Remember KAIO: King of Pirates, the 3DS title developed by Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune? The last we heard, the game was looking good for a worldwide launch, but the proposed 2012 release date never materialised and the title has been considered MIA since then.
However, according to the official website, Inafune's "Pirate Action Adventure" has charted a new course: 2014. The site doesn't give anything more concrete than that, and continues to claim that the title isn't coming out of Japan — although that particular disclaimer is dated October 2011, so it's safe to assume it's no longer valid.
We're still super-keen to play this game, so let's just keep those fingers crossed that it does indeed set sail next year — and that a western release is still on the cards.
[source gematsu.com, via maql.co.jp]
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I'm happy to hear anything about the game at all! This & Rodea Sky Soldier are my two most anticipated MIA games! I really hope it comes out here next year, looks beautiful
I haven't heard anything about this game. What type of game is it? RPG, adventure? The trailer makes the game seem like it will be great. Well coming from Inafune-san, I'm sure the game will be great.
Did they even say what kind of game this is supposed to be? Adventure, maybe? It'll have a big sea full of islands and ships to explore, I hope.
i hope it really will come out next year... i cant wait to play it xO
but who knows how long the anime and manga take which they want to release at the same time
Why is it on 3DS!? The 3DS is a huge seller already!! Why don't you release it on a damn Wii U!!?
Hell yeah! Can't wait to see some actual in-game footage.
I wondered what happened to this title. I remember thinking it looked great when the first trailer came out quite a long time ago. Hopefully the wait was worth it.
I'm disappointed, I thought this was One Piece at first D:
I remember hearing about this, it's still going to be awesome, it's still going to be king...............of the pirates that is (though Luffy might disagree with that).
@Pit-Stain Because the developers want to make money. They will make more as a 3DS game.
Wow, yea, I was wondering when this was going to be released. I had heard the developer had delayed the release for some reason (I think Inafune-san had said that).
Was starting to think development was scrapped in favor of more Soul Sacrifice games and Mighty No. 9.
Concept sounds familiar...heheh.
Still, I first heard of this game long before I was even into One Piece, back in 2011, so I'm still kind of anticipating this game...if it's good.
I'll believe it when I see it but all power to inafune.
Hmm. Announced in 2012. No screenshots or gameplay footage at the back end of 2013, pushed back to 2014. Smells like vaporware. Which is a shame (if that's the case), it looks pretty interesting.
@Raylax
unfortunately your logic is sound my friend
I had completely forgotten about that charming trailer. But no point hoping for this game until new footage comes out.
@WiiLovePeace I hear ya! Still hoping to get Rodea the Sky Soldier.
This is awesome news to know that it's still coming. I really want to see more of this game.
I totally forgot about this game till now. Glad to see it's still planning to come out.
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