The steady flow of WiiWare games can make it difficult to find a game that stands out. However, Over the Top Games has come up with a beguiling platformer that you know is going to rise above the others as soon as you get started because of its endearing story and captivating visuals. NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, (formerly known as Icarian: Kindred Spirits) is about Nyx, a lovely winged girl from the heavens on a quest to find her dear friend Icarus, who has unfortunately taken a tumble back down to Earth. Gamespot made their way through the first few worlds and were impressed with the game's simplicity, beautiful environments and enchanting music.
I could totally see NyxQuest standing amongst other 2.5D platforming greats like Klonoa and I wanted to like NyxQuest much more than I ultimately did, but a short campaign, an unengaging story, and ho-hum enemies combined to curtail the game's potential and make it less stellar than it could have been. I'd still recommend a look if you're a fan of platformers, if only for the brief but glorious chance to experience fantastic art and lighting. I myself usually prefer the crisp, clean look of 2D pixel art for side-scrolling platformers, but NyxQuest is a very rare specimen that exemplifies that 3D models can be just as beautiful, if not moreso.
Destructoid - Some games get a mobile port where the touch interface doesn't really add anything. Other games actually benefit from the tension of having to use multiple touch controls simultaneously where the effect is enhanced compared to mouse and keyboard or motion controls.
Classic L337 take a jaunt through ancient greek times with NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits HD on the iPad platform. Previously, NyxQuest was a PC only title.
