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[kenji]

http://www.hudson.co.jp/kagenotou/

direct screens

- pseudo-platformer
- reminiscent of Ico
- a giant tower sits in an abandoned land
- control the shadow of a boy as he tries to climb the tower
- walk on the shadows that platforms cast, and avoid the shadows of traps
- interact with shadows to move things in the real world (pull the shadow of a lever to move the real lever)
- boy has a black butterfly that aids him on his quest
- butterfly can move the light source to make jumps/puzzles easier for the boy
- no release date

looks really interesting

 

[Sipowicz]

this could be cool

 

[AniHawk]

I'm kinda disappointed that it's not about Shadow the Hedgehog.

I guess I'll just have to settle for another platformer on a home console.

 

[A Human Becoming]

Until I read the quote at the bottom I was confused where the main character was.

I hope they change the HUD in the top right corner.

 

[jay]

I'm trying to figure out how the actual objects that aren't shadows could play into the game beyond providing an extra layer of visuals.

 

[agrajag]

Until I read the quote at the bottom I was confused where the main character was.

I hope they change the HUD in the top right corner.

it's on the left.

 

[GeekyDad]

Sounds like a pretty cool idea, almost like the game is taking inspiration from stuff like Shift. Is this to be a full retail game or WiiWare?

 

[the thoroughbred]

The concept it good, but the execution looks shit. Who is developing this anyway?

 

[SovanJedi]

it's on the left.

Now that's speedy response times to feedback!

 

[magicalsoundshower]

I'm kinda disappointed that it's not about Shadow the Hedgehog.

I guess I'll just have to settle for another platformer on a home console.

Yeah, they just keep on pumpin' them out these days, don't they? I just wish we could get a couple more shooters, I'm beginning to think no one cares about the genre any more which is just sad if you ask me.

 

[Dascu]

Nice visual design. Could be fun, but this is Hudson and I'd rather not get my hopes up.

 

[magicalsoundshower]

Yeah, they kind of lost that special je ne sais quoi they used to have when 16 bit consoles went out of style, didn't they? But then again they seem to be getting along with Nintendo pretty well now so they might as well put a decent amount of effort into this.

 

[EatChildren]

Looks nice, if a little bright, and I quite like the concept. Has a lot of potential, I say. Fingers crossed.

 

[sinseers]

is this a retail game or wiiware? BTW Hudson is starting to really rep for the Wii ;o)

 

[The Hermit]

A game with "Shadow" in the name that looks like ICO, hmmm

Jokes aside, the premisse looks very very cool...

 

[zallaaa]

Wasn't there some kind of indie project with the same premises?

 

[Diomedeskun]

Very nice looking. I would definitely get this if I ever run out of my current backlog of games.

 

[jj984jj]

is this a retail game or wiiware? BTW Hudson is starting to really rep for the Wii ;o)

Retail, 30% done.

 

[Aphallatosis]

Retail, 30% done.

Wow. Looking forward to it.

 

[SilverLunar]

Interesting concept. The Idea is pretty cool.
I am not sure about how will they execute this, gotta wait and see.

 

[Dever]

Love the idea, will be keeping an eye on this.

 

[Insayne]

Interesting to say the least...
If the game has nice puzzles and good jump'n'run elements to it, I could imagine dusting off my Wii.

 

[jj984jj]

Interesting to say the least...
If the game has nice puzzles and good jump'n'run elements to it, I could imagine dusting off my Wii.

There shouldn't be any dust on your Wii, Little King's Story should be in it.

 

[blu]

now that's something interesting. don't screw it up, hudson.

 

[abstract alien]

Now this sounds like my kind of game!

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Looks very nice, but "reminiscent" of ICO is putting it... mildly.

 

[wrowa]

Control the shadow of a boy? That concept sounds very promising and interesting. I don't like the look of the screenshots that much, though. It's obviously influenced by ICO and while that isn't a bad thing, Hudson's attempt to recreate that style looks kinda uninspired and bland. It misses what the style of ICO made great.

But maybe the game looks beter in motion. The Calling (the other new Hudson game for the Wii) looks horrible on screens, but the leaked videos are great.

I hope they change the HUD in the top right corner.

I hope they don't only move it to the right corner but make it also smaller. On the screenshots it looks way too big.

 

[Melville]

Those screens look terrible but the idea might be interesting...

 

[A Human Becoming]

it's on the left.

Whoops meant to type left.

It is way too big and just looks out of place.

 

[Zanasea]

I wonder what Fumito Ueda would say about this.

 

[Vinci]

I wonder what Fumito Ueda would say about this.

Um... why would Ueda care?

 

[mclem]

I'm trying to figure out how the actual objects that aren't shadows could play into the game beyond providing an extra layer of visuals.

On looking at the third screenshot, part of me keeps thinking that you'd have to duck under those pillars despite them not being part of the shadow world. It could either be 'true' shadowing - so you'd just run past them with the shadow distorting on the way - or a variety of 'fake' shadowing, where the shadows apply to a plane and anything that blocks the plane would be an obstacle.

Either could be good, both could be interesting.

The light-source thing could be great since it'd affect the relative positions of platforms in the foreground and the background as they form shadows.

 

[Zanasea]

Um... why would Ueda care?

Ueda cared about Mario Galaxy.

 

[so1337]

Very cool concept. Keeping an eye on this.

 

[TunaLover]

Wasn't there some kind of indie project with the same premises?

Capucine? It was more about interaction with nature, the enemies were shadows IIRC you defeat them using light powers. The art style is pretty reminicent, washed out tones and bright enviorements.

 

[ksamedi]

Hudson have been doing some pretty cool stuff on the Wii. This looks to be the coolest though. Definitely interested.

 

[nincompoop]

2D platformer? With light-based puzzles?? Reminiscent of Ico??? Developed by Hudson?!?!

DO FUCKING WANT!!!!!

 

[abstract alien]

Hudson hasnt exactly been the epitome of game design as of late, so Id rather them take this route.

 

[Vinci]

Ueda cared about Mario Galaxy.

I would probably show more interest in Nintendo adopting something from one of my ideas than if Hudson does it. Just saying.

 

[Father_Brain]

Wasn't there some kind of indie project with the same premises?

I actually know of at least two with similar concepts: Somnia and (especially) Shadow Physics.

 

[JDSN]

HEY GUYS I HAVE A DIRTY WII COS I DONT USE IT COS ITS SHIT AND IM GONNA CLEAN IT TO PLAY THIS!

 

[Vinci]

HEY GUYS I HAVE A DIRTY WII COS I DONT USE IT COS ITS SHIT AND IM GONNA CLEAN IT TO PLAY THIS!

O YAH?! IM BUYING A WII FOR THIS GAME

 

[AceBandage]

HEY GUYS I HAVE A DIRTY WII COS I DONT USE IT COS ITS SHIT AND IM GONNA CLEAN IT TO PLAY THIS!

Well, it is proper hygiene to clean your Wii daily. Otherwise, it can become infected.

 

[jump_button]

love the idea of the game hope they got alot of good puzzles or somthing

 

[Huevos de Oro]

Do want. Even though puzzlers aren't usually my cup of tea, the concept is alluring enough for me.

 

[nincompoop]

Hudson hasnt exactly been the epitome of game design as of late, so Id rather them take this route.

Marble Saga laughs at you and spits in your face.

 

[Wellscha]

for some reason When I read "Tower of Shadow" I expected a dungeon crawler. :lol

 

[zallaaa]

I actually know of at least two with similar concepts: Somnia and (especially) Shadow Physics.

Yes, the second one. I couldn't remember the title, but I've just found it on the tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb5DjyoDObA

 

[Jonny The Pie King]

Looks really cool, actually. Hopefully it turns out to be really good

It does have a similar style to Ico, but I don't know if I'd compare the two hugely just yet. Can't wait to hear more about it though.

 

[jufonuk]

one to watch I guess