http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/981/981015p1.html
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We're not quite sure who's peddling the third-party Wii dynamo at the moment but, seriously, that guy's on fire. And here's another little gem you might want to stick on your shopping list, courtesy of Ubisoft.
This Wii version, while sharing similar themes, has been developed from the ground up specifically for Nintendo's console by Keen Games.
Ubisoft certainly hasn't scaled back the strategic core of the Anno series for the Wii audience – it's a fully-fledged real-time strategy experience and offers an incredibly satisfying amount of depth.
What's more impressive about the game though is how well it's been tailored to suit the Wii. For starters, Create a New World features a visual style that's instantly appealing and, while it mightn't be pushing a record number of polygons, it's packed with character. Erring on the stylised side, it's all pastel colours and soft edges, yet manages to pack in a surprising amount of detail. Zoom all the way in and buildings are distinct, citizens walk the streets, animals roam the wilds and wagons shift goods around town – all giving a real sense of life to your little islands.
It's practical too with well-designed menus, easily-accessible, legible information screens and an incredibly intuitive, streamlined interface. That's it and it works sublimely.
In fact, there's a touch of Nintendo about the whole product, with effortless accessibility - a perfectly-paced opening deftly introducing the games core mechanics - married to impressive production values. It's fully-voiced too, with all characters supported by some excellent, engaging casting.
It's a game that actually feels like it wants to be played and is thoroughly entertaining as a result. In all honesty, we weren't expecting too much from Create a New World but we've been incredibly impressed by the depth and quality of what we've seen so far. With plenty more to offer beyond the story mode – including two-player co-operative multiplayer – we're genuinely looking forward to seeing more of Create a New World come its European release later this month.
Watch the VIDEOS, looks suprisingly great.
http://uk.media.wii.ign.com/media/143/14325488/vids_1.html
The camera can zoom all the way in:
With this, Red Steel 2 and Rabbids Go Home..... are Ubisoft forgiven?
