a moron. Keep your god damned waggle bullshit out of my 2D!
AND GET OFF MY LAWN TOO!!
love the wario games, except tht terrible masters of disguise for DS, ugh
I'm not sure why people think Treasure might be involved, but that's the only thing that could get me to car, and I'm pretty much always down for 2D platformers.
What in blazes?