We don't think 61FPS's John Constantine would lie about Sega planning to release Let's Tap in North America, but, well, there hasn't been an announcement yet, so we're going to label this a rumor for now. Sega has previously shown definite interest in localizing the title, for what it's worth.
According to Constantine, Sega is indeed taking the risk and localizing Prope's bizarre minigame collection, which is controlled by tapping a box onto which a Wii Remote has been placed. The North American version will contain the same four modes found in Japan: Tap Runner, a multiplayer race across an obstacle course; Bubble Voyager, an abstract sidescrolling shooter; Silent Blocks, a tap-controlled Jenga-type game; Visualizer, which displays imagery that responds to your tapping; and Rhythm Tap, a rhythm game similar to Taiko Drum Master or Donkey Konga.
It may be another minigame collection on the Wii, but, well, we've been humming the theme music for months. Add the unique hands-off controls and the involvement of Yuji Naka, and we are thrilled to have a chance to play this. If this announcement is real.
Update: Sega sent out a press release confirming the game for this summer!
[Via NeoGAF]
Reader Comments (6)
Posted: Feb 3rd 2009 3:00AM jorojoserojas said
Inexplicably, this game has captured my imagination; originality always has a place in my book.
Also, this is one of those things that makes me feel bad that I could have never thought of it myself.
Also, this is one of those things that makes me feel bad that I could have never thought of it myself.
Posted: Feb 3rd 2009 3:03AM heyo007 said
After listening to that music and seeing some gameplay, I can honestly say that I am sold. If it doesn't come out here in the states, I'm importing it. This song would be great to listen too while eating pancakes drenched in syrup goodness. Just sayin'.
Posted: Feb 3rd 2009 3:50AM (Unverified) said
Hey JC, skipped some math classes? xDD
(...) the same four modes found in Japan:
Tap Runner; Bubble Voyager; Silent Blocks; Visualizer; and Rhythm Tap.
Five shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be five. Six shalt thou not count, neither count thou four, excepting that thou then proceed to five. Four is right out.
Other than nitpicking, I wanted to say that this game could be interesting... if priced right. Tapping is fun.
(...) the same four modes found in Japan:
Tap Runner; Bubble Voyager; Silent Blocks; Visualizer; and Rhythm Tap.
Five shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be five. Six shalt thou not count, neither count thou four, excepting that thou then proceed to five. Four is right out.
Other than nitpicking, I wanted to say that this game could be interesting... if priced right. Tapping is fun.
Posted: Feb 3rd 2009 6:05AM (Unverified) said
My first Japanese pre-order I got it right before Xmas. It is terrific.
Posted: Feb 3rd 2009 6:46AM tracer bullet said
It certain has lots of appeal. If avaliable, it's on my 2009 purchase list.
It's interesting to push the boundaries of a controller and how you interact with a game.
It's interesting to push the boundaries of a controller and how you interact with a game.
Posted: Feb 3rd 2009 3:13PM shimrra74 said
Honestly that SF home thing like a bad cosplay. But that RE Home looks AMAZING!!!!!




