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KingSnake · Feb 28, 2014

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/...ii_Uexclusive_Affordable_Space_Adventures.php

The game is created by KnapNok (B.U.T.T.O.N., Spin The Bottle) and Nifflas (Knytt Underground, NightSky).

Their Wii U project, revealed only today, has already earned the support of the Danish Film Institute, and their charming if not claustrophobic teaser hints that their combined passions and expertise may pay off.

Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3HLYTpnKv0

Press release: http://www.knapnokgames.com/press/sheet.php?p=affordable_space_adventures

Enjoy all the thrills and excitement of space exploration on a budget? Uexplore brings you affordable space adventures without compromising comfort, fun and safety. Our newest Small Craft (TM) line with its intuitive and simple Heads Down Display technology offers all the functionality and flexibility of the Heads Up Displays installed in more expensive space ships, but at a fraction of the price.

What kind of experience do you aim to create with your game?

Lau: To create an atmospheric, low-key, very suspenseful game that gets the players excited but a bit scared at the same time, and to have a game where a complex configurable vehicle is fun to figure out and control. Also to create a form of technical stealth puzzles that aren't very common in games, where stopping to think about each scenario is just as important as the execution.

More screenshots:

Features:

Suspenseful stealth puzzling: How do you configure and control the system so you don’t get seen, heard or otherwise detected?
Experience thrills, spookiness and beautiful areas of the world crafted and designed by Swedish indie game developer “Nifflas”.
Multiple difficulty levels ranging from family friendly to extremely complex.
Play with your friends and control the ship together or take on the challenge alone.
A game that truly utilizes the potential of the Wii U hardware.

Release date: Autumn 2014

jblank83 · Feb 28, 2014

Reminds me of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

If so, I'm in.

Brazil · Feb 28, 2014

That's some indie pedigree right there.

Looking forward to hearing more.

Vlade · Feb 28, 2014

I could like this. Those guys have some good ideas too, should be pretty interesting at the least.

mclem · Feb 28, 2014

Nifflas always makes me sit up and take notice.

gngf123 · Feb 28, 2014

It looks good, consider me interested.

kitsuneyo · Feb 28, 2014

This is exactly the kind of game I wanna see on Wii U eShop. Look forward to seeing more.

Oersted · Feb 28, 2014

Sounds fun.

Taxman · Feb 28, 2014

Oh man I need this now. I love Nifflas stuff.

VanWinkle · Feb 28, 2014

Woah, that looks great!

Twenty7KVN · Feb 28, 2014

This and forma.8 look cool i might have to check them out.

stuminus3 · Feb 28, 2014

That looks like something I'd enjoy. Like the kind of thing you used to get in the Atari ST days, but with modern graphics. The gameplay towards the end of the teaser looks interesting.

JDSN · Feb 28, 2014

That looks amazing, game title is funny as hell.

GDGF · Feb 28, 2014

This looks really good.

Deku Tree · Feb 28, 2014

This is indie?

Gannd · Feb 28, 2014

Deku Tree said:
This is indie?

yes

Saint Gregory · Feb 28, 2014

Deku Tree said:
This is indie?

Is there anything 3rd party announced for Wii U lately that isn't?

zroid · Feb 28, 2014

hmmmm well it's won my interest, at least

HUELEN10 · Feb 28, 2014

Give me Pro Controller support, and I'll buy it day one.

wilflare · Feb 28, 2014

that looks amazing. definitely interested

( the title sounded pretty cheesy. lol )

KingSnake · Feb 28, 2014

Deku Tree said:
This is indie?

Two indie developers that made two of the most interesting games from eshop.

Son Of D · Feb 28, 2014

Saint Gregory said:
Is there anything 3rd party announced for Wii U lately that isn't?

Sonic Boom? It's all I got.

Yes I know it's part of that deal.

Anyway, looks interesting. I'll keep an eye on this one.

LOCK · Feb 28, 2014

Looks great. I wish some indies could get Nintendo to publish their titles at retail.

Hero of Legend · Feb 28, 2014

When Nifflas said Steel Battalion like, this wasn't what I had in mind:

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/...-title-draws-inspiration-from-steel-battalion

BUT holy shit it's oozing with atmosphere, he certainly delivered in making it atmospheric as the OP states.

Mr-Joker · Feb 28, 2014

Wow, that looks amazing.

foxuzamaki · Feb 28, 2014

This looks really interesting, sign me up!

Penguin · Feb 28, 2014

Saint Gregory said:
Is there anything 3rd party announced for Wii U lately that isn't?

The Transformers game?

I'll see myself out!

Hindl · Feb 28, 2014

Description was a little fuzzy but that teaser trailer was great. Looking forward to it it looks amazing

marrec · Feb 28, 2014

Interested based on the name alone. Affordable Space Adventures sounds like the kind of TV show I'd watch.

Herne · Feb 28, 2014

This definitely has my interest. Looking forward to the final product!

Hero of Legend · Feb 28, 2014

Nice week for Wii U eShop announcements! 2 exclusives (Swords & Soldiers II and this) and a multiplat (Forma.8).

Saint Gregory · Feb 28, 2014

Son Of D said:
Sonic Boom? It's all I got.

Yes I know it's part of that deal.

Anyway, looks interesting. I'll keep an eye on this one.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it like it's a bad thing. No one seems to want up ports or down ports anyway and that trailer looks damn good.

Edit: The trailer for this, not... whatever that Sonic game is supposed to be.

Frodo · Feb 28, 2014

I love the name!

Will keep an eye on it.

People working on the title have a great track record of indie games.

Hero of Legend said:
Nice week for Wii U eShop announcements! 2 exclusives (Swords & Soldiers II and this) and a multiplat (Forma.8).

Didn't know about S&S2. Played the first one a lot on the Wii.

DashReindeer · Feb 28, 2014

So weird this and Forma.8 were announced on the same day, but both very much appeal to me. I'll be keeping my eye on this.

Marcus · Feb 28, 2014

day 0

zroid · Feb 28, 2014

read the gamasutra interview, very interesting indeed

atr0cious · Feb 28, 2014

Enjoy all the thrills and excitement of space exploration on a budget? Uexplore brings you affordable space adventures without compromising comfort, fun and safety. Our newest Small Craft (TM) line with its intuitive and simple Heads Down Display technology offers all the functionality and flexibility of the Heads Up Displays installed in more expensive space ships, but at a fraction of the price.

This is really, really clever. Cannot wait for this.

dysonEA · Feb 28, 2014

What's the release date? This looks super awesome!

Herne · Feb 28, 2014

DashReindeer said:
So weird this and Forma.8 were announced on the same day, but both very much appeal to me. I'll be keeping my eye on this.

Yeah, they're both quite similar... interesting. Both seem definitely worth a purchase, though.

KingSnake · Feb 28, 2014

dysonEA said:
What's the release date? This looks super awesome!

Fall 2014 according to the site.

DirtyLarry · Feb 28, 2014

Count me in on this one. Looks awesome.

Skiesofwonder · Feb 28, 2014

Well shit, an actual game that makes use of the Gamerpad in a compelling way. Who would of thunk it was possible?

Seems like a combination of Steel Diver's (kinda) complicated levels taken to a new level + some Metroid-like environment + some strong insanely twisted shadow planet vibes. Super excited for this!

Sesha · Feb 28, 2014

Another interesting-looking game for me to justify my near-future WiiU purchase. Keep 'em coming, Nintendo.

jres80 said:
Reminds me of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.

If so, I'm in.

What I thought of as well.

Sendou · Feb 28, 2014

Great stuff. Really pleased to see a game properly use GamePad in a clever way.

69wpm · Feb 28, 2014

Man, I loved the trailer. It has humour but also gives you that sense of loneliness mixed with exploration, very, very cool. Can't wait to get my hands on it, but it's a bit far away (Autumn 2014) :/

btw: You can watch the non crappy version of the trailer on Vimeo.

atr0cious · Feb 28, 2014

Play with your friends and control the ship together.

Online, please? It's Bumpy's dev's so I doubt it, but still. Please?

PaulExcellent · Feb 28, 2014

I'm in so hard it hurts.

gothamghost · Feb 28, 2014

Looks good. The name makes me think it is some kind of Ikea shopping simulator though.

L~A · Feb 28, 2014

Looks really cool : they got my interest

Ahasverus · Feb 28, 2014

I predict vaporware. But love the title!

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