Sayonara Umihara Kawase Confirmed For 3DS
Posted by Damien McFerran
Super Famicom classic gets an update
It has been revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu that Umihara Kawase — a series which started life on the Super Famicom and has since enjoyed instalments on the PlayStation, PSP and DS — is getting another sequel, this time on the 3DS.
A platformer in which the lead protagonist uses a fishing line to hook herself to enemies and parts of the environment. The new game is being developed by the original team, which will come as a relief to those who endured the terrible PSP version, which was coded by Rocket Studio.
Sayonara Umihara Kawase is set to launch in Japan this summer, with a price of 4980 yen. There's no word on a western release yet, but given the cult status of the Super Famicom version, we'd like to think it's at least in with a chance.
If you've never seen the Super Famicom original in action, here's Shinya Arino playing it on an episode of GameCenter CX:
[via neogaf.com, nintendoeverything.com]
#1
MeWario said:
Man hadn't heard of this franchise but it sounds pretty cool! Here's hoping it comes our way
#2
WiiLovePeace said:
I came to appreciate this game series after seeing it on GCCX. Happy to see a release on the 3DS but doubtful it'll leave Japan, given none of the games have had an english release afaik
#3
KnightRider666 said:
Did this come to the US on the DS? The fishing lure mechanic screams Bionic Commando! If they localize this for the 3DS, I'll surely pick this up.
#4
YUXLOA said:
Welp, time for me to get a Japanese 3ds. The DS collection was probably my favorite DS game.
#5
hiptanaka said:
I remember liking the SNES game. Original concept.
#6
AtariRainbow said:
I'm hooked on her. nice GameCenter plug.
#7
NoPLo said:
Nice rack.
#8
Mayhem said:
Woot... now let's hope for a Western release. The SFC version is ace (and a little valuable sadly).
#9
Ralizah said:
OK, Nintendo, remember your pledge to bring more traditionally Japanese-only games to the West. This seems like a good candidate.
#10
PORYGON said:
Give me the pre-order page and I'll pay in full right now.
#11
Rafie said:
@NoPLo I was wondering when someone was going to mention that! Hahaha I was already thinking it.
#12
Dpullam said:
I've never even heard of this series. The 3DS can always use more games though.
#13
LordessMeep said:
Hmm, sounds like an interesting concept but I doubt it'll be localized. -.-
#14
edhe said:
I just finished watching that GameCentre CX episode, and damn, does it look difficult. If the 3DS version is anything like that, I probably won't enjoy it.
#15
Windy said:
The 3DS has brought me back to the wonderful world of 2d platformers. I loved Shinobi, Nightsky, cave story along with many others they have been releasing on the Eshop. I haven't been playing platformers really in years. Looks like I would love this and thanks for getting me back into the platformer/puzzles genres.
#16
Windy said:
@Ralizah They also promised a Robust online multiplayer game service. that has gotten better but is still not up to snuff. I want to say things take time but were on 3 years now. Since Capcom wanted to play around and make it difficult to get Monster Hunter online for 3DS I have 4 words- Phantasy Star Zero Sequel
#17
SMEXIZELDAMAN said:
So is it a dating sim or what? What else could be the reason for those large breasts? >:[ I will be dissapointed if it is some sort of platformer! >:[
#18
AntiGuy said:
Can't read, can't watch, must stare at anime melons...
#19
ecco6t9 said:
Everybody bug Atlus and Natsume until one of them brings it out.
#20
SparkOfSpirit said:
I always wanted this series to release over here (the SFC version really should have been a VC import), so I'm really pulling for this one to come out here.
#21
Plutonian said:
I've only watched the first five minutes, but I have to stop for a minute just to say that I think the guy playing the game is funny as hell. His comments about the chair, the "motor cycle", and his question about the girl's destination all made me laugh.
#22
RadioShadow said:
@AntiGuy: They are nice juicy melons!
#23
misswliu81 said:
i too have never heard of this series but from what i have seen in that episode, the game play looks difficult but challenging. they should release this in europe, north america and australia.