Details on controls of THQ Wii games
August 28th, 2006
We all wonder how exactly developers will be using the Wiimote when it comes to making their new games. There are is a ton of software heading to the Wii, but we only know the specific controls of a couple. THQ has released a list of detailed info on how we can expect to use the Wiimote in their upcoming titles, check it out below. Thanks to Gamehunter for the heads up.
SpongeBob Squarepants:
SpongeBob fans will get to fly using the Wii controller as it becomes an aircrafts control stick in unique, fast paced flying sections.
Players will experience racing as they grip the Wii controller like a steering wheel for a whole new and intuitive virtual driving experience.
Rampage through Bikini Bottom as a 50 foot Plankton using the Wiis unique accelerometers by sweeping, swiping and shaking the controller to punch, stomp and roar through a path of destruction.
Avatar:
Melee attacks using the Wiis controller in sweeping gestures allow players to create combo-moves.
Players perform Bending moves by moving the Wii controller left, right, up or down.
Focus Moves allow players to draw symbols, using the Wii controller, from the Avatar world in a time based series in order to generate special moves.
Players can use the Wii Nunchuk to control the game camera with tilting action.
Cars:
Players will race rotating the Wii controller like a steering wheel.
Control jumps with the Wii controller.
Enhanced mini games will use the unique control features including tilt mechanics in Tractor Tipping and motion mechanics for the Pit Stop.
Barnyard:
Swing the Wii remote like a club to tee off for a game of golf.
Simulate a pool stick with the Wii remote in a game of Barnyard Billiards.
Swing and strike with the controller to whack weasels in the Whack-a-Rac game.
Utilize the Wii controller like a steering wheel to take the farmers truck on a joy ride.