Proudly Australian Made – Top Aussie efforts on Nintendo consoles
It’s Australia Day, and while most people are already too partied out to remember what they’re celebrating we’re here to celebrate all the top Aussie games that have graced our beloved Nintendo consoles over the years. The local Aussie developers are a talented bunch and some of their best work has been on Nintendo consoles, so without any more dribbling on – here is out list of best Australian Games that have been on Nintendo consoles. More inside
de Blob
Developer: Blue Tongue – Platform: Nintendo Wii
de Blob was released on the Nintendo Wii late last year, and instantly became a worldwide hit due to its innovative gameplay. The game was developed by Blue Tongue Entertainment and follows the spherical, liquid protagonist de Blob who is fighting against the evil INKT Corporation that has taken over Chroma City. The players job is to bring back life to Chroma City by colouring its buildings, landmarks and citizens. de Blob is a quality platform game that is sure to make any Aussie gamer proud to be Australian.
Read our deBlob Review.
pOp
Developer: Nnooo – Platform: Nintendo Wii (WiiWare)
Pop was a launch title for Nintendos WiiWare service. The game was developed by Nnooo and released mid-year 2008. Pop is a simple, but addictive game. The object of the game is to pop bubbles and score as many points as possible within the time limit. The title also includes a multiplayer mode for up to four people. Pop is a fantastic WiiWare title that is sure to keep players coming back time and time again.
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Developer: Infinite Interactive – Platform: Nintendo DS / Nintendo Wii
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was released on the Nintendo Wii in 2007 and developed by Infinite Interactive. The title is based in the Warlords universe and features a mixture of role-playing and puzzle elements. In Puzzle Quest, players take on quests, gain experience, upgrade items and progress through levels. The combat side of Puzzle Quest is what sets it apart from the standard role-playing game. Battles are played out via a turn-based system on a puzzle grid. The players job is to match up circles of the same colour. Infinite Interactives Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords offers an experience unlike other RPG or puzzle game.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Developer: Krome Studios – Platform: Nintendo Wii
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was another title released on the Nintendo Wii late last year in Australia. The game was developed by the folks over at Krome Studios and caused a stir amongst the videogame industry for its immersive storyline. The player takes on the role of Darth Vaders secret apprentice, Starkiller. Starkiller has been raised to serve Lord Vader and along his journey will be forced to make decisions which alter his fate. This well made game exhibits the talents of Krome Studios and proves to be one of the finest Australian made Star Wars offerings available.
We gave it a favourable review, which you can find here.
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger
Developer: Krome Studios – Platform: Nintendo GameCube
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger was released down under in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube. The title was developed by Krome Studios and stars Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. Ty goes on a journey to rescue his family and save his race. Unlike the recently released de Blob, this title makes use of all things Australian and really makes use of Australian stereotypes by including boomerangs, the dreamtime, green tree frogs and even Australian slang. Thankfully, all this combined makes Ty the Tasmanian Tiger an enjoyable game from start to finish and has also helped put the Australian videogame industry on the map. It does not get much more Australian than Ty.
Well, that concludes the list of Australian made videogames. We hope this article has reminded you of the talents within Australia, and also the ripper titles that are coming out of this sunburnt country on a yearly basis.
The team here at Vooks wish you all a bonza Australia Day! Shrimp on the barbie… etc you know all that.
