Octomania Announced for Wii

Feb. 6 4:12 PM by Lynxara

Well, here's another case of Atlus publishing a game that seems targeted at an audience of exactly me, although a game like this could go casual. They're seem to have snatched publishing rights to the super-cute Octomania from Conspiracy Entertainment. Or maybe partnered with them? I have no idea, really. Yes, Conspiracy may be a name that rightfully gives Wii owners heart palpitations (remember Anubis II?), but I'll give Atlus the benefit of the doubt. This game is probably at least decent and could be quite fun.

Wish there was some hands-on coverage of Octomania, though. From the screencaps, it's a little difficult to tell exactly what kind of puzzle game it is. It looks sort of like a hybrid between Puyo Puyo and Bejeweled, but could play a bit more Yoshi's Cookie in practice. Clearly I need to go beg for an advance box copy so I can sate everyone's (read: my) curiosity. Anyway, if you want more info, check behind the cut for the complete press release announcing the title.

IRVINE,CA - FEBRUARY 5th, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., the video game publisher voted "least likely to distribute a fun, family-friendly puzzle game," today announced it will be the exclusive North American distributor for Octomania, a new multiplayer puzzle game for Wii. Formerly beautiful and serene land suddenly ruined by a magic spell gone awry? Check. Challenging puzzle gameplay, online multiplayer, and a variety of different play modes? Affirmative. A story of mischief and mayhem filled with zany characters? It's all here, along with the hundreds of thousands of octopi you'll have to deal with. Let the Octomania begin! Octomania is scheduled to be on sale March 11, 2008, at a MSRP of $19.99.

For more on Octomania, please visit the official website: http://www.conspiracygames.com/products.php?productid=81531500073

Octomania has been rated "E" for Everyone with Comic Mischief and Mild Suggestive Themes by the ESRB.

About Octomania

On a peaceful day in the land of Lonronpia, Kari, an apprentice magician, is summoning up her favorite treat. When her spell goes horribly awry, hundreds of thousands of colored octopi suddenly rain down from the clouds. A guardian angel appears before her, asking Kari to rid the land of the octopi and undo the damage of her failed spell.

Key Features

Encounter zany foes on your quest to rid Lonronpia of octopi! Story mode takes you to multiple locales to battle a variety of clever and humorous opponents, while Arcade mode lets you jump straight into the action. You can even opt to play in "Endless mode," where it's all about how long you can hang in there before your screen fills up.
Local head-to-head and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection multiplayer modes! Whether you're playing alone, alongside a friend, or against a random player online, the fast-paced puzzle gameplay is always a blast! Two players can face off online, and up to four players can play in local multiplayer.
Tons of content for a great price! Combo chains, special attacks, multiple difficulty levels... Experienced gamers will find a lot to enjoy, but newcomers will find just as much fun to be had. And with the included tutorial mode, anyone can pick it up and play!