Cursed Mountain set to scare Wii gamers
Cursed Mountain is the first true survival horror game for the Nintendo Wii. Unlike other horror games, Cursed Mountain doesn't rely on blood and guts to shock you. It has atmosphere and storytelling to that instead.
The story of the game has you climbing a mountain looking for your lost brother, Frank, who disappeared when searching for a Buddhist artefact called "Terma". It's the combination of Buddhist and Eastern philosophy in Cursed Mountain that gives it a very unique feel, as well as a deep well of background to draw upon.
The exclusive release on the Wii has done wonders for the graphics in Cursed Mountain. Rather than having toned down the gore because of the platform's capabilities, the developers have simply opted to spend the time making the best adventure they can and it shows.
As well as the graphics in the game, the controls make the most of the Wii. Unlike ported games where developers have clearly tried to work out how to make some sort of gimmick out of the control system, Cursed Mountain has every part of the game developed from the ground up with the controller in mind, whether it's walking across a chasm bridge or fighting off malevolent spirits.
You can take different routes to the top, but as you get closer, you'll find the game adds new difficulties for you to overcome. As you climb the Cursed Mountain, the air thins and you'll find it harder to breathe, forcing you to run from one bottle of oxygen to the next.
It's this mixture of new gameplay and puzzles with great graphics - unseen before on the Wii - and a proper, involved control system, that makes Cursed Mountain a game worth investigating. It's not one for the kids, but a great game for those in search of something a little less childish to play on their Wii.
Cursed Mountain is out 4th September 2009 and is only available for the Wii.
The story of the game has you climbing a mountain looking for your lost brother, Frank, who disappeared when searching for a Buddhist artefact called "Terma". It's the combination of Buddhist and Eastern philosophy in Cursed Mountain that gives it a very unique feel, as well as a deep well of background to draw upon.
The exclusive release on the Wii has done wonders for the graphics in Cursed Mountain. Rather than having toned down the gore because of the platform's capabilities, the developers have simply opted to spend the time making the best adventure they can and it shows.
As well as the graphics in the game, the controls make the most of the Wii. Unlike ported games where developers have clearly tried to work out how to make some sort of gimmick out of the control system, Cursed Mountain has every part of the game developed from the ground up with the controller in mind, whether it's walking across a chasm bridge or fighting off malevolent spirits.
You can take different routes to the top, but as you get closer, you'll find the game adds new difficulties for you to overcome. As you climb the Cursed Mountain, the air thins and you'll find it harder to breathe, forcing you to run from one bottle of oxygen to the next.
It's this mixture of new gameplay and puzzles with great graphics - unseen before on the Wii - and a proper, involved control system, that makes Cursed Mountain a game worth investigating. It's not one for the kids, but a great game for those in search of something a little less childish to play on their Wii.
Cursed Mountain is out 4th September 2009 and is only available for the Wii.
About the Author:
David Taylor is the Publishing Director for the online games magazine portal, GamerZines.com. There's more about Cursed Mountain in the exclusive Cursed Mountain magazine, and in their free Nintendo Wii magazine, PlayZine, which is a free, every month magazine available by instant download..
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