Some exciting news for die-hard Dragonball fans. Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo is coming to exclusively to the Wii! Its a little rare for Dragon Ball (and not Dragon Ball Z or GT) to get its own game, and this one is delightfully canon, featuring the adventures of Goku as he battles the Red Ribbon Army and ultimately rumbles with King Piccolo during his search for the elusive Dragon Balls.
Namco is going heavy on the nostalgia factor, using cut scenes from the original anime, and letting players battle it out in World Tournament mode. The Wii Remote and Nunchuk are fully utilized but the Classic Controller and GameCube controller are also an option. A lock-on system allows you to target and attack enemies (very 1998 LOZ, no?) and an in-game shop lets you buy items to aid you in your quest.
The screen shot above looks pretty good, too. I think they got the gleam off Krillin’s bald dome just perfect.
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo will retail for $29.99, coming Oct. 20.
September 25, 2009 – SANTA CLARA, Calif., – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo has gone gold exclusively for Wii. Relive the vibrant and exciting world that spawned the epic multi-generational Dragon Ball odyssey with this latest action-packed game. Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo will be available in North America on October 20, 2009.
In Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, players assume the role of Goku as he explores the world, befriends life long companions, and races against the diabolical Red Ribbon Army in search of the seven mystical Dragon Balls which, when collected, grant a single ultimate wish. Fans of the series will delight in reliving the crucial moments in Goku’s adventures which take place between the Red Ribbon encounters to the pivotal King Piccolo conflict.
With a simple move of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, players can have Goku fire off intricate combos, fly across the screen to connect jump kick attacks, and execute his signature Kamehameha ultimate attack against enemies with ease. In addition to the Adventure Mode, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo also incorporates a Tournament Mode which will allow players to take their favorite Dragon Ball heroes and villains into the ring to duke it out. Featuring in-game collectables, a host of unlockable characters and modes, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo will provide a thoroughly engaging and accurate portrayal of Kid Goku’s early formidable martial arts years.
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo for Wii is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and has a MSRP of $29.99. For more information on Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, please visit: www.dragonball.namco.com
