Hi everyone

A little off-topic but since it was related to the GP2X:

Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles will be released for the Dreamcast in Summer 2008, there's a new splash screen in our website: http://www.wind-water.net, with more information as well as the custom sprite ordering.

Basically, the Dreamcast version will have an extensive manual and designs as well as art for the packaging:



For those coming from the original GP2X version, we have improved the Dreamcast version with lots of new features: the new Mr. VMU character, dual Language (English and Japanese), more art and graphics, new ending, dialogues, a new Danger Break system, high-quality CD soundtrack with more songs, among others:



Also, everyone who has a sprite for the GP2X version (either preordered the game or purchased the Sprite) will be featured in the Dreamcast version!!

You can see more package images and new screenshots on our website

Thanks to everyone who supported us!!

Hi Ark!

That look quite impressive. I like the package design. It's good to see another original game for the Dreamcast. I always liked this console and will buy the game for my collection.
One question: Will the user stats be comparable for both versions?

Regards,
Stephan

How much I Will buy Now please tell us how to pre-order.

Hi

sbock: Thanks we've worked a lot in the package design! The user stats are actually pretty much the same, and the save file is also very similar in both versions (though uploading them wouldn't be possible without uploading the save file to a PC from the VMU first)

Hyperpc: Preorders for the game will likely be available in one or two weeks, we'll let you know!

I'm so buying that! Thanks guys!

Hmm... interesting. I might think about grabbing this, since W&W is as awesome a game as exist, but we'll see.

Does the Dreamcast version support 2-player battles via multiple pads? I think that's probably the single most important feature that it would need over and above the GP2x version to make me buy it.

Otherwise I'll await a Pandora version as and when it comes out and you get around to it, and make do with the GP2x version for now. The GP2x version, after all, being pretty darn amazing.

Two player battles with pads or arcade sticks if you want, which are supported as well !

Thanks everyone for your support !!

Never had a Dreamcast, might have to get one just for two player wind and water goodness!

Good thing I've got a DC

i was going to sell my dreamcast but i've just changed my mind

will the packaging only be in japanese?

Finaly done!
Nice. It seems it was a long way because I've seen (and grabbed) Flyers about the DC W&W Version a Year ago onto the GC2007 at the "Redspot Games" booth.

"Mr. VMU" -not bad! Will there be special VMU features in the Game?
And is "Mr. GP2X" still in the DC Version? Some kind of Advertisement for our Handheld for people who own a DC but don't know about GP2X.

Don't get rid of your Dreamcasts yet !

The *outside of the packaging is mostly in Japanese only, but the manual itself and the game are in both languages:





As for the rest of the questions, the answer is actually a secret! Find out as you progress in the game!

don't have a dreamcast and liked that the gp2x was the only way to play this game for a while but nice to see this game expanding to another niche system. the additions to this version look great. you made a great game and deserve a wide audience. puzzle games are probably my least favorite genre yet you manage to make a game I love. I'm still stuck in the story mode but I got fairly far considering I suck at puzzle games and usually quit quickly when I lose.

I want to get a cradle so I can play 2 player games with the gp2x version. At least I'm pretty sure you can do that.

also whatever happened to a pc version of this game? would be a great game to play on the net. plus you already have leaderboards and stuff set up for the gp2x version I'm sure it would be easier to track stats with a pc version.

I think you ought to push this game onto PSN so i can buy it there.
edit: I've seen games with less content go for 12-15 USD there, DO IT

will there ever be a boxed gp2x version?

I sense, that the great Devil Wagon has overtaken the W&W world - and not even Mr. VMU nor Timmy can stop him!
Hah! Nobody can, actually. There's no ending to the game, as Devil Wagon plays so fast, if you don't do a 99 Time Combo within 5 seconds, you lost

... am I right with my guessings?

I have one demand !

MAKE it works with a VGA box !!!

And you will get my cash it for sure !

paxl

Well EvilDragon, you know... maybe yes maybe no or perhaps it's Mr. Pandora you have to beat!

paxl13:







In other words: Yes, it is VGA compatible

That looks tasty!

That looks cool, Where`s the pre-order button ?.

Trooper

*drowns in pool of saliva*

very yummy

Must. Preoder. Support. Development.

Where... Preorderr !!
Where....

Can't stand not having the demo disk :S
I'd be fun if you release it on the net but I totally understand that it's a good idea to not !

Thanks a lot for your hard works !
paxl

Shame my dreamcast got burnt in a fire

Playstation network version for the win. Online play could be easy though that too.
Need to pre-order!

Yeah I would buy it if it was on steam too... ha ha (I don't (yet) have a PS3)

Why is it that people start coding for DreamCast, now that you can't buy one?

Im ordering a copy.

hopefully there will be online battles since the DC can connect to the net

I just have put my hand on the Demo version for the DC and I must say !!!
WOW !!, when preorder !!!

Great great great job guys,
Keep up good works.

paxl

I would love to know if there is a set date for the dreamcast release.

Hi everyone,

The wait is over! The Dreamcast version will be released at the end of October and preorders are now open! Head to the W&W website for more info We also opened the Official W&W forum

Here's a little teaser of the final product:

Dreamcast? As in the Sega console, Dreamcast? I'm surprised that they haven't made it available for the newer console systems....

Well yes, Dreamcast , it's the next step that had to be done and as an independent company (who worked on Nintendo platforms before), we prefer it this way (for now!)