14 DAY TRIAL // So you've heard news of a great game called Uncharted: Drake's Fortune for the PS3 thinking there's no way in heck you'll be able to enjoy that gameplay experience since you don't own a PS3. Don't go that far, there's still chance for a Wii gamer also to explore an uncharted domain, in the shoes of more than one character following the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates, all this in one game that's officially gone gold and is ready to be launched in North America - One Piece: Unlimited Adventure.
The game's summary sounds a little something like this: While sailing the open sea, an island mysteriously rises from deep beneath the ocean waves, leaving the Straw Hat Pirates stranded on a strange land. Players will take control of their favorite One Piece characters to explore new areas, battle vicious enemies and solve challenging puzzles.
One Piece: Unlimited Adventure is being developed by none other than renowned video games developer Namco Bandai Games America who has announced today that the title based on the hit animated TV series has gone gold and is set for a January 22nd launch this year, for the Wii.
As you'd expect, One Piece players will follow the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as their journey leads them to treasure and perilous encounters on an uncharted isle. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuck players will pull, turn and swing to battle nefarious villains using each character's own unique set of moves, such as Luffy's Gum Gum Storm and Nami The Navigator's Cyclone Tempo. Game modes include Survival and Vs. Mode, with over 40 unlockable characters being available, complete with secret items, and special costumes.
"One Piece: Unlimited Adventure is the perfect fit on the Wii system as gamers can come together to explore, compete and experience the world of the animated series," said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "One Piece: Unlimited Adventure embodies our commient to produce top-notch games that are an extension of its popular anime properties."
One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, launching January 22 2008 for Nintendo's Wii has been rated T for teen by the ESRB. Here's the game's official website for more information.