Gallery Update: Lost In Shadow

Posted on August 3, 2010 by geelw

Oops. It's not that I'd been ignoring Hudson's really interesting looking adventure/platform hybrid, folks. It just got Lost in the Crunch of far too many other games coming out this year. Anyway, here are a bunch of recent (and not so recent) screens from the upcoming Wii exclusive. As noted in last year's preview, there's bit of an ICO vibe in the graphics that I find rather pleasing. However the gameplay is looking a bit different than that found in Sony's cult classic.

The big question is: will Hudson have a huge enough hit with LOS or will it be yet another solid niche title lost to the bargain bin, ignored by all but those looking for something different on the system? I guess we shall see at some point, now won't we? My money is on it at least being one truly memorable experience for Wii owners.

The Madness is OVER (But Boy, Was It Fun While It Lasted)!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by geelw

Yes, I FINALLY completed my strategy guide for Neo Nectaris: Military Madness for the iPod Touch and I’m quite pleased with how it turned out. I’ll be reviewing the game later this week, so keep a eye peeled. How is it? Let’s just say if you’re a fan of Nectaris, you’ll love what’s here. The game is pretty tough and definitely not a “casual” experience and it’s definitely not one of those cutesy Japanese strategy games with spiky-haired characters and cranky, demonic end bosses.

But I’m getting ahead of myself – back in a few with a couple of updates. I’m going to be catching up on a lot of stuff, that’s for sure…

Calling Web Site Now Live… Be Afraid.

Posted on October 3, 2009 by geelw

At first, I didn’t know whether or not I should be too scared to look at the darn thing. Then I remembered that I’m NOT at all the superstitious type. So, I cheerily clicked on the Kuroeight link and… Hey! it’s a pretty slick deal of a teaser site. Cool – makes me want to see more of the game, which is a great thing, being a games journalist-type and all…

Of course, if yours truly drops dead in a week thanks to a visit from a creepy little girl with a freaky-looking doll, well… it’s been very nice to know you guys. Anyway, Calling is Hudson’s upcoming Wii-exclusive horror game, yet another for the console which has recently been turning into a paradise of sorts for genre fans. The game isn’t out ’til 2010, but you can get yourselves slightly weirded out (if you really want to) by clicking on that link yourselves.

Go on, I dare you…

Trailer: Calling

Posted on September 14, 2009 by geelw

It may be a bit low-res, but this brief, creepy teaser of Hudson’s upcomingWii horror game, Calling (set to hit retail sometime in Spring 2010) is nicely unsettling, in a Ringu kinda way.

After watching this a few too many times, I’m not picking up the phone for at least a month AND I’ll be walking backwards so no one sneaks up behind me. Or maybe I should just hold off on leaving the house at all until AFTER the game comes out… y’know, just in case…

Damn kids and their creepy dolls these days…

Hudson Announces Lost In Shadow

Posted on September 1, 2009 by geelw

More Hudson news? OK! The company has also announced Lost in Shadow, a unique new platformer/adventure/puzzle game hybrid scheduled to reach the Nintendo Wii sometime in Summer 2010. Based on the images and press release below, my take on this one is that I’m definitely intrigued. Stylistically, the game’s visuals and color palette seem highly influenced by the phenomenal PlayStation 2 sleeper hit from 2001, ICO. Similar aesthetics aside, it will be extremely interesting to see this one in action, as the shadow platforming idea is certainly innovative enough for a really solid game experience.

Below the jump are the complete press release and five screenshots for your reading and viewing enjoyment.

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Gallery: Calling

Posted on July 23, 2009 by geelw

Hudson Soft is looking to join the well-packed “scary games” truck barreling at a breakneck pace towards Wii owners looking for more substantial and varied horror experiences. Calling is the company’s upcoming horror adventure that draws inspiration from Japanese Horror films such as The Ring and Ju-on along with games like From Software’s Echo Night series and the underrated PlayStation 2 mystery/adventure, Shadow of Destiny among others. Well, that’s how my fevered brain deciphered this press release below the jump: Continue reading →