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Critter Round-Up announced
Konami
Digital Entertainment, Inc. recently announced plans to bring
the first of several Wiiware titles developed for North America.
Known as Saku Saku Animal Panic in Japan, Critter Round-Up will
be Konami's first Wiiware title in North America.
Developed by Los Angeles, CA-based Epicenter Studios, Critter
Round-Up is a puzzle game for up to four players. Players are
challenged with building fences to separate different critter
species into their own area, while avoiding predators and other
mischievous animals attempting to stop you from rounding them
up. Players can corral exotic critters from five environments
encompassing 50 levels, with gameplay modes including a co-op
Adventure Mode as well as special co-op challenges for up to
four players. There's also a Marathon Mode that supports up to
four layers on a nearly infinite number of levels, as well as a
collection of Critter Games, an entertaining selection of mini
games such as Snowball Soccer and Predator Rampage.
Critter Round-Up is the first of several planned Wiiware titles
to be distributed by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Future
planned releases include Crescendo (working title), a musical
experience fused with quick, frantic action of classic arcade
action, and Fresco Beach (working title), a game where players
create their own sandcastles and maintain their structure amidst
the dangers of the beach.
Critter Round-Up is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB with
Comic Mischief being the only descriptor.