A new game by Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima, perhaps better known as the creators of one Sonic the Hedgehog, has been announced as part of the Xbox Games Showcase. Square Enix is bringing Balan Wonderworld Switch and other consoles next spring.
Described as a 1-2 player 3D action platformer, the trailer (above) conjures up memories of 3D SEGA games like Nights Into Dreams on the Saturn, which both creators also worked on, and Billy Hatcher and the giant egg on GameCube, which Yuji Naka produced.
Here are some details from the game’s newly launched website followed by some screenshots:
BALAN WONDERWORLD is a wonderful action and platform game based on a mysterious musical theater.
The stars of the show will use special skills from a multitude of signature costumes as they venture into the strange and imaginary land of Wonderworld. Here memories and real-world views mingle with the things that people appreciate.
Twelve different stories await our stars at Wonderworld, each with their own unique quirks. They will explore every nook and cranny of these labyrinthine stages, using all the tricks and tricks hidden along the way, to get to the heart of each moving story.
The fact that the game was also coming to Switch was confirmed on Twitter. There is also a video on the game’s website with an introduction to the game from the creators:
Do you like the look of that trailer? Let us know if you are excited about Balan Wonderworld below.
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