"Little King's Story, due to hit the Wii this July 21st, takes players through the life of a young boy named Corobo who stumbles upon a crown infused with mystical powers. Upon donning this crown, Corobo is informed by the Bull Knight Howzer that he is the new king to a hidden village with the purpose of becoming... the best king ever. With the heir to the throne found out of thin air, the stage is set to expand for the sake of the people and the future of the world.

It's been a while sinc..."

1Up's Alice Liang was able to go hands-on with Marvelous Entertainment and XSEED Games's upcoming Wii kingdom-sim Little King's Story, outlining the actions of the game's townsfolk, whom the protagonist, the newly-installed young king Corobo Bred, must control to expand his kingdom.

Corobo must build relationships with the townsfolk to be better at issuing them commands and give them to motivation to essentially fight to the death. Each villager has their own personality and lifestyle, an...