Sega today released comparison shots of the Wii and Dreamcast versions of its mambo-flavoured rhythm-actioner Samba de Amigo. Above, you’ve got the Wii version in all its happy Day-Glo glory, and below, you’ve got the slightly duller, emptier Dreamcast game.
So anyone saying ‘Dreamcast-quality graphics’ about Wii games in future should keep their gobs shut. Er, except about the games whose graphics genuinely ARE of Dreamcast quality.
But I digress - it seems that the three main game modes featured in the original (Hustle, Volleyball and, um, Original) will return, while there’s a brand new Career mode where you unlock tracks and other game elements as you progress, with a Training option for beginners.
As for further improvements: two new characters will be introduced, there are three fresh stages, and a pair of shiny new minigames to try. There’s Mii support, and Samba will also be the first retail game to offer paid-for downloadable content on Wii, with three songs planned for the first download pack. Chuck in online leaderboards, twin remote support and a whole lot more, and just about every Wii owner should be getting excited about this one.
Samba de Amigo will be released on 19th September.
