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:
[source neogaf.com, via nintendoeverything.com]
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Man hadn't heard of this franchise but it sounds pretty cool! Here's hoping it comes our way
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
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.
Welp, time for me to get a Japanese 3ds. The DS collection was probably my favorite DS game.
I remember liking the SNES game. Original concept.
I'm hooked on her. nice GameCenter plug.
Nice rack.
Woot... now let's hope for a Western release. The SFC version is ace (and a little valuable sadly).
OK, Nintendo, remember your pledge to bring more traditionally Japanese-only games to the West. This seems like a good candidate.
@NoPLo I was wondering when someone was going to mention that! Hahaha I was already thinking it.
I've never even heard of this series. The 3DS can always use more games though.
Hmm, sounds like an interesting concept but I doubt it'll be localized. -.-
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.
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.
@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
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! >:[
Can't read, can't watch, must stare at anime melons...
Everybody bug Atlus and Natsume until one of them brings it out.
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.
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.
@AntiGuy: They are nice juicy melons!
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.
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