Roogoo jumps from XBLA to the DS
by Candace Savino 
{ Jul 17th 2008 at 12:45PM }
Only a month ago, SouthPeak Games released a delightfully adorable puzzle title called Roogoo to XBLA. Now the game is Nintendo-bound, as the company recently announced it for both the Wii and DS. So, why is this a good thing? For starters, in addition to its positive critical reception, Roogoo is just cu-ute. Art style aside, this puzzler also looks simple (yet challenging). You have to help the planet Roo by guiding oddly-shaped, colorful meteors through rotating platforms. If you succeed, you'll stop the Meemoos from draining the planet's energy and resources. Take a look at the XBLA trailer above for a better idea of what you have to do.
The DS version will include new levels, backgrounds, and puzzle shapes. Interestingly, there's also a bit of DS-Wii connectivity for owners of both games. Oddly enough, you'll be able to use the DS as a controller for the Wii version.
We're curious about the game's price point. It only costs $10 on XBLA and $20 on PCs, but surely it will retail for more on the DS. We bet it hits the $30 mark, even. Hopefully the portability factor, new levels, and touchscreen controls will make any monetary increase worth it.
The DS version will include new levels, backgrounds, and puzzle shapes. Interestingly, there's also a bit of DS-Wii connectivity for owners of both games. Oddly enough, you'll be able to use the DS as a controller for the Wii version.
We're curious about the game's price point. It only costs $10 on XBLA and $20 on PCs, but surely it will retail for more on the DS. We bet it hits the $30 mark, even. Hopefully the portability factor, new levels, and touchscreen controls will make any monetary increase worth it.
[Via press release]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
puffin @ Jul 17th 2008 1:24PM
Great choice for the DS. Excellent game by a great company.
Joe H @ Jul 17th 2008 1:45PM
Agreed that it'll fit very well on the DS. I just wonder how they're going to control the Wii version. Sure, it only uses two buttons, but unless you're using the classic controller there's no really similar setup for it. Though i guess they could just have you hold the remote vertically and actually twist it.
Balrogs Pain @ Jul 17th 2008 2:58PM
Finally, brawl should have atleast done something like this where you can use the DS as a controller (for the pictochat stage lol) but it should be pretty interesting.
Jonah Falcon @ Jul 19th 2008 1:09AM
You're going to love Roogoo. It's freakin' addictive.