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Title: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: mef on July 25, 2007, 03:00:57 AM
Underwater exploring awaits in this scuba-diving curiosity.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/previewArt.cfm?artid=14093

 Endless Ocean seems, based on the limited information released to date, to be an accessible, non-violent aquatic adventure coming exclusively for the Wii.  Previously known by it's Japanese title "Forever Blue," the game was shown in video form recently at E3.  It's a scuba-diving adventure game in which players explore the depths of a lush underwater landscape, take photographs, and interact with marine life both tiny and enormous.      


Little official information about the gameplay has actually been released, but it appears from the videos that players use the pointer function of the Wii remote to navigate the underwater world of reefs, caves, and ocean floor. The nunchuk attachment is not used.  Players can pet, take pictures of, swim with, and even ride sea creatures ranging from small fish to dolphins to blue whales.   Also, it appears that some gameplay will take place above the water in a boat.  And to further enhance the gameplay experience, the title will supposedly utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for online cooperative diving with a friend.    


Endless Ocean is being published by Nintendo and developed by Arika, who've had some previous experience with similarly aquatic-themed games Everblue and Everblue 2 for the PlayStation 2.  It is due to be released October 29 in the United States.  Check back with NWR for more information on this title as it comes available.

Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: mantidor on July 25, 2007, 12:51:58 PM
I knew it would be like Pokemon Snap! this is awesome.
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Kairon on July 25, 2007, 02:20:06 PM
I'm buying this game PURELY for the manta rays.
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Mashiro on July 25, 2007, 02:20:49 PM
What part of Pokemon Snap was awesome?

X_x
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Pale on July 25, 2007, 02:38:18 PM
What part wasn't?
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Kairon on July 25, 2007, 02:38:25 PM
Hmm... ALL OF IT.
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: that Baby guy on July 25, 2007, 02:42:59 PM
Well, given the times of the posts, I'd say Kairon loves Snap too.

Honestly, it was a brilliant concept.  Unique in every way, it took the perfect IP to go on a Safari, and had a brilliant atmosphere and life-like Pokemon actions for once.  I wish they'd make a sequel.
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Mashiro on July 25, 2007, 02:45:16 PM
Snap was an absolute freaking rip off, sorry nothing was awesome about spending 50+ dollars for such a horribly short game.

Good concept but just wasn't worth the price.
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: that Baby guy on July 25, 2007, 02:49:36 PM
I think it was to short, but that's about it.
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Enner on July 25, 2007, 03:33:34 PM
Oh, what joy it would be to witness a Sperm Whale vs Giant Squid battle, tour the Great Barrier Reef, or participate in the legendary sport of dolphin racing.
Title: RE:PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Kairon on July 25, 2007, 05:49:28 PM
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Originally posted by: Enner
or participate in the legendary sport of dolphin racing.


/cries

Where's my Wave Race 64???
Title: RE:PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: KDR_11k on July 25, 2007, 07:59:43 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
I'm buying this game PURELY for the manta rays.


Hm, can you jump on a stingray?
Title: RE: PREVIEWS: Endless Ocean
Post by: Kairon on July 25, 2007, 10:31:52 PM
*GLARE*

Manta Ray =/= Sting Ray