The sequel to one of Wii’s best downloadable games has been named: LostWinds: Winter Of The Melodias, according to Edge Magazine. “This sequel has a brand new mechanic which allows the returning hero, Toku, to switch the seasons of the world between summer and winter, using it to his advantage in various puzzles,” reports N-Europe, transcribing the print-only article. “Toku now also has the power to swim, and can create powerful cyclones which can drill through rocks and scoop up water. Other features include a new in-game map and hint system.”
A release date was not confirmed, but logic suggests a winter release is in the cards. The original LostWinds, released last year, was very-well received, despite its short length. Infendo named it the seventh best Wii game of 2008, in fact. Long live, Toku!
Lost Winds and De Blob were my two favorite Wii games of last year. Fantastic art direction and simple, focused gameplay made both of them excellent examples of what the actual Wii promise was originally intended as. Unfortunately, they're some of the ONLY examples. I am thrilled, though, that Lost Winds is getting a sequel. I'd have been thrilled if it were a full retail-release game and not just a downloadable, but keeping it small will help the developers with the game's scope and focus, keeping it a better design and ultimately a better value for gamers.
It's about freaking time! I've been waiting for this sequel since I came out of the womb.
I just replayed the original Lost Winds one afternoon this summer, and loved it just as much or maybe even more than my first play through. I'm really glad the sequel is coming.
This is awesome news! Lost Winds was fun and beautiful. I am still hoping for a DS version and a full release also.
LostWinds still manages to be one of Wii's prettiest games, despite its downloadable nature, and its elegant controls, music, and art design make me really excited for a sequel!
By the way, anyone looking to play a game sort of similar to LostWinds will want to check out NyxQuest, a great WiiWare game that is well worth the $10 I paid for it.
@ Andrew G. Couldn't have said it better myself!