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Stumpokapow · Mar 24, 2016

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WALL OF HYPE
Original release: WiiWare, 2008-2009
Metacritic: 81, 86
Genre: Easy Puzzle Platformer.

Testimonials
NeoGAF's Fantastapotamus: "I remember playing the Wii game and thinking "this is okay""
NeoGAF's heringer: "The first one is a little too basic but the sequel is good stuff."
NeoGAF's parsnip: "I had never heard of these games"
NeoGAF's OVDRobo: "They seemed like decent enough platformers, but not particularly compelling."
NeoGAF's Marrow: "I remember feeling really... indifferent after the second game."
NeoGAF's echoshifting: "I played both of these on iOS and found them pretty okay"

Appears to be ported from the iOS release.

Imbarkus · Mar 24, 2016

Good to hear, like after WiiWare. Wayforward should bring over Lit.

Stumpokapow · Mar 24, 2016

Imbarkus said:
Good to hear, like after WiiWare. Wayforward should bring over Lit.

They just recently released a loose remake of LIT on the iOS App Store. I'm not sure if they'd consider bringing over either or both to PC, but if you did want a future-proof device to play it, you at least have an option!

Buttonbasher · Mar 24, 2016

Imbarkus said:
Good to hear, like after WiiWare. Wayforward should bring over Lit.

Both LostWinds 1/2, and Lit are on iOS, so porting wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility.

EDIT: Yeah, what Stump said.

Imbarkus · Mar 24, 2016

Stumpokapow said:
They just recently released a loose remake of LIT on the iOS App Store. I'm not sure if they'd consider bringing over either or both to PC, but if you did want a future-proof device to play it, you at least have an option!

Sweet, thanks for the tips!

Fantastapotamus · Mar 24, 2016

I remember playing the Wii game and thinking "this is okay"

heringer · Mar 24, 2016

The first one is a little too basic but the sequel is good stuff.

Parsnip · Mar 24, 2016

I had never heard of these games, but now I have.

The process works.

RedToad64 · Mar 24, 2016

Did they ever fix the inability to transfer the game from Wii to Wii U?

Stumpokapow · Mar 24, 2016

RedToad64 said:
Did they ever fix the inability to transfer the game from Wii to Wii U?

Yep, about a year and a half later:
https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=808444

OVDRobo · Mar 24, 2016

I bought both of these games on the Wii. Played through the intro of the first one and never returned for some reason.

They seemed like decent enough platformers, but not particularly compelling.

Marow · Mar 24, 2016

I remember feeling really... indifferent after the second game. They never felt planned in terms of story and it just sorta ends. There's a very unfinished feel looming over the games.

echoshifting · Mar 24, 2016

I played both of these on iOS and found them pretty okay

bestpersonevar · Mar 24, 2016

It looks like both games have been delisted on ios

Stumpokapow · Mar 24, 2016

come on guys no trolling just to get put into the OP

echoshifting · Mar 24, 2016

Stumpokapow said:
come on guys no trolling just to get put into the OP

Pffft, if I was going for that I would have put in more effort ;p

NewVegasDog · Mar 25, 2016

I remember playing the first game. But never played the sequel. Might have to get to that.

Rhomega Beta · Mar 25, 2016

I remember loving the atmosphere of the first. Never played the second.

steveovig · Mar 25, 2016

I've always had my eye on these games and for some reason, I never picked them up. Might give them a try now. I seem to remember when the original came out, 2D platformers were more novel than they are now.

Goody · Mar 25, 2016

I played these both at their respective launches. I know I beat the first one and pretty sure I beat the second one. Enjoyed 'em both a lot. Easy, breezy Metroidvanias. Very relaxed atmosphere. I'll definitely pick these up again at some point.

Het_Nkik · Mar 25, 2016

I beat the first game and missed one of whatever baubles you can collect (I want to say cat statue?) and that really upset me.

bestpersonevar · Mar 25, 2016

Are these just mouse and keyboard controls?

thesaucetastic · Mar 25, 2016

Ah, I was looking into buying these on my Wii a while ago. I guess I'll just pick them up on steam instead

tim1138 · Mar 25, 2016

I remember the first one being kind of interesting but I don't think I ever played the 2nd.
Were they $10 on WiiWare as well?

sixteen-bit · Mar 25, 2016

I saw this on youtube once in a video highlighting Wii games. Pretty cool this got ported.

CHC · Mar 25, 2016

Damn, those quotes. Who could say no?!

Russ T · Mar 25, 2016

I liked the first game a lot! It... was like the second WiiWare game I played. After that bubble popping one. There's a second LostWinds? Eh, I'll buy it, whatever.

rjc571 · Mar 25, 2016

That came out of nowhere! Both games are great. Very beautiful and serene atmosphere and some inventive platforming and puzzles which made great use out of the pointer controls.

gardfish · Mar 25, 2016

I liked these games, they're not the most exciting thing in the world but they had a lovely art style and some neat puzzles. Wish they made a third one, if I remember right there were some hints to a deeper mythology scattered throughout the gaems.

rjc571 · Mar 25, 2016

bestpersonevar said:
Are these just mouse and keyboard controls?

They would be awful to play with a controller.

tim1138 said:
I remember the first one being kind of interesting but I don't think I ever played the 2nd.
Were they $10 on WiiWare as well?

They still are! And will be forever because Nintendo has no infrastructure in place to do price drops on the Wii Shop Channel.

NewFresh · Mar 25, 2016

Played both on Wii. Both were solid. Relaxing, not very difficult, but cute and fun.

Spieler Eins · Mar 25, 2016

Great second game, hopefully this makes a third reality. Even though I'd miss the Wiimote.

Axass · Mar 25, 2016

Both were cool but basic platformers. I think they were my first indie games.

Now let's hope for a sequel.

Nosgotham · Mar 25, 2016

i really enjoyed the first but never put much time into the second. i bought both on wii

The Spoony Hou · Mar 25, 2016

Nice! I really enjoyed both titles on the Wii.

Parsnip · Mar 25, 2016

So how easy puzzle platforming are we talking about anyway?

Eusis · Mar 25, 2016

Lost Winds was the first time I felt like I was playing a "full game" available digitally despite the length. Probably, ironically, partially because it wasn't weighed down by all that required XBLA crap that wasn't inherently necessary for every game like leader boards.

llehuty · Mar 25, 2016

Hahahah, love the OP with the random quotes.

rjc571 · Mar 25, 2016

Parsnip said:
So how easy puzzle platforming are we talking about anyway?

I wouldn't say it's completely braindead. There are often times where you have to combine a few different mechanics together in order to solve a puzzle or progress through an area. The games are a bit Metroid-y in that the map is open-ended and you have to backtrack after acquiring new powers to reach previously inaccessible areas. The sequel upped the ante a bit with a season changing mechanic in which you could only progress either by swimming through water in the summer or freezing it and crossing the ice in winter. Though I don't think this mechanic was exploited as much as it could have been, IIRC.

FriedConsole · Mar 25, 2016

Played the first one and it was a slow and relaxing game with a good art style but it was kinda based around the wiimote. It is going to be pretty lame with just standard controls.

Makonero · Mar 25, 2016

I really enjoyed these, but the wii remote controls were really central to the experience.

Creamium · Mar 25, 2016

I only played the first game, it was... decent at best. Very forgettable, hardly remember anything about it

ryushe · Mar 25, 2016

Holy crap, I forgot all about this game. Super enjoyable and if I'm not mistaken, the very first 'eShop' game I ever bought on my Wii.

Loved the game but I don't know how this'll play without the Wiimote.

Demicore · Mar 25, 2016

Those testimonials cracked me up

Veal · Mar 25, 2016

I was just thinking about this series! Cool to see it hasn't been abandoned!

-shadow- · Mar 25, 2016

Buy them! I have them on the Wii and they're amazing!

Dingens · Mar 25, 2016

started the first game, got "pretty far", read that it's supposed to be a VERY short game with an abrupt ending and for some reason I also just stopped playing the game... Maybe I'll finish it before I die. Theres probably like 10 minutes of game play left

reggieandTFE · Mar 25, 2016

I remember playing Lost Winds at the time and hoping it was better than it was. The music and art were inoffensively enjoyable.

Davey Cakes · Mar 25, 2016

This reminds me that I never tried LostWinds 2, even after enjoying the first one on WiiWare.

I'd recommend LostWinds at least. A relaxing platformer with a few challenging parts here and there. I honestly liked pointing with the Wiimote but I bet a mouse works fine too.

metsallica · Mar 25, 2016

Absolutely adore these games, some real standouts on Wiiware (and there are a ton, despite popular opinion). The controls were really great, wonder how good a job M+K (or regular controller?) can emulate them. Also wonder how good the HD conversion is. Will buy and find out!

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