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News \ Wario Land: Shake It dated and re-named!

Previously referred to as Wario Land: Shake It, the newly titled Wario Land: Shake Dimension has made it's way on to the release schedule and is set to hit stores on the 25th of September!

From the Nintendo of Australia website:

Wario, Nintendo’s greedy, uncouth and rude anti-hero, returns to his roots. The Wario Land series is where Wario first appeared, and it’s back in all its side-scrolling, platform-jumping glory. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages. By shaking the Wii Remote, you can shake down your enemies, free coins from treasure bags and even cause earthquakes.


Features:

* With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages. By shaking the Wii Remote, you can shake down your enemies, free coins from treasure bags and even cause earthquakes.
* Each stage is a masterfully crafted side-scrolling obstacle course of puzzles, enemies and assorted hazards. Every stage holds numerous secrets and treasures to discover (and steal). And each stage has multiple “missions” to keep you coming back again and again to unlock everything, collect more coins or just improve your best time.
* Wario returns to form, with all the jumping, power-dashing and butt-stomping we’ve come to expect. This is surly Wario at his finest.

Wario receives an antique globe and telescope that allow him to travel to the once-idyllic Shake Dimension, now conquered by the tyrannical pirate, the Shake King. With the assistance of his longtime rival, Captain Syrup, he must rescue the Merfles, denizens of the Shake Dimension imprisoned by the Shake King. Only by defeating the bosses of all five continents of this strange world can Wario find and confront the Shake King, rescue Queen Merelda, queen of the Merfles, and, most importantly, claim the Bottomless Coin Sack, a never-ending supply of gold.

Each stage has Wario navigating an obstacle course of dangers and traps to find an imprisoned Merfle. Once he frees the little fellow, the countdown begins and he must find his way back to the starting gate before time runs out. Wario must also defeat a boss in each continent, and then buy a map of the next continent from Captain Syrup. Once all five continents’ bosses have been defeated, Wario takes on the Shake King himself.

Wario can jump and dash, as per previous Wario Land games. New to this game is the ability to shake the Wii Remote for various effects. By default, a shake of the Wii Remote makes Wario punch the ground, causing a small earthquake and dazing enemies. Wario can then pick up dazed enemies and, with another shake of the Wii Remote, shake them for rejuvenating garlic and occasionally gold. Enemies can also be thrown, and you aim by tilting the Wii Remote.

Wario also takes control of three different vehicles during the course of the game, all of which are piloted in part by tilting the Wii Remote. The controls are standard for a Wii Remote held sideways (D-pad, buttons), but with an important twist: most of Wario’s special moves are accomplished by shaking or tilting the Wii Remote. This allows great versatility but without forcing the player to remember complicated button combinations.



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Mugga2
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Yeah this game will probs be pretty fun
I hope it has some kind of multi player
1 days ago
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Tweed
Matster
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Released this week in Jap wasn't it,
Saw it on Play-Asia as an instock item,
Pity there's usually no English option on Jap games.
3 days ago
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Guyver
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dossaer said: @ Harlster,
2D side scrollers are an art form that need to be kept alive. Designing a game like this for Wii is kinda like designing a new car with cool old and retro styling but with new tech under the hood.
I think it takes all kinds of gameplay to satisfy all types of gamers, sure it's important to bring on new ideas but I'm also for old school style (if it's done right).



Totally agree, even now 2D side scrollers are one of my favorites. I was so excited when Metal Slug 7 got released on DS.
Let's see if Nintendo can make this game a hit.
3 days ago
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Sunny Melbourne :p
dossaer
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Harlster said: @ Dossaer

I respect your opinion but I personally think that side scrollers have had their time and we need to focus on new types of 3D gameplay. Wouldn’t people rather the 3D Wario style instead of a 2D side scroller? Don’t you think Nintendo is being some what lazy?



I don't think Nintendo is being lazy, some of the best level design I've ever seen was in 2D games like Yoshi's Island and Super Mario World. Nintendo are trying to provide games for everyone. If people want a 3D platformer with a big franchise character, they can get Galaxy.

Provided that the game is well thought out and fun to play, I'm happy that they're trying to provide a range of different gameplay experiences.

3 days ago
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Harlster
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ps3sucks said:


Harlster said: Why do we want to go back to side scrolling? Why can't we progress with the 3D all round camera view games we have on this next generation console? Why do we have to go back to the Gameboy side scrollering game play? This is wii! Not bloody Gameboy!
A bit annoyed by the side scrolling, I really loved Wario Land on the Gamecube, that was a great game. I'll probably end up buying this game anyway, mostly because it's a wario game and I'd want to see if the actually gameplay is good or not.


What are you saying? Should there also be no more 2D Sonic games? Side scrolling rocks, everybody knows that.

Sonic unleashed is awesome because it's a 3D based side scroller with some new camera angles, Wario Land is just a Gameboy 2D normal nothing out of the ordinary side scroller with anime cinema scenes.
@ Dossaer
I respect your opinion but I personally think that side scrollers have had their time and we need to focus on new types of 3D gameplay. Wouldn’t people rather the 3D Wario style instead of a 2D side scroller? Don’t you think Nintendo is being some what lazy?
4 days ago
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dossaer
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@ Harlster,

2D side scrollers are an art form that need to be kept alive. Designing a game like this for Wii is kinda like designing a new car with cool old and retro styling but with new tech under the hood.

I think it takes all kinds of gameplay to satisfy all types of gamers, sure it's important to bring on new ideas but I'm also for old school style (if it's done right).

5 days ago
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Final dungeon - Ocarina of Clank
ps3sucks
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Mates: 0

Harlster said: Why do we want to go back to side scrolling? Why can't we progress with the 3D all round camera view games we have on this next generation console? Why do we have to go back to the Gameboy side scrollering game play? This is wii! Not bloody Gameboy!

A bit annoyed by the side scrolling, I really loved Wario Land on the Gamecube, that was a great game. I'll probably end up buying this game anyway, mostly because it's a wario game and I'd want to see if the actually gameplay is good or not.



What are you saying? Should there also be no more 2D Sonic games? Side scrolling rocks, everybody knows that.
5 days ago
New York, New York
Harlster
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Why do we want to go back to side scrolling? Why can't we progress with the 3D all round camera view games we have on this next generation console? Why do we have to go back to the Gameboy side scrollering game play? This is wii! Not bloody Gameboy!

A bit annoyed by the side scrolling, I really loved Wario Land on the Gamecube, that was a great game. I'll probably end up buying this game anyway, mostly because it's a wario game and I'd want to see if the actually gameplay is good or not.
5 days ago
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jofra01
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lol I have only known this game as The Shake Dimension

sjt333 said: i knew de blob was going to be overshadowed by something.



Well that game has my 1st priority unless something else grabs my attention
5 days ago
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sjt333
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i knew de blob was going to be overshadowed by something.
5 days ago
Altered Beast
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boxhunter
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Going to be such a great game!
Also release in 2 months woot!
5 days ago
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dossaer
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This is BIG on my game radar!
5 days ago
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