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Zorro Coming to Wii

by Steven Rodriguez - February 5, 2007, 1:47 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Zorro.com

The Spanish Fox is headed to a Wii console near you this Christmas.

In a rather low-key announcement, Zorro Productions revealed on their web site that there is a new Zorro video game in the works, and it's coming to Wii.

Titled The Destiny of Zorro, the only thing that's known about the game is the pitch from the game's developer, Pronto Games:

Pronto's game development strategy holds a core belief that video games should be small, fast and fun (SmaFF). These elements almost match the character of Zorro himself, though to his adversaries, Zorro often appears larger than life.

As a fight strategy or a game development strategy from Pronto, "instantly engaging" is key. The Destiny of Zorro embodies the Pronto strategy - gameplay is showcased first. The visuals are high quality, as are the audio and storyline. The game is easy to understand, with challenges for casual gamers but with an interest level that will attract hard core gamers, too.

Pronto's previous experience includes a few Game Boy Advance games and most recently, a Spongebob Squarepants game for the PC. The Destiny of Zorro would be the first console game for the developer.

The game is listed for a Christmas 2007 release. We'll bring you more information on Destiny of Zorro as soon as we have it.

Zorro Announced as Wii Exclusive in Europe

505 Games confirms that the game is exclusive to Wii and includes the famous Z-slash.

ZORRO SET TO LEAVE HIS MARK EXCLUSIVELY ON WII

Milton Keynes, UK – February 16th: Publisher 505 Games today donned its mysterious black cape, mask and gaucho to announce it will be publishing The Destiny of Zorro exclusively on Nintendo Wii. The Destiny of Zorro, developed by California-based Pronto Games, is scheduled for an international release in late 2007.

Players will make an incredible action-packed journey through the sun-scorched coast and desert landscape of early 1800’s Spanish California playing as the infamous Zorro – the swashbuckling defender of the oppressed whose secret identity is the fictional wealthy caballero Don Diego de la Vega. Using the unique properties of the Wii controller, players can whip, slice and of course perform Zorro’s signature ‘Z’ slash move to bring his foes to justice.

The Destiny of Zorro draws inspiration from the Mexican, Spanish and Native Southwest American cultures prevalent in California in the early 1800’s – the time of the original Zorro. The multi-tiered story sees Zorro confronting the nefarious Calavera and his troops, defeating a plot to steal a great treasure, thwarting a power-hungry mob boss, and facing off against a rebel army. Players will discover the secrets behind the origin of Zorro himself. The game also carries forward some of the explosive plot lines suggested by recent Zorro properties, such as the recent blockbuster Hollywood movies.

“Swashbuckling Zorro is the perfect character for the Nintendo Wii," commented Randy Angle, President and Creative Director Pronto Games. “We had a very short list of characters when we first considered making an action game for the Nintendo Wii… Zorro is a natural… using the Wii remote and the nunchuk controller players are in for a real treat as they slash and swing their way through Zorro’s story."

Scheduled for a late 2007 release, The Destiny of Zorro, developed by Pronto Games and published by 505 Games, promises action, romance and, by use of the innovative Wii controller, the unique thrill of ‘becoming’ the great hero himself!

Talkback

UltimatePartyBearFebruary 05, 2007

I like Zorro, but this is not an auspicious start. Here's hoping.

BiLdItUp1February 05, 2007

Zorro! Yays!

...Spongebob? um...give it a chance?

Karl Castaneda #2February 05, 2007

I want to be the first one to say it...

Pronto Games is the new n-Space.

WuTangTurtleFebruary 05, 2007

I dunno those guys at Kotaku are weary of Pronto Games. They said something about how they used to make Value Soft games. Good luck to those guys though, maybe they can pull some good stuff like Kuju did with their first console game (Battallion Wars) after only making cell phone games.

Saturn2888February 05, 2007

Btw, there appears to be a spacing error between Zorro and Productions when I was viewing the article.

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