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Climb the walls to save cats in Wii U shoot-em-up Scram Kitty
Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails is coming to the Wii U eShop on May 15, priced $10 in North America and £9/10 euros across the pond. You play as the Buddy on Rails in Dakko Dakko's shoot-em-up, and you have to scroll along the walls of a space station to save your cat, Scram Kitty, and all the world's cats for that matter. Unfortunately, there's a huge army of mecha-rats in the way - isn't there always? Happily you have an arsenal of blasting, exploding and lasering things to help you survive the game's tricky-looking assortment of hazards and enemies. Also, while players blast up rodents on the GamePad, Scram Kitty appears on the TV screen offerings feedback and advice. That sounds like it could be awesome, creepy, or both. For a look at the game itself in action, check out Dakko Dakko's trailer from earlier in the year. [Image: Dakko Dakko]
Scram Kitty and His Buddy heading to Wii U eShop in April
Earlier this week, the wall-scrolling blaster Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails was assigned a March release on the Wii U eShop. However, NintendoLife's exchange with developer Dakko Dakko suggests the platformer isn't due for North America or Europe until April. The above trailer's description on YouTube reflects the April time window as well. Neither an exact date or price have been announced yet, but considering Scram Kitty was initially shown in an eShop indie sizzle reel in November, just having the release month is a start. April would be a good choice, too - after Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in February and Watch Dogs sometime this spring, the Wii U's next big release, Mario Kart 8, isn't due until May. [Image/video: Dakko Dakko]
HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character hits PS Vita in Europe
Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims developer Dakko Dakko announced that its two-button action-puzzler, The HD Adventures of Rotating Octopus Character, will premiere as a downloadable PS Vita game in Europe tomorrow, May 29. Originally released for the PlayStation minis service back in 2011, Rotating Octopus Character makes the jump to Vita with updated graphics, online leaderboards, and PSN trophy support. The game features over 70 overhead-view levels in which the titular octopus must circumnavigate a series of obstacles as it searches for its missing kids. It's also worth noting that the starring octopus is versed in the lost art of skitching, judging from the 24-second mark in the trailer above. A North American release date has not been announced, but Dakko Dakko notes that a U.S. version is "coming soon."
