Clover

[Big Stu]

I doubt anyone remembers my first post, where i'd proposed a non-profit Dizzy remake for X-Box Live Community Games which got stomped on, but someone else has taken up the mission it would seem, looks very promising! I've read the guy's posts on Neogaf and he really knows what he's talking about when it comes to Dizzy.

Here's his game anyway, out by March for 400 points.

Watercolour Political Platform Puzzler 'Clover' Announced

Binary Tweed Ltd. today announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with d?but title Clover, to be released in Q1 '09 via Xbox LIVE Community Games for 400 Microsoft Points. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolour, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of ?New games that are a bit like old games, but better.?

Set in a medieval world ruled by a monarchy with a welfare state, Clover tells the story of Sam, an adolescent teenager. Recently orphaned after his lone parent mother died in a shock attack on the proud nation of Sanha, Clover follows Sam's journey of discovery as he explores the land and events surrounding his loss.

Clover is a plot-driven platformer in the style of classic titles such as Fantastic Dizzy that sees the player solve logical puzzles by collecting items, talking to a diverse cast of characters and exploring artistically realised environments. Featuring many hours of gameplay and plot development, Clover promises value-for-money beyond other Xbox LIVE Community Games. The game innovates on its predecessors with modern gameplay mechanics, such as unique and forgiving alternatives to player 'health' and 'death'.

?Clover is a game about artwork and plot; so much so that we're struggling to fit everything within the size limit,? said Daniel 'Deejay' Jones, Managing Director of Binary Tweed. ?We wanted to make a game that has the artistic charm to appeal to a broad audience, whilst exploring issues that communicate to adult gamers.?

[ToxieDogg]

Looks pretty good, I'll have a look for that next time I go on LIVE

[Deejay]

'ello all,

Deejay from Binary Tweed here. If you're interested in Clover, you can see an HD trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTi7PLQXhTc&fmt=22

I'd be quite interested to see what the Dizzy community has to say about it. Being a massive Dizzy fan myself, it'll be fun to see if anyone manages to spot some of the obscure references. Some are blatant, but there's one that I doubt anyone will get!

[Big Stu]

Brilliant, more psyched now i've seen it in action! Looks gorgeous, i really hope people give it a fair shot rather than throwing out the Braid comparisons!

Was constantly checking your Twitter over the weekend for when it might be up, was gutted when you said you had to wait another 7 days!

[Big Stu]

Guys, where's the love for this game? Thought there'd be more of a buzz for what looks like the closest we'll come to getting a Dizzy game on X-Box anytime soon!

[Colin]

looks like a very good game! will there be a pc release? not got an xbox

[Meph]

Doesn't look anything like a Dizzy game..lol
Does look interesting.

[quiggie]

i like the look of it and would like to play it but ain't got an x-box either

[Big Stu]

Doesn't look anything like a Dizzy game..lol

No one said it looked like a Dizzy game? I'm saying we won't be getting a Dizzy game on X-Box, and this is pretty much looking like the next best thing right now.

[Meph]

you said 'the closest we'll come to getting a Dizzy game' but it doesn't even come close.