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[ZeronosVega]

Looks great, but I'd absolutely love for them to finally give this series the full budget treatment it deserves, give it a proper sequel, or even finally localise Happy Rich Big Sweep. Heck, I'd even take a 3DS port of the original!

While that would certainly be welcomed, I think this game (and the Amiibo) can at least serve as a means of expanding the awareness of the Chibi Robo franchise. Personally, I'm okay with them deviating from the usual formula in order to do this, as it can also provide a means to experiment, and later incorporate, new ideas.

 

[Lijik]

Nintendo brought THIS franchise from the dead? This dude wasn't even in Smash.

chibirobo just had a game two years ago, as far as third string nintendo characters go thats alive and kicking

 

[Impotaku]

If Nintendo had gone for another house exploring sequel it would have brought problems up with localisation, especially if it's following the story of the main games. Outside Japan Nintendo like to pretend that the 2nd DS game never existed, that would be quite the gap in the story.

 

[Drago]

Paging Drago.

Drago, come in. Drago.

Press 1 if you're okay.

11111111111111111111111

 

[Astral Dog]

Nintendo brought THIS franchise from the dead? This dude wasn't even in Smash.

Now i think he would be a nice addition to Smash, at least a supporting trophy.

 

[daydream]

Umihara Kawase in a Chibi Robo attire?

Gimme.

 

[evilromero]

Gimme a 3D Chibi on Wii U now. HD and a big house to explore.

 

[Impotaku]

Gimme a 3D Chibi on Wii U now. HD and a big house to explore.

FAINTS

 

[Rakzo]

It's good to see an old franchise being revived.

But honest to God, it looks like a DS game.

 

[LumpOfCole]

If that amiibo is all metal, I really hope a kid doesn't plug it into a power outlet.

 

[maxcriden]

Umihara Kawase in a Chibi Robo attire?

Gimme.

As long as the controls are easier for us simpletons

 

[Leafhopper]

This game looks...eh.

Chibi Robo games for 3DS: 2
Metroid games for 3DS: 0

Just let that sink in for a moment.

Games that fucked the franchise as an attempt at "serious" story telling for said franchise:
Metroid: 1
Chibi Robo: 0

If that amiibo is all metal, I really hope a kid doesn't plug it into a power outlet.

...Why would it be metal at all?

 

[Ingueferroque]

I'm in day 1. And I hope we get a 'real' Chibi Robo game after this one, even though as a platformer it looks very charming!

 

[TheMoon]

If that amiibo is all metal, I really hope a kid doesn't plug it into a power outlet.

Why would it be metal...

 

[Oli]

Chibi Robo on the Gamecube was phenomenal. But the DS game was terrible and the series has not come back since. I really wish they'd make a return to the original formula instead of whatever this is.

 

[Foffy]

Chibi Robo on the Gamecube was phenomenal. But the DS game was terrible and the series has not come back since. I really wish they'd make a return to the original formula instead of whatever this is.

Wasn't the second game on DS more of a return to form? Granted, it was left as a Japan-only game...

 

[Impotaku]

Chibi Robo on the Gamecube was phenomenal. But the DS game was terrible and the series has not come back since. I really wish they'd make a return to the original formula instead of whatever this is.

They already did
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM1-iWBCC5g

You can thank Nintendo America/Europe for shafting you. It took everything from the gamecube game and then expanded up on it with a whole new story and moves as well as new toys and things to explore, you could even upgrade the house by phone shopping hehe. The little dance chibi does on the buttons while dialling the number on the phone is adorable.

 

[Oli]

They already did
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM1-iWBCC5g

You can thank Nintendo America/Europe for shafting you.

Right, I do remember this coming and going. But I'm not sure 3D from the original DS would do justice to the series anyway. I'd love to see something on 3DS or Wii U in the same style.

 

[Drago]

Wasn't the second game on DS more of a return to form? Granted, it was left as a Japan-only game...

I'm pretty sure it was. And yes, Japan only unfortunately... I should learn Japanese and translate it myself.

As for this game, I think it looks like a lot of fun. Using the plug as a weapon with a lot of versatile use is a great idea for a platformer. It definitely looks more fun and fufilling than Photo Finder, at least. I'm excited for it and really hope it gets localized.

Also, that Chibi Robo amiibo will be fucking MINE. CR is one of my favorite Nintendo characters and he is the last character I would have expected to get an amiibo. Yet here we are, and I will stop at absolutely nothing to get him. I'm still in shock that it's being made

 

[Chibot]

Holy crap, I love Chibi-Robo. So much for the idea that the Japan-only direct wouldn't reveal anything substantial. I still don't own an amiibo and probably will never own one, but they are at least tempting me with this one.

Though I would rather see a sequel similar to the GC game, I feel totally ok with this being a 2D platformer after watching the trailer. And it's got Umihara Kawase-style grappling/swinging mechanics- this could be pretty awesome.

 

[Impotaku]

Right, I do remember this coming and going. But I'm not sure 3D from the original DS would do justice to the series anyway. I'd love to see something on 3DS or Wii U in the same style.

yeah the ds really wasn't upto it graphically but it managed pretty well. Would love to see it on the wiiu in HD with a giant house or maybe even the factory where they are made.

 

[evilromero]

It still hurts me that I lost my DS copy of Park Patrol. I was so far into the game.

 

[Foffy]

I'm pretty sure it was. And yes, Japan only unfortunately... I should learn Japanese and translate it myself.

Fun fact; a fan-translation was in the works, but I believe it was cancelled a number of months ago. ):

 

[King Gilga]

That looks super cool, but then I remember what amiboos really end up looking like.

 

[Luke_Wal]

Chibi Robo Smash announcement at E3 incoming!

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

Holy shit, I need this.

 

[evilromero]

I'm surprised Chibi never crossed my mind for Smash. Such an obvious choice as far as move sets.

 

[Drago]

Fun fact; a fan-translation was in the works, but I believe it was cancelled a number of months ago. ):

Massive bummer. I hope someone is able to get it done sooner or later. :'(

That looks super cool, but then I remember what amiboos really end up looking like.

Chibi is a pretty simple design. I doubt the final amiibo will look much different, all the simple amiibo usually turn out fine

 

[TheMoon]

That looks super cool, but then I remember what amiboos really end up looking like.

What's the last amiibo you've seen? The Peach/Marth drama from December is hilariously outdated. They look like what you see there. Chibi Robo will look exactly like that.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Hey another new Nintendo game thread, another cry for Metroid even when it makes no sense, this truly is a running trend.
E3 is gonna be great fun.

 

[King Gilga]

What's the last amiibo you've seen? The Peach/Marth drama from December is hilariously outdated. They look like what you see there. Chibi Robo will look exactly like that.

I bought a Yoshi Amiboo for a birthday present for a friend who loves yoshi, it looked really cheapy, even for 11 pounds or w/e.

 

[ShadowElliot]

More Chibi-Robo is appreciated, plus that amiibo! But I want to hope for a remake of the DS game we never got.

 

[SalvaPot]

That looks super cool, but then I remember what amiboos really end up looking like.

Silver Mario looks great and this seems to be all silver too, I think it will look pretty close to it.

 

[TheMoon]

I bought a Yoshi Amiboo for a birthday present for a friend who loves yoshi, it looked really cheapy, even for 11 pounds or w/e.

Unless you randomly found a broken one, it still looked like the picture of it. Because that's just how things are.

 

[pvpness]

Man, I would be all over a traditional Chibi Robo. I also must have that Amiibo.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Are kids going to plug him to the wall and die ?

 

[Crema]

When I first saw this in the direct I thought they were announcing a new game in the same style as the original. I was ready to buy a 3DS for it too. Oh well.

 

[Drago]

Are kids going to plug him to the wall and die ?

The prongs look too thick to actually plug into a wall. It would also likely be very awkward to try and position it in one in the first place, lol

 

[Tom_Cody]

It will be mine.

 

[Foffy]

Massive bummer. I hope someone is able to get it done sooner or later. :'(

I dunno. I have a feeling the DS is a lot like the GBA, now; what major games will be translated already are, and you'll only get a trickling down sporadically every few years of some notable title.

 

[Mr. Nice_Guy]

That amiibo is beyond adorable, I look forward to importing it.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Its like this game was made purely to give chibi robo a smash moveset.

 

[foxuzamaki]

11111111111111111111111

haha

 

[Brazil]

That looks super cool, but then I remember what amiboos really end up looking like.

Great as fuck, you mean?

Have you ever seen an amiibo?

 

[OMG Aero]

A new Chibi Robo game? That's good news.

Correction: This is incredible news.

 

[casiopao]

I'm pretty sure it was. And yes, Japan only unfortunately... I should learn Japanese and translate it myself.

As for this game, I think it looks like a lot of fun. Using the plug as a weapon with a lot of versatile use is a great idea for a platformer. It definitely looks more fun and fufilling than Photo Finder, at least. I'm excited for it and really hope it gets localized.

Also, that Chibi Robo amiibo will be fucking MINE. CR is one of my favorite Nintendo characters and he is the last character I would have expected to get an amiibo. Yet here we are, and I will stop at absolutely nothing to get him. I'm still in shock that it's being made

I hope u won't be stealing Lorry for this Amiibo when they come out lol.^_^

 

[Thorakai]

That looks super cool, but then I remember what amiboos really end up looking like.

I haven't been following the amiibo scene much, but I was under the impression that the non-Smash stuff was more consistent quality-wise. With the Smash amibos it seemed like the promo renders the figures were based on were not made to be converted into figurines. The later amiibos have the benefit of being designed from the ground-up with mass production in mind.

 

[gerudoman]

Fun fact; a fan-translation was in the works, but I believe it was cancelled a number of months ago. ):

I never really checked if there was a fan translation in the works, I prefered to be a happier person thinking one day I'd see it finished. Now I'm a sad panda

 

[FunkyDealer]

Man, scalpers gonna have a field day with this amiibo.

The game looks like the igavania we deserve.
Konamiibo....

 

[megalowho]

Sharp looking Amiibo. They're already sold out, aren't they