While this will be the first game in the series on Wii, both versions of Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will share the same colorful universe and the new Action Drawing tool that can be used to create useful objects out of thin air.
In February, THQ CEO Brian Farrell stated that the company wished to "extend [the Drawn to Life] brand to Wii in the future" because of the robust sales demonstrated by the original game.
This dream became a reality today when THQ revealed that Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will be released this fall on the Wii and DS. Players will once again be able to design their own hero and control them as they solve puzzles and conquer the forces of evil.
A useful new item called the Action Drawing tool will let gamers use either the Wii Remote or the stylus to draw different objects to help complete their quest. Choosing the correct color to draw an object with will be important in the DS version because each color of the rainbow has different properties.
The goal of the Wii version is to find the fabled Artifacts of Power and destroy an unknown enemy who has taken control of the Raposa village. There will be over 100 possible items to draw including many weapons and vehicles. The drawing tools will even be available while playing the multiplayer mini-games, which include basketball, soccer, and football.
Likewise, the DS version will find the player's doodled hero on a quest to help bring color back to the Raposa people and defeat a bad guy named Wilfre. The collection of coins and color drops will unlock new challenges, quests, and abilities. In addition, it is possible to transform into things like a blob or a spider, which can drastically change the gameplay. Those interested in trading the unusual characters they've created with friends will be able to transfer them using the DS's local wireless capabilities.
Both versions will be available this fall.
Draw the Ultimate Hero with a Wii Remote Wave or a Swipe of the Stylus in Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the next addition to its incredibly successful Drawn to Life® franchise, Drawn to Life®: The Next Chapter is currently in development exclusively for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. Featuring an innovative new action drawing feature and enhanced drawing tools, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will give players new creative tools and immerse them into new worlds they create and explore. The game is scheduled for release in fall 2009.
"Drawn to Life continues to be tremendously successful because it delivers a creative experience unlike any other game out there. Gamers of all ages love drawing their hero and seeing all of their creations come to life in the game, making it their own unique experience," said Randy Shoemaker, vice president, global brand management. "Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter raises the creative bar with a totally new experience for both Wii and Nintendo DS fans alike."
About Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter
In Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter for Wii, players will draw their own heroes using the Wii Remote™ to find the Artifacts of Power and rid the Raposa village of an evil, shadowy figure that has taken over the land. Throughout the game, players will draw more than 100 unique items from robust drawing tools, such as vehicles, weapons and tools, to conquer their enemies. The all-new Action Drawing tool allows for objects to be drawn directly into the game to help navigate through several environments, including a sky world, a jungle and a shadow city. In addition, the game’s multi-player feature will allow players to draw their team members and equipment to compete against others in a variety of mini-games, such as soccer, hockey and basketball.
In Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter for Nintendo DS, players will be able to draw their own heroes, be it humans, animals or multi-limbed creatures, and will embark on a brand new adventure aboard a Turtle Ship to defeat the evil Wilfre and restore color to the Raposa civilization. Players will have the ability to morph their hero into a blob or a spider, adding more gameplay and allowing for players to play each level a variety of different ways. The game’s Action Drawing Tool gives each color special properties when drawing objects into the game to help solve puzzles and progression through the game. Along the way, they will collect coins and color drops to unlock a variety of content, including challenges and quests, customization options and hero abilities. In addition, the game’s multi-player aspect allows players to trade heroes, weapons, items and accessories with friends.
For more information, visit www.drawntolife.com.
