Prepare for battle!
The tournament-based battle title is on its way to North America.
Studio ZAN has just announced that their tournament-based battle game Overturn: Mecha Wars will be released on the WiiWare service in North America this Monday, August 3rd for 800 Wii Points.
They were kind enough to send over a host of new screenshots of the game in action that you can check out below, along with a snippet of information on the game itself.
Pioneer Year 76
A revolutionary tournament is held for the first time on the immigrant's planet
Zastadion.Now in its 59th year, the Overturn Mech Master Tournament is as popular as
ever. Tables begin to turn as newcomers defeat established pilots in battle.Spectators and fans watch eagerly—will a new challenger score an upset
victory against the long standing title-holder?Or will the defending champion remain undefeated for the 31st year in a row?
The epic battles rage on!Overturn! Master your combat mech!
Online versus modes!
Jam packed with a full single player tournament mode, split-screen battle
Rise up the tournament ranks and unlock new mech parts!
Arm weapons possess various properties, utilize your mech weapons to the fullest!
Up to 4 players can battle simultaneously online in a battle royale!
Players can use the Wii Balance Board™ to control their mech by shifting their weight.
Feel in control, just as if you're a pilot steering a real mech!
OVERTURN Features:
- Use the Wii Balance Board™ to pilot your mech!
- Progress through tournaments and earn new weapons!
- Customize your mech with the weapons you've earned!
- Strategize and discover new ways to fight!
- Fight fierce opponents online and aim for a top spot in the rankings!
- Invite your friends over and battle offline, or play against each other remotely online!
We'll have more information on Overturn: Mecha Wars as it becomes available, as well as a full review of the game early next week. If you'd like a little heads up before then, you can also check out Sean's impressions of the game from back in February.
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User Comments
1. MetalMario
02 Aug 2009, 04:29 BST
This game looks weird.
2. Toddr
02 Aug 2009, 04:30 BST
I'm surprised this is coming to North America first, since it was announced for Europe a long time ago.
3. MetalMario
02 Aug 2009, 04:32 BST
Of course, people are probably going to be mad about this one. It'll probably mean no VC this week.
4. fudgenuts
02 Aug 2009, 04:33 BST
People have been anticipating this for a while, although I have already played the Japanese version so oh well.
5. Bahamut ZERO
02 Aug 2009, 04:44 BST
I'm surprised, giant fighting robots is more of a Japanese thing.
I except a hasty review, particularly if it's by Corbie
Just kidding, but I do hope the review comes out quick. I have enough for this or NyxQuest (speaking of which, when will that come out).
6. SgtSawkz
02 Aug 2009, 04:52 BST
I'm either getting this or water warfare, depending on the review
7. emiru69
02 Aug 2009, 04:54 BST
This look really cool. I love the idea of using the balance board to pilot your mech!
8. KnucklesSonic8
02 Aug 2009, 04:56 BST
Can't wait till Monday. Expect me to pop online very quickly after I get it.
9. Dicesukeinuzuka
02 Aug 2009, 05:29 BST
wow using the Wii balance board for controls? awesomness, I will wait also for the reviews.
10. SupermarketZombies
02 Aug 2009, 05:37 BST
Ooooooooooooo I love me some giant robot action. I wonder if Luc Bernard is pleased with this games title? (Mecho Wars, Mecha Wars)
11. sonicmaster
02 Aug 2009, 05:43 BST
Hopefully it'll be good. And hopefully there'll be a vc game.
12. malnin
02 Aug 2009, 06:03 BST
I'll wait for the reveiw.
13. Mickeymac
02 Aug 2009, 06:24 BST
It looks interesting, but now that Virtual-On is out, I don't think I'll ever need another mecha fighting game ever again.
14. odd69
02 Aug 2009, 06:30 BST
I wanted this a while back. Infact i read about it here on Nintendo Life. I'm probally going to take the plunge and just buy it monday. I'm sure someone will make a first impressions thread and I will most likely post my thoughts there.
15. Ricardo91
02 Aug 2009, 06:46 BST
Yes, finally it's arriving to the states! Will have to check this one out for sure!
16. Tails
02 Aug 2009, 07:15 BST
I'm Getting It ^^! I Love Blowing up Robots :3
17. longtimegamer
02 Aug 2009, 07:43 BST
This is awsome news!
@KnucklesSonic 8- You getting this right away?
@Bahumat ZERO - "More of a Japan thing".
Well they do make those shows and such about them, but that doesn't mean people in other parts won't like it.
I for on like mechs, robots, etc...
18. buffalobob
02 Aug 2009, 07:46 BST
is this like virtual on?
19. Mickeymac
02 Aug 2009, 08:26 BST
@buffalobob
That's what it's trying to be. No guaruntee that it will be, though.
20. buffalobob
02 Aug 2009, 09:09 BST
Oh..better wait for the review then <.<
21. Sean Aaron
02 Aug 2009, 09:39 BST
I wonder if the different versions can interoperate online or if the Japanese version only works with other Japanese Wii owners...
22. LEGEND MARIOID
02 Aug 2009, 12:13 BST
Can't wait. Ever since Sean's impressions of the Jap version way back, I've been keenly anticipating this. It'd better b out in Europe this Friday or I will be vexed considered we were promised this and other games by the end of July....
Hasn't Sean got a sort of revw of this without a score on his blog??
23. Cheezy
02 Aug 2009, 13:59 BST
It DOES look like Virtual-On, which I'm not really a big fan of to boot, so probably not for me...
24. Objection_Blaster
02 Aug 2009, 14:20 BST
Finally, we get the Fighting robots game!
25. WhoKnew
02 Aug 2009, 14:54 BST
Looks awesome! I think I going to have to buy. Espicially at only 800 points!
26. Odnetnin
02 Aug 2009, 16:25 BST
Aaagh, I thought this said "Mecho Wars" before reading the article.
27. Egg miester
02 Aug 2009, 16:47 BST
the wii needs good mecha fighting games, if i had 800 points i'd get this right when it comes out but i do plan on getting it tomorrow sometime
28. irken004
02 Aug 2009, 17:23 BST
I'll have to get this, I'm a big fan of robot battling
29. MarkyVigoroth
02 Aug 2009, 17:26 BST
Crooked cucumbers! I am currently boycotting WiiWare, and THIS gets released!
...ah, well. I need to stick to my principles, especially during pressure, else my boycott would be worthless.
30. Bulbasaurus Rex
02 Aug 2009, 17:27 BST
First day download for me. I'm not even going to wait for the review.
31. Starwolf_UK
02 Aug 2009, 17:54 BST
What a pleansant Birthday tre...oh wait, I'm not American...well enjoy guys
I wonder if the different versions can interoperate online or if the Japanese version only works with other Japanese Wii owners...
They should be able to. Unless maps/modes have been added to the American release.
32. XCWarrior
02 Aug 2009, 18:35 BST
Balance Board and online support? If this gets good reviews, I might bite.
33. WarioFan63
02 Aug 2009, 18:52 BST
@29
Boycotting WiiWare?
Oh lord...
34. Sean Aaron
02 Aug 2009, 19:56 BST
@LEGEND: Yes I do and if it was coming to PAL territories first I'd be petitioning to do the review for NL as well, but it's cool. I hope to see what someone else thinks!
@Starwolf: I hope you're right; it would save me 800 points!
35. beastman93
02 Aug 2009, 20:10 BST
YES!!! W00T!!!
I can't wait!!
36. Machu
02 Aug 2009, 20:21 BST
Ah what NA first, no fair you get all the good ones before us.
It seems like I've been waiting ages for this, looks like a great excuse to dust off the board. Battle Royale ftw!
37. Ren
02 Aug 2009, 23:28 BST
I'm a fan of fighting robots as much as the next video game nerd but like so many other dissapointments in this area it already looks boring just in stills. theres a distinct lack of obstacles and scenery and variety and even, uh... legs. with a minor graphic adjustment this could be "Battle of Ducks in Backyard Pond". I guess that'd be the Hudson version; not that I'd mind that but just make it what it is.
38. Bulbasaurus Rex
03 Aug 2009, 00:14 BST
Do you realize that IGN beat you to this announcement by at least two days? What took so long to post this?
39. ganondwarf16
03 Aug 2009, 03:13 BST
do you have to use the balance board or is it optional? is there local multiplayer? can two people go online on the same console? thanks in advance for any who answer
40. irken004
03 Aug 2009, 03:18 BST
@39 balance board is optional. Yes there is local multiplayer (idk about 2 person online though)
41. deadly.by.design
03 Aug 2009, 15:28 BST
I can't see the video, since it's been removed from YouTube, but what I can see reminds me of CyberSled. (from the arcades ~10 years ago)
42. Zenman
03 Aug 2009, 17:00 BST
it looks liek armored core
43. Chunky Droid
04 Aug 2009, 14:13 BST
@Sean: Looks like I've been called in to review this, this will be my first review, so I'll be sure to find out if I can fight inter-region for you
It's currently downloading now, and I'm reading your impressions so I know what I'm to expect!
44. Sean Aaron
04 Aug 2009, 14:48 BST
Cool. My Overturn code is now in my signature and on my blog; you can email me and let me know yours via internal channels or sean@seanswiiworld.co.uk.
45. edofthe209
05 Aug 2009, 21:26 BST
Well, the first look at the japaense version seemed like a pretty good review to me. I tried playing demo's of both Virtua ON and Armored Core 4 (on 360) and found them both to be too extreme in opposite ways. VO was just too fast and too obnoxiously bright. AC was just too drab and felt too much like it wanted to be a serious game. It's giant robots fighting for goodness sake! THIS on the otherhand, looks cool, looks like it has a good inbetween the 2 extremes style, and it will give me an excuse to pull out the balance board. I've been wondering when they would impliment that into a shooter as a control option. I like that Wiiware games are willing to take chances that retail games seem not willing to do.