During last year's final Nintendo press conference on October 2nd, the company showed a sizzle reel of new titles hitting Japan (and presumably worldwide, given the specific game) for 2009. Right along with the list of over two dozen titles was Another Code R, Wii's sequel to the original DS game now nearly four years after the initial launch. With it's recent release in Japan, IGN has taken a deeper look into what Another Code R is bringing to the table, and have pooled some interesting facts on the game in this all-inclusive preview.
Thatgamingsite writes:
"The return of the Another Code series is a pleasant one, but it isn't the most impactful. The transition from DS to Wii has been successful and Cing has brought with them the magic that made Another Code and Hotel Dusk so unique. If they had added voice acting, a slightly more mature story, and a higher level of challenge, then Another Code: R would constitute an essential Wii purchase. Fans of the series will be thrilled, but those on the bench will need to be more selective; it's good but not for everyone."
NintendoLife writes:
"Trace Memory: R, Gateway of Memory (known in the West as Another Code) plays very much like its DS-based predecessor. Playing as Ashley, players navigate areas solving puzzles and talking to people, attempting to gather information. The DAS (Dual Another System) returns but this time it's based off of the Nintendo DSi instead of the original DS.
One of the new features of the game is the ability to access a family tree using the DAS. Its main purpose is to provide players with background information of characters in the game. At the beginning of the game, only the Robbins' data is accessible, but as you meet new characters throughout the game, the tree will grow.
Interestingly enough, the Wii Remote is also used as a device in the game. Known as the RAS (Reboot Another System), it's used as a hacking device, allowing you to unlock doors and other objects. The player aims the Wii Remote at the lock and presses the corresponding buttons on the Wii Remote that appear on-screen."
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