Soul Saga: Episode I developer Mike Gale has been dropping some more details on the forthcoming J-RPG-style Wii U eShop title, and it sounds like he's got some cool ideas for the console's unique controller.
Speaking to Cubed3, Gale discussed how the GamePad would be used:
I am planning to put the player's cell phone on it. The player will have a smart phone in a steam punk-esque design. You'll get e-mails and messages from your Guild Members and friends around the world, and all that will be right there. So as your'e exploring your GamePad might start ringing and you can answer it. I also want to put the radar and altimeter of the airship on there as well.
With so many developers choosing to ignore the potential of the GamePad controller, it's refreshing to hear Gale's plans for Soul Saga. We've clearly not seen all the GamePad is capable of.
In the same interview Gale also reveals that a 3DS version could be on the cards — but only once he's finished all of the other editions currently in development.
[source cubed3.com]
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Sounds like a good idea. Better then what nintendo came up with for their Mario games...
i like the design of this game
Looks and sounds cool.
Love J-RPG's i'll be sure to check this out, Wii U need more J-RPG's.
wens this coming out ???????
Sounds awesome! I'll be getting both the Wii U and PS4/Vita versions of this!
This is starting to need a boxed release, hope Nintendo gets his meter up about this game.
Another game to add to my ever growing collection of Wii U games.
This is looking good, climbing my list of games I am considering
The screenshot is awesome, but in reality they had me at "JRPG".
That's pretty creative! Another reason why the Wii U gamepad is so useful in games! Can't wait to check it out!
Now thats what I'm talking about.
I will be getting this!
The more I see on this game, the better and better it looks. Can't wait!
I actually really like that idea. What a great way to use the gamepad!
I've not really cared much for this game... trying to get myself out of RPGs, especially those of the J- kind. But that is SUCH a kool use of the gamepad if it means actually people across the world! Why haven't Nintendo thought of that yet?
Maybe it's security issues... who knows...
Awesome kind of sounds like a more robust version of what lego city had. Cannot wait to play an rpg on this console.
@digga: Soul Saga will be out July 2014.
Pity they can't sell bundles with some well crafted downloads pre-loaded.
Seems like an interesting idea. Kind of wish Nintendo could implement something like that for all games; a communication tool that could be delegated to the Gamepad no matter which game you're playing I mean.
Have an option to activate that instead of other Gamepad related functions (you can still have both options just it can replace stuff on the Gamepad if the game doesn't really need the touch screen).
Jesus I can't wait for this gonna be awesome!
I think I'll get the Wii U version, but a 3DS version sounds interesting. Though, not interesting enough to convince me to get the same game twice.
That kid looks like Marche from FFTA.
Um.... wouldn't an RPG made in another country be called something other then J-RPG, like E-RPG or U-RPG. I still don't see any difference between a turn based RPG made in the States compared to a turn based RPG made in Japan.... There's a lot of Japanese RPG titles that aren't turned based.
because anything the western companies make in the rpg department usually put thier own spin on it hence the name WRPG
Western TRASH.
Glad to see that someone's making good use of the Gamepad for once.
Nice idea. I don't know what people are talking about with the Gamepad not being used well... all the games I own make awesome use of it. Nintendo Land, Sonic Racing, Lego City Undercover, even Just Dance. Even NSMBU is pretty good when doing challenges and with a younger or inexperienced player not to mention playing while someone is using the TV works great. Probably the weakest of those mentioned.
Anyway, this is a great idea.
If you're interested in the game, then I hope you've put in some money to his Kickstarter campaign. There's a great video there too. More money = bigger game!
I love the idea! I hope it's executed well enough to make the idea worth while.
The quote says "your'e"instead of "you're," @DamienMcferran.
I hope the Pro Controller is still supported.
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