Natsume has revealed that it will be localising Agatsuma’s Farewell Umihara Kawase for North American release under the new title Yumi's Odd Odyssey.
A sequel to the much-loved Super Famicom game Umihara Kawase, this 3DS outing introduces extra characters like time-bender Noko, a young version of Yumi called Yumi-chan and Emiko, who has the power to create checkpoints in each level.
Speaking to Siliconera, Natsume President and CEO Hiro Maekawa said:
We have been interested in releasing this unique title for awhile now. We are working very closely with Agatsuma Entertainment to bring this game to our fans, who we know appreciate games that are a little different, and also have lovable characters.
The game is expected to see release early next year.
[source siliconera.com]
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Shame it's not coming to retail. The Japanese retail version comes with a soundtrack CD that not only includes all of the songs from the game, but several tracks from the previous games as well.
The new name makes me cringe, but I'm glad it's at least coming over here in some form.
Meh, another RPG -.- Where are action or shooter games. I thought that IronFall trailer was supposed to come out yesterday..
Thanks for telling me absolutely nothing about the game...
Here's hoping to a European release too!
I have no idea what this is.
If the price is right...looks kinda cool
Sweet, a platformer.
Yeah! I've been waiting for this since the Japanese Nintendo Direct way back in April. I had no idea what it was but swinging around giant walking fish - whats not to like? Never thought it would get a western release though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEwan1E6Jrs
Oh, Goodbye and Farewell are poor substitutes for Sayonara.
Sayonara Umihara Kawase has a much better flow (at least the way I pronounce it - Sigh-oh-nar-ah um-e-har-ah ka-wah-say)
Yumi's Odd Odyssey is probably a better western choice though.
Oh, and Silconera said it's eShop only, which makes sense for this weirdness. I don't think that was mentioned here. Unless it's always been eShop only and that was a given, I have no idea how this released in the east.
Always wanted to play the snes game might get this one if its priced right
Can't wait to get this. I remember playing it on my friend's Super Famicom. Good times.
Niche and Japanese are enough to get me interested.
As a supporter of niche titles, this will be on my radar. I'm currently loving and addicted to Unchained Blades.
"So long, and thanks for all the fish." Lol, love it.
Very very interested in this one, btw.
@TruenoGT I will, thanks.
I can't believe we're getting this! It kind of reminds me of Bionic Commando with a fishing line instead of a bionic arm to get you around. I will be checking this out when it comes to NA!
@rjejr: Let's hope they change their mind and make a physical release as well.
YES! Umihare Kawase is seriously one of my fav games of all time! Everything about it is amazing! Sooo looking forward to this
Hmm, a "digital-only" title I might actually want to get. :/ But, yeah, let's hope they decide to release a full retail version, too.
I've still got to get around to getting the DS import.
Oh no not another platformer -_- Aside from that I'm glad this is coming to 3DS as opposed to yet another Wii U Unity based game.
Been interested in this for a long time. Glad to see it's coming over, even if it's digital only.
Been interested in this for a long time. Glad to see it's coming over, even if it's digital only.
@Damo - A Hitchhikers Guide reference you say?! I'd look past your hairy belly and be your friend for that! lol
I'm glad this is coming to NA, as I can never get enough unique, quality platformers!
@Prof_Elvin_Gadd Glad someone got it!
@Damo Douglas Adams is my hero.
Edit: Hey, you sass that hoopy Damo? There's a frood who really knows where his towel is.
This is nice. It really easy.
BUT NATSUME, MEDABOTS!!!
Day One purchase right here. I love the SFC version. It's plenty hard, though.
Never played the original, but watching videos it reminds me of the Hunter stages of Lost World JP for PS1. But without shooting.
Also nice to see female leads for a change.
So stoked for this. Glad I held off on downloading it until now. For anyone that hasn't played this series before, check out Umihara Kawase Shun: Second Edition Kanzenban for DS, which includes the SFC game and the superior version of the PSX game, plus some extra levels. If you consider yourself a fan of platformers, you need to play this series.
Ohh awesome!!! Umihara is one of my favourite SFC games, and I've been hoping this one would come out here!!
@1upsuper thanks for the heads up on that - I had no idea there was a DS version!
You got my moola! Can't wait.
Day 1 download.
If the original version is already available on the Japanese eShop, does anyone know how many blocks it requires?
Is it in 2D?
If the graphics are 3D then it's a dealbreaker.
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