Spyborgs!

Things have just about been kept under wraps concerning Capcom's Wii game Spyborgs. When development started, the idea was to present a very kid-friendly cartoon-style action game with emphasis on minigames, like on-rails shooting segments and such. However, around halfway through development, Capcom decided on an entirely new focus for the game, resulting in something of an overhaul. Now Spyborgs is a trendy motionbased adventure, and maybe the better for it.

So, precisely what is the game about, you could ask? Well...Spyborgs? Again, it's all under wraps, but as you will have caught, "Spyborg" is a combination of "Spy" and "Cyborg", meaning the main characters are doubtless some sort of cyborg that work for a secret organization. Thus it would be ideal to assume the game will feature a few neat twists and some awesome action.

Recently, Capcom showcased their progress in a hands-on demo. Originally, the idea is that there would be a five-character roster. Now, it has been reduced to a distinct three, which is probably a smarter choice to concentrate on characterisation. The first is an agile she-ninja by the name of Clandestine, the second is a big tank of a gorilla-looking robot named Bouncer, and the 3rd is Stinger, who is best suited for ranged combat. The game is also set to feature co-op play, allowing both home players and online combatants to combine their skills. The gameplay itself itself mostly involves motions, and pulling off well-timed combos and special abilities.

The visuals have seen major changes since the game's overhaul. While the original graphical style could well have been compared to that of the kids-geared platformer Sly Cooper, it's now more equivalent of Ratchet & Clank. While cartoony in a way, it is also incredibly detailed and textured, and very cool. While the characters look like complicated androids they also have a large amount of personality. Bouncer is very visually appealing for a tank-like personality in a brawling game.

Capcom hasn't precisely precisely set a release date, but the idea is to get it out before the end of the year. From what we have seen, Spyborgs is a difficult and intense co-op fighting game that is meant to appeal to more than just the casual crowd the Wii is often renowned for.