Nyxquest started out as an indie wiiware release in 2009. Nyx can only move around on a twodimension plane, but the backgrounds, characters and objects are rendered in 3d. Then again it is only a wiiware title and without a major financial backing it seems unfair to expect as such from what is essentially a fantastic game. Her friend icarus a mortal with wings made of wax and feathers went missing, after the titans had sent a giant wave of fire over the entire world. Kindred spirits has been unleashed on the european wiiware service, where you can purchase it for just 10 euros nintendo points. By offering up slower paced gameplay that put a focus on logic, playing with physics and skillful platforming the game managed to feel unique when it was released.
Ive played the game for about two hours this afternoon and concluded that a lot of people let an excellent game slip under the radar. Wiiware has introduced us to a lot of talented developers who. Despite now being available for pc via steam, nyxquest started. Kindred spirits is a game developed for wiiware by. We were lucky because all our team members love playing and making video. There are also two new wiiware titles to choose from, including the highflying nyxquest. Kindred spirits the awesome story of nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend icarus. He tried to avoid the deadly firewall and flew higher as ever before. Kindred spirits is a game that released on ios, wiiware and pc in 20092010. The closest we will ever get to a kid icarus sequel about the game wikipedia the game is set in ancient greece and incorporates mythological creatures and the greek gods into the world of the gam. This category includes articles that deal with wiiware games for nintendos wii video game console.
Aug 10, 2009 about genre platformer rating rated e for mild fantasy violencesummary experience in nyxquest. Kindred spirits cheats, hints, walkthroughs and more for wii. Kindred spirits tells the awesome story of nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, who must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend icarus. Nyxquest kindred spirits wiiware downloads romuniverse. Nintendo capitulated and as of november 16th, 2009, you could download demos of pokemon rumble, world of goo, final fantasy crystal chronicles. These games and applications can only be purchased and downloaded from the wii shop channel under the wiiware section. I was browsing the most popular software section on wiiware europe this morning, found nyxquest somewhere at the bottom of the list and remembered this thread. Kindred spirits formerly known as icarian, i thought, fantastic, a modern day action platformer inspired by kid icarus. Then tune into the nintendo channel on your wii console to watch the rest.
A demo of the game was released in north america on november 16, 2009. Both the game and its gamepage will soon be updated to reflect the new title. In this struggle for survival he forgot the wise words of his father. For starters, wii owners can dive into a space adventure for the ages as the super nes classic super star wars makes its virtual console debut. Kindred spirits is available from the wii shop channel now, only on wiiware. This game has been made by over the top games and published by over the top games at aug 10, 2009. Watch the first part of our interview with over the top games, the developers of nyxquest. Will you be a kindred spirit with nyxquest or a mortal enemy. Kindred spirits on the wii, gamefaqs hosts videos from gamespot and submitted by users.
Mar 20, 2019 nyxquest started out as an indie wiiware release in 2009. Developed by just four people and published in 2009, has. Jun 24, 2009 nintendo life the official trailer for over the top games wiiware debut, nyxquest. The game had very good reception with what nyxquest. Kindred spirits, getting the award for best indie game in the 2009 edition of the campus party. Gamers can also pick up a demo for pokemon rumble, the sole new game added to wiiware this. Use the powers of zeus and the gods from olympus and use them wisely in order to help nyx to complete her epic adventure. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. Kindred spirits, nyxquest was an overlooked platformer due to its exclusivity to the wiis digital platform.
Feb 10, 2010 nintendo capitulated and as of november 16th, 2009, you could download demos of pokemon rumble, world of goo, final fantasy crystal chronicles. Portalroms wii download free nintendo wii games roms. Over the top games was founded by four friends in 2008. Wiiware is a service that allows wii users to download games and applications specifically designed and developed for the wii video game console made by nintendo. Kindred spirits the awesome story of nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven. Nyxquest blends action and puzzles into one seamless entity. The game plays somewhat similarly to the excellent wiiware launch title lostwinds. Kindred spirits experience the awesome story of nyx, an enigmatic winged girl who must descend from heaven in search of her.
Star wars leads wii shop august lineup updated aug 10, 2009. Kindred spirits, an adventure game, eng, for pcs and laptops with windows systems. Kindred spirits eng game demo download demo version of nyxquest. Channel to get the latest pricing information for downloadable titles. Mar 26, 2018 heres some of the best wiiware games to download before the service is gone forever although were only scratching the surface.
The wii version is available on wiiware experience with n yxquest. Kindred spirits is a game, originally released for wiiware by spanish developers over the top games. Download free isos, roms and emulators for switch, 3ds, wii, wii u, gamecube, ps vita, psp, ps3, ps2, ps1, dreamcast, nds, gba, saturn, n64, snes, xbox, arcade. It could be more challenging but it couldnt be a better example of what wiiware has to offer. Kindred spirits and the supercharged rock n roll climber. Nintendo life the official trailer for over the top games wiiware debut, nyxquest. Overfly the ruins of ancient greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras. Its an excellent adventure that defines the gold standard for wiiware. Once the user has downloaded the game or application, it will appear in.
It was released in the pal regions on june 19, 2009, in north america on august 10, 2009 and in japan on may 11, 2010. Allinall, kindred spirits is threeandahalf hours of gentlepaced platforming fun. Kindred spirits, and they make this a tough game to recommend, especially with a wii point asking price. Kindred spirits in as much as we have enjoyed developing it. Kindred spirits is a beautiful puzzleplatformer, and its finally available on android. Kindred spirits is oldschool at heart, but completely innovative and fresh when it comes to gameplay. Ill be uploading full galleries for every game i cover in the future. Kindred spirits is a game developed for wiiware by spanish indie developers over the top games. Kindred spirits, you take on the role of nyx, a winged girl.
By offering up slower paced gameplay that put a focus on logic, playing with physics and skillful platforming the game managed to feel unique. Kindred spirits began to reach out to other platforms. Jan 29, 2020 movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. Nintendo no longer supports wiiware demos the escapist. Im finally uploading all of the screenshots ive captured for various games over 400,000 images capturing mosttoall of hundreds of games to my patreon page, so be sure to check that out.
Kindred spirits fly with nyx across the ruins of the ancient greece in her dangerous search for her dearest friend icarus. Kindred spirits tells the lovely story about a little winged girl, living in her palace high above the skies. Nyxquest is an indie puzzleplatformer that started out as a wiiware. Wii players control nyx and the powers of the gods by using the wii remote and nunchuk. A wonderfully stylized sidescrolling platform game. Kindred spirits wiiware wii gameplay 1080p dolphin gcwii emulator visit us at nyxques. Since it launched in may last year, wiiware has become the source for wii owners around the world to try some of the most creative ideas from both top developers and. Kindred spirits from pcgamingwiki, the wiki about fixing pc games this page is a stub. As you may have seen, it s a charmingly stylised platformer that at one point was thought to be the next kid icarus. But players looking for a slowpaced platformer full of puzzles will definitely enjoy the experience.
Gutheinz worked from concept drawings, screenshots and video from the. Kindred spirits experience the awesome story of nyx, an enigmatic winged girl who must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend, icarus. Fly over the ruins of ancient greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras. The main plot is based on the greek mythology where a boy called icarus falls for a girl named nyx. It was released in the pal regions on june 19, 2009, in north america on august 10, 200 and in japan on may 11, 2010. Developed by just four people and published in 2009, has received two awards and very good. Kindred spirits you will discover a new type of game play and mechanics that will surprise you. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Kindred spirits joins braid and lost winds in the everevolving platformer 2. Kindred spirits was made in 2d platformer genre and have everyone as srb rating. Kindred spirits you will discover a new type of game play and mechanics that will surprise you the action takes place in ancient greece, a place inhabited by all kind of fantastic creatures, where the fate of humans is in the hands of capricious gods. You will need the help of zeus and other benevolent gods from olympus to summon their. Nyxquest tells the lovely story about a little winged girl, living in her palace high above the skies.
Mar 25, 2008 wiiware is a service that allows wii users to download games and applications specifically designed and developed for the wii video game console made by nintendo. Kindred spirits scratched an itch on the wii that many of the systems 2d platformers and there we a lot couldnt match. At the time it was heralded as pure platforming bliss, so of course the title was ported over to. Due to a trademark claim by another company, the team at over the top games has been forced to change the name of icarian. A real work of art, with great physics and control setup. I purchased this for download and my daughter aged 15 and i played it.
Nov 27, 2008 i was browsing the most popular software section on wiiware europe this morning, found nyxquest somewhere at the bottom of the list and remembered this thread. Kindred spirits the awesome story of nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend icarus overfly the ruins of ancient greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras. By all accounts, the service was a success for both gamers and developers. We sincerely wish you lots of fun playing nyxquest. Kindred spirits, getting the award for best indie game in the 2009 edition of the campus party the game had very good reception with what nyxquest. One of the best if not the best wiiware title available for the wii. If you are not yet registered, you may click here to register. Wiiware has introduced us to a lot of talented developers who seem to have sprung out of nowhere. F ly with nyx in her dangerous search for her dearest friend icarus. Jun 20, 2009 the game plays somewhat similarly to the excellent wiiware launch title lostwinds.
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