Watch out kids, there’s a new WiiWare game in town! Equilibrio seems to be a simple, but fun game involving a ball rolling around a giant maze full of obstacles at break neck speed. With a low price point promised, 4 player and balance board support this is sure to be a winner we think.
It’s interesting that we are starting to see more and more WiiWare games also coming out on the iPhone, could this be a trend we will see more of in 2009 we wonder?
Watch out for our exclusive interview with DK Games about Equilibrio tomorrow. It will be sure to answer any questions you might have. For now you can enjoy the trailer and the press release below:
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DK Games Announces Equilibrio for WiiWare™
Gripping, Gyrating Ball Puzzler That Tests the Old Grey Matter played with either the Wii™ Remote™ or Wii Balance Board™ Available Soon
PARIS, FRANCE – December 18, 2008 – DK Games an independent premier video game developer, announced today the upcoming release of Equilibrio a new mesmerizing and gripping, gyrating ball puzzle solving and manipulation game for those that like something a little different. Equilibrio will be released on WiiWare™, Nintendo´s new downloadable game service for the Wii console, first in Europe, then later in the Americas.
Set in a colorful world the challenge may look simple but Equilibrio tests not only your reflexes but the old gray matter and is in perfect synergy with Wii. The basic concept of getting your ball to the exit pod to finish the level is turned upside down, literally, as you use your Wii Remote™ or Wii Balance Board™ to rotate the play area varying degrees in either direction. Players carefully, skillfully move the spinning ball through corridors, along ledges to complete levels that are fraught with dangers. Move the ball too fast and it can shatter, leaving you to pick up the pieces and restart the level. Go too slow and the ‘equilibrio’ of the ball will not be powerful enough to spring to the desired spot!
In Equilibrio, with every positive there is a negative - fast or slow, high or low, frantic or calm, left or right, up or down - the decisions you make could mean the difference between finishing a level or beginning again! Featuring over 64 levels of mayhem, new elements are constantly introduced to bamboozle your ‘equilibrio’ as players need complete calm to finish each stage. To progress players need to either obey the laws of Newton or contradict them, as they manipulate and manoeuvre the ball. Lethal traps and objects litter your path from deadly spikes to acid pools, but in equal numbers helpful objects like cannons and trampolines will launch the ball into your desired position. To complete the mischievousness, balls are made up of different materials, such as stone, rubber, glass, steel and paper that add to the unique flavor of Equilibrio. With it initiative controls and madcap ideas - casual and even die hard gamers will take instantly to this fiendish creation!
Features:
- 4 Game Modes: Conquest, Random Level, Challenge and Multiplay
- Simple and intuitive game
- Can be played with the Wii Remote or Wii Balance Board
- Up to 4 players can play simultaneously
- High score table
- 25 rewards with unlockable prizes
- Difficulty settings that is automatically adapted
- Low price point
To visit the official Equilibrio web site please visit: www.equilibrio-game.com
1. Jogurt the Yogurt
18 Dec 2008, 20:35 GMT
Looks OK. The video makes it look like part LocoRoco, part N+...? As soon as I saw the title I said "better have balance board support." At a low price point it could be a good little time-waster.
2. gameking23
18 Dec 2008, 20:43 GMT
This game looks cool. I hope this turns out good.
3. Objection_Blaster
18 Dec 2008, 20:57 GMT
If its "at a low price point", then it may be a nice little diversion but I wonder how challenging it is...the multiplayer looks nice!
4. NikeXTC
18 Dec 2008, 20:57 GMT
It looks nice! If it has a good level design and will reach very high speed, it could turn out a great game. "Low price" makes it even more interesting =D
5. EJD
18 Dec 2008, 21:17 GMT
This game will be a definite purchase for me, especially with a low price and multiplayer. I couldn't help thinking of The Incredbile Maze though when reading the game description. I hope this comes out soon.
6. mojo25
18 Dec 2008, 21:20 GMT
Interesting...lol it would be quite funny if the price turned out to be 700 points, but it is probably going to be 500 points. Either way, if it turns out to be good, then I might just buy it.
7. No No No Wrong Way
18 Dec 2008, 21:32 GMT
I like how the fourth player in multiplayer wasn't actually doing anything. It looks like it could be fun. It just depends on how low the price is.
8. Killraven
18 Dec 2008, 21:52 GMT
why is fun related to the price point, it's fun or it aint.
9. shadows262
18 Dec 2008, 22:21 GMT
looks interesting
if i would give it a price tag i`d make it 600 wii points
but ya good game to keep an eye on
10. beastman93
18 Dec 2008, 22:23 GMT
looks insanely hard to control.
11. Ricardo91
18 Dec 2008, 22:25 GMT
This looks like a very fun game. Wouldn't buy it if it's 1000 points, though.
12. Mickeymac
18 Dec 2008, 22:42 GMT
Another Puzzler?! Why I oughta...actually, this doesn't look that bad, maybe even good.
Edit: Okay, now that I watched the video, it looks very good! I'll be looking forward to it. And Jogart's description makes me want it even more, since I love Loco Roco, and I love N+!
13. zoipi
18 Dec 2008, 23:13 GMT
Looks very, very interesting....
"Low price point"
Extremely interesting right now.
14. Kristof
18 Dec 2008, 23:15 GMT
Hi guys, I'm Christophe the author of the game (yes I like WiiWare World). Thanks for your comments.
I proposed 500 points for the game, but I'm not the one that decide the final price. Guess it will be very low.
15. gameking23
18 Dec 2008, 23:18 GMT
I hope this game turns out to be very good because I will buy it if it does.
16. zoipi
18 Dec 2008, 23:28 GMT
@Kristof A 500 points is always teh best price XD It sucks that you dont decide de final price... 700 points is also a good price.
17. Kristof
19 Dec 2008, 00:42 GMT
> "I like how the fourth player in multiplayer wasn't actually doing anything."
True, I did had hard time capturing the 4 players mode while playing alone !!
18. gameking23
19 Dec 2008, 02:14 GMT
@Kristof do you have any idea when we should expect this game?
Well that explains the lack of a fourth player. I so can not wait to try out this game.
19. KnucklesSonic8
19 Dec 2008, 03:27 GMT
Low price point, huh. I must have missed that! And I was ALREADY bent on giving it a go. Now theres no question in my mind.
I noticed the 4th player wasnt doing anything too! XD Lol.
@Kristof: Do you plan on incorporating online leaderboards. I think that would be great if you did.
20. Virus
19 Dec 2008, 04:44 GMT
This actually looks really enjoyable. The only thing is this better have really tight control considering how fast the gameplay seems.
21. Shadx
19 Dec 2008, 04:45 GMT
Looks awesome. I'm a fan of fast games (racing games especially. burnout
) so this game looks perfect for me. The 4 players and low price are just bonuses.I was a bit concerned when I read that it was a "Puzzle game 
" but I must say I am very impressed. Lets just hope it doesn't let us down ... and is actually "Break neck speeds" and that isn't a lie like with Gyrostarr THE ONLY FAST LEVELS WERE THE BONUS ROUNDS >(
22. Clayfrd
19 Dec 2008, 05:47 GMT
Fun. It looks quite good. At this point, it's up to the controls to determine the worth of the game. If they suck, so too will the game.
23. RadioShadow
19 Dec 2008, 06:57 GMT
Why was I expecting Donkey Kong?
24. Kristof
19 Dec 2008, 08:53 GMT
@gameking23: The game is currently in Nintendo hand for last validation round. So we can expect end of december or early january.
@KnucklesSonic8: There is no online features in that game. as his is my first WiiWare try. I'll think about it for next games.
I took time to develop, test and tune the game so I think you're going to like the controls. You'll be able to read more details about that point in the interview WiiWare-World is going to publish.
25. indenmark
19 Dec 2008, 14:27 GMT
The gameplay seems downright manic. I wonder if there is skill involved, or can I just do the hippie-hippie shake and ring the bell and get the coconut?
No, really: this game looks very interesting. If the balance board control is implemented well, I'm definitely going to buy it.
I think more WiiWare titles should focus on balance board control. I love Table Tilt on WiiFit. Why can't someone make a game that's just, oh, 100 levels of that? I'd buy that in a second.
And at full bananas, too!
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26. Wiiloveit
19 Dec 2008, 19:28 GMT
@Kristof: sounds good - at 500 points, I'll definitely give it a whirl! Did you make it all yourself?
27. LegendofPasta99
19 Dec 2008, 20:13 GMT
Am I the only one that was reminded of "The Incredible Maze" when I watched the video? Hmmm. Guide a ball through a maze with the wiimote or balance board. I'm not too optimistic.
28. gameking23
19 Dec 2008, 21:13 GMT
I was reminded of TIM when I saw this game. This game looks alot more promising then TIM. Another bonus with this game is that it is in 2D.
29. Twilight Crow
20 Dec 2008, 06:22 GMT
It looks nice, but maybe a little too frantic for me, still, if the price is right I may give it a go, after all I'm one of the few who actually enjoys TIM.
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