Project P-100 Gets a New Name: The Wonderful 101
Posted by Damien McFerran
Platinum Games' superhero epic sheds its working title
Project P-100 is one of the Wii U's more unexpected delights; even when it was announced, it seemed to slip under the radar of many Nintendo fans. Not us, though - when we previewed it back in June, we found it to be a highly enjoyable romp.
The game - which is being produced by Hideki Kamiya (Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe) - has been given a fresh name. It's now called The Wonderful 101.
We're not entirely sure we prefer the new title, but the gameplay footage shown during Nintendo's Wii U presentation in New York today looked extremely promising, so it remains a Wii U release you should keep an eye on.





























#1
3Dash said:
Looks like a decent game, doubt I'll get it though. Wii U really does have some solid exclusive games!
#2
MrWalkieTalkie said:
Been focused on this since day one. And the new title is simply PERFECT!
p.s. The picture kinda fooled me for a sec and got me thinkin of Smash Bros.
#3
Boo_Buster said:
Probably won't get this but it looks like a lot of fun. I am pretty impressed with a lot of the launch window games
#4
3Dash said:
@MrWalkieTalkie I saw that too...
#5
Hokori said:
Maybe that character will be playable in SSBU, this character unsurprisingly reminds me of Viewtiful Joe and I'm interested in this and Bayonetta 2
#6
Morphtorok said:
Lol the image reminds me of the Super Smash Brothers Dojo.
#7
Popyman said:
I love the new name, they had me with, "We knew we were forgetting someone--YOU!" XD And it just flows really well now.
#8
shonenjump86 said:
This game has not slipped my radar. It's made by Platinum Games
. With this and Bayonetta 2 it looks like I'm gonna have to get a Wii U.
#9
BenAV said:
This is one of my most wanted Wii U games.
I hope it lives up to expectations!
#10
spoonshiro said:
Nintendo gets two exclusive Platinum games? What a coup!
#11
Happy_Mask said:
Didn't Care... Until I saw it was by the guy who made viewtiful Joe!
#12
Pikminsi said:
Darn, thought this had something to do with SSB as well. :/ This game does look fun though
#13
LordJumpMad said:
This is all I see

#14
gefflt said:
@CEOJumpMad Ditto. I had completely forgotten about Project-100 and when the video first started and that dude dressed in red and black showed up, I was sure it was Viewtiful Joe.
@MrWalkieTalkie So true! The light blue to white, faded background is exactly like character shots from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
#15
Hokori said:
Now we need MadWorld 2 for WiiU also published by Nintendo
then I'd be very happy
#16
DarkKirby said:
@CEOJumpMad
Same, lol.
#17
shinpichu said:
Waaaaaaaaaaaaant.
#18
piojito_O said:
@CEOJumpMad
Actually, when I first glanced at it, it brought the incredibles to mind.
But now that you mention it, xDD
~wish we had another viewtiful joe game :/
-Not really caring for the launch window titles-
Maybe it's just me but so many games look dumbed down nowadays ::nostalgic:: (hopefully I'm wrong)
but at least I have SmashU & Loz to look forward to
#19
Henmii said:
Nice trailer! I think the title is okay!
#20
rjejr said:
I liked the old name better but it still looks really good. It kinda looks like a colorful 1 player version of the upcoming PSN game When Vikings Attack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4_ZqbHEay4
#21
edcomics said:
I don't like the name. Something like "Hundred Heroes" might have been better. Something solid, you know?
#22
OptometristLime said:
Old name bad, new name good. Much easier to market this way (and SAY), and I enjoy the obvious 'Joe' tie-in!
#23
SnapDragon said:
@MrWalkieTalkie Haha the background and graphics gave me the same impression!
#24
Pixel-Perfect said:
I hate the character designs so much. ;-;
#25
turtlelink said:
Stylish! Viewtfiul! Wonderful!
#26
DarkNinja9 said:
for me i kinda liked the old name
but w/e right is the same game
for me it was a mixture of the incredibles and the joe guy
but yeah in the vid it kinda does remind you of smash bros... who knows maybe they will have one of these characters in the new game? 
#27
mudjo said:
Looks incredibly naff, but worth buying.