While I’ve been an avid fan of console systems and games that Nintendo has produced since its origin, I’ve been slightly disheartened by the game selection in recent years. Nintendo repeatedly has had the fewest titles for their systems since the Nintendo 64 and too many of the select few making production are going down the route of children/family games. Personally, my favorite genre is the horror venue, and while I’m aware of the whole video-games and violence issue, I will just state that I enjoy violent games and leave that issue for another discussion. I was absolutely delighted to see the trailers for two games coming out to the Wii this year that should hopefully catch the eye of fellow gore-fest aficionados:
1. While it is just a re-release of a previously successful game, Resident Evil 4 is coming to the Wii and Nintendo made a fantastic trailer for it
2. Years ago, the most violent and disturbing game (imo) ever to hit shelves, Manhunt, is returning for more action in a much-anticipated sequel. Those brave enough can see the trailer here.
With Nintendo releasing a sequel to one of the darkest games ever to curse our TV screens, one like myself can only hope that this trend will continue, but only time will tell.
Wow, I hope those weren’t the graphics for the Wii version of Manhunt. The hardware is definitely capable of better.
Also dissapointing to not see the controls in action- that’ll really make it or break it.
Well, it is a Rockstar game after all. Since the made GTA 3, they’ve tended to sacrifice graphics quality in order to add more game content. The original Manhunt certainly didn’t use the capabilities of the PS2 to its full potential either.
I’m right there with you O, very excited to see the Wii getting more mature content. It’s definitely popular enough to get everyone’s attention at this point!
Yay duck hunt.
Schwing…