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[L~A]

Earlier this week Shin'en Multimedia teased a reveal for a new Wii U game, one beyond the already highly-anticipated FAST Racing NEO, and we're delighted to exclusively confirm that this Wii U eShop title is Art of Balance. This new entry has all of the levels that have come before, but has been overhauled with an extensive range of new game modes:

Main features :

Off-TV play, as well as multiple control schemes supporting analogue, touch screen and Wii Remote options.
Multiple online and local multiplayer modes that incorporate either competitive or co-operative play. Up to five players can take part in the various modes at once — one on GamePad, four on Wii Remotes — while up to 10 people can play across two Wii U systems in online matches.
Online Leaderboards are included.
HD visuals that incorporate all new graphics, designs and locations.
More accurate physics that are processed at 240 frames-per-second (on 3DS the equivalent was often 30 frames-per-second.

Release date is Q2

Source : NintendoLife

It's actually an enhanced port of the 3DS game (so over 200 levels). If you want to learn more, click here for an interview with the developers!

 

[abstract alien]

This was so much fun. Definitely a purchase for those who haven't played it.

 

[Kouriozan]

Yep, it was a nice game, didn't double dip on 3DS but definitely getting this one.

 

[Celine]

AoB is a really good puzzle game.
The more spread on systems (Wii,3DS and now WiiU) is the better.

 

[Deku Tree]

How much?

 

[L~A]

Actually, it looks like full-fledged sequel, not just an enhanced port or something. I laughed at the "240 frames per second!" part

 

[KingSnake]

Yeah, it's not a port, but it includes the previous levels. 5 players local and 10 players online? Sounds very good.

 

[Hero of Legend]

 

[ozfunghi]

Actually, it looks like full-fledged sequel, not just an enhanced port or something. I laughed at the "240 frames per second!" part

This is for the physics, not the framerate.

 

[L~A]

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[andrerobot]

The feel of 240 fps.


DANG!! THE GAME IS PRETTY.

 

[KingSnake]

More than a logo, finally! The game is looking great.

Edit: they need some advice from Pikmin 3 team on the fruits, though.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Argh, hope this one comes to Japan too. I enjoyed the 3DS one a lot, or at least what I played of it. The Wii U one, visually, looks really good.

 

[Jackano]

1080p 240fps. Wii U is nextgen finally confirmed!

 

[Majestad]

The 3DS game was awesome. People with a WiiU should definitely get it.

 

[L~A]

Argh, hope this one comes to Japan too. I enjoyed the 3DS one a lot, or at least what I played of it. The Wii U one, visually, looks really good.

Jett Rocket II was released yesterday in Japan, and I believe a couple Nano Assault games were released there too, so I'd say this one is quit likely to travel all the way to Japan.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Jett Rocket II was released yesterday in Japan, and I believe a couple Nano Assault games were released there too, so I'd say this one is quit likely to travel all the way to Japan.

Yeah, I think all their 3DS/Wii U games have made it so far.

 

[RedNumberFive]

Xbox One PR simulator?

 

[Jethro]

Dat edged fruits.

 

[Witchfinder General]

?

 

[-Setsuna-]

It's not a sequel, but a remake of the 3DS version.
I'm a bit disappointed here...

 

[rjc571]

More Art of Balance is always a good thing

 

[Kouriozan]

It's not a sequel, but a remake of the 3DS version.
I'm a bit disappointed here...

So it doesn't seem like a remake/port, but a new entry with lots of new stuff.

Including levels from past games don't mean it's a port?
Or maybe should we call this an expansion?

 

[PotionBleue]

Xbox One PR simulator?

Hahaha.

 

[kitsuneyo]

How does the game work? Are you balancing things with gyro controls?

 

[L~A]

Including levels from past games don't mean it's a port?
Or maybe should we call this an expansion?

Well, that Nintendo Life article is confusing as hell... can you really call it a new entry if it's just an enhanced port (which it would be if it were just the 3DS game with improved graphics and new game modes).

How does the game work? Are you balancing things with gyro controls?

Read the OP

Spoiler

Article doesn't mention the gyro, nope

 

[kitsuneyo]

Read the OP

Spoiler

Article doesn't mention the gyro, nope

I read the OP, very light on information... just a shameful job all round

Spoiler

 

[KingSnake]

I asked on twitter about new levels, let's see if I get an answer. The article is confusing, but I would be quite shameless to tease a port as a new game.

 

[Coolwhip]

Could be fun, but why did they decide to show screenshots of this game but not Fast 2 :/

 

[kitsuneyo]

Could be fun, but why did they decide to show screenshots of this game but not Fast 2 :/

They said footage or screens were coming soon after this announcement. So should see soon.

 

[L~A]

They said footage or screens were coming soon after this announcement. So should see soon.

Yeah, I wonder when that'll be. Hopefully next week, first screens for FAST Racig Neo are looooong overdue.

 

[Aostia]

The 3DS one was really, really good and satisfying.
Glad to see them keeping on with N platforms and their IP too: Jett Rocket, Art of Balance, Nano-series, Fast...they are building their portfolio of N exclusives with good products

 

[Nilaul]

240fps at 1080p. Damn. Art of balance is the new Crysis.

But those fruits... are deadly.

 

[TheCongressman1]

Oh wow. Looks very pretty and fun.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I like this safe choice from them because I've never played the series before.

 

[StreetsAhead]

240fps at 1080p. Damn. Art of balance is the new Crysis.

But those fruits... are deadly.

Nintendo patented fruit rendering tech for Wii U (Pikmin 3).

 

[Starwolf_UK]

"New challenge unlocked"

Analogue controls...interesting. But the multiplayer, I really have a soft spot for these sorts of multiplayer games (Boom Blox is similarly great).

 

[bequietdrive]

?

It's no the War Within

Never played the original, will pick this up on Wii U if its cheap.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Nice try Shin'en but means nothing to me until I see some fast Neo.

I know everyone brings up a Direct whenever anything happens:

"my cat farted, probably will be a new Direct"

"I helped an old lady across the street, Nintendo needs a Direct about now"

But maybe they ARE actually going to reveal FAST at a Direct.

It's a fairly high profile game for a shop game and it probably looks really pretty.

 

[Zarovitch]

I'll buy this one. That seem good.

 

[Tenki]

Day one. I love this kind of games.

 

[Donnie]

Wish people would read carefully sometimes, its not going to be rendered at 240 frames per second. Its the physics calculations that will be performance at 240 frames per second.

 

[The Main Event]

Loved the 3DS demo, but never bought it for some reason. I'm in.

 

[atbigelow]

Loved the 3DS demo, but never bought it for some reason. I'm in.

Same here. Pretty excited that this exists.

After having played years worth of Shinen games, I feel like this plays more to their strengths than the other games they've made. Here's hoping FAST Neo is super polished.

 

[SkeptiMism]

Never played any Art of Balance games, but it looks interesting. I like puzzle games anyway.

 

[Exile20]

I wonder how multipalyer is going to work.

 

[foxuzamaki]

240 fps :'D

 

[sakipon]

Q2 release sounds good to me. Might buy it this time.

 

[Trago]

240fps? Bet it dips down to 220...

 

[axisofweevils]

I quite enjoyed Art Of Balance but I bought it already on Wii on 3DS, so I'm not sure if I'll triple dip. Plus, I can stll play the original via Wii mode.