Year Walk was well received back in 2013 when it was originally released on iOS devices, then arriving on PC in 2014; the horror adventure is loosely based on an old Swedish tradition called Årsgång. In the game the player experiences grim tales, horrifying creatures and cryptic enigmas which await in the dark woods of 19th century Sweden.
With the help of Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails developer Dakko Dakko, the talented team at Simogo has created a new and reimagined version of Year Walk for the Wii U eShop. Now you'll be able to lose yourself in an ancient rite which bleeds from the TV screen into our world through the Wii U GamePad. The Wii U's unique functionality will be used to help you solve tactile puzzles using motion controls, and listen for clues through the GamePad.
The definitive version of the game is planned to be released on the Wii U eShop later this year in the Fall. Take a look at the trailer below and let us know if it will be a day one purchase for you with a comment below.
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Hmmm, I'm not familiar with this game but it looks interesting. I will patiently wait for the review.
Puzzles and horror aren't really my favorite genres, but looks clever.
anytime I hear new horror game, I take notice. I'll patiently await for it's arrival and hope for the best.
Now that's the kind of thing I like to see in the eShop as opposed to retro-styled action/puzzle platformers. And very nice touch having someone in costume with a Gamepad on the sofa - lets us know this isn't just a port to the Wii U as an afterthought, cheers!
Brilliant news! Simogo and are my favourite company out there, they'll fit nicely on the Wii U as well as with Dakko Dakko (they should join companies). Hopefully Device 6 can get the same treatment.
Indies are keeping the Wii U alive!
As soon as I heard Dakko Dakko I was interested.
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Happy birthday #14! France will be celebrating too!
This looks interesting.
Echoing #5, this looks like something fresh and original for the eshop. I have no idea what is happening in the trailer, but it has me curious. Cool music. Utilizing gamepad features. However, it's difficult for me not to see Bojack every time the horse head is on screen.
Played Year Walk many years ago on my iOS device. Creepy, lots of jump scare but too short. Device 6 from the same developer was more interesting. That game made full use of a mobile functionality and is still the most revolutionary novel-game I have ever played.
That looks like the right kind of horror (as in, unsettling atmosphere instead of jump scares). I'm certainly interested.
@Nintendian Oh, so there are lots of jump scares? That's sad to hear.
@ricklongo Yes, it will take you by surprise, when you least expected it.
Watch this and see if you like it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxy_bGafpSM
Nintendo, all about FUN... Just what Wii u needs... 2 year old iPhone games... That's fine... EVERYTHING IS FINE!
Yes! I've been meaning to play this!
To anyone who has doubts about this game, put them aside. This game is absolutely amazing! It uses real folklore, and amazing visuals to pull off something that is almost revolutionary. It is also very creepy! Do not play it late at night with all the lights out if you don't want to have nightmares.
My biggest concern is the second story, and if they don't find a way to include it, so much will be wasted. There was a huge second story that tied many questions from the original together. It was unlocked in the free mysterious companion app on the App Store. Once you unlock that, and go through that, the game becomes even more fascinating, and you need to play it again (not all the way) to see the "true" ending.
I never knew about Årsgång before I heard of this game, and I'm Swedish.
Decent game on iPhone, great visuals and atmosphere... but too short in my opinion. It is good to read all the "real stuff" information before diving into the game.
Awesome! Day one purchase for sure.
Ah, quiet horror. Is that a genre? It probably should be.
Assuming it's good, this is going to straddle that brilliant/weird line isn't it.
@sinalefa - Ah yes, Bastille Day. A good friend of mine and his cousin went to Europe and arrived on Bastille Day back when we were in college. I didn't make it to Europe until grad school, missed Bastille Day, wound up at some weird "everything touristy is closed" day in Switzerland instead. I had a very bad 3 week European vacation. Stupid Club Europa.
Normally an iphone port would annoy me, but I've wanted to play this for a while now. I'll definitely get it if the price is reasonable.
Has me interested I like the theme, I'm gonna keep an eye on this one .
@Rect_Pola it tramples all over the brilliant/weird line. That is what Simogo does best (Device 6, Sailor's Dream, Year Walk, etc.).
@Mene I bet you didn't find the second story. It lengthens the game/experience and makes it even better. Clue: study the companion app more closely.
I've been anxiously awaiting this announcement since the first rumbles about a Simogo port for Wii U. Instantly one of my most anticipated eShop releases. I'll literally buy two copies on day one.
Not my cup of tea, but it's definitely something different, intriguing and well put together.
Not a big puzzle fan but this looks really creepy. Never heard of it til now. Very interested.
Might download, if it's not to expensive. However, I heard its terribly short.
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