As NWR left the Deadly Creatures demo at E3 2008, the word in their mind was "immersive", even though it was never uttered by the representatives showing the game. Deadly Creatures is a typical action game in some respects, but the story concepts and presentation are truly unique. You play alternative levels as either a tarantula or scorpion, and their stories intertwine at key points. Not only do you have the story of these creatures' survival and journeys, but there is a parallel crime saga going on with human characters.
The cool thing is that you observe the human story entirely from the creatures' perspective, and eventually, you get involved in some way as the creatures emerge from their desert homes into human civilization.
Beneath all the Smash and shovelware, the Wii really did have quite a few gems.
Not a bad list.. I would add Excitebots, Kororinpa 1 & 2, Bit.Trip series, Geometry Wars: galaxies
In an enlightening interview with Laser Lemming Nordic Game's Martin Kreuch reveals the swedish publisher's plans for their recent haul of THQ ips, including Darksiders.
How about no Darksiders at all? I never understood how people could play this game from start to finish, both belong to the worst games I played in the last 10 years.
Oh maaan, please continue the story of darksiders series.
Also if you do manage to get older developers, i hope you guys remove the rpg-ish element. <_<
The game was much better without it.
Game Informer - One of the most unique Wii titles revolved around a spider, a scorpion, and actors Billy Bob Thornton and the late Dennis Hopper. THQ released Deadly Creatures in 2009 to little fanfare, but many that played it were charmed by its quirkiness. This week, we see if that charm holds up.