Wii's Project O unveiled with dev team fit for a King
by Ross Miller 
{ Aug 29th 2007 at 3:25PM }
The latest issue of Famitsu (via IGN) has some new revelations concerning Marvelous Interactive's upcoming Wii title Project O, now entitled Ousama Monogatari (translation: King Story).The development staff has previously worked on titles such as Final Fantasy XII, Dragon Quest VIII and Harvest Moon, which fits perfectly with the description of the game. As a sick boy, you find a magical crown that turns you into a king. From there, you give orders to your group of followers and build up your town into a vast kingdom. You will also be required to lead troops against kingdom-razing foes such as fire-breathing dragons.
The RPG aspect of the game has not been fully revealed; all the staff has said is that it is present and that you will be privileged to "dramatic story sequences" by communicating with various characters / residents. King Story is due out in 2008; a trailer is expected to be shown at this year's Tokyo Game Show.
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Jerk Face @ Aug 29th 2007 3:29PM
You kids know what I love?
That the Wii is starting to get some pretty sweet games.
That is good.
Thanks, developers!
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 29th 2007 3:31PM
Please... Next games: Okami 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3.
Crono @ Aug 29th 2007 3:37PM
You're not Soriku on VGCharts forum, are you.
That kid is obsessed with KH3 on wii.
Exo @ Aug 29th 2007 3:35PM
capcom closed down clover, so you wont see okami or viewtiful joe ever again
samfish @ Aug 29th 2007 3:35PM
I'd rather have a Smash Bros RPG than Kingdom Hearts 3.
But Okami 2 would rock on the Wii.
...not as much as Godhand 2, though.
Damn you, Capcom!
megaStryke @ Aug 29th 2007 3:37PM
Just because Clover is no more doesn't mean that Capcom can't still make sequels to Clover titles. It's not like they lost the rights to Viewtiful Joe or anything.
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 29th 2007 3:38PM
Damn, you are rith... honestly, Clover was an excellent developer house....
Im sad cause Viewtiful Joe was incomplete... I want the third part =(
samfish @ Aug 29th 2007 3:39PM
"Just because Clover is no more doesn't mean that Capcom can't still make sequels to Clover titles. It's not like they lost the rights to Viewtiful Joe or anything."
Stop it! You'll give me false hopes.
...I have enough of those floatin' around in my head already.
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 29th 2007 3:42PM
Okami, Viewtiful Joe, Kingdom Hearts, even a sidescrolling Mega Man fits perfectly with the Wii style.
I hope God help us.
shivr @ Aug 29th 2007 6:09PM
did Okami really leave you hankering for more? I played it but when I was done I was... done. I'd rather the creative team behind it work on something new.
As for KH well... I've never liked KH :3
Fernando Rocker @ Aug 29th 2007 3:41PM
Okami, Viewtiful Joe, Kingdom Hearts, even a sidescrolling Mega Man fits perfectly with the Wii style.
I hope God help us.
Cheezeman3000 @ Aug 29th 2007 3:41PM
This entire concept sounds amazing. It's like, if Final Fantasy were ever to mate with Will Wright, this is what would come out.
WiNG @ Aug 29th 2007 3:44PM
Mind control?
It's good to be the king.
samfish @ Aug 29th 2007 3:46PM
You girls WILL take off your clothes...
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 29th 2007 3:59PM
I heard it's a mix of Pikmin and Actraiser.
Almack64 @ Aug 29th 2007 4:16PM
This sounds very promising.
mr nimblewick @ Aug 29th 2007 4:20PM
Ya, but vhere is da tird paaty sah-poht? Vii ist just like da gayme-coob.
David @ Aug 29th 2007 4:53PM
This sounds awesome. I've been craving some good RPGs for the Wii.
Mr Khan @ Aug 29th 2007 5:16PM
It seems like Marvelous Interactive has hit another gem (the first being No More Heroes)
although i'll reserve judgement on both, even though the prospects are excellent
Dirk Dorkelson @ Aug 29th 2007 5:22PM
When I saw that pic, I thought Project O was going to be Burger King games for the Wii.
Ska Oreo @ Aug 29th 2007 5:22PM
Oh but wait, Nintendo Wii only offers mini games and mario based games. So this awesome game can't possibly exist.
Sarcasm aside, this sounds pretty cool.
flcl @ Aug 29th 2007 5:43PM
a number of the guys from clover formed their own company called seeds, so we might see another okami calibur game. *crosses fingers*
Bluebrake @ Aug 29th 2007 7:44PM
Awesome. Anybody ever play that old PC game "Castles"?
hegemonyhog @ Aug 29th 2007 8:39PM
The Capcom talk makes me think - would anyone else love to see a Ratchet and Clank-esque Mega Man game on the Wii? Third-person shooter/platformer with a behind-the-back perspective. Cel-shaded, 60FPS, tons of enemies onscreen, a mix between the RE4 reticle and MP3's lock-and-aim?
I think I just won at game design.
Jonathan @ Aug 29th 2007 9:37PM
Oh see you would have won if it wasn't already done. It's called Mega Man Legends. It may not be cell-shaded or run at 60 FPS but the concept certainly is there.