Cubit
09-29-2008, 08:33 PM
From the IGN review (http://wii.ign.com/articles/914/914448p1.html):
In 2006, the Game Boy Advance platform wasn't just fading away, it was pretty much over. Nintendo tried to inject a bit of life into it with its Game Boy Micro, but by that time the market had moved onto the greener Nintendo DS pastures. One of the biggest casualties of the move was the Bit Generations series. Released in Japan with the potential for a launch in the US, these Bit Generation games were clever, simple, but high concept Game Boy Advance designs that melded style and substance and celebrated basic games almost as an artform. Orbital was easily the best of the bunch and the thought that only Japan would enjoy such a gem almost depressed us.
But then Nintendo surprised us with the release of Orbient on the WiiWare Channel. This game launches a new "Art Style" series, indicating that Nintendo will finally give the Bit Generation games new life on the Nintendo console. Orbient is a revival of the excellent Orbital Bit Generations game: conceptually, the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo Wii games are identical in design, but the console version bumps up the style with improved audio and visual elements. In either form, the design is a refreshing experience that's like nothing you've ever played and something you'll love to zone out with.Interesting surprise release here, and I am intrigued. I like the sound of the control simplicity w/ just two buttons. Anyone play the GBA version, or have any impressions about this release?
In 2006, the Game Boy Advance platform wasn't just fading away, it was pretty much over. Nintendo tried to inject a bit of life into it with its Game Boy Micro, but by that time the market had moved onto the greener Nintendo DS pastures. One of the biggest casualties of the move was the Bit Generations series. Released in Japan with the potential for a launch in the US, these Bit Generation games were clever, simple, but high concept Game Boy Advance designs that melded style and substance and celebrated basic games almost as an artform. Orbital was easily the best of the bunch and the thought that only Japan would enjoy such a gem almost depressed us.
But then Nintendo surprised us with the release of Orbient on the WiiWare Channel. This game launches a new "Art Style" series, indicating that Nintendo will finally give the Bit Generation games new life on the Nintendo console. Orbient is a revival of the excellent Orbital Bit Generations game: conceptually, the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo Wii games are identical in design, but the console version bumps up the style with improved audio and visual elements. In either form, the design is a refreshing experience that's like nothing you've ever played and something you'll love to zone out with.Interesting surprise release here, and I am intrigued. I like the sound of the control simplicity w/ just two buttons. Anyone play the GBA version, or have any impressions about this release?