Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer appears to be an all-in-one platform game. Throughout the course of this very attractive adventure, players battle enemies on foot using a host of weapons, call on the power of ancient spirits to cast spells, ride on the back of a giant eagle and navigate down a rampaging river. It definitely has plenty of ingredients for a hit. Actually, lack of press and advertising, not Spirit Dancer's quality, may be the only reason why it may not score with consumers.
In the game, published by Evolved Games and developed by Vis Entertainment, gamers play as Brave, a young Native American boy that must save his tribe from the evil Wendigo. To rescue them, he seeks Spirit Dancer, a powerful Shaman. Of course, this won't be easy. Brave must wade through nine dangerous levels. He'll battle a gigantic Sasquatch, fight wolves and tackle a grizzly bear using a plethora of weapons, most notably a bow and arrow and tomahawk, though he can also cast spells. In addition, he'll hop into a canoe and push against raging waters, soar above the ground on the back of an eagle and ride buffalo. He can even possess animals in order to solve puzzles. If critics bash this game, lack of variety won't be one of their complaints.
Furthermore, the visuals look great. Evolved Games hasn't revealed all of the environments, but the forest location features lush greenery, while the dessert locale sports plenty of sand and glacier carved mountains (as it should). Plus, all of the characters have a cute, cartoon appearance, including enemies wearing evil masks, a noble eagle and the adorable Brave.
Seeing as how the GameDaily staff hasn't played the game, it will reserve final judgment until Evolved Games releases it on January 30. However, based on all of the details, Brave: Search for Spirit Dancer may be 2007's first sleeper hit.
Related Links
Reader Comments (0)