Eidos Interactive announced today that it is teaming up with Backbone Entertainment to release Death Jr.: Root of Evil on Wii this Spring. The game will be based on the previously released PSP title, but will feature improved graphics and an overhaul in the control department.
“Eidos is proud to bring the console debut of the Death Jr. series to Wii, with a new simple control scheme, intuitive aiming system, and polished graphics that enhance the game’s action platform experience,” said Robert A. Lindsey, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Eidos. “Death Jr.’s vibrant stylized art and quirky intelligent characters, combined with the new split-screen cooperative mode, makes Death Jr.: Root of Evil appealing to a wide-reaching audience that has embraced Wii.”
Root of Evil will put players in control of the Grim Reaper’s son and his crush Pandora as they try to save Jr.’s kidnapped father. Using the Wii controller and nunchuck, players will perform dual-weapon attacks for both close-range and long-range variety, and battle over 45 different enemies. The Wii controller will allow for pinpoint accuracy when aiming at enemies, but will also be used to control the camera. The game will feature 19 levels and a two-player cooperative mode.
