Topic: SouthPeak Sets Spiritual DS Puzzler 'Brave' for Summer Release

[Les Thomas]

Brave: Shaman's Challenge is a coming of age strategy game developed around Native America mythology.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=16166

 SouthPeak Games have announced that Brave: Shaman's Challenge is coming to the Nintendo DS this summer.  Shaman's Challenge is a story driven puzzle game that follows Brave, a young Native American, in a quest to save his tribe.  "There have been some great games released in this subgenre recently, but Brave: Shaman's Challenge aims to raise the bar," says Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak.    

Brave must master Shamanic Arts, learn new powers, and explore dangerous territories.  Collision Studios, the game's developer, promises "a cast of intriguing characters, a richly developed game world, and more puzzles than you can shake a shaman's stick at!"  SouthPeak hopes the variety of gameplay, difficult puzzles, and rewarding storyline translates to something "fans will be able to get into instantly."    

  SOUTHPEAK GETS SPIRITUAL WITH "BRAVE: SHAMAN'S CHALLENGE"    

Fast-Paced Action Puzzler Coming to Nintendo DS    

London, UK – June 11th, 2008 – SouthPeak Games has announced the upcoming release of "Brave: Shaman's Challenge" for Nintendo DSâ„¢ this summer. The title is a puzzle game with an intricate storyline and thoughtful, strategic gameplay. Taking place in a land called Native America, "Brave: Shaman's Challenge" follows a young boy named Brave in his quest to protect everything he holds dear.    

"The Nintendo DS is an outstanding platform for a story driven puzzle game," said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. "There have been some great games released in this subgenre recently, but Brave: Shaman's Challenge aims to raise the bar."    

Developed by Collision Studios, "Brave: Shaman's Challenge" features a cast of intriguing characters, a richly developed game world, and more puzzles than you can shake a shaman's stick at! As Brave progresses in his mission he encounters friends and mentors from the past, as well as a slew of new faces. He must master Shamanic Arts, learn new powers, and explore dangerous territories.    

"With all the magic spells, story elements, and various types of gameplay Shaman's Challenge is shaping up to be a considerably deep puzzle game," said John Kaiser III, Creative Manager of Product Development for SouthPeak Games. "We want to leverage the unique controls of the platform to create an instinctive, engaging gameplay experience that fans will be able to get into instantly."

[ReverendNoahWhateley]

I'm curious as to whether the game will focus on the mythologies of a particular region of North America, or sort of bake them all into a casserole.  Either way is fine with me.

[Kairon]

I'm curious as to whether the game will focus on the mythologies of a particular region of North America, or sort of bake them all into a casserole.  Either way is fine with me.

I wish someone would basically make a game that served as a love note to the Pacific Northwest. *sigh*

[KDR_11k]

This isn't related to either Soul Bubbles or Brave: Search for the Spirit Dancer, right?

[ReverendNoahWhateley]

I wish someone would basically make a game that served as a love note to the Pacific Northwest. *sigh*

It's odd there really haven't been too many games about Indians.  The best example I can think of is that old NES game Whomp 'Em.  When I was a kid playing Oregon Trail, I thought it'd be cool if they made a similar game about the Trail of Tears.

[Kairon]

Gun was sort of..well... not really... but it was decent.

[ShyGuy]

Always kill the Shaman first, otherwise they will rez your enemies.