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New Wii RPG is “Pokemon meets Tim Burton”

August 28, 2007 in News comments 8

Borrowing its inspiration frome the hugely successful Pokemon series, and adding more than a hint of oddball director Tim Burton's stylish edge, Eidos is hoping to impress with its new 'gotta construct 'em all' Wii-based RPG, Monster Lab.

Here’s something: the Wii isn’t just about mini-game compilations. OK, it’s mainly about mini-game compilations. But not entirely. Case in point: Monster Lab, a new RPG for the Nintendo console from Eidos.

Due in Summer 2008, Monster Lab is described by developer Backbone as "Pokémon meets Tim Burton", and has players stepping into the shoes of one Professor Fuseless, who’s out and about to stop a motley group of monsters from being generally unpleasant.
mistermostyn via gamersquad.com »
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  • 0
    Final Blade Aug 29, 07
    Um i still don't get whats this is suppose to be.
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    black doom Aug 29, 07
    That sounds interesting, remind me to keep an eye out, someone, please.
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    Seventh Blade Aug 29, 07
    I'm going to have to see more of this game before I can say anything about it. Right now I'm not liking the idea of a strange Pokemon rip-off.
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    tekmosis Aug 29, 07
    Has Eidos even mentioned Pokemon being an influence for this game? or Tim Burton? It sounds more Monster Rancher-esq to me.
  • 1
    Jaw Knee Aug 29, 07
    I seriously just want a Pokemon RPG on the Wii. One that has no actual story but to catch Pokemon, battle gym leaders and the like.
    • 0
      Final Blade Aug 30, 07
      I agree im 20 and i still love pokemon, it was one or if not the best RPG for handhelds of all time IMO. Screwing around with it will ruin the feel.
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    BANDITO ATTACK Aug 30, 07
    sounds like they're just trying to spark interest for an otherwise uninteresting premise.
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    black doom Aug 30, 07
    I actually take more interest in the Doctor Frakinstien side than the Pokemon side.

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