Remember Toki Tori? Of course you do – it’s the best Dutch export since the clog, as was clearly stated in our glowing review. It may be one of the earlier WiiWare releases but it remains a true classic that you really should download if you haven’t done so already.
Anyway, our friends over at developer Two Tribes have gotten in touch to let us know about Toki Tori’s appearance at the recent Tokyo Game Show (sadly we were washing our hair and couldn’t go).
In an amazing coincidence, Toki Tori found himself sharing floor space with Capcom – the company responsible for publishing the classic Gameboy Color prequel!
It’s a small world, eh? Behold the photographic evidence below!
1. Jogurt the Yogurt
23 Oct 2008, 14:33 BST
Go Toki Tori! Love that game.
2. Dbc
23 Oct 2008, 14:47 BST
Ja ja ..!!
3. Sassy~Cc
23 Oct 2008, 14:58 BST
I haven't played it yet ~ It never really grabbed me ~ Looks cute though
4. Serpent
23 Oct 2008, 15:06 BST
Toki Tori = The most underrated wiiware game.
5. Outrunner
23 Oct 2008, 15:07 BST
Brilliant game. I hope it gets the recognition it deserves over there. This reminds me that I haven't completed it though. Must get it back on my channels...
6. Auntman
23 Oct 2008, 15:08 BST
I've been interested in getting this for a long time, and now that I finally have enough points I'd like to know how long it takes to beat this game? It's VERY important 'cause I usually have more time to play games than I have games to play
7. Bensei
23 Oct 2008, 15:41 BST
I hope Japan gives it more love than the West
@Auntman: Depends on how intelligent you are (or how fast you tend to use Faqs:p)
It took me around two or three weeks to complete it without FAQs, but I guess I could beat it in 5 hours now (because I know every level).
It's more like a casual thing: You play some easier or one hard level and then go on to your life/other games, no matter if you suceeded or not. Sometimes you will get the solutions in the phase between wake and sleep
8. Tony
23 Oct 2008, 15:42 BST
Maybe the game will get a second life and more attention.
9. Ricardo91
23 Oct 2008, 16:16 BST
Maybe it'll have better luck down in the Land of the Rising Sun. Toki Tori is one of the best, most underappreciated games on Wiiware.
10. Wiiloveit
23 Oct 2008, 16:21 BST
I LOVE THIS GAME!
If you ain't got it yet, you need it.
I've got the theme tune as my phone 'tone (from the official 'site for free) and currently have the chicken as my Photo Channel picture. I still prefer LostWinds, though.
11. vherub
23 Oct 2008, 16:54 BST
really enjoyed this game when it released, now that goo has raised the bar, I don't know if I still would
12. Thomas
23 Oct 2008, 17:43 BST
I still haven't finished it. :s Great puzzler otherwise.
13. KDR_11k
23 Oct 2008, 17:55 BST
He looks really angry on that ad.
14. siavm
23 Oct 2008, 18:54 BST
One day I may just download it. But that is probably going to be next year. I still have to download world of goo, the other art style game, and some wiiware and VC titles.
15. beastman93
23 Oct 2008, 18:57 BST
It is a great game and has some really good head-scratchers in it. Definitely worth the download!
16. Kriqz
23 Oct 2008, 18:59 BST
"Toki Tori = The most underrated wiiware game."
-most underrated post made on these forums I think!Toki Tori, and now World of Goo, have set the bar so high for puzzlers on the Wii I can't see how anyone can beat these 2. Even the Art Style games don't compare IMO.
17. Mayhem
23 Oct 2008, 19:11 BST
Yeah, didn't get around to checking this out, just too many other decent games to consider... maybe down the line.
18. ness
23 Oct 2008, 19:18 BST
Toki Tori is one of the best WiiWare games, and it's too bad that not many bought it =(.
19. SilentJ
23 Oct 2008, 19:44 BST
Toki Tori rocks!!! I hope they make a sequel.
20. JoshZTP
23 Oct 2008, 19:50 BST
I for one ABSOLUTELY LOVE Toki Tori!!!
Glad Japan can endure some of its SWEETNESS & EGGNESS!!!
21. Twilight Crow
23 Oct 2008, 19:58 BST
Love this game, I have 7 more hard levels to go before completing it, I hope it triumphs in japan.
GO TOKI TORI!!!
22. David77
23 Oct 2008, 20:00 BST
I hope japaneses people are smarter than the americans one. They are. I hope.
23. David77
23 Oct 2008, 20:05 BST
@mayhem
To consider on Wiiware? Too many decent? On Wiiware?
24. BigKing
23 Oct 2008, 20:36 BST
How about Killzone, de Blob(original version) and XTC/cannabis?
25. Crazynoodle
23 Oct 2008, 20:53 BST
Toki tori is great, i hope japan treats iit better than the us did, i still vant manage past this one lvl...
26. ttplayer92
23 Oct 2008, 21:25 BST
I will proably end up get it in 2009 because right now I am focusing on my 360.
27. Objection_Blaster
23 Oct 2008, 21:42 BST
So when is Japan getting Defend Your Caslte? I can't believe they haven't gotten it yet.
28. breaderer
23 Oct 2008, 22:07 BST
Toki Tori is the BEST game on wiiware, even better than WoG.
29. Mayhem
23 Oct 2008, 22:28 BST
@David77 - no, in general that I'm playing. Being prioritising a lot more on my gamesplaying in the last couple of years...
30. Wiiloveit
23 Oct 2008, 22:34 BST
There really is something for everyone, with the bonus hard levels being absolutely mind blowingly tricky. The "eureka" moments are just the best ever though, and the puzzles are even better than those of Zack & Wiki.
31. Kawaiipikachu
23 Oct 2008, 23:52 BST
Hopefully the Japanese get hooked on a game like this as it should appeal to them .
Japanese like puzzle games & Japanese like all things cute & the fact that you most probably wouldn't know that Toki Tori is Japanese for Time Bird .
So theres should be no reason for this game to fail in Japan .
32. MarkyVigoroth
24 Oct 2008, 02:53 BST
Japan should not be let out on the fun!
(No, I did not get Toki Tori.
*gets Lucastick*)
33. Versus22
24 Oct 2008, 02:55 BST
I wonder when Toki Tori will be released in Japan?
34. Ricardo91
24 Oct 2008, 05:08 BST
"He looks really angry on that ad."
You'd be angry too if you're game sold like crap across the board.
35. World 1-1
24 Oct 2008, 05:25 BST
I still need to pick this up. I'll probably buy it soon...
36. Auntman
24 Oct 2008, 10:18 BST
Its also worth mentioning that Toki Tori sells pretty well at least in Europe, it was around #11 last time I checked.
37. Clayfrd
24 Oct 2008, 23:42 BST
Toki Tori is grossly under appreciated (at least in NA). I wish it were doing better. I plan on (finally) finishing it tomorrow.
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