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Full Press Release: Get your eye patch at the ready and prepare to use all your ingenuity as Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure sails onto Wii! Encompassing full-length in-depth puzzle action whilst adventuring around wondrous environments and stages and making full use of the innovative Wii Remote, this game is guaranteed to bring enjoyment to anyone who likes a good treasure hunt! Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime and test your puzzle solving skills as Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure launches across Europe on 18th January 2007, or risk walking the plank!

This brand new innovative adventure, developed and published by Capcom, follows the adventures of a young pirate named Zack, and his sidekick, a golden, flying monkey named Wiki. Our swashbuckling duo are on the hunt for the legendary Treasure Island, where, rumour has it, the revered pirate Barbaros has hidden the world's riches. After their sea plane crashes, our intrepid adventurers happen to stumble across a mysterious talking skull

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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure (Wii)

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Capcom

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SuperLink on 11.11.2007 at 22:58#1

Damn! Smilie I was gonna get that for mr Birthday! Smilie

Ah well, back to the drawing board...

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Adam Riley on 11.11.2007 at 23:01#2

I'm glad, gives the game a far greater chance than if launched at the height of the Christmas season.

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Mason on 11.11.2007 at 23:54#3

I'm glad on one hand, but on the other I really wanted it as soon as possible. Smilie Oh well, means I get to play the other stuff out around now and give them the time of day without worrying about another game!

James2t3 on 12.11.2007 at 00:05#4

Thats ass.

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Mandown on 12.11.2007 at 00:05#5

My first though was oh noes, but after giving it a few seconds this is not such a bad thing at all really, not for the title to do well anyway. I am going to get this game for sure regardless to when it comes out.

tiamat1990 on 12.11.2007 at 04:15#6

Good move honestly. I'm not too bummed. Will help me save up more. Kind of a relief actually.

Laurelin on 12.11.2007 at 09:33#7

Damn, I wanted to play it bad. But I have a lot of games to buy in November alone, so I have to play some anyway!

But with doing so poorly (I heard), it's great that it's being advertised. But it's made a bit too childish, which it isn't at all. So they have a hard time convincing core gamers or people considering themselves as not too childish and taking games by its covers instead of its content.

I find your lack of faith disturbing!

Adam Riley on 13.11.2007 at 11:54#8

Just added the full press release now, since the embargo has lifted (yes, Wiiz broke it by a few days :sarcy Smilie .

Anyway, hopefully this will get a good advertising push in the UK, unlike Phoenix Wright, which always just slinks onto the market Smilie

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J Tangle on 13.11.2007 at 18:28#9

Laurelin said:
Damn, I wanted to play it bad. But I have a lot of games to buy in November alone, so I have to play some anyway!But with doing so poorly (I heard), its great that its being advertised. But its made a bit too childish, which it isnt at all. So they have a hard time convincing core gamers or people considering themselves as not too childish and taking games by its covers instead of its content.

Yeah it does seem like a game made for kids untill you play it. Then as you pass each level the difficulty slowly jumps from ring the bell and grab the snake to use your mind like you were in that movie "Cast Away". To tell the truth I can't think of any games that can compare to it which is a good thing. Seeing as there are so many titles comming out this month you UKers shouldn't be to dissapointed.

Mandown on 10.01.2008 at 09:36#10

I am bumping this thread up for the added promotion of the fact this fine game will be out next week across Europe. Soz if you thought the game was delayed again but it was the best way to get peoples attention Smilie .

It was such a shame it did not come out in time for Christmas, I was left playing nothing on my Wii having not bought GH3 and Links CBT. (still have not found a copy of that)

I just really hope it does well in Europe in contrast to what happened in Japan and the U.S. Games of this quality deserve to do well on any platform. It's imperative that third party titles of this calibre do well on Wii for future such games on the platform.

There is a whole load of footage out there if your stupid enough to watch it. I think with a game of this type you really need to stay well away from all spoilers. When a official Thread is created I hope people respect that when discussing the game.

Cannot wait till next week!, I hope I get sent my copy early as per usual Smilie

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It was such a shame it did not come out in time for Christmas, I was left playing nothing on my Wii having not bought GH3 and Links CBT. (still have not found a copy of that)

Cannot wait till next week!, I hope I get sent my copy early as per usual :-D

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SuperLink on 10.01.2008 at 11:07#11

Yes, I think I will be getting it. I'm going to take the risk and try something new. Personally I'm worried by the whole "point and click" genre, it sounds like some boring PC game.

But from what I've heard, it's not, so I'm hoping it's not just me that usually finds those games boring, 'cos if it is, and this is the same, then I won't enjoy it. Smilie

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squeek on 10.01.2008 at 13:08#12

Yeah I'm going to get this. I like games that make you think and it's good to have some games where the pace is a little slower if you want it to be. It's got great reviews too, I've not really read many as I didn't want to spoil the puzzles, but have been keeping up with the scores and summaries.

Mandown on 10.01.2008 at 13:42#13

squeek said:
Yeah Im going to get this. I like games that make you think and its good to have some games where the pace is a little slower if you want it to be. Its got great reviews too, Ive not really read many as I didnt want to spoil the puzzles, but have been keeping up with the scores and summaries.

I also love games that drive you a little crazy with how ingenious puzzles are. I do genuinely like being vexed that I cannot work something out initially because it forces you to be creative. I have always loved the classic point and clicks in the past, games like Monkey Island were the stuff I was raised on and I have fond memories of the fun they gave. I think it's great to see the genre return with this new twist that provides so many more possibilities. I think this will have many brain racking moments and many talking points in abundance. It will also be topped off with what looks to be to be some great quirky humour brought to life with fantastic animation. Those praying bunnies in the temple level crack me up, I like how they only stop chanting to their god when waiting for grub Smilie . (seen in clips)