Ivy the Kiwi? Wii/DS Confirmed for US

By Adam Riley 04.05.2010 2

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XSEED Games has announced it has secured publishing rights to Ivy the Kiwi?, an all-new IP created by legendary game talent Yuji Naka, best known for his development ties to Sonic the Hedgehog. Developed by PROPE, an independent studio led by Yuji Naka, Ivy the Kiwi? follows the storybook adventures of a lonely baby bird Ivy as she traverses beautiful 2-D landscapes and challenging obstacles in search of her mother.

Under the terms, XSEED Games retains exclusive North American publishing and distribution rights to Ivy the Kiwi? for Nintendo DS and Wii. The game recently launched in Japan, but neither version made the Media Create Top 50 under Bandai Namco's publishing duties. There are WiiWare and DSiWare versions confirmed for Japan as well, but nothing has been mentioned about Western releases for them yet. Ivy the Kiwi? is scheduled for release in North America in Summer 2010.

I am thrilled to work with XSEED Games on this special new game property. This game idea has been something that I’ve had in my mind so I’m really looking forward to entrusting Jun Iwasaki and his talented team to bring Ivy the Kiwi? to market so that fans can have an opportunity to engage with the endearing cast of characters and experience the magical world of Ivy.
- Yuji Naka, CEO and President of PROPE.

We are honoured to be working with Mr. Yuji Naka on Ivy the Kiwi? He is a legend and one of the most well-respected game creators; his vision for Ivy the Kiwi? is one that we are deeply excited by and supportive of, so we look forward to collaborating on such an amazing game.
- Jun Iwasaki, President of XSEED Games.


Players of all ages are instantly drawn to the plight of Ivy, introduced to the charming bird through an unfolding storybook style, first seen as her orange head and beak break out of her shell and cries for her mother. Receiving no response, Ivy sets off through a dreamy forest, meeting many birds but none who share her resemblance. As she wanders, she stumbles upon a single glowing red feather and the first clue of her mother’s whereabouts.


Presented in a beguiling storybook-like art style, Ivy the Kiwi? utilises a unique control scheme on both the DS and Wii to guide Ivy through her daunting journey. Ivy moves back and forth freely and independently of the player through timed 2-D side-view landscapes, and is guided by the use of vines created and controlled by either the stylus or Wii Remote as players aim to collect more orange feathers through the stages to boost their overall score. These stretchy vines herd Ivy forward, upstairs, over walls and dangerous spikes and other menacing obstacles. Multiple vines may be created and used in conjunction, and an existing vine can be pulled in a slingshot motion to propel flightless Ivy skyward or forward as a projectile to drill through barriers and enemies. Vines bend and flex with the motion of the stylus or Wii Remote, but pulled too far and they snap!

Ivy the Kiwi? features over 100 hundred stages for both the DS and Wii versions. In addition to the single-player storyline, up to four players can compete using a single-card via local wireless connection on DS or in split-screen mode on Wii.

Currently in the process of translation, Ivy the Kiwi? will be released in North America by XSEED Games on DS and Wii during Summer 2010. This is yet another Bandai Namco game XSEED is bringing to the US. Should the company also be looking at other releases like Tales of Graces on Wii and Tales of Hearts on DS?

Following on from Prope's Let's Tap, are you looking forward to the extremely cute Ivy the Kiwi? for DS and Wii?

Box art for Ivy the Kiwi?
Developer

Prope

Publisher

Namco Bandai

Genre

Puzzle

Players

1

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Squidboy is offline. Squidboy 04.05.2010#1

Been playing the demo on my Japanese Wii.

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jesusraz is offline. jesusraz 04.05.2010#2

What do you think of it? I've tried the Japanese DS version and it's great fun. Can be a bit fiddily when trying to do things too quickly, but I like the idea, definitely.

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