Square Enix right this moment introduced Balan Wonderworld, a brand new 3D platformer from a group together with two of Sonic the Hedgehog’s creators – who additionally did Nights Into Dreams collectively. It’ll ship us via a bizarre theatre into the magical Wonderworld, the place we’ll run, soar, climb, and oh you completely higher imagine we’ll accumulate some glowing gems. You know, platformer stuff. It may be very cheery-looking, as you possibly can see within the announcement trailer beneath.
The game stars Leo and Emma, although they is perhaps arduous to recognise for lots of the game as a result of they’ll be clad in costumes granting skills. Today’s announcement says it has over 80 costumes, and talents embrace spinning, blasting water, capturing your fists out, climbing webs, twirling, portray… it has sufficient that absolutely they’ll begin to run out of ability concepts and also you’ll find yourself with “make a nice cup of tea” and “put up some shelves.”
It’s being made by Squeenix’s new Balan Company group, who embrace Naka Yuji and Naoto Ohshima. Yuji created the unique platformer prototype which turned Sonic, whereas Ohshima designed the sassy hedgehog in addition to his nemesis. Yuji was a programmer and producer on Sonic for years, and Ohshima directed Sonic CD. The pair additionally labored on Nights Into Dreams, with Ohshima directing it. Naka is directing this one.
Balan Wonderworld is coming to Steam in spring 2021. It can even be on Xboxes, PlayStations, and Switch.
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