Konami bringing animals, music, and sandcastles to WiiWare
by Jason Dobson 
{ Apr 18th 2008 at 10:57AM }
Known by the equally cute title Saku Saku Animal Panic in Japan, Critter Round-Up will have players building fences to keep animal species separated while avoiding "predators and other mischievous animals." The game is being created by fledgling developer Epicenter Studios, a company whose only other credit is the as yet unreleased Real Heroes: Firefighter for the Wii. And if corralling animals doesn't get you going (what's wrong with you?), Konami notes that future WiiWare projects include an arcade-style music game called Crescendo (working title) and a sandcastle building sim tentatively known as Fresco Beach. Excited yet?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
samfish @ Apr 18th 2008 11:02AM
LET THE BITCHING COMMENCE!
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 18th 2008 11:07AM
Yeah, and you know exactly why right? You know its coming.
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 18th 2008 11:19AM
Will Konami require that ridiculous Konami ID KayRap for each animal? Apparently Konami thinks 2 or 3 are better than 1.
Beau @ Apr 18th 2008 11:06AM
lol paying for flash games.
Fernando Rocker @ Apr 18th 2008 11:09AM
Konami ruining the good line up of WiiWare titles... altough, Crescendo sounds cool.
Music + classic arcade action sound nice.
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 18th 2008 11:20AM
Fernando, just like you peg me as shooter lover your the biggest casual game whore out there arent you? lol! Im sorry but Wiiware cant touch XBLA or PSN's "casuals" =P
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 18th 2008 11:26AM
Morning Fernandos!
I do think that Wiiware is a good idea. Undoubtedly there will be some quirky games maybe even with a fair amount of quality. But alas I fear that the WSM's LACK of a HDD, or being able to instantly retrieve data WITHOUT having to uninstall and reinstall the games, due to the HORRIBLY gimped and inadequate 512MB of Wiimory will all be for naught in the long haul.
What are your thoughts on this Fernandos?
And what thoughts do other Wiiers have?
For me that would drive me KayRazy having to constantly juggle that Wiiamount of memory back and forth just to play Wiiware.
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 18th 2008 11:30AM
No Ken, just no. Please dont start....please? =(
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 18th 2008 11:36AM
While my wording my be a bit sarcastic, I assure you that my question is one that I would like answered. If I wanted to flame Fenix, you should know by now that I am capable of much more than what I just said.
SillyShiggy WSN (if it had one): lovsatan @ Apr 18th 2008 11:45AM
Of course, a memory solution is coming. Our company just loves messing with people until the last possible moment. It doesn't hurt that our super secrecy is an excellent way to keep the competition out of the loop.
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 18th 2008 11:59AM
Shiggypoo, buddy...
What happened? I was in Osaka at the Shiro Ishi's House of Sushi and you were no where to be seen. Did spend another all-nighter at the Geisha lounge again?
You know your wife cries herself to sleep or calls MY wife (and I end up having to hear about it...sometimes for hours) and complains that you spend way to much time at those places...not to mention millions of yen.
C'mon Shiiggypop, I am your friend, I only want to help. You better not keep going to those Geisha houses so often otherwise I will have to come over to your house and put my fist in your springroll.
So, how about a fishing contest then? My cousin owns a fishing village on the island of Kyushu and I would love to put you in your place on a fishing boat.
What do you say?
SillyShiggy WSN (if it had one): lovsatan @ Apr 18th 2008 2:05PM
I have no idea what you are talking about, Ken, and I am appalled that you would bring up such personal information, regardless of its factuality, in a public space. I'm sorry, but I don't have to take this guff! I'm going out now. Call me again when you aren't on my back!
Benny @ Apr 18th 2008 12:43PM
For the love of God Jeebus STOP FUCKING TALKING TO YOURSELF. It's just weird.
NATO_Duke @ Apr 18th 2008 11:13AM
What the ghey?
Nigeria - MK: 0430-8491-9123 @ Apr 18th 2008 11:24AM
I actually like the sandcastle building sim idea.
I used to build sandcastles with my grandfather back in Nigeria. I didn't know much about them, in fact I was rather apprehensive, but he adored sitting on the beach and constructing these wonderfully complex forts. And at completion, he was always had this really goofy smirk. I'm smiling just thinking about it.
But maybe my enthusiasm for this game has a slight bias.
D_Average @ Apr 18th 2008 11:29AM
Harvest Moon killer...I'm calling it right now.
Joeshie @ Apr 18th 2008 11:31AM
As interesting as some of these WiiWare titles might seem, it's getting kind of tiring seeing them constantly being put up on Joystiq.
How about saving one post for 4-5 WiiWare titles instead of one WiiWare game per post?
PojoMofo @ Apr 18th 2008 11:34AM
you know what, Im done bitching about Wiiware titles, I see what they are doing, and I know that these games are not targeted to me, so I will just ignore them.
I have yet to see a Wiiware title that interests me. the closest one is Final Fantasy:Simcity
SillyShiggy WSN (if it had one): lovsatan @ Apr 18th 2008 11:48AM
Perhaps you could describe the types of games you prefer on competing distribution services and I could find analogues on WiiWare that may tickle your fancy. I am to please!
PojoMofo @ Apr 18th 2008 11:54AM
honestly, the only titles I have are Calling all Cars, Super Stardust HD and PixelJunk Monsters. I am really looking forward to Bionic Commando and Super SF2 HD.
The biggest hiccup is I dont have a Wii yet :( I want one, but I will only by one at retail
WiiSports Machine...Fernandos in disguise PSN: Killjebus @ Apr 18th 2008 12:05PM
"I am to please!"
Shiggster, ur engrish still needs work my friend. I believe what you are trying to say is AIM and no, I am not talking about the American Indian Movement, I am talking about AIM as in ready AIM fire.
Shiggy,
perhaps you need to go back to school. Jethro Bodine 6th grade education is nothing to laugh at...you should graduate the 6th grade on engrish like he did, otherwise when those revenuers come for ya, you'll be stumped and you won't know what to do.
SillyShiggy WSN (if it had one): lovsatan @ Apr 18th 2008 12:24PM
Give me a break! I only just recently improved my English!
As for Pojo, you seem to be one to who is very selective about his download decisions. Then again, as you are one who doesn't yet own a Wii, you probably don't research too much into its upcoming software and therefore may miss a title that could satisfy your cravings.
Saria the Cat @ Apr 18th 2008 11:46AM
Hooray, cute things!
xFenixKnightx @ Apr 18th 2008 11:52AM
How you doin'?
I keed...
O:)
lol @ Apr 18th 2008 11:55AM
Where's the article telling me Sega is revamping Chu Chu Rocket for Wiiware with online capability?
Oh...
Guess I hit the pipe too hard.
LeChuck @ Apr 18th 2008 11:54AM
People keep complaining about Flash games on WiiWare but wasn't flOw the first game announed for PSN? These services tend to start small and build their way up.
Also, Critter Round-Up actually seems kinda fun, especially the Tron-like 2 player game. Check out WiiFolder.com for a preview video.
Chris @ Apr 18th 2008 11:58AM
Friends of mine did the music to Critter Round-Up/Saku Saku Animal Panic. I can't wait to check that out. Doesn't hurt that impressions I've read say it's pretty fun, too.