New 3DS eShop Puzzler from Fire Emblem Team Revealed
Posted by James Newton
It's cute and has blocks in it
Intelligent Systems is best known for its work on tactical games: the Fire Emblem and Advance Wars series have both emerged from the talented team over the years, but the studio has just unveiled its new franchise, a downloadable 3DS game called Hiku-Osu.
As you'd expect from Intelligent Systems, it's not a simple case of matching falling blocks. In Hiku-Osu — or "push pull" — you have to pull blocks from the background, arranging them in such a way to allow your hero Maro to jump to the end-of-level flag. It's part platformer, part puzzler, but its use of depth should be interesting to see on the 3DS screen. The official Hiku-Osu site has gameplay videos that make things a little clearer.
The game includes 250 stages as well as a level designer, which should help the game prove its value. It's out in Japan on 5th October for 700 Yen.
 What a croc! |
 This chap makes an appearance too |
[via andriasang.com]
#1
brandonbwii said:
Sounds like an interesting game dynamic. Kind of like Mighty Switch Force but in a more strict puzzle environment.
#2
pntjr said:
Intresting...
#3
Chrono_Crossing said:
They also made Super Metroid.
If it's cheap I'll get it. o.O
#4
Samholy said:
very interesting concept. too bad the main caracter looks so ugly.really ugly, so ugly i would be a bit embarassed if someone looks at me playing this game in the bus.
i still consider getting it but... why this dude ? why ? it would sell much more with a better design !
anyway...
#5
JayceJa said:
looks really good, im definitely gonna give it a shot if/when we get it here
#6
Shadowflash said:
Hmm...A red hero named Maro with blue pants who has to jump over obstacles to get to the ending flag...Have I heard this before? XD
#7
Late said:
Looks pretty weird game but I like puzzle games so I might get it
#8
SanderEvers said:
Cool
I want it already. Please forward this message to Nintendo, release in Europe please 
#9
Luffymcduck said:
I hope this comes out in West too. I´m OK with the character too.
#10
Portista said:
Looks great! Can't wait to get my hands on this one! x)
#11
komicturtle said:
Anything made by Intelligent Systems is solid. This should be no different
#12
MetalMario said:
Hopefully they make a new puzzle league with Fire Emblem Characters.
#13
JettiBlue said:
looks good and engaging! Definitely interested.
And how cute is the little guy!
#14
Objection said:
The gameplay reminds me of Catherine, which is a good thing. Hope it turns out well.
#15
bro2dragons said:
It's a chibi sumo wrestler... we'll NEVER see this in the west.
#16
bboy2970 said:
This looks really great! and with 250 levels plus a level editor it seems to have a substantial amount of meat on its bones. One of my favorite franchises of all time (Paper Mario) comes from these people so I'll definitely be buying this if/when it hits the US....and it BETTER hit the US!!!
#17
BigBluePanda said:
Loving the presentation in this!
#18
LordJumpMad said:
This game reminds me of Picobit on DSiware.
And this one looks like its going to be just as fun.
#19
FonistofCruxis said:
This looks really good and sounds like a really long game too but that character looks so ugly.
#20
Erica_Hartmann said:
IS better bring it over here. >.>
#21
6ch6ris6 said:
wow this looks really interesting!
bring on the 3ds ware games!!!
#22
Squiggle55 said:
looks good to me
#23
CaptainSquid said:
Looks pretty fun, and well worth the money (700 yen is about $7). I hope this gets a North American release!
#24
Radbot42 said:
this looks AWESOME, def a must have! if only the mc was the old man in purple on the website. he looks awesome!
#25
shinesprite said:
I really like the look of this. There were times when watching the trailer that I thought. "This is for 3DS Ware? No, it couldn't be."
#26
IAmNotWill said:
@3: IS only programmed the game. Nintendo R&D1 designed the game itself.
But this game looks great. Hope it comes to America.
#27
kurtasbestos said:
Damn, another reason I need to get a 3DS in the near future... this looks awesome!
#28
PunnyGuy said:
Looks cute and clever. I'm interested...
#29
RYBlast said:
Maro should have a brother named Lugi
#30
pikku said:
Wow, this looks really really good! I hpe it comes here. Though,it does look like it'll be a tad on the easy side.....I wonder if it'll have online level sharing.
and of course, obligatory "how much USD is 700 yen" question. D:
#31
Sakura_Moonlight2421 said:
Cool its like a cute version of Catherine without having to worry about getting kill in your dream.
#32
Expa0 said:
Oh IS, How the mighty have fallen...
#33
Henmii said:
It takes some time before it gets clear (around the 1:24 mark), but I must say it looks interesting! I keep an eye on it!
#34
beatalLiToaD said:
Yeah, the first part of the trailer is really strange and random.
But after that it looks great. If it comes to Europe it's as good as bought.
#35
SyFyTy said:
I'll buy it and support them even i it's only because they make my two favorite games, F.E. and Adv. Wars. However it does look interesting, a bit like Tetris Axis 'Climber' mode. would be even better as a VR on table through camera.
#36
SyFyTy said:
Looks like Tingle from Rosey Rupeeland.... Jp release...
#37
Radbot42 said:
it kind of reminds me of a 2d ilomilo, and there is nothing wrong with that