Exciting times today, as Dutch developer Ronimo Games has announced their plans to bring their new game, Swords & Soldiers, to WiiWare. They are a new studio which includes people who created the original version of de Blob, a game which is being remade for the Wii.
Seemingly taking inspiration from Castle Crashers' visual style, which will be launching soon on Xbox Live Arcade, the game will be WiiWare's first real time strategy (RTS) title. Playing as one of three factions (Two of which are vikings and incans), the objective is to simply wipe your opponent of the face of the planet. Not much information has been given in the press release, but judging by the screens (Which you can view below), you will be able to purchase more units (From lowly grunts, to magicians, to war golems), which are of course different for each faction.
Aside from a multiplayer split-screen mode, there is also a single player mode with a variety of missions to win. There will also be other modes, but Ronimo Games has not revealed what any of these are.
Source: Official website














User Comments
1. Damo
15 Aug 2008, 15:27 BST
Oh yes! This looks brilliant! 2D FTW!
2. Tides of Chaos
15 Aug 2008, 15:38 BST
I'd rather have an overhead RTS myself but if it gets a high score I could change my mind.
3. Pink Rabbit
15 Aug 2008, 15:40 BST
Yet another promising Dutch WiiWare game!
We are invincible!! It looks good!
4. Atlantis1982
15 Aug 2008, 15:41 BST
Wow, this game looks special.
5. Bahamut ZERO
15 Aug 2008, 15:42 BST
HELL YES!
I LOVE RTS!
This looks awsome!
6. MasterMario
15 Aug 2008, 16:12 BST
Please tell me that there will be online multiplayer.
7. opeter
15 Aug 2008, 16:24 BST
Hurray, something new, something fresh! Go Holland, gooo!
8. Bensei
15 Aug 2008, 16:33 BST
I hope it doesn't follow other big-sized games into the size-limitations well like Penny Arcade
9. worrybomb
15 Aug 2008, 16:34 BST
It looks very promising. One of the best news I heard not only from WiiWare but Nintendo in general this week.
It'll probably be big but can you imagine if there was a storage solution announced in the future and the WiiWare size limite increased a bit? We could end up getting great games like this. =)
10. Yasume
15 Aug 2008, 16:46 BST
Looks very interesting. Might come on my wishlist.
11. andy836
15 Aug 2008, 16:49 BST
it looks really cool sort of reminds me of age of war i think thats what its called ill be sure to check this game out seeing as how i'm addicted to RTS games.
12. David77
15 Aug 2008, 17:15 BST
I always say negative things about Wiiware, but this time, I can say there a game i looking forward.
13. Bahamut ZERO
15 Aug 2008, 17:20 BST
This has to have online multiplayer. They're a key part of RTS now.
And we know it's possible thanks Dr. Mario
14. danik
15 Aug 2008, 17:55 BST
looks pretty cool
15. lockelocke
15 Aug 2008, 18:09 BST
Beautiful visuals! Looks badass, too, waiting to hear more!
16. BDPatVCR
15 Aug 2008, 18:11 BST
looks great
17. tantrumario
15 Aug 2008, 18:12 BST
i was hoping castle crashers would come to the wii. I guess this is the closest to that happening. Cant wait for this game.
18. fco.
15 Aug 2008, 19:01 BST
Looks nice.
I wonder what the third faction is. By looking at the logo I'd say they might be... NINJAS??
19. Hyper Metal Sonic
15 Aug 2008, 19:09 BST
Not a huge fan of RTS's but I'll keep an eye out for this one.
20. Olimar_91
15 Aug 2008, 19:29 BST
I love the graphics style. And the idea of an RTS on Wiiware is definetly appealing. Can't wait to see more on this.
21. Drizzt
15 Aug 2008, 20:04 BST
Epic! This game looks good. I'll definitely be watching for this one.
22. konkerdoodle
15 Aug 2008, 20:13 BST
@ Hyper Metal Sonic--I love your avatar. Sweeney Todd owns!
The graphics are really neat looking. Not a big RTS guy myself, though.
23. Stratos
15 Aug 2008, 20:25 BST
@Bahamut ZERO
My only fear is that size restrictions would bar the essential online component. Dr. MArio was a puzzler with a relatively static screen. This is a bit larger in scope than the online WW puzzler.
I still hope Nintendo offers a good storage solution and follows Microsoft in raising the size restriction on download games. Live Arcade games used to have really small restrictions but now they can go as high as 350MB. Microsoft raises the cap every time they release a new SKU w/ a larger HDD.
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the file size restriction has kept several promising games from having more online capabilities.
24. breaderer
15 Aug 2008, 20:33 BST
SWEET
25. Naturestee
15 Aug 2008, 20:39 BST
WANT! Split screen multiplayer rules. This is something my husband and I could really get into. I love the art style too. It does remind me of Castle Crashers, which is fine because I don't have an Xbox360 to buy it with.
The Wii needs more RTS games, both WiiWare and retail.
26. Bahamut ZERO
15 Aug 2008, 20:49 BST
@stratos
Thanks for ruining my hopes and dreams
27. Peznaze
15 Aug 2008, 21:10 BST
Wow, someone really liked Grimgrimoire!
Looking great! Highly doubt there'll be online play, you don't do mulitplayer split-screen if you're going to do online play. So it'll be short, but oh so sweet.
28. Terranigma
15 Aug 2008, 21:11 BST
Wow. That looks... Good.
29. andy836
15 Aug 2008, 21:16 BST
it's set for a Q4 2008 release!!!!!!!!!
30. Terranigma
15 Aug 2008, 21:24 BST
Oh yes! Great News, seeing as that means we won't be waiting long
31. Thomas
15 Aug 2008, 21:48 BST
Looks interesting. Adding this to the watch list (and said list is growing exponentially).
32. Objection_Blaster
15 Aug 2008, 21:49 BST
@andy Really? That soon?!
This game looks like it could be a must-have!
33. Mickeymac
15 Aug 2008, 22:08 BST
Yes! I usually suck at RTS's but I will admit that they are very fun, and this could be perfect for me! I love the visuals, and I love that they're keeping things nice and simple( I might actually do good in this one).
Wait 3 factions? Purchasing more units?? This is going to be better than I thought!
@Peznaze
What's Grim Grimoire?
34. Peznaze
15 Aug 2008, 22:28 BST
@mickeymac
Grimgrimoire was a PS2 2D RTS, a recent GUST game that got some good reviews. Very reminiscent of this game.
35. Mickeymac
15 Aug 2008, 22:34 BST
@Peznaze
Thanks, I might want to check it out while I wait for this to be released.
36. Hyper Metal Sonic
15 Aug 2008, 22:48 BST
@ konkerdoodle
Thanks! _
37. beastman93
15 Aug 2008, 23:28 BST
Already looking forward to playing as some vikings right now.
38. JRSoul
16 Aug 2008, 01:08 BST
It looks great! I'm definitely keeping my eye on this game.
39. Bahamut ZERO
16 Aug 2008, 01:13 BST
I repeat:
Fall is an AMAZING month for the Wii,pasrticulary WiiWare.
40. Virus
16 Aug 2008, 01:29 BST
It does look like something that might've come from Newgrounds (in the good way). It's from the same creators of de Blob, so that's a plus. One more to keep an eye on...by now I think I have around nine eyes...
41. Stratos
16 Aug 2008, 03:37 BST
@Bahamut ZERO
Dude, I read your comment 26 and got that 'I'm-a-jerk-for-ruining-your-hopes-and-dreams' feeling. Maybe you weren't serious, but I apologize for being such a cynic.
To counter what I originally said, this is part of the team that is bringing us deBlob and that is a unique, quality Wii title that does have multiplayer so the team does have some talent and multiplayer development skill so they could possibly have online multiplayer in the works.
42. ~Viper~
16 Aug 2008, 04:48 BST
From IGN: "The developers of the original version of 'de Blob' announce their new game studio Ronimo Games and their first title: Swords & Soldiers.
Ronimo Games is founded by seven developers in Utrecht, the Netherlands. As students the team was responsible for the original pc game 'de Blob.' Being an innovative and fun game, 'de Blob' became popular on the internet and was eventually picked up by THQ. The publisher bought the IP and will soon release the new version of 'de Blob' for Nintendo Wii."
The game has nothing to do with the makers of the upcoming Wii game.
43. AlexSays
16 Aug 2008, 05:26 BST
Holy potatoes, I can't wait.
I really hope this game comes out soon.
This is one of the few upcoming titles to spark my interest, in what seems to be a bleak future for WiiWare.
44. gillandmakar
16 Aug 2008, 11:58 BST
@ SuperMario
me neither
45. Boringman54
16 Aug 2008, 13:15 BST
That looks sweet!!
46. Mr.chippy
16 Aug 2008, 15:29 BST
might get it
47. Bahamut ZERO
16 Aug 2008, 15:47 BST
@stratos
I was joking
You brought up an interesting point.
And nice avatar, TWEWY rocks!
48. Stratos
16 Aug 2008, 16:50 BST
@Bahamut Zero
I figured you were, but I had an initial thought of "What did I do!? before I thought it through and so I missed the joke the first pass.
TWEWY is probably my favorite DS game ever. I hunt for TWEWY Facebook Flair (if you don't know facebook flair is different custom digital pins you can collect, send and post on your Facebook page. TWEWY is a perfect theme for it I think)
@Viper
Thanks for pointing that out. I think most users so far have made the assumption it is the Wii de Blob team making this. It explains all the 'part of the team' comments because I thought this was either a break-away group from the Wii team (which seemed odd for an as yet unreleased game to have) or it was a pet side project team for said team.
49. Bahamut ZERO
16 Aug 2008, 16:59 BST
@Stratos
after my comment.
It's fine, I probably should have put a
TWEWY is defidently one of my favorite DS games.
But back on topic, we better get a storage solution before this comes out. I can image needing to delete half my games for this. I had to delete 3 for Toki Tori.
50. Hydroswimmer12
16 Aug 2008, 17:01 BST
This looks promising! Hopefully Nintendo will stop putting games at the 1000 point mark
51. Mr.chippy
16 Aug 2008, 18:44 BST
i changed my mind i will get it....if i have the space on my wii
52. couthedman92
16 Aug 2008, 19:25 BST
Wow. I'll be keeping an eye on this one.
53. Big=Sexy
17 Aug 2008, 01:11 BST
This game looks cool. The fact that people are comparing it to Grim Grimoire reminds me of the fact that I still haven't played that or Odin Sphere yet. For shame.
54. Mickeymac
17 Aug 2008, 02:52 BST
Well, I just learned about Grim Grimoire and Odin Sphere from Penny Arcade( they sounded like stuff Tycho would know), and now I've got more things to add to my [/]List of Reasons Why I Should Beat More Games So I Can Turn Them In And Actually Afford To Get All Those Games I Plan To Get When I Go To Gamestop[/] ( the name alone takes up half the list).
Edit: I just watched the Odin Sphere trailer and it looks awesome! I'll be checking the Grim Grimoire trailer next. And that was also awesome. And Castle Crashers looks awesome too, even though it's not an RTS like I thought it was.
Now back to Swords & Soldiers, here are my thoughts unedited:
Boy, I thought it was a Dungeons & Dragons type thing at first, then I figured it was a Golden Axe rip-off from the screen shot, but in the end it turned out to be an RTS, which is by no means a bad thing.
I've never played an RTS in 2D before I wonder how it will be. It seems to have everything in your usual RTS, but I wonder if it will really be that different of an experience. If it is, will I be able to adjust? Now that I think about it, Patapon was an RTS, albeit with some music and RPG elements mixed in, and that was a pretty enjoyable experience, so maybe I'll like this too. I was never very good at RTS's, so difficulty isn't exactly an issue, and if anything it'll be easier without the hassles of the third dimension. I guess I'm going to have to wait for more information before I make any sort of...(it's a word, I know it)...assumption? Anyway, lets just say I'm causiosly optimistic for now.
Until then, I just got Battalion Wars 2, so that'll keep me occupied as far as RTS's are concerned.
55. Finalkingdom13
18 Aug 2008, 07:36 BST
OMG This game looks amazing =DD
im deffinetatly getting this on launch =DDD
56. The_Indigo_Effect
21 Aug 2008, 03:28 BST
The game play mechanics resemble Patapon for the PSP.
57. Ricardo91
21 Aug 2008, 16:33 BST
I'm getting an Alien Hominid/ Castle Crashers vibe from this one. I'm looking forward to it!