Monster Lab uncovered for Nintendo Wii
Salon.p-Nintendo has scooped the first details of a brand new game being brought to the Nintendo Wii by Eidos Interactive. Described as an action RPG with a heavy focus on Nintendo Wi-Fi usage, it’s certainly looking interest. We’ve got the first details and screenshots below.
Key details:
They describe it as Pokemon RPG gameplay with a Tim Burton art style.
Uses Wii Remote (only?)
150 “types” of monsters, more then 100 million variations possible
You can create/modify your own monsters
Mechanical/biological/chemical monsters, each with their own strengths
Online battles and trading
Contains mini-games (ahoy!)
You can lose limbs/parts of your monster in battle
Monsters are built using “recipes” that you have to find/get. You will also need to find the right parts/ingredients to create the recipe/building plan
Dark cartoony art style
June 2008 as current target date.
Developed by Backbone Entertainment (Death Jr)
Writing by comic writer, Adam Beechen
Make designs using the Wiimote to attach to your monsters
Play as one of three mad scientists: Professor Fuesless, mechanical expert; Dr Sandabar, biology specialist, or; Dr Tchesombra, chemistry expert
Wi-Fi compatible - show your monsters online and make them battle, or just trade pieces or monsters.
Battle system deeper than Pokemon but not as complex as other RPGs. You can destroy monsters piece by piece
A Pokemon/Monster Rancher-em-up with lots of online interactivity developed by Backbone Entertainment? Yes please. Very nice textures too.
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