New Prince of Persia Wii Interview, Video

[dyls]

1up Interview

Gamevideos Video

"I've spent a lot of time playing [Prince of Persia] games over the last few years, and Rival Swords for the Wii is by far my favorite," says producer Ben Mattes about his control preference for the series' upcoming Wii debut.

1UP: How will camera control work in the game? Similar to Splinter Cell on Wii? BM: We investigated a variety of camera systems but the one that is implemented by default will have you tilting the Remote in order to turn the camera left and right, and using the up and down arrows on the D-pad for vertical camera motion. This system integrates very well with the movement system, which will have you controlling the Prince using the analog joystick on the Nunchuck. Because some people might prefer to control both horizontal and vertical camera motions the same way, we also included the ability to turn off the 'tilt' system, thereby using the d-pad for everything.

Neither of those sound particularly inviting. Why not nunchuk-camera like in Marvel Alliance?

1UP: Will the game content be the same on Wii and PSP? BM: No. Despite the fact that the titles share the same name, the PSP version (!) features some unique levels and features (such as a multiplayer "race" mode). [There will be no multiplayer features or added content in the Wii version. -ed.]

UMD>DVD confirmed

[Amir0x]

hahaha, Ubisoft what the hell

[pilonv1]

That sounds like the most retarded camera in gaming history.

[colinp]

Wow, that camera system sounds really awkward.

[KTallguy]

I know I'm sounding pessimistic.... but WOW. (at that video).

Talk about tacked on. I couldn't even understand WTF was going on when they were fighting.

[FlyinJ]

Request thread title change:

New Prince of Persia Wii - WE TRIED IT, IT'S NO GOOD!

[Ronin]

Goddamn, Ubi sucks.

[maxmars]

The controls sound retarded, dont they? Why not moving the camera entirely with the wiimote?

[Bildi]

My neutral position on this game remains neutral.

[Stormbringer]

Beside the quite horrid looking camera system, I didn't understand a damn thing about the controls at all. What the hell ?

[dyls]

I know I'm sounding pessimistic.... but WOW. (at that video). Talk about tacked on. I couldn't even understand WTF was going on when they were fighting.

I actually thought the video looked okay, but trying to decipher the motion-controlled moveset is impossible. It really is true that you have to play Wii games before you can decide if they're fun. Reviews are even less helpful than normal, and tastes seem to vary wildly as to what works and what doesn't.

[Y2Kev]

lolllllllllllllololololollllll

[plagiarize]

eh. ports to psp HAVE to have bonus content on them to get licensed.

sadly Nintendo haven't made such a requirement for ports to Wii that i know of.

[beelzebozo]

get 'em while they're hot

[Error]

Wii is getting the same treatment the DS got from western 3rd parties.

[sprsk]

Why can't any of these journalists ask "So is there actually any real reason to buy this game?" or "Did you even try this time?"

Edit: Paging Luke?

[Avalon]

Wii is getting the same treatment the DS got from western 3rd parties.

They are getting the same treatment as the DS in general ('cept for a few third party games that are actual good, such as Trauma Center).

[Oldschoolgamer]

Was eveything done by shaking the controller up and down? Wtf @ the camera system.

[Mejilan]

Sounds disgusting. Thanks Ubi!

[mentalfloss]

Can someone youtube this so I can watch it on WiiBrowser?

[farnham]

They are getting the same treatment as the DS in general ('cept for a few third party games that are actual good, such as Trauma Center).

well too bad for the third parties cuz they missed out a DS frenzy.. same with the Wii if they take the DS path.. and the japanese sales indicate that it will do as well as the DS..

[Operations]

That sounds like the most retarded camera in gaming history.

Seriously, who the hell came up with the idea?

[Avutta1978]

this is why they will never be EA, look at Godfather Black hand edition. EA put alot of thought into that game.

[Error]

this is why they will never be EA, look at Godfather Black hand edition. EA put alot of thought into that game.

sarcasm right? I cant tell anymore.

[Zoramon089]

I know, Godfather is a port that actually looks to play MUCH better and seem overall more fun than the original. This just looks completely stupid. It was the same remote shake for every action, and there was no connection between how the remote moved and how the Prince attacked. WTF Ubisoft. W.T.F

[solarplexus]

Sounds great! How many Wii points will it cost?

[Vic]

did you all saw the video? the controls seems to be confusing as hell!

[Haunted]

Ubisoft is the new EA.

[Bildi]

did you all saw the video? the controls seems to be confusing as hell!

I am willing to accept that the controls might be intuitive but that video sure as hell was not :-\

[Surfheart]

It's a revolution!


Right Wii fans?

[julls]

It's a revolution! Right Wii fans?

you can hardly hold nintendo responsible for ubisoft's shitty releases.

[flipping_heck]

Ubisoft sure makes some confusing Wii Controls videos.. witnessing that makes me glad that im not a fan of the PoP series.

[Surfheart]

you can hardly hold nintendo responsible for ubisoft's shitty releases.

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

[gutter_trash]

i blame money

[EphemeralDream]

The only part that looked like it made sense in terms of the controls was the plank walking.

[bigmakstudios]

1UP: Will the game content be the same on Wii and PSP? BM: No. Despite the fact that the titles share the same name, the PSP version (!) features some unique levels and features (such as a multiplayer "race" mode). [There will be no multiplayer features or added content in the Wii version. -ed.]

Um... wtf is the point of removing features? Am I missing something here? What the hell is wrong with Ubisoft? And is this actually the PSP version, graphically? It looks like the GC version...

[Stitch]

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

eehh, no.

looks like even EA knows how to use the controller properly so its ubisofts goddamn fault.

[omg rite]

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

Yeah uh, you're wrong.

[EternalDarko]

Piss off ubisoft. If you can't make any effort, then just don't bother.

[Kaijima]

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

"So Senator, have you stopped beating your wife yet?"

"I can't help it! I have fists!"

[Dragona Akehi]

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

Hey kiddies, we have a live one here!

Play nice now!

[julls]

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

yeah, it remains to be seen how many new and interesting game concepts can be drawn out from the possibilities of the wiimote, but it just depresses me seeing lame devs like Ubi shoehorning unimaginative (and downright awkward) controls onto a game that was clearly built from the ground up for a standard controller.

there's something vaguely insulting about Ubi's early lineup for the wii - it's like they think people won't realise how little effort or care they put into making them.

[gutter_trash]

remember that thread about Japanese vs Western games and the camera discussion.

this is exactly why I dislike Free Cameras in western games. It's job training to become a camera man (with poopy controls)

[alistairw]

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

Thread saved.

Your Wii trolling post history is hilarious.

[Zoramon089]

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.

Lol, but seriously no. It's pretty much all Ubisofts fault considering EA even has a hand of the controller

[EternalDarko]

Thread saved. Your Wii trolling post history is hilarious.

You're right. that's just a pure Wii trolling account.

[dr3upmushroom]

I loled when I saw the comment about the PSP version having more content.

[empanada]

I loled when I saw the comment about the PSP version having more content.

superior version confirmed?

WTF Ubisoft!?!

[ivysaur12]

No graphical update.

Confusing and non-intuitive controls.

PSP version with more content.

**** you, Ubisoft.

[MrSardonic]

Ubisoft, just stop making "games" for Wii please. Midway have better output at the moment...MIDWAY

You are right, but some blame should fall on the controller I feel.