Sega Has High Hopes for Samba De Amigo Wii

Sega's UK division have proclaimed positive expectations for the upcoming Wii sequel to the Dreamcast hit, Samba De Amigo.

The rhythm game brought adorable and amusing rhythm gameplay to Sega's last home console back in 2000 and has since developed a strong following in both the original game and franchise. Speaking to industry magazine MCV, Sega Product Manager Ben Payne discussed company expectations for the Wii release.

We've made a game that the hardcore will enjoy, but it'll also embrace this new casual audience. 95 per cent of those who'll buy Samba will never have heard of the Dreamcast version, and that's because it's a game for everyone.

Unlike the original, the game doesn't come with its own maracas.

In the Dreamcast days we made a game that was a bit before its time, especially in terms of licensed music. Now Singstar and Guitar Hero have come and owned that section, but what we're doing is something more light-hearted. It's a game where you just collapse in fits of giggles.

Samba De Amigo is due to shake its way to Wii next week, on September 5th 2008.