Several times in the past, Wonderful 101 creator, Hideki Kamiya has shared his interest in developing a sequel to the new Nintendo IP that released on Wii U last year. Today, he mentions a feature that he wanted to add in The Wonderful 101, but didn't make it in the final cut. This feature was being able to play as your own Mii as a member of the Wonderful 100. However he also says how he hopes next time "We can do it in The Wonderful 102". He speaks as if the game is definitely 100% happening. And to this I say: HECK YEAH!!!! Wonderful 101 was my all time most favorite game last year in 2013, maybe even my favorite game of all time! So I totally hope this is a sign that a sequel really will happen sometime in the future. What do you think?
It might not be a huge seller, but I don’t think it would hurt Nintendo to continue on with the Wonderful 101 IP. It has all the colorfulness / charm of traditional Nintendo IP’s, but with that added difficulty / complexity, which is more attractive to the core crowd.
That being said, I think the Wonderful 101 has a number of areas in which a sequel could improve on, the controls still need to be fine-tuned a bit, and the level design took a dip in the original during the mid-sections of the game compared to the amazing initial Blossom City levels. Still, the charm won me over despite the flaws.
I definitely want to get 101, once I have the time and money for it. (Wii U games are expensive.) I'd be happy to see a sequel though, this seems like the only Nintendo-owned IP, barring Mario and Pokemon, that is still trying to be itself.
I felt so bad for not getting this game at launch. Now that I have it I feel worse (but less so because I have the game!), but man I would dig a Wonderful 102!
Pretty disappointed to know a Mii Character is not an option, would have totally worked!
There is something to be said for doubling down. Nintendo already funded the development of The W101 engine and IP... If Platinum covets the opportunity for a sequel, I could see a scenario where Nintendo works with them to adapt the franchise to improve it's marketability (let's say Kamiya put his foot down on the Nintendo cast he originally envisioned and has since been proven right by sales performance, for instance).
It could happen... I mean, Nintendo must be aware of the fan reception of The W101, along with Platinum's sales history (they are funding Bayonetta 2). And they need Wii U games, period. What kind of turnaround do you think Platinum can pull off on a sequel?
I just desperately hope they fix the litany of issues. For their own sake. Everything from the camera to the menus to the progression requires a total rethinking to bring it all up to the expected Nintendo level of accessibility and playability. If you ask me, the entire concept needs a lot of work before it can will ever gain widespread acceptance. As much as I adore everything it stands for, it cannot be ignored how conceptually and structurally flawed The W101 is as a gaming product in 2013.
Wonderful 101 was a meh too me I played the demo and felt the camera and controls were awful!
I'm pretty sure most people who liked the game said this about the demo. Speaking of which, between this and Monster Hunter, can we bury the idea that demos are always a good idea? They're clearly not.
I'd be cool with this. The game certainly has more than enough creativity to justify a sequel and sequels usually sell better anyway so maybe people would actually play this one.
I loved this game so I would love a sequel but it won't sell because it doesn't have a clear audience in mind. It's too difficult for children, casual gamers and even some "hardcore gamers" to enjoy. Other "hardcore gamers" will be put off by its toon like visuals. Basically there is no point in Nintendo advertising this game because it only appeals to such a small audience.
I loved this game so I would love a sequel but it won't sell because it doesn't have a clear audience in mind. It's too difficult for children, casual gamers and even some "hardcore gamers" to enjoy. Other "hardcore gamers" will be put off by its toon like visuals. Basically there is no point in Nintendo advertising this game because it only appeals to such a small audience.
I hate everything you said, but know you're pretty much entirely correct. I would still love to see a sequel though...maybe if the first game gets enough of a cult following to make a profit.
I'm still waiting for a good moment to buy W101. Every time I go into GAME there is something cheaper that I also want. I've bought Ninja Gaiden and Injustice recently and I know I will be more tempted by getting AC4, ME3 and Darksiders 2 for a total of £45 than £40-50 on W101. I did love the demo but the style of the game and how close it was released to Pikmin 3 was always going to harm it.
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@Nintenjoe64
That's what keeps happening to me, too. RE: Revelations($15 with promo code) and Deus Ex($50) got ahold of my money before W101, so now I don't have it for a while. I just keep buying smaller titles. I was even contemplating Scribblenauts, because it's currently on sale for $20, while W101 continues to be on my wish list.
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Wonderful 101 was a meh too me I played the demo and felt the camera and controls were awful!
I'm pretty sure most people who liked the game said this about the demo. Speaking of which, between this and Monster Hunter, can we bury the idea that demos are always a good idea? They're clearly not.
I'd be cool with this. The game certainly has more than enough creativity to justify a sequel and sequels usually sell better anyway so maybe people would actually play this one.
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I enjoyed it, too, though I don't own the game yet. But it seems that there are quite a few people who were put off by the demo despite initial interest. There are also those who didn't like the demo, bought it anyway and actually liked it then.
It seems the demo has done some damage, though. As have the reviews.
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