Of course we assumed that this game would be just that - Pachinko on WiiWare. The developer, Allied Kingdoms, has now released some screenshots and game information to prove that this isn't the case at all - In fact, it's actually more of an action/platformer game.
The game takes place in the distant future, in which the civilization has sealed their treasures and riches in temples dedicated to the pachinko game. One day the Robot family's puppy has gone missing - He's wandered into the temples. Of course the entire family chases in order to rescue him from the temples' dangers.
The gameplay seems to be inspired by games like Smash TV and Robotron - Fight off enemies in a single area for a period of time. Each level is a giant arena resembling a pachinko machine - Pachinko balls will be launched and will bounce off of pegs, causing damage if they hit you and creating monsters if they fall into cups.
As one of three members of the Robot family, your mission will be to survive these dangers, using a variety of weapons, for a certain time, eventually braving all temples and rescuing your dog. You're not alone though - The evil pirate Vile Vill and his two henchmen Eevin and Oddie are also in the temples (Alongside a number of other bosses), attempting to loot all the treasure, and they don't like nosey types.
The game will also be playable in co-op mode.
No release date or price have been revealed, but judging by how many games are still planned for release this year, we wouldn't be surprised if it's an early 2009 release. You can view some screenshots of the game on the game page or on the official site.
The gameplay certainly seems interesting - We think this'll definitely be one to keep an eye on.
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Looks interesting so far which really says a lot. I am hopeful we find out more .
i don't like the look of this
Yeah! Pachinko!
Another intelligent take by Chunky Droid
So confused by the screenshots... I guess I'll wait for a video, dood!
Don't know,but looks like fun.
Doesn't look much like Smash TV, when I read that I was expecting a Robotron-like game... it doesn't look bad, but I'd like to see a video too...
Looks cool
Yeah I don't think it looks like Smash TV either, but maybe when a video is released I can have a better idea of the gameplay.
Edit: Smash TV would be a great addition to the VC library though
This might actually be better than I thought.
I think that this one looks pretty good. Compared to the amount of platformers on VC, WiiWare has been doing pretty poor so far - if you think about it, even Toki Tori was more of a puzzle game. All we've really had that's even close to a platformer so far is LostWinds, with only Eternity's Child (and Boingz?) on their way. Hmmmm....
What a strange concept, but even if it is remotely like Animales de la Muerte, I'd like to see it on WiiWare. Whether I'll buy it or not is debatable...
raises eyebrow No thanks.
I may not know much about pachinkos but I do know the WiiWare service could use more action platformers especially since Animales de la Muerte is a big question mark right now for WiiWare. Good luck Allied Kingdoms!
Looks pretty weird, ill keep an eye on it though
Looks pretty odd.
If it's a platformer I have to keep an eye on this one, and it seems very unique.
Looks pretty cool, i hop that it also is realesed with the pachinko game, that you could play
Could be interesting. I like how they are trying to do new things. Hope real Pachinko is a bonus mode just for the heck of it.
Wacky concept but... I don´t enjoy the visual style of this game. The mix of dark 3D, flat background and ugly interface looks pretty messy to me.
Ehh.. I'll pass on this one..
Hmm...weird concept, Doesnt sound like my cup of tea (or watever it is you kids drink these days)
IDK it looks kind of weird but then again, Most Japanese games are weird.
daaaaaaaaaang sounds awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@serpant- lol thats true... but right now some japanese dudes are saying how wierd american games are sooooooo...... ya
uh, yeah, this doesn't look so hot right now. really flat looking even for a side scroller it looks clunky. Why the Smash TV comparison? All I have to say is: VC - Snes - Smash TV - one of the best games ever, give it to us!
@Paper92: Rendered Animal Fat™
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