Shin'en Multimedia has had a great relationship with Nintendo, consistently releasing games that both look and play great. While it's released the vast majority of its games for Nintendo platforms (all the way back to the Game Boy Color!), the company has recently ported a few games to the PS4, making some question whether or not it would remain so loyal to the Big N in the future. Fortunately, at least as far as its next project is concerned, there's nothing for Nintendo fans to be worried about.
Martin Sauter of Shin'en recently sat down with Nintendon to talk about FAST Racing NEO, the company's most recent project, and the talk eventually drifted to the studio's future plans. Sauter was tightlipped as to what we can expect next, but he did confirm that it would be coming to Nintendo platforms, though he didn't specify which. Here's the quote:
The problem is I can't talk about it. I'd really like to talk about it, but if I say anything…. let me put it this way: we're very happy to work with Nintendo, we'll keep doing it and our next project will be with them. We're also carrying out new experiments and creating new prototypes, but I can't talk about this either, because they're so deep in their initial stage that there would be no point talking about it now.
What do you think? Would you like to see a Shin'en game on NX? What do you think the next project could be? Drop us a comment in the section below.
[source nintendon.it]
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What if their next project is F-Zero NX? They'd be a great fit!!
Pasting my comment from another site here because it's 7:10AM:
Well, surprise surprise.
Anyway, the way Sauter mentions it makes it seem like they’re pitching prototypes in the hopes of getting to work on a Nintendo franchise. Which would be a wise move for Nintendo, they need to start outsourcing their franchises more often instead of just sitting on them. We’ve seen some examples in recent years with somewhat minor titles, but it’s still not enough.
Oh, and “new experiments” doesn’t make it sound like they want to make an F-Zero game. They’ve just finished working on FRN, I can see them wanting to do something entirely different instead.
@Pahvi There will be no complaints from me if that's what it is,I'd love that haha
That's good. They will continue to support Nintendo hardware.
Jett Rocket 3, please.
Iridion 3D 3!
one of the tracks from the fast racing neo dlc has a pipe that defies gravity - mroe than usual, i mean. you race on the outside of the pipe all the way until you are upside-down, which has no context until you get back to the flat part of the track and you see that you're upside-down. that evokes nano assault neo which in turn evokes mario galaxy. defying gravity seems to be a thing for them so whatever it is, it's likely going to have that element.
Bless 'em. I love it when smaller devs have the chance to collaborate with the big guys - shows there's a fine mutual respect!
I'm yet to play Fast Racing NEO - will now hold out for the physical version. But it's clearly one of the most well received and professional indie titles on Wii U.
IT IS HAPPENING!
...I don't know what exactly but...
IT IS HAPPENING!
F-Zero, WaveRace, 1080. One of these and I would die with elation! Who's with me?
They've certainly got potential... and I'd love to see them partner with Nintendo to do a reboot of a dormant IP... Fast Racing Neo wasn't bad for an F-Zero homage, and the mechanics they added certainly made it feel fresh (although most people would probably agree that it would have been better without them).
Retro Studios had that same sort of creativity when they revived the Metroid series... so I think Shin'en could achieve something similar.
... Pilotwings?
Awesome! I hope Nintendo hire and fund them for Pilotwings or something.
Jett Rocket for the NX would be good. Maybe they could port the first one too?
Whatever it is I will buy it. Support my system of choice and I'll support you. Simple.
(tangent) Someone needs to do some snooping at Tantalus I reckon.
No surprise there, Shinen is practically synonymous with the indie scene on Nintendo systems along with Wayforward. Still it's nice to hear it directly from the horse's mouth.
Shin'en F-Zero on NX would blow my mind.
I also hope Wayforward would get in even more closer development with Nintendo on future NX stuff.
I would like too see Shin'en's next project on the NX plus I wouldn't mind them tackling one of Nintendo's IP's namely F-ZERO working with Nintendo on it.
It's probably a new IP, it's probably for NX, the inability to comment makes that clear. I'm still waiting for Shin'en & Nintendo to announce Fast Racing Neo physical in NA.
Please let it be F-Zero
How about a Kirby Air Ride 2? While I have every confidence that Shin'en could do a fantastic job with the F-Zero license you do have to consider how long the IP has been dormant. Not to mention that asking them to throw their own Fast Racing IP down the toilet after having made a name for themselves with the hardcore Nintendo gamers is extremely closed-minded.
I'd love to see what they could do with the Air Ride license.
Great news. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Shin'en games on the Wii U, in addition to Iridion 3D and II. They do great work.
@TruenoGT really? It's fast alright and the tracks all feel unique but it's not on the same level as GX. Some corners are too tight for the fastest speed and bumping round the outside is the fastest way, instead of showing some proper driving skill. If braking and taking the racing line was quicker i'd be all over it. The multiplayer also feels empty. Still, I like FRN but only play it for a few minutes a time. GX I play all night, because the tracks are very well designed and when you win you feel like you've earned it. F-Zero GX HD with online multiplayer or a new F-zero done with Shin'en's programming skills and N's polish would blow my mind!
The logical thing to do would be an F-Zero, but Nintendo's never been one for "regular" logic, so it probably isn't.
I'll keep hoping that it is indeed F-Zero though. Can't wait for the physical release of FAST Racing NEO to keep my speed cravings in check until that happens.
@Dreamcaster-X
That NEEDS to happen. They've proven that they can make an EXCELLENT high speed racing game.
Make more Wii U games please. I will buy them and am buying the Fast Racing NEO DLC. Please and thankyou. Also, I will never buy nx like the ps4 and the xb1 and as well as pc. If you put it in PS3, I'll buy it.
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