Chibi-Robo is a series that's somewhat more prominent in Japan, though 3DS owners worldwide may have been tempted to pick up Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder to try out its use of the system's cameras for AR (augmented reality). Photo Finder certainly had its critics, though, and Nintendo has today announced a new title for Japan that focuses purely on platforming.
Rather than AR shenanigans or busy work in a 3D environment, this new entry looks like relatively straightforward platforming fun - the little character's plug becomes a whip and lasso, too, blending ideas seen in a whole load of platformers over the past couple of decades.
There'll even be a cute little amiibo that, when scanned, will give the player greater speed and abilities.
Announced for a Fall Japanese release in today's Nintendo Direct, we'll wait and see whether this latest entry - and its amiibo - make it to the West.
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This was my favorite announcement from the direct.
This amiibo looks beautiful, but it's bound to sell out within the first few seconds of release. I'm going to try to buy it, though, if it comes out here.
I've decided to repost my updated E3 predictions list for Nintendo's 2015 Digital Event
Nintendo publishes Six Days in Fallujah
Shadows of The Eternal's is rebranded as Eternal Darkness 2
Star Fox is shown off
Animal Crossing for the Wii U is shown off
Animal Crossing Home Decorator is shown off with Wii U functionality
New Metriod
Smash DLC
Project Treasure is shown off
Mario Kart 7 2.0
Pikmin 3D/4
Poke Warriors
Pokemon Conquest 2
S.M.T X F.E Gameplay and Story details
Mario Maker Release Date
XenoBlade Chronicle X Western Release Date
Giant Robot shown off + release date
Project Guard shown off + release date
More gamepad games from Mayamoto
F.E If
Pokemon Generation 7 for N3DS
Nintendo Funds and Publishes various failed Kickstarter games such as
Rabbit Run - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/402042009/rabbit-run/description
Tales of Valiance - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/239051425/tales-of-valiance
RPM: Rocket Powered Machines - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/281800994/rpm-rocket-powered-machines
Ira - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/825838374/ira-1
Pongo, The 3D Pogo Stick Action Platformer - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1267762211/pongo-the-3d-pogo-stick-action-platformer
BMX Ride - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/947030036/bmx-ride
Nintendo Unveils a redesigned gamepad and Wii U + Price Cut
TLOZ T.P Wii released
Mario Sunshine HD
Eternal Darkness HD
FFXV Spin Off Game
FF Crystal Chronicles HD
Bravely Second End Layer
Professor Layton Vs. Phoenix Wright 2
Project Cross Zone 2
FF Explorers
Splatoon DLC
Punch Out Ultimate
Mother 4?
Paper Mario U
Advance Wars U (game could use 2 gamepads for local multiplayer)
I'm actually excited to see an amiibo sititng on what looks like a clump of grass, I really didn't like either the SSB or SMB bases, to blah for my tastes. Though Charizard actually looks ok on his base, like a kaiju coming to attack Tokyo.
I may watch the ND just for this, even though it's on 3DS so I may never play it, still debating.
@CreativeWelshman - My thought was the E3 DE would just be this ND in English. That's only half joking, why have this nwo 2 weeks before E3 but only in the Japan not the west, unless the west is never getting the 3DS portal? Or Pokemon SMD, or 1 of the 2 MH games. Or a Chibi robo platoformerand amiiob. I know Japan gets a whole lot of stuff the west doesn't, bu tmost of this seems likely to come over.
Hopefully they did this now b/c they have so much more to show at E3.
Many levels of WANT for this game, I really hope it comes Westwards, would seem silly not to if they've gone to the trouble of manufacturing a new Amiibo for it! Also the amount of cool moves that Chibi Robo was showing off could maybe translate into a Smash moveset? Would be cool to see at the very least!
How does one set up a forum on this site?
This news made my day! I gotta have that Amiibo!
YES! This is exactly what I wanted! A true Chibi Robo game without the AR stuff. I can just imagine how much fun I'll have playing this one!
I'm gonna have to play Chibi Robo now, aren't I?
Oh my...
I need this game and amiibo. Please come to Europe!!!!
OMG! I have never wanted an amiibo more then this one! Love Chibi-Robo! I really want a new game similar to the game that was released on the GameCube,
I will definitely seek this amiibo out should it come west. Very much hope it does.
Seeing as it only works with this game, I'd hope the chibi amiibo is only bundled with the game. That should slow the scalpers somewhat
Great, another amiibo that will be impossible to get.
Aaaaah please let this come to UK too!
Also,Chibi Robo needs to be in Smash already!
@CreativeWelshman i like the wii u price drop idea, most people can get wii u and get the games. Plus i doubt pokemon gen 7 will be new 3ds exclusive, give it 2+ more years then say new 3ds exclusive.
Glad to see Nintendo is open to doing amiibo from more than just Smash characters (yes, the Mario characters have their own line but they're still usable in Smash).
Looks like a pretty neat game but I'm not completely sold on it.
That amiibo will probably outsell all Chibi-Robo games combined.
I'll buy the amiibo, haven't even played the game or ever plan to play it. Just too cute.
I don't care what Chibi Robo is but I'm getting that Amiibo! Realistically, it'll sell out in 2 minutes and I'll be disappointed.
I'll import a Chibi Robo amiibo just so I can have a near complete collection. I'm only missing a few anyway. I think a western release would be a bad idea honestly. It's just not recognizable here.
Then again, I didn't think the Fire Emblem amiibo would be such hot items and here we are. At least they're reasonably affordable to import, and maybe even available in places like Europe or Australia/New Zealand. I imported Marth from Japan, and Ike from Europe (via Amazon.co.uk) so I assume Europe has a little better luck with these things, and Japan should have plenty.
I mean, maybe, sure.
Looks like a fun little platformer. The bit in the trailer where Chibi parts the waters aas amusing.
Another amiibo they'll make 5 of for each region.
Where's the trailer? Is it not loading for me for some reason?
Woohoo!!!!! That sounds neat! But wait, did they say anything about the platform? I'm confused by this article. I NEED that game and amiibo though. Chibi Robo is always one I thought would be super neat to have an amiibo of!
@Captain_Gonru - I wonder how long before Nintnedo starts taking first born sons and virgin daughters as payment for amiibo?
Bionic Chibo Robo. Looks fun.
Chibi Robo confirmed for Smash. Not really... But he IS in Super Smash Flash 2.
Chibi-Robo games should come to Europe! And to Wii U!
I loved the first two games. I bought the Gamecube version when it was new (it was one of the late gems on the system, and a new Nintendo IP, and Miyamoto worked on it!) and the US import of Park Patrol for the DS.
Chibi-Robo would make a great addition to the Smash roster, next to the Inkling, Bayonetta, and Krystal&Tricky.
Hopefully it will be fun.
Omigod, a chibi robo amiibo!! Is it sad that I'm more interested in the amiibo than the actual game? I love chibi robo though, so I will definitely be picking it up it it makes it out west.
@ChuJelly 3DS I believe.
And they smartly solved the problem of his thin legs without breaking the amiibo's look with some ugly translucent plastic.
I've still never gotten around to playing a Chibi Robo game (even though I've always wanted to and I can find them very easily in Japan), but I will TOTALLY buy this Amiibo. And also maybe the game. Maybe.
OMG I hate Nintendo. I swore that I would get out of amiibo after smash due to the sheer heck it is to get the darn things and then they make a chibi robo. It's official: I need an intervention.
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