Kid Icarus-like game arriving on WiiWare

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii

Wii owners have been chomping at the bit for a Kid Icarus announcement for the Wii, but perhaps the newly announced Icarian: Kindred Spirits will tide some gamers over. No price point or release date have been provided, but the game should be available “soon.” Here’s the official press release:

Experience with ICARIAN: KINDRED SPIRITS™ the awesome story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend Icarus.
Overfly the ruins of ancient Greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras.
You will need the help of Zeus and other benevolent Gods from Olympus to summon their powers. They will let you cast rays, modify the scenery and control winds at your wish…
With your own wrist movements and pointing to the game screen, you will be able to achieve these and many other feats in this new and enjoyable Wii™ platform game.
Fly, aim and shoot using the new and fullest potential of your Wii Remote™.
Fly with Nyx in her dangerous search for her dearest friend Icarus. With ICARIAN: KINDRED SPIRITS™ you will discover a new type of game play and mechanics that will surprise you…
The action takes place in ancient Greece, a place inhabited by all kind of fantastic creatures, where the fate of humans is in the hands of capricious Gods.
Through impressive sceneries, you will guide Nyx in quest of her objective, and will enjoy the ultimate Wii™ experience: the joy of flight!.
But be careful! These surroundings are dangerous for celestial beings. Without your help she will not be able to complete her task. Protect and guide her flight, and take advantage of the incredible powers that gods such as Zeus or Eolus will grant…if you figure out how to reach them!
“An exciting epic in which you will be able to rise and fly, cast rays, transform the sceneries, remove obstacles and achieve with Nyx all her might.”
FEATURES
– New gameplay mechanics taking full advantage of the Wii Remote™. Use your hand movements to raise Nyx, flap her wings and fly over awesome ancient Greece scenery. ¡But that is not all! You will be able to invoke the powers of the gods and move platforms, cast rays and control winds while pointing your Wii Remote to the screen . An interaction as never seen before!
– A game for one or two players. Play with a friend and maximize your abilities, while one controls Nyx, the other will control the powers from the Gods.
– Charming graphics that take full advange of Wii™ technology.
– A fascinating story. ¿Will you be able to help Nyx discover what happened to her friend Icarus?
GAME INFO
Genre: Platforms – Adventure.
Platform: Wii™ – available exclusively via WiiWare™.
Players: 1 or 2 players at the same time. Cooperative gameplay.
Release Date: Not announced yet (soon).