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ArtHands · Jul 27, 2013

Sorry, the title should be rodea the sky soldier

http://www.4gamer.net/games/154/G015406/20130725012/

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/35022

Rodea The Sky Soldier 3DS is still alive and is now 70% done (the Wii version is completed though). The article also mentioned about how they tried reproducing the control from the Wii version to the 3DS version but the result wasn't as good as they thought, hence they diverted their effort to that area. They also said the game is still scheduled for the intended platforms (Wii , 3DS)

Head to Nintendoworldreport for more details

rjc571 · Jul 27, 2013

Good to hear, but I'd much rather have the Wii version.

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

WAT WAT WAT WAT WAT WAT!!!!

Aquamarine · Jul 27, 2013

Absolutely FANTASTIC news.

I've been wanting this game for a very long time.

The Wheel of Fortune · Jul 27, 2013

Holy shit, yes! I remember this game looking pretty good a few years ago. Let's see how it turns out.

Lijik · Jul 27, 2013

So we're going to be getting the wii version too right.

chertipros · Jul 27, 2013

Yissssssss

VariantX · Jul 27, 2013

ArtHands said:
http://www.4gamer.net/games/154/G015406/20130725012/

I'm not very good with Japanese, but it seems to suggest that Rodea The Sky Explorer 3DS is still alive and is now 70% done. The article also mentioned about how they tried reproducing the control from the Wii version to the 3DS version but the result wasn't as good as they thought, hence they diverted their effort to that area.

Wouldn't be any point of releasing it for Wii at this point either. Better off going on ahead with the just the 3DS version.

Lijik · Jul 27, 2013

Its going to be really shitty when this has been done on the wii for like a year or two now and it never comes out because it took the port developers forever to figure out the controls. I mean I guess I should be glad this game is still alive and coming out in some capacity

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

Release the Wii version, I don't care if it's profitable or not, this has been in the back burner, COMPLETED, since September 2011.

But I'll gladly take a Wii U version with forced Wiimote controls, Naka clearly said he wanted people to play it this way. He didn't think he could work with the GamePad for the game, but ESPN Sports Connection requires Motion+, hence it's 100% possible to require the Wiimote to play if you need to.

Kinvara · Jul 27, 2013

Just when I think this game is dead, it comes back.

Good to hear some news though. It would be nice if this game finally came out.

Immaculate · Jul 27, 2013

Completely forgot about this. Awesome news

MadOdorMachine · Jul 27, 2013

Good to hear, I thought the Wii version was completed ages ago, but it was never released. Too bad it couldn't be ported over to Wii U. The game seems made for the pointer and the Wii U could sure use some games. In either case, I guess now we have to hope it gets localized outside of Japan.

-Horizon- · Jul 27, 2013

Never heard of this until now so I searched the Wii footage trailer of it. I am now interested, Wii or 3DS version.

Uncle Rupee · Jul 27, 2013

Better late than never, I suppose, but I'll believe it when it hits retail shelves.

javac · Jul 27, 2013

This is one of the titles that hyped me up for the 3DS pre launch. Hopefully it comes one day lol.

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

Can StreetsAhead or another do a proper translation of the Rodea parts? I'll PM him.

Oersted · Jul 27, 2013

Hero of Legend said:
Can StreetsAhead or another do a proper translation of the Rodea parts? I'll PM him.

Hey, I wanted to do that xD

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

Oersted said:
Hey, I wanted to do that xD

DO IT!

Malvingt2 · Jul 27, 2013

interesting news

HawthorneKitty · Jul 27, 2013

Whoa, seems like eons since I heard about it.

Incitemaybe · Jul 27, 2013

Never heard of this.......love my 3ds though!

Sami+ · Jul 27, 2013

HawthorneKitty said:
Whoa, seems like eons since I heard about it.

Probably because it's been like... two years?

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

For those who never heard of this (can't blame you!), this is by Yuji Naka's team at Prope, the same team that also made; Let's Tap, Ivy The Kiwi, and Fishing Resort, all for Wii.

Sammy Samusu · Jul 27, 2013

Hero of Legend said:
For those who never heard of this (can't blame you!), this is by Yuji Naka's team at Prope, the same team that also made; Let's Tap, Ivy The Kiwi, and Fishing Resort, all for Wii.

foxuzamaki · Jul 27, 2013

please release the wii version

vagabondarts · Jul 27, 2013

Can't wait for this game!!!!

Glass Rebel · Jul 27, 2013

Releasing the Wii version (or a Wii U port for that matter) makes zero sense and the game being completed since 2011 or whatever smells like BS as well. Just try to get out the 3DS version and move on.

redmetal86 · Jul 27, 2013

So, if the Wii version was completed, why was it never released?

chertipros · Jul 27, 2013

Sammy Samusu said:

AKA Co Creator of sonic the hedgehog

Heyt · Jul 27, 2013

Oh yeah! great news! too bad there is no Wii version anymore, but I'm still ok with the 3DS one if the controls are good enough.

Colonel Mustard · Jul 27, 2013

Sammy Samusu said:

I take it you haven't actually played Fishing Resort, have you?

I'd kill for a 3DS port.

Kinvara · Jul 27, 2013

Sammy Samusu said:

What's with the .gif?

Ivy the Kiwi and Fishing Resort were actually pretty good games.

(I don't know about Let's Tap...)

rjc571 · Jul 27, 2013

chertipros said:
AKA Co Creator of sonic the hedgehog

Ivy the Kiwi? > Sonic the Hedgehog. There, I said it!

Jaded Alyx · Jul 27, 2013

Sky...Explorer? Wasn't it Sky Soldier?

DKoops · Jul 27, 2013

Just posted these details on NintendoWorldReport, as I had translator friend Daniel look at it. He deserves all the credit in this case!

Vibed · Jul 27, 2013

Sammy Samusu said:

All of the listed games are good. I get the feeling you don't even know who Yuji Naka is.

Unicorn · Jul 27, 2013

chertipros said:
AKA Co Creator of sonic the hedgehog

AND NIGHTS INTO DREAMS!

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

DKoops said:
Just posted these details on NintendoWorldReport, as I had translator friend Daniel look at it. He deserves all the credit in this case!

Thanks to both of you!

But did the president really confirm the Wii version is still coming out?!

A Black Falcon · Jul 27, 2013

Seeing any version of this game release would be great! I hope it happens.

Heyt said:
Oh yeah! great news! too bad there is no Wii version anymore, but I'm still ok with the 3DS one if the controls are good enough.

The Wii version was never actually cancelled, so who knows, a miracle could happen and it could actually release...

DKoops · Jul 27, 2013

Hero of Legend said:
Thanks to both of you!

But did the president really confirm the Wii version is still coming out?!

Yep! He mentioned that the release plans of before still remain the same.

PixyJunket · Jul 27, 2013

Oh, I hope this is true.

StreetsAhead · Jul 27, 2013

OP is right.

They are also working to add some other cool stuff, but will us know more later. Game will definitely see release. Sorry I dont have time for a better translation right now.

Ezalc · Jul 27, 2013

Please release this in the US. I've been wanting to play this game for so long man.

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

DKoops said:
Yep! He mentioned that the release plans of before still remain the same.

KANKJDBLKC QIJH WJWJ IUW: WKWJ IW

Ahem.

My god, thank you based Kadokawa if they follow through with this!

I guess they wanted to release both at all costs, even if the 3DS version greatly delayed both of them.

Yuji Naka must be thrilled!

XSEED, you have some business to attend to!

TheGreatLugia · Jul 27, 2013

Awesome if true. I remember being interested in the original trailer.

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

I still have my 1080p remaster of the trailer uploaded right after it showed up! :')

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xfEf0pLp_w

rjc571 · Jul 27, 2013

DKoops said:
Yep! He mentioned that the release plans of before still remain the same.

I want to believe so hard. Wii will never die!

Colonel Mustard · Jul 27, 2013

Hero of Legend said:
KANKJDBLKC QIJH WJWJ IUW: WKWJ IW

Ahem.

My god, thank you based Kadokawa if they follow through with this!

I guess they wanted to release both at all costs, even if the 3DS version greatly delayed both of them.

Yuji Naka must be thrilled!

XSEED, you have some business to attend to!

The Wii version isn't coming west. I imagine Kadokawa could self publish on the eShop for the 3DS version though.

Hero of Legend · Jul 27, 2013

Colonel Mustard said:
The Wii version isn't coming west. I imagine Kadokawa could self publish on the eShop for the 3DS version though.

XSEED brought over Pandora's Tower, I think they know the demand and AGONIZING wait for Rodea on Wii has been.

Even as a risky Wii sendoff, it'd be worth it. Plus they can bring over both versions so they can at least have the 3DS version as a better potential for profit maybe? Besides, they bring over PSP and Vita games for crying out load (well, not anymore for the former...).

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