Thousand Land - Xbox's answer to Pikmin?

gabriel · 10-01-2002, 07:38 AM

Has anyone seen this game? I think I saw a TGS video of it, it looked really cool. It's being developed by From Software, who's games usually have a small niche market, so the chances for mainstream success are fairly low. Especially considering the type of game this is - which from the look of things, is a Pikmin clone. You build up a squad of small garden dwellers to fight other... things. There's not much info available. This site had a preview + movie of it, but I'm about to leave for school so I dont have time to fish it up.

There's a small preview + screens over at http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/ne...=7&nid=5-18.db , and From Software's official site (fromsoftware.co.jp - dont worry they have an English option), has a section devoted to it.

As a fan of From, XBox, and Pikmin, I'm definaitly looking forward to this little game, I just hope it gets released outside of Japan.

Vicviper · 10-01-2002, 11:22 AM

Pikmin is an awesome idea and I love that game. Even if it was way to short. By the looks of the pics of Thousand land I would say it doesn't look near as good or as fun as Pikmin. But who knows screen shots don't always do a game justice. It would be hard to match the feeling you get from playing Pikmin. The control, atmosphere of Pikmin is just perfect and I am hoping a part 2 is being planned.

aneep · 10-02-2002, 06:50 PM

hmm

this game is on XboxLive u know, so its u versus other ppl using the creature (i forgot what ist called)

and i doubt this will see release in NA, but here's hoping

-aneep-

baratus · 10-03-2002, 05:51 AM

*raspberry*
First they want to compete against Mario Party 4 with a similar game using the characters from Shrek, now they plan to compete against Pikmin with this. Good luck there

DBJAY · 10-03-2002, 11:01 AM

Well, it's really THQ and From Software competing against Nintendo software. Isn't Shrek Party multi-format?

10-03-2002, 07:22 PM

And this is why Nintendo doesnt release info on games someones just waiting to rip them off. even though pikmin has been out a long time.of cours nintendo would still make the better game.

aneep · 10-04-2002, 07:27 PM

its not like Pikmin is available on the Xbox, sheesh

when there's an open field to exploit, publishers will try to fill the gap

truthfully though, i cannot see the resemblance between this game and Pikmin other than the visual

-aneep-

gabriel · 10-06-2002, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by aneep

truthfully though, i cannot see the resemblance between this game and Pikmin other than the visual

They're both RTS games set in a garden environment, I think the resemblance is quite clear. Obviously gameplay elements will differ, it's not like it's a complete copy of Pikmin, but it's obvious where the inspiration came from.

Keeping in mind who's developing this game, I wouldnt get your hopes up too high for this game.

Nindalf · 10-07-2002, 08:41 AM

This game sure looks gay!

10-07-2002, 08:09 PM

Quote:

This game sure looks gay!

HEHEHE

aneep · 10-07-2002, 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by gabriel

They're both RTS games set in a garden environment, I think the resemblance is quite clear. Obviously gameplay elements will differ, it's not like it's a complete copy of Pikmin, but it's obvious where the inspiration came from.

Keeping in mind who's developing this game, I wouldnt get your hopes up too high for this game.

that is just like saying they are both action game and they are set in space base

or they are both platformer and they are set in a fantasy world

sheesh if devs aren't allowed to create games that have slight similarity in theme we won't have warcraft since they are copying dune 2 or half life since they are copying quake

-aneep-

Kid0_oIcarus · 10-08-2002, 08:20 AM

Whoa.. easy there aneep, it'll be alright. Nobody is saying that they can't make this game!

It's just the similarities... are there... apparently- I couldn't really tell ya- since the stupid screenshots are much too small, and I can't be bothered to look this stuff up! ;>

Remember what they say. imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Oh, and to some extent- I can see why Nintendo likes to keep it's games a secret....

gabriel · 10-08-2002, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by aneep

that is just like saying they are both action game and they are set in space base

or they are both platformer and they are set in a fantasy world

sheesh if devs aren't allowed to create games that have slight similarity in theme we won't have warcraft since they are copying dune 2 or half life since they are copying quake

-aneep-

There's a difference between your examples and the comparison I made. The RTS genre is pretty limited, you can expect to make units/buildings, fight similar opposing units, and manage resources. There's a lot more variables in an action, or platform game.

I know that Thousand Land will be different than Pikmin, but it still looks similar, and gameplay comparisons will probably be made.

Actually, the games you mentioned (Dune + Warcraft, Half Life + Quake) are similar, in the same way that the ones I mentioned are. Meaning, they're not exact copies, but you can stack them in the same pile.

Mikeru83 · 10-09-2002, 08:00 PM

Are those acorns with feet??

10-01-2002, 07:38 AM	#1
gabriel infinity in finity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 841	Thousand Land - Xbox's answer to Pikmin? Has anyone seen this game? I think I saw a TGS video of it, it looked really cool. It's being developed by From Software, who's games usually have a small niche market, so the chances for mainstream success are fairly low. Especially considering the type of game this is - which from the look of things, is a Pikmin clone. You build up a squad of small garden dwellers to fight other... things. There's not much info available. This site had a preview + movie of it, but I'm about to leave for school so I dont have time to fish it up. There's a small preview + screens over at http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/ne...=7&nid=5-18.db , and From Software's official site (fromsoftware.co.jp - dont worry they have an English option), has a section devoted to it. As a fan of From, XBox, and Pikmin, I'm definaitly looking forward to this little game, I just hope it gets released outside of Japan. __________________ They speak of my drinking, but never of my thirst.

10-08-2002, 08:20 AM	#12
Kid0_oIcarus wha-? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: T4mp4, Fl0r1d4 Posts: 2,816	Whoa.. easy there aneep, it'll be alright. Nobody is saying that they can't make this game! It's just the similarities... are there... apparently- I couldn't really tell ya- since the stupid screenshots are much too small, and I can't be bothered to look this stuff up! ;> Remember what they say. imitation is the highest form of flattery. Oh, and to some extent- I can see why Nintendo likes to keep it's games a secret.... __________________ I took a class in it. ('.' >)

10-09-2002, 08:00 PM	#14
Mikeru83 Member Ver. 2.03 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 194	Are those acorns with feet?? __________________ ~ "Hypocrisy is everywhere. Too much hype is used. And so I feel powerless to right the wrongs. For I, and only I, am 'right', to myself." ~

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10-01-2002, 11:22 AM	#2
Vicviper Hello handsome! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,075	Pikmin is an awesome idea and I love that game. Even if it was way to short. By the looks of the pics of Thousand land I would say it doesn't look near as good or as fun as Pikmin. But who knows screen shots don't always do a game justice. It would be hard to match the feeling you get from playing Pikmin. The control, atmosphere of Pikmin is just perfect and I am hoping a part 2 is being planned.

10-02-2002, 06:50 PM	#3
aneep Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 900	hmm this game is on XboxLive u know, so its u versus other ppl using the creature (i forgot what ist called) and i doubt this will see release in NA, but here's hoping -aneep-

10-03-2002, 05:51 AM	#4
baratus Elite Bouncer Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,453	raspberry First they want to compete against Mario Party 4 with a similar game using the characters from Shrek, now they plan to compete against Pikmin with this. Good luck there

10-03-2002, 11:01 AM	#5
DBJAY Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Posts: 3,998	Well, it's really THQ and From Software competing against Nintendo software. Isn't Shrek Party multi-format?

10-03-2002, 07:22 PM	#6
metroidman Guest Posts: n/a	And this is why Nintendo doesnt release info on games someones just waiting to rip them off. even though pikmin has been out a long time.of cours nintendo would still make the better game.

10-04-2002, 07:27 PM	#7
aneep Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 900	its not like Pikmin is available on the Xbox, sheesh when there's an open field to exploit, publishers will try to fill the gap truthfully though, i cannot see the resemblance between this game and Pikmin other than the visual -aneep-

10-07-2002, 08:41 AM	#9
Nindalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,905	This game sure looks gay!