November 25, 2008
Neopets
Puzzles Adventure Ships to Retailers
Just in Time for the Holidays,
Capcom and Neopets Offer a Unique Puzzle Experience for Neopets Fans and Casual
Gamers Only on Nintendo DS and PC
Capcom announced that Neopets Puzzle
Adventure shipped to retailers nationwide today for Nintendo DS and the Windows
PC platform. A perfect game for any member of the family this holiday, Neopets
Puzzle Adventure combines the hugely popular virtual world of Neopets with a
variety of favorite puzzles based on the classic games of Reversi and Go. For
Neopets fans, this game is the perfect extension of the world of Neopia as
players will be able to earn codes throughout the DS and PC game that connect
back to the Neopets website.
In the fun and addictive game,
players can either battle a friend or the enemy character to take control of the
board by surrounding and flipping opponents tokens in their favor. Neopets
Puzzle Adventure is rated E by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB)
and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99 for DS and the PC. For a sneak
peak at the gameplay, Capcom has created a flash demo that brings players right
into the game at
http://www.capcom.com/neopets/. Fans can also demo the game on
http://www.neopets.com/puzzleadventure
Based on the deep storylines of
Neopets, Neopets Puzzle Adventure takes puzzles to the next level as its
development is being handled by Capcom and Infinite Interactive, creators of the
very popular Puzzle Quest. Set to launch this holiday season, Neopets Puzzle
Adventure will appeal to both puzzle fans and the Neopets devotee as players
will be able to earn codes throughout the DS and PC game that connect back to
the Neopets website. Up to 10 codes per platform can be unlocked by achieving
certain goals and completing quests related to the story. These unique codes
will allow players to unlock exclusive items back in their virtual world on
neopets.com.
For gamers that prefer their puzzles
portable, the DS version – developed by Griptonite Games – will also include an
additional quick draw mini game utilizing the Nintendo DS stylus and local
wireless connection so players can grab a friend for the ultimate Neopets
showdown!
A game the whole family can enjoy
this holiday season, Neopets Puzzle Adventure, includes hundreds of different
quests, 12 popular customizable Neopets. PetPets for special moves and several
fun mini-games to add depth and fun to the gameplay. For more information, check
out the official Capcom site at
http://www.neopets.com/puzzleadventure
