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Mercury Meltdown Revolution only $20
Yes, yes, you can complain and call Mercury Meltdown Revolution another casual title for the Wii, but at $20 the price is most certainly right. Best known as a PSP title, Mercury Meltdown has always begged to be played with tilt controls, it finally fulfills its "Christmas destiny" Sept. 24.Interestingly enough, despite what we heard back in January, Gamecube controls are possible for Mercury Meltdown Revolution according to the Amazon product page. We can't imagine why someone would use it, but it's nice to have options. Players can also use the classic controller, but we'll definitely be enjoying this puzzle/arcade title that feels like it was created for the Wiimote.
Edge's July cover: Wii remote winged and gilded
We try to tip our hats whenever we spot a magazine cover that catches our fancy, but after having received numerous complaints from the jerks in accounting, upper management recently revised our office dress code to prohibit the wearing of sombreros, bowlers, and Davy Crockett caps. Our heads have been bare ever since the decree was passed down, and we haven't been doing much hat-tipping as a result. Needless to say, we really miss our silly hats.Edge's cover for its July issue is just what we needed to lift our spirits. The UK magazine has a reputation for attractive layouts, inside and out, and this month's artwork is no exception, heralding Nintendo's victory run on gold. Though the image pasted above captures the basic gist, you can see a shot of the full cover after the post break. Ironically, only one Wii game made Edge's review pages this time around -- Mercury Meltdown Revolution. Ignition's labyrinthine title garnered an 8 out of 10; quite impressive considering the magazine's traditionally tough scoring.
Deal or don't drive it off the lot?
Mercury Meltdown Revolution's $19.99 pre-order pricing at Amazon could be the deal we've been all been hoping for. Of course, we're suspicious about the quality of Ignition Entertainment's budget title, but it's hard to argue with a bargain like that.Like a lemon on the used car lot, maybe the price suggests a faulty engine? Or perhaps Amazon just doesn't expect to sell many copies of the labyrinthine game, and the online retailer is looking to unload as much of its incoming stock as possible? Either way, if the idea of guiding a toxic, liquid metal ball through a virtual maze interests you even a little, this isn't a bad way to spend twenty bucks.[Via NeoGAF]
Mercury Meltdown Revolution rolls onto Wii
Ignition Entertainment has announced that the Mercury series of puzzle games will arrive on the Wii next Spring, in the form of Mercury Meltdown Revolution. As it involves you tilting the playing field in order to guide a blob of mercury to its intended destination, it doesn't take any sort of scientist to make the mental connection between the game and the Wii's unique controller. Ignition president (and non-scientist), Paul Robinson, explains that "the original game design was intended for a tilt controller. Now gamers can fully interact with the Mercury blob, navigating through the labs with precision and unprecedented speed."The press release is quick to note other key features, such as the presence of over 150 levels, "advanced rendering techniques" and most importantly, "state of the art blob physics." Admittedly, we initially read that last one as something else entirely.
Mercury still making its way to Wii
Spring of '07 isn't exactly November of '06, but we'll take Mercury Meltdown Revolution whenever Ignition decides to give it to us. The popular puzzler, in which players guide a flowing blob of mercury throughout various environments ala Marble Madness. Except, y'know, with deadly liquid metal. Ignition Entertainment president Paul Robinson seemed excited about the upcoming title. "We are thrilled to bring Mercury Meltdown to this ground-breaking game console that truly reinvents the gaming experience." And we're thrilled to have you aboard!
