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[Mrbob]

These screenshots scare me but I'm still interested in seeing how this game turns out!

 

[Soul4ger]

I can't wait to hear more about this.

 

[Wario64]

gamespot had a Q&A with the game's producer a while ago

http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/karakuri/preview_6128466.html


and some artwork:

 

[maynerd]

Looks like a pikmin knockoff.

 

[TTP]

sounds interesting. And it's a game made "around" the PSP not just an application of home console concepts. Definetly one to watch in my agenda.

 

[sportzhead]

So is this like Lemmings.

 

[Wario64]

TORRANCE, Calif. July 5, 2005 —Tecmo proudly announced today that its newest action/adventure title, Tokobot, being developed for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, plans to hit store shelves nationwide in November 2005. The first PSP game to be developed by Tecmo promises to bring hours of fun portable game play while capturing your imagination as players take on the role of the young hero "Bolt", a quick thinking agent who has discovered some friendly, highly advanced robots called "Tokobots" during his explorations of ancient ruins. With the help of the loyal Tokobots, Bolt will reveal mysteries and save the world from a horrible plot, as the Tokobots faithfully follow him on his journey, helping him to avoid obstacles, traps and enemies, by working together to create "team combos". During these actions, the Tokobots team up to take on different combinations in order to simulate everything from a ladder that Bolt climbs to wings that allow him to fly over large obstacles. The player will have to use strategy and skill to create these team combos in order to complete each level and succeed in the game.



"We are very excited about our first PSP game. Its addictive and unique 'Team Combo' gameplay coupled with the quirky and cool styling of the Tokobots will make for a great gaming experience for all ages," Andrea Frechette, Tecmo's Marketing Manager, said.

Tokobot's unique concept, fun style, and addictive team combo game play will have gamers playing the portable game for hours on end to try to come up with new ways to combine the Tokobots in order to complete each action-packed level. Beginning with six Tokobots, the player will collect more of the loyal and lovable Tokobots as they move through the game and earn points. As the game continues and the challenges increase, the player must strategically utilize Bolt and the Tokobots in new and innovative combinations in order to create the ultimate combo called the "Karakuri Combination", which will morph the little Tokobots into one large robot. Only then will the player be able to overcome the largest obstacles and beat the biggest bosses in the game.

Once the player has successfully completed the game, the fun continues as they will be able to unlock special mini games. In these special mini games, players will get the chance to once again play with the Tokobots in new and exciting ways. More information on Tokobot will be revealed in the months to come so stay tuned! For the most up to date information and new screens on Tokobot, check out Tecmo's newly relaunched and totally radical official website at www.tecmogames.com

 

[sportzhead]

Big up Wario64 for the info. I am really interested in this game.

 

[dock]

Pikmin meets Ico, sounds great.
This game looks awesome - I think it's the first thing that's made me show interest in the PSP. I'd prefer to play it on the PS2 though. I guess they're exploiting the lack of competition on the handheld.

 

[jarrod]

Looks fantastic... but I thought Bandai Games was handling the US release? Tecmo's doing it themselves now?

 

[GDJustin]

Modojo has some screens/art not in this thread:

http://www.modojo.com/articles/media/psp/tokobot/thumbs/1/

 

[olimario]

This looks so great. I hope it turns out well.
PS2 port, please