Adventure Island: The Beginning (WiiWare)

Awesome! Now I need to DL the original AI on VC...

I was hoping it would get a better name. Adventure Island 5, New Adventure Island 2 or Super Adventure Island 3. Just to put in an existing Adventure Island series.

I suspect the name isn't finalised yet, this was the same with Bomberman WiiWare which became Bomberman Blast.

Yeah, methinks that's just a pending name.

It will obviously be titled Adventure Island Party...

Why are they bragging with that last sentence? I'd much rather it was retro-style, actually. Well, I'd rather they got around to releasing more of the series on VC already, too. I've never played any of the series, and am NOT very likely to start with this one regardless of graphic style.

I'm fine with it not being retro, but I don't know if a 3D free roaming style would fit the classic Adventure Island gameplay. Hopefully its something like LostWinds (3D styled side scroller) or Crash Bandicoot (following a track, but from a behind-the-player perspective)

They only dated it for Europe so far? Hope the NA release date is somewhere around that time.

It's good to finally see some concrete stuff about the new game. It's been too long since the last game. Graphics-wise, I'm glad they're using new ones and not retro ones as i think the whole Retro novelty is starting to get overused. I just wonder whether the graphics will be like the ones on the Gamecube remake. I'm glad that at least Hudson are trying to bring big series to WiiWare. It certainly gives it the attention it needs.

I was hoping it would get a better name. Adventure Island 5, New Adventure Island 2 or Super Adventure Island 3. Just to put in an existing Adventure Island series.
I don't think it'll be the final name either like Dazza said as it isn't a great name. As for naming it like you suggested above, if anything, i'd say that they'd start a new Adventure Island series with a new name as after such a long break in the series, gamers who are new to the series might get confused or something.

You were right. Its a prequel.

Just think if this does well and if sega were to take notes. We could see a new Wonder Boy or better yet a decent Sonic game.

I wasn't expecting this to be a prequel. I honestly thought it's be a Midquel (Don't ask why). The graphics are unusual and look quite good for WiiWare, although a bit dated i must admit.

I had a feeling we'd get upgraded sprites, so 3D models are a nice surprise. Minigames are a nice touch too, just as long as this doesn't end up getting too much focus on those over the main game.

It'll be nice when this gets released, as the series has been gone for far too long. I'll certainly DL it to try and convince Hudson to make more. Star Soldier didn't do too well, so let's hope this revival performs better.

Nice, I'm glad the game received a little touch-up without any major overhaul to the core of the game itself. Same basic game, new look, works for me.

I don't really like the graphical style of the this one so it won't be for me.

@ Kirk:
You won't get it even it plays greater than any other game in the series?
Too much focus on the graphics, dude.

As for me, it's bubbling inside me.

Since Hudson have a knack for releasing games early, and Europe doesn't yet have a game scheduled for March, I'm expecting this a little early. Here's hoping!

@Wiiloveit
It's certainly possible. Here's to hope

All this Balance Board support in their games lately better be an indication of support in the next Mario Party.

Judging from the above Link, the game will be 2 players, 1000 pts in JP, and will be available sometime around April (which is already old info.)

This is going to be so cool! I remember playing adventure island 2 on the gb. If this game is the same quality of ai2 im getting it!

The levels look very similar to the Gamecube Adventure Island remake, is this very much different?

Wow...looks awesome! Going to DL when it comes out in the states.

Wow! And with WiFi Connection? I wonder how that supposed to be. A race who collect the most fruit or the first that reach the end?

Strangely I am in the minority that is not convinced yet. I can't put my finger on why. Will wait for the revw.

@24: same here, sure gonna wait for the review

I'm gonna wait for review too. Higgins himself didn't convince me enough

I actually enjoy this game.
I never played an adventure island game before.

It doesn't play as smooth as, let's say, a mario platform game. But it's decent. specially since it was only 1000 Npoints.

But I can't seem to beat the first boss... must be doing something wrong.

This is a really good game. I've never died to the first boss. The latter bosses and their one-hit kills, however.

I'm so jealous of Europeans I loved Adventure Island...I wonder when the States are getting this title.

kinda like a tiki, jamican mario game...u got the princess, mario, bowser and the fairy resembles...Toad...i think...lol

North America gets their price in this game set at 800 points making the PAL regions more jealous.

Not really. I wasn't going to download it anyway.

Bass X0, what's in a name? A game by any other name would ... you probably know the rest.

yes only 800 here in the US thats a deal!!

Be jealous Europe. We get it for only 800 points while you guys get for 1000.

This is what Sega should look at doing with Sonic and Nintendo with Mario and Zelda!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks good, I havn't played the original for ages. I'm not sure about this...

I'm Waiting for E3 there must big announcements from Nintendo.

Hay Bass XO are you on face book?

Picked this up today, along with Bubble Bobble Plus. I must admit, despite it's flaws, I am actually enjoying the game. Yes, it does feel a bit unpolished, but its an $8 game...what do you expect? Anyways, I was a huge fan of the original, so maybe thats why I am more forgiving, but I truly recommend this title to people looking for a fun little "adventure" game...no pun intended.

This game is not as good as I was hoping. I've never seen a game before in which your energy depletes for no apparent reason. Also, 800 points/$8.00 is overpriced, especially when you consider the fact that you can get a game like Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask for just 200 points/$2.00 more,