Windjammers 2

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Windjammers 2
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Developer(s)Dotemu
Publisher(s)Dotemu
Producer(s)
  • Christian Cortez
  • Alban Ligouzat
Designer(s)Jordi Ascensio
Programmer(s)Kévin Delbrayelle
Artist(s)Simon Périn
Composer(s)
Platform(s)
ReleaseJanuary 20, 2022
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Windjammers 2 is a sports game developed and published by Dotemu. It is the sequel to the 1994 Neo Geo game Windjammers, developed and published by Data East. Windjammers 2 was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One on 20 January 2022. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the visuals, new content and gameplay mechanics.

Gameplay[]

See also: Gameplay of Windjammers

Windjammers 2 is a sports game played from a top-down perspective, in which players must try to throw a frisbee into their opponent's goal while protecting their own. Players can earn 3 or 5 points by landing the frisbee into their opponent's goal in the yellow or red zones respectively, or can try to land the frisbee on the floor of their opponent's side to earn 2 points. Players win a set by achieving a certain number points, and win the match by winning the most sets. [1] In the game, players select from 11 playable characters, including all six returning characters from the original Windjammers.[2][3][4] Each character has their own attributes. For instance, some characters have more steady control than others at the cost of speed.[5] There are EX Moves, which are special powers can be that activated for gameplay advantages. Players can compete on 10 different courts, including all six courts from Windjammers, which feature different goal zones and gameplay properties.[6] Both single-player and local multiplayer modes are featured.[1] The game includes an "Arcade Mode", where multiple matches are played through championships.[7] Windjammers 2 features cross-platform play between Xbox One and Windows versions.[3]

Development[]

Dotemu, the game's developer and publisher, approached Paon DP, the intellectual property owner for Windjammers, a chance to develop a port to the original game and develop a brand new game in the series. In order to be faithful to the original game, Kevin Delbrayelle, who had retro-engineered the first game's program codes during the production of its port, returned to lead the sequel's technical development. Similar to Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Streets of Rage 4, the game features hand-drawn 2D animation visuals.[8] The game's preproduction started in late 2017 and the title was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct held in August 2018.[9][10] The game was planned for a 2019 release on Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch,[11] but got delayed to early 2020.[12] In December 2020, Dotemu confirmed that the game was delayed again to 2021.[13] Over the course of its development, versions for PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One were also added.[3] The game was released on January 20, 2022.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Chalk, Andy (August 20, 2018). "Windjammers 2 is coming to PC next year". PC Gamer. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Futter, Michael (September 3, 2018). "Flying disk sports return with Windjammers 2 for Switch and PC". Polygon. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Windjammers 2 adds Xbox One version, 'Sammy Ho and Jordi Costa' trailer". Gematsu. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  4. ^ https://www.shacknews.com/article/128448/how-to-unlock-secret-character-disc-man-windjammers-2
  5. ^ Kooplan, Daan (August 26, 2018). "Windjammers 2 (Switch) Hands-on Preview". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Andriessen, CJ (September 5, 2019). "With Streets of Rage 4 and Windjammers 2, Dotemu shows it has a nose for nostalgia". Destructoid. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  7. ^ Gray, Kate (February 5, 2021). "New Windjammers 2 Trailer Reveals Arcade Mode And The Return Of Steve Miller". Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  8. ^ McFerran, Damien (August 20, 2018). "Windjammers 2 Will Have Switch Owners In A Spin Next Year". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  9. ^ Wang, Alistair (October 14, 2018). "Dotemu Talk About The Challenges Of Making A Sequel To A Cult Classic With Windjammers 2". Siliconera. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  10. ^ Lemon, Marshall (August 20, 2018). "Nintendo's latest batch of indie game reveals includes Windjammers 2". VG 247. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  11. ^ Power, Tom (August 20, 2018). "Windjammers 2 Officially Confirmed, Set for Switch in 2019". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  12. ^ "Windjammers 2 Is Set To Toss On Google Stadia Early 2020!". Dotemu. August 19, 2019. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  13. ^ "Windjammers 2 delayed to 2021". Gematsu. December 10, 2020.
  14. ^ "Windjammers 2 launches January 20, 2022". Gematsu. December 14, 2021.

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