Zombie Panic in Wonderland
Encyclopedia
is a frenetic third-person shooter
for WiiWare
. Released in 2010 by Spanish videogame developer Akaoni Studio
, Zombie Panic in Wonderland was first released in Japan by Marvelous Entertainment on March 16 of the same year. Soon after, it came out in both Europe and North America, on April 9 and May 3, respectively.
. Characters from all over the popular eastern and western fable world, such as Snow White
, Momotaro
, Alice
, Dorothy
and Little Red Riding Hood
will have to confront the “amorous zombies” who are invading the Fairy Tale world in order to resolve the mystery of Prince Charming and his “scented dwarfs” before it is too late.
On March 11, 2010, Famitsu
Magazine referred to the video game using the emblem “GJ!” (standing for good job) in a double page dedicated article.
Other specialized magazines such as Nintendo Dream
vol.193 and Dengeki Games vol.6 have also shown their interest for the videogame.
All of these articles and their subsequent user comments make special emphasis on the surprisingly “Japanese” touch of every final aspect regarding this videogame.
The success of the game has become so remarkable that the cinematographic production company of George A. Romero
in Japan, introduced a tie-in
of Zombie Panic in Wonderland this past May 28 along with their latest movie release Survival of the Dead. This combined advertising strategy consisted on the distribution of posters, wallpapers and clocks for cell phones parodying the crossbreed between both products.
and labeled as the “best WiiWare game” by the official Nintendo magazine in Spain, Nintendo Accion.
After being released into the market, the video game reached first in the main European countries’ popularity rankings.
It has been analysed and given good ratings by the main video game specialized webpages in Europe, which have valued its addictive playability, along with its artistic and technical characteristics.
Followers and users of the action genre have given the game an even better grade.
The video game has caused a great impact in the Spanish media industry, leading to interviews and articles regarding its creators in the mainstream television channels of the country, radio programs, magazines and outstanding newspapers.
Third-person shooter
Third-person shooter is a genre of 3D action games in which the player character is visible on-screen, and the gameplay consists primarily of shooting.-Definition:...
for WiiWare
WiiWare
WiiWare is a service that allows Wii users to download games and applications specifically designed and developed for the Wii video game console made by Nintendo. These games and applications can only be purchased and downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel under the WiiWare section...
. Released in 2010 by Spanish videogame developer Akaoni Studio
Akaoni Studio
-List of developed videogames:-External links:***...
, Zombie Panic in Wonderland was first released in Japan by Marvelous Entertainment on March 16 of the same year. Soon after, it came out in both Europe and North America, on April 9 and May 3, respectively.
Story
In order to become the centre of attention, a self-centered prince develops by error a magical perfume that turns everybody who smells it into a zombieZombie
Zombie is a term used to denote an animated corpse brought back to life by mystical means such as witchcraft. The term is often figuratively applied to describe a hypnotized person bereft of consciousness and self-awareness, yet ambulant and able to respond to surrounding stimuli...
. Characters from all over the popular eastern and western fable world, such as Snow White
Snow White
"Snow White" is a fairy tale known from many countries in Europe, the best known version being the German one collected by the Brothers Grimm...
, Momotaro
Momotaro
is a popular hero from Japanese folklore. His name literally means Peach Tarō; as Tarō is a common Japanese boy's name, it is often translated as Peach Boy...
, Alice
Alice (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)
Alice is a fictional character in the literary classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, And What Alice Found There. She is a young girl from Victorian-era Britain.-Development:...
, Dorothy
Dorothy Gale
Dorothy Gale is the protagonist of many of the Oz novels by American author L. Frank Baum, and the best friend of Oz's ruler Princess Ozma. Dorothy first appears in Baum's classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and reappears in most of its sequels...
and Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood, also known as Little Red Cap, is a French fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. The story has been changed considerably in its history and subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings....
will have to confront the “amorous zombies” who are invading the Fairy Tale world in order to resolve the mystery of Prince Charming and his “scented dwarfs” before it is too late.
Japan
The game has been positively welcome in Japan, ranking first on the list for WiiWare sales.On March 11, 2010, Famitsu
Famitsu
is a line of Japanese video game magazines published by Enterbrain, Inc. and Tokuma. Currently, there are five Famitsū magazines: Shūkan Famitsū, Famitsū PS3 + PSP, Famitsū Xbox 360, Famitsū Wii+DS, and Famitsū Wave DVD...
Magazine referred to the video game using the emblem “GJ!” (standing for good job) in a double page dedicated article.
Other specialized magazines such as Nintendo Dream
Nintendo Dream
Nintendo Dream is a Japanese video game magazine first published by Asahi Communications, and currently published by Tokuma Shoten. It is Japan's main Nintendo Magazine featuring Nintendo game reviews for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and Wii. It was originally named "64 Dream" and went on sale...
vol.193 and Dengeki Games vol.6 have also shown their interest for the videogame.
All of these articles and their subsequent user comments make special emphasis on the surprisingly “Japanese” touch of every final aspect regarding this videogame.
The success of the game has become so remarkable that the cinematographic production company of George A. Romero
George A. Romero
George Andrew Romero is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical horror films about a hypothetical zombie apocalypse. He is nicknamed "Godfather of all Zombies." -Life and career:...
in Japan, introduced a tie-in
Tie-in
A tie-in is an authorized product based on a media property a company is releasing, such as a movie or video/DVD, computer game, video game, television program/television series, board game, web site, role-playing game or literary property...
of Zombie Panic in Wonderland this past May 28 along with their latest movie release Survival of the Dead. This combined advertising strategy consisted on the distribution of posters, wallpapers and clocks for cell phones parodying the crossbreed between both products.
Europe
Before it was released, Zombie Panic in Wonderland was introduced at the Nintendo Media Summit in 2009, that took place in London, as one of the most promising projects for WiiWareWiiWare
WiiWare is a service that allows Wii users to download games and applications specifically designed and developed for the Wii video game console made by Nintendo. These games and applications can only be purchased and downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel under the WiiWare section...
and labeled as the “best WiiWare game” by the official Nintendo magazine in Spain, Nintendo Accion.
After being released into the market, the video game reached first in the main European countries’ popularity rankings.
It has been analysed and given good ratings by the main video game specialized webpages in Europe, which have valued its addictive playability, along with its artistic and technical characteristics.
Followers and users of the action genre have given the game an even better grade.
The video game has caused a great impact in the Spanish media industry, leading to interviews and articles regarding its creators in the mainstream television channels of the country, radio programs, magazines and outstanding newspapers.