How do you think the fans of Elebits are going to react to the change? Do you think they are going to be overwhelmed or did the Wii version leave gamers longing for more?
That’s a great question. We actually put some screenshots, game description, some teaser stuff on IGN a few weeks ago and it was really cool to read some of the comments people left. A number of people were excited to have another Elebits experience. A lot of them said I wish this was released on the Wii, which you know isn’t completely out of the question. That’s probably going to happen in the future
A lot of people also said they loved the first game, but it was repetitive gameplay and they stopped playing it halfway through. The good news is they enjoyed the game to play halfway through. The bad news is they found it repetitive and didn’t finish. With the second game, like I said the producers and game designers really went back and taken all of this feedback into creating a very compelling story. In the first game basically the repetition was opening objects, opening doors, throwing objects to find these Elebits. It was basically the same thing over and over again, just a different environment. The second story is unique in that you travel through different maps to different locations, kind of Zelda-esque. The really compelling part is using the Omega Elebits to make it a supernatural experience.
Wait you said Elebits is probably going to come out for the Wii? Do you mean there is going to be Elebits: Adventures of Kai & Zero on the Wii or is there going to be a brand new Elebits game?
This is also a good question. One question I’ve asked of our producers and we sat and discussed this. There are a lot of press and fans that enjoyed the first game on the Wii and my question to my producer and the game designers was is the DS story the new direction for the franchise? Mukaitouge-san who is the producer of the first one basically said that the DS experience will be the next direction for the next DS experience. The first Wii game will be the story and the starting point for the next Wii game. There will be two stories that happen in tandem, one on the Wii and one on the DS. They will overlap with characters, environments, and things like that, but each platform will have its own experience.
For the possible Wii game have you thought about using DS features or codes where you can use the DS game to unlock something on the Wii game?
Yeah, all publishers and developers are looking for ways to be innovative in the gaming space. The more we can integrate the two platforms through codes or whatever the better experience it’s going to be for our fans and gamers. Of course, this is something we’re looking at. The story for the next Wii title hasn’t been completely nailed down yet so as far as more details on your question I can’t speak to it.
So far we’ve seen Elebits on the DS and the Wii, but have you thought about the PS3? You could use the Sixaxis controller.
I think what the producers wanted to do is really create a strong second title. Create a story, gameplay, and a really strong experience before branching out on a whole bunch of platforms. The producer of the game – this is his baby you know? He wants to do it well. There are some games that you see that are launched on every single console, on every single handheld. Sometimes it’s done well. Sometimes it isn’t. I really think the producers took a lot of care in the second experience and wanted to do it well on the DS before branching it out any further.
It seems like Konami has really big plans for Elebits. Do you see it as one of the core franchises?
As a product manager for Elebits, I certainly hope so. We’re pretty early on in development of this franchise so it’s really hard to say, but the reaction we’ve gotten from fans and the press has been phenomenal. We certainly appreciate the support of the press and fans. That’s what’s going to make this a greater franchise. The better job we do will translate into a better experience for you and for fans. That will take the franchise to the next level.
Speaking of Konami franchises we haven’t seen anything with Dewy for awhile. Can we expect him to pop up on the DS?
I would say you should keep your eyes open for Dewy. I’m not sure what platform he will be on, but it’s definitely been discussed. I can’t say that anything at this point is on the schedule, but there have been talks about a second Dewy.
Title: Re: Elebits 2 for Wii re-confirmed!...and even maybe Dewy 2.
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 06, 2008, 01:44:51 AM
Well this is a nice surprise.
Title: Re: Elebits 2 for Wii re-confirmed!...and even maybe Dewy 2.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 06, 2008, 02:53:01 AM
Haven't played Dewy yet, but Elebits was boring. I'm sorry.
Title: Re: Elebits 2 for Wii re-confirmed!...and even maybe Dewy 2.
Post by: Ceric on August 06, 2008, 09:44:01 AM
Haven't played Dewy yet, but Elebits was boring. I'm sorry.
Dewy is a good game to play through once. It could have been great but it's only good.
Title: Re: Elebits 2 for Wii re-confirmed!...and even maybe Dewy 2.
Post by: Kairon on August 06, 2008, 01:29:48 PM
It isn't necessarily re-confirmed as much as it is confirmed that they talked about it.
Title: Re: Elebits 2 for Wii re-confirmed!...and even maybe Dewy 2.
Post by: Smash_Brother on August 06, 2008, 11:29:29 PM
Elebits wasn't a game but a "proof of concept". You used physics to move objects and click on things. That was it (not to mention the rapid button pressing murdering your hand).
I'd maybe rent a sequel, but there's no way I'd be suckered into buying it.
Title: Re: Elebits 2 for Wii re-confirmed!...and even maybe Dewy 2.
Post by: Mario on August 07, 2008, 03:33:49 AM
