One of the most delightfully strange experiences that you could find on the Wii U was that of Woah Dave!, a Mario Bros.-like arcade game with nearly endless replay value. Though that game would be a perfect fit for the Switch, developer Choice Provisions has ensured that its sequel, Space Dave!, will be coming to the platform next week.
Unlike its predecessor, Space Dave! is a modern take on arcade shooters of yore, pulling inspiration from games like Galaga. It looks to be just as engaging as the original, but in an entirely new way, and that characteristic weirdness doesn’t seem to be diminished here. It launches on the eShop on 25th January, and will feature local co-op, leaderboards, and multiple playable characters.
What do you think? Did you like Woah Dave!? Will you be picking up Space Dave!? HOW EXCITED ARE YOU FOR THIS GAME!?
[source twitter.com]
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This is the BEST news!!!
Woah Dave! is such a silly little throwaway game but I got completely addicted to it on 3ds. I clocked an insane number of hours on that thing...467:29 to be exact, I just looked it up. It's the perfect game to zone out with after work while watching a movie or listening to an audiobook. It's by far my most played 3ds game with New Leaf being second in the 300's. I can't wait to have a new game from these guys in HD on my Switch!
And I'm delighted to finally have leaderboards! In the 'deluxe bonkers' version of Woah I managed to get $59.83 as my high score and I wish I could compare it to everyone else.
This news makes me irrationally happy!
Awesome! Woah Dave! is an excellent little game, way underrated and overlooked. I spent way more time playing it than i ever could have expected. Totally buying this day one.
Radical firepower!
This is up against some stiff competition in the shooter stakes next week. But it' offers something different from the 2 Psikyo shoot-em-ups and looks like a lot of fun. So 3 shoot-em-ups, an 80's platformer and Celeste for me next week then.I hope nothing more that I can't resist is announced before then.
Edit, I'm forgetting that Tachyon Project is coming next week too. A twin stick shooter that looks like Geometry Wars 2.I loved that game. So 4 shoot-em-ups for me then. Kid Niki might just have to wait.
I feel like I've been waiting forever for this game. Glad that I'll finally get my hands on it!
Whoa Dave was a friggin gem. I'll definitely be snapping up Space Dave ASAP.
Heck to the yes
Heck to the yes
Heck to the yes
Oh nice! I'm not in to their endless runners, but I can get behind this.
From what I remember Woah Dave! didn't release in Europe and I don't understand why, it would have taken little or no effort. And I remember the developer Choice Provisions, slashing the price of BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien on Wii U in the US before Christmas while completely ignoring Europe. Thanks!
It doesn't look like anything special, what's the positive comments here about??
I was ready to slate this then watched the video.... Looks awesome
Anybody know the price?
@Mr_Horizon game play, at a guess.
Wow, this reminds me of the good ol times in which the box art was better than the actual game.
@Mr_Horizon I think the original Whoa, Dave! was in that Nintendo Humble Bundle a while back. I downloaded it, then didn't touch it for months and months. I finally booted it up and was immediately like "This game looks bad and dumb." But then I didn't put it down for hours. I've had to have clocked at least 100 hours aimlessly trying to beat my high score. Once everything clicks, it's hard to put down.
@JHDK
Unreal. That’s quite a lot of bang for the buck. Maybe the best I’ve ever seen.
My high score is like $1.06. Granted I haven’t played it much but your score is insane.
I have lost countless hours to the PS4/Vita versions of Woah Dave. I must avoid this....I must remain strong!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I've asked if they're releasing the game in Europe. Let's see if I get a response.
I tend to delete games from my system that I don't feel I'll engage anymore, but Woah Dave! was one of those that I STILL have on my Wii U. It's unexplainable... it may not be the BEST game, or even the best at what it does, but it is HIGHLY addictive. I like the action I see of Space Dave! but I don't know if I'm feeling it yet. Looks fun, but don't know if it's just as addictive. We'll see.
Day one here! The first one was exactly my kind of game.
@JHDK That is a fantastic score. I’ve also spent lots of time with the game, but don’t have such an impressive record! I think my high might be three dollars and change.
For me, Woah Dave felt like the best Atari 2600 game that never existed. I’m not necessarily saying that the 2600 could run the game, but the blocky aesthetic and absurdly rapid pace reminded me of the games I enjoyed on that console, way back in the day.
Space Dave looks like another winner from Choice Provisions. Looking forward to it.
@Mr_Horizon
When it comes to Whoa! Dave, it's really a game you have to play to understand how great it is. On the surface, it looks like just a throwaway game. But if you're a fan of classic arcade-style gameplay, it is supremely sublime.
Also,the last game was awesome!I can't wait to play this or see him in Runner3.
I'm glad that this one has co-op unlike Woah Dave!
@the_shpydar alright, thanks
@SLIGEACH_EIRE So I've had a reply from Choice Provisions. "Space Dave!" is coming to PAL regions on Switch, just not tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/TotallyChoice/status/956222142424563712
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