Simon Oliver Shows Off 'Rolando 2'
posted by arn on June 19th, 2009 12:31 AM EDT in Upcoming Games
Ngmoco has posted a new gameplay video from the upcoming Rolando 2. The walkthrough is narrated by Simon Oliver of Hand Circus, the independent developer behind the Rolando series.
We finally met Simon and had some hands on time with Rolando 2 at WWDC.
The game's control mechanics are identical to those in the original Rolando, but in addition to the new "2.5D" display mechanic, much has been added to the game. The Rolandos take on various new abilities this time around, such as eating chili peppers and inflating like a balloon, floating about under accelerometer control, as well as climbing walls with the aid of a gripping set of spikes. Bombs growing on vines can be tapped loose and rolled into place to shatter obstacles. Vehicles have been added to the mix, as well — in a certain level we played, the Rolando had to hop into a mine cart in order to traverse part of the level.
The new video shows of the first level and some of the puzzle elements found in the new game.
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The game is due this summer.
Wow, just WOW!!!! This is going to be an amazing iPhone/iPod touch game! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Looks great but the music is strange.
Looks good but I'm going to pass when it comes out. Not because I don't want it but because I still have 50+ other iphone games to beat and by the time I'm done Rolando 2 may have dropped in price already
Wow, this is looking better and better every single time we see anything on it.
This is the in-game music?
Is it summer yet?
This looks amazing. Can't wait.
First day purchase for me.
"Ngmoco has posted a new gameplay video from the upcoming Rolando 2. The walkthrough is narrated by Simon Oliver of Hand Circus, the independent developer behind the Rolando series."
How on earth is it possible to be independent when you are backed up by a publisher?
@Cyberdude Independent I reckon means ngmoco don't employ him. They'll provide development resources and promotional power and in return Oliver will pay them a cut of his earnings.
In that respect, you could say he employs ngmoco.
Rolando 2 looks fantastic. I'd better hurry up and finish Rolando!
Looks amazing. Can't wait !
@ Cyberdude: What Ngmoco most likely does is provides the software and hardware. Ngmoco could also be paying Hand Circus in exchange for the publishing rights and a piece of the sells.
this looks great but im a little bummed knowing that its going to be $10 when it finally is released. i guess in the grand scheme of things thats not a bad price tho…
Can't wait – got thoroughly addicted to Rolando