Capcom today announced the final name for their first Wii exclusive game, previously known as Project Treasure Island Z. What is it?
Zack & Wiki™: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure
Now, it’s not a bad name. It’s just that after I hear it in my head, I’m thinking, “…what?” Which I guess might be intentionally. I’m sure it’s supposed to be a wacky and fun adventure, which seems to be the case when looking at the screens and reading what Capcom has to say about the game (hey, it’s made by the creator of Megaman).
Full press release after the break.
Official Capcom press release:
CAPCOM® ANNOUNCES ZACK & WIKITM: QUEST FOR BARBAROS’ TREASURE, A PUZZLING NEW ADVENTURE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE WIITMPillaging Pirate Adventure Challenges Gamers to Play Different
SAN MATEO, Calif — March 16, 2007 — Capcom® , a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced its first original title exclusively for the Wii™ video game system, Zack & Wiki™: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure, an innovative, full-length puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control mechanics of the Wii Remote™ and challenges gamers to “play different.†Capcom plans to release Project Treasure Island Z (Working Title) this fall.
“Innovation has been the cornerstone of Capcom’s successful history ,†said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “By introducing a whole new level of interactivity, this title reinforces our commitment to pushing the limits on how people view and play games.â€
Legend has it that a revered pirate named Barbaros once stole the world’s treasure and hid it on a mysterious island. Though no one knows of its exact location, stories about the untold riches that lay in wait have been passed down through the ages, driving pirates from all walks of life to pursue the alluring prizes. One of these treasure seekers, a young apprentice pirate named Zack happens upon a mysterious talking skull, the skull of Barbaros himself. Barbaros promises to reveal the key to the island, if Zack will help to lift the curse he is under.
Players will explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solving puzzles and interacting with the world in search of vast riches and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate the world has ever seen. Inventive gameplay mechanics and controller movements allow players to move and open objects, transform items, unlock new pathways and navigate through perilous stages based on a variety of themes including a jungle, ice temple, volcanic caves and more, each with multiple sub-areas. Players will use the Wii Remote controller in various ways – rotate handles, turn keys to open doors, play a piccolo and much more in order to solve the progressively difficult puzzle stages and collect key items that will lead to the legendary pirate ship.
ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Devil May Cry. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.Capcom, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. All rights reserved. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
