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[kuroneko0509]

NIS America is handling the localization for both 3DS and Wii U version, retail and digital release. Fall 2015 release for both NA and EU.
Official Website

Some of the official screenshots

http://gematsu.com/2015/02/rodea-sky-soldier-coming-west-fall

Developer interview & trailer

Promo music from JP site

As for the Wii version

UPDATE: According to a NIS America representative, the company wants to include the Wii version as a pack-in with the Wii U version (like the Japanese version), but cannot confirm right now.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/...r-coming-to-north-america-europe-on-wii-u-3ds

 

[Escalario]

WELL THEN. I didn't expected this to get localized.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Just saw on twitter, you wa shock?

 

[ohlawd]

awwwwww shittttttttt

both for sure

 

[EhoaVash]

hm is this wii u's only retail 3rd party release of 2015?

also i want to support this game but man i don't think i'll like it, not a fan of on rails games but i'll probably get it just to put it in my collection

 

[Flandy]

I've never heard of this. Should I be excited? :x

 

[threelights]

I've never heard of this. Should I be excited? :x

YES!

Rodea is awesome.

 

[Easy_D]

I've never heard of this. Should I be excited? :x

Well it's Yuji Naka makes a Sonic/NiGHTS hybrid game.

 

[DeuceGamer]

hm is this wii u's only retail 3rd party release of 2015?

also i want to support this game but man i don't think i'll like it, not a fan of on rails games but i'll probably get it just to put it in my collection

LEGO games.

Looking forward to details on tge Wii U and 3DS version and whether the original Wii game will be included.

 

[bobawesome]

Not really feeling what I saw in the trailer.

 

[John Harker]

Really good job with the box art

 

[Hero Prinny]

So is this like gravity rush or something?(gameplay wise)

 

[zroid]

awww yeeeaaaaaah

 

[mstevens]

I have an urge to purchase this based on the box art alone.

 

[kuroneko0509]

No Wii version
http://gematsu.com/2015/02/rodea-sky-soldier-coming-west-fall

 

[kunonabi]

Looks like I'm double dipping since I still want the Wii version.

 

[Fate_Shirou]

I have an urge to purchase this based on the box art alone.

This, looks really good imo

 

[Uncle Rupee]

Yuji Naka's Last Guardian (in more ways than one; besides the delayed release there's an obvious Colossus rip off in the game). I'll probably pick it up, it's not like there are tons of third party games on Nintendo platforms these days.

 

[ArtHands]

Glad to see this game gets resurrected

 

[The Wheel of Fortune]

Oh well, I was only interested in the Wii version, so it's sad to see it's not being localized. Hope you guys enjoy the U/3DS ones.

 

[emb]

Megaton!

I don't know what to really expect from this game, but I've been optimistic for a while.

No Wii version
http://gematsu.com/2015/02/rodea-sky-soldier-coming-west-fall

Didn't I read something about the Wii U game including what was the Wii version? Is that deconfirmed as well, or am I misremembering in the first place?

 

[UltraGunner]

Fuck yes

 

[zroid]

also yes that is some lovely box art

 

[Koppai]

So fucking excited

 

[kuroneko0509]

Megaton!

I don't know what to really expect from this game, but I've been optimistic for a while.

Didn't I read something about the Wii U game including what was the Wii version? Is that deconfirmed as well, or am I misremembering in the first place?

That's for JP release, and they are in separate discs.

 

[Aeana]

No Wii version
http://gematsu.com/2015/02/rodea-sky-soldier-coming-west-fall

Oh well, I was only interested in the Wii version, so it's sad to see it's not being localized. Hope you guys enjoy the U/3DS ones.

...Why would you expect a Wii release in 2015?

 

[SatoAilDarko]

Looks like I'm double dipping since I still want the Wii version.

Yeah. I'm gonna guess someone will eventually sell the Wii version by itself used on Ebay.

 

[Yuterald]

Cool, can't wait!

 

[Weiss]

What's the difference between the Wii and Wii U versions?

 

[Takao]

From the official site:

http://nisamerica.com/games/rodea-the-sky-soldier/

 

[Vena]

Cool.

I'll probably pick it up on or around launch for WiiU. My 3DS has too many games as it is already for play. I hope this turns out to be a decent success story for this strange odyssey of a game release.

 

[SpikedGunner]

Well now this is a surprise, though I am sad we're not getting the Wii version too. I would've love to get it as a First Print bonus at least, but oh well, least the game is finally seeing the light of day after originally being finished for years.

 

[kuroneko0509]

Wait... Wii version is coming too!! YES

 

[SatoAilDarko]

...Why would you expect a Wii release in 2015?

I was hoping they would include it in a limited edition bundle for over $60 considering Wii U is backwards compatible. I mean the Just Dance games on Wii U can only be played with Wii Remotes as well.

 

[Hero Prinny]

I find it bizzare that any of you thought theyd waste their time bringingthe wii version.

 

[lord_of_flood]

Neat! Glad to see it's being localized. I'll likely pick this up on Wii U when it drops.

 

[higgsboson1997]

hm is this wii u's only retail 3rd party release of 2015?

also i want to support this game but man i don't think i'll like it, not a fan of on rails games but i'll probably get it just to put it in my collection

No it isn't, there's also:

Project CARS
Lego Jurassic Park
Lego Marvel Avengers
Mighty Number 9 ( not sure about this- is it retail or digital?)

 

[Big One]

Yuji Naka can do no wrong when he directs and programs imo. Hope it ends up being good.

 

[Busaiku]

Yeah, I was definitely hyped for this.
Day 1 on 3DS for sure.

 

[JB2448]

I find it bizzare that any of you thought theyd waste their time bringingthe wii version.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

So the Wii U version plays different than the Wii one? can't we choose?

not sure which version I'm getting but the game looks nice.

 

[ohlawd]

what the

so Wii version IS coming?

 

[Producer]

i thought the wii version came in packed in with the wii u version anyways?

 

[rhandino]

I cant? Is coming or not? MY heart!

I find it bizzare that any of you thought theyd waste their time bringingthe wii version.

Oh dear, LOL

 

[Busaiku]

Yuji Naka can do no wrong when he directs and programs imo. Hope it ends up being good.

He only did work on the Wii game.
He was not at all involved with the Wii U and 3DS releases.

 

[bobbychalkers]

YESS!!@!!!

 

[Hero Prinny]

Thats so stupid.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

From the official site:

http://nisamerica.com/games/rodea-the-sky-soldier/

Here my heart goes again.

 

[Uncle Rupee]

I'm not sure what version I will get. I mean, on the one hand, this game seems like it would be awesome to play in 3D. But it also seems like something that I'd rather play on a big screen. Decisions, decisions. Hopefully it doesn't suck.

 

[RM8]

For the Wii U version (and presumably the 3DS version), gameplay consists of controlling the game's protagonist, Rodea, by drawing small arcs on the gamepad's touch screen to curve him to his destination.

The Wii version controlls by aiming with the Wii Remote at solid objects and pressing the B button to have Rodea fly in parabolic arcs

I'm not sure I fully understand, lol.