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NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits

January 01, 1970

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits (formerly Icarian: Kindred Spirits) is a platform game, originally released for WiiWare by Spanish developers Over the Top Games. It was released in 2009 for the PAL regions on June 19,[3] and for North America on August 10.[4][5] The game was later released in Japan on May 11, 2010.[6] Versions for Windows and Mac OS X were released on September 27, 2010[7] through the game's official website and Steam. The game was ported to the iOS as NyxQuest on July 6, 2011[1] and to the Android on March 20, 2019.[2]

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits
Developer(s)Over the Top Games
Publisher(s)Over the Top Games
Platform(s)WiiWare, Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android
ReleaseWiiWare
  • EU: June 19, 2009
  • NA: August 10, 2009
Windows, Mac OS X
September 27, 2010
iOS
July 6, 2011[1]
Android
March 20, 2019[2]
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player, co-op multiplayer

Gameplay edit

 
NyxQuest screenshot

As Nyx progresses through the game, players are given special powers by gods such as Zeus and Eolus which gives them the ability to move objects, manipulate the scenery, control the wind and to cast thunder-bolts to kill enemies.[8]

Wii players control Nyx and the powers of the gods by using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Players use the analogue stick on the Nunchuk to move Nyx and control her flight, while powers are cast by pointing at the screen and onto different objects with an onscreen reticule. The Wii version also features a two-player cooperative mode, with one player directly controlling Nyx and the other controlling the gods' powers.[9]

Plot edit

The game is set in Ancient Greece and incorporates mythological creatures and the Greek gods into the world of the game. Players control Nyx, a winged girl, who has befriended Icarus after he flies to her realm in the sky. When Icarus mysteriously disappears, Nyx sets out to find him in the ruined world below.

Development edit

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits is Over the Top's first project as a company, and was developed by a team of four people. The developer decided to use the Ancient Greece setting to explore the idea of a character who requires help from the Greek gods to advance in her adventure, and chose the Wii as a platform to take advantage of gameplay mechanics that use the Wii Remote. The team also wanted to create a game that had a flying character with wings. In early prototypes of the game, Icarus was the main playable character, but was changed to Nyx to make the story more interesting.[10]

The game features nineteen minutes of music from composer Steven Gutheinz. The developers only intended to use five minutes of music but were impressed enough to use everything he had composed for the project. Gutheinz worked from concept drawings, screenshots and video from the unfinished game to develop the soundtrack.[11]

The game was originally released under the name Icarian: Kindred Spirits, but was changed due to legal reasons.[12] A port of the game for Windows and Mac OS X computers[13] was released on September 27, 2010, through the game's official website and Steam. It features enhanced graphics and is controlled with the keyboard and mouse. The version from the official website is completely D.R.M. free, while the Steam version is SteamPlay enabled and includes Steam Achievements. The two-player mode is missing from the P.C. port. Demos for both Windows and Mac OS X versions are available on the game's website.[14]

Reception edit

The Wii and iOS versions of NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits received "favorable" reviews, while the PC version received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[28][29][30] Nintendo Life greatly praised NyxQuest's presentation and gameplay, but were slightly disappointed that the game could be completed in as little as three hours, albeit time was spent in "pure platforming bliss".[23] While the Wii version still had its original Icarian title, Edge called it a "surprisingly robust platformer" and "a simple pleasure" with perfect pacing, creative levels and exquisite presentation.[17] Eurogamer stated that said console version stood out from its WiiWare peers and compared it favorably to the game Braid.[18] IGN called it a slow going but otherwise "fun and beautiful" WiiWare game with intelligently conceived and executed control mechanics and smart environmental puzzles.[22] The same website said that the iOS version delivers "memorable" puzzle platforming that requires some thinking and challenge.[21]

The Wii version was awarded "Best Indie Game" at the 2009 Campus Party event.[31] Due to its similar themes, the game has been likened to the Kid Icarus series.[32][33]

In 2017, HobbyConsolas named NyxQuest one of the greatest Spanish games ever released.[34]

References edit

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  2. ^ a b "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits". Google Play. from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
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  8. ^ Calvert, Darren (January 16, 2009). "Over the Top Games Interview - Icarian: Kindred Spirits". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. from the original on February 18, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  9. ^ rawmeatcowboy (November 27, 2008). "Icarian: Kindred Spirits heading to WiiWare - Kid Icarus clone". GoNintendo. from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  10. ^ Cullinane, Mark (July 7, 2009). . No Added Sugar. Archived from the original on August 25, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  11. ^ Sorlie, Audun (August 6, 2009). "Kind Spirits: Interview with Over The Top & Steven Gutheinz". Original Sound Version. from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  12. ^ van Duyn, Marcel (June 24, 2009). "Icarian Gets a New Name: NyxQuest". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  13. ^ Devore, Jordan (September 10, 2010). "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits descends upon Steam this month". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. from the original on September 13, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
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  15. ^ Tan, Maurice (September 16, 2011). "Review: NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits (iOS)". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  16. ^ Holmes, Jonathan (September 3, 2009). "Review: NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits (Wii)". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  17. ^ a b Edge staff (June 22, 2009). . Edge. Future plc. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  18. ^ a b Whitehead, Dan (July 23, 2009). "WiiWare Roundup (Page 3)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  19. ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (November 14, 2011). . GamePro. GamePro Media. Archived from the original on December 1, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  20. ^ Reboucas, Eduardo (November 20, 2009). "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Review". Game Revolution. CraveOnline. from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  21. ^ a b Davis, Justin (August 25, 2011). "NyxQuest Review (iOS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  22. ^ a b Casamassina, Matt (August 10, 2009). "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Review (Wii)". IGN. Ziff Davis. from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  23. ^ a b van Duyn, Marcel (June 20, 2009). "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits Review". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. from the original on October 25, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  24. ^ Miller, Zachary (March 11, 2010). "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. from the original on February 16, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  25. ^ East, Tom (September 2009). . Official Nintendo Magazine. Future plc. p. 94. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
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  27. ^ Jenkins, David (June 2009). . Teletext GameCentral. Teletext Ltd. Archived from the original on June 26, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  28. ^ a b "NyxQuest for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  29. ^ a b "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  30. ^ a b "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  31. ^ rawmeatcowboy (August 3, 2009). "NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits wins award". GoNintendo. from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  32. ^ McFerran, Damien (November 27, 2008). "Icarian: Kindred Spirits - Kid Icarus In All But Name?". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  33. ^ Plunkett, Luke (June 24, 2009). "Kid Icarus "Clone" Changes It's [sic] Name To Something Less Icarian". Kotaku. Gawker Media. from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  34. ^ Alonso, Álvaro (April 24, 2017). "Los mejores juegos españoles de todos los tiempos". HobbyConsolas (in Spanish). from the original on July 23, 2019.

External links edit

  • NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits - official website
  • NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits at MobyGames

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NyxQuest Kindred Spirits formerly Icarian Kindred Spirits is a platform game originally released for WiiWare by Spanish developers Over the Top Games It was released in 2009 for the PAL regions on June 19 3 and for North America on August 10 4 5 The game was later released in Japan on May 11 2010 6 Versions for Windows and Mac OS X were released on September 27 2010 7 through the game s official website and Steam The game was ported to the iOS as NyxQuest on July 6 2011 1 and to the Android on March 20 2019 2 NyxQuest Kindred SpiritsDeveloper s Over the Top GamesPublisher s Over the Top GamesPlatform s WiiWare Windows Mac OS X iOS AndroidReleaseWiiWareEU June 19 2009NA August 10 2009Windows Mac OS XSeptember 27 2010iOSJuly 6 2011 1 AndroidMarch 20 2019 2 Genre s PlatformMode s Single player co op multiplayer Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Plot 3 Development 4 Reception 5 References 6 External linksGameplay edit nbsp NyxQuest screenshot As Nyx progresses through the game players are given special powers by gods such as Zeus and Eolus which gives them the ability to move objects manipulate the scenery control the wind and to cast thunder bolts to kill enemies 8 Wii players control Nyx and the powers of the gods by using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk Players use the analogue stick on the Nunchuk to move Nyx and control her flight while powers are cast by pointing at the screen and onto different objects with an onscreen reticule The Wii version also features a two player cooperative mode with one player directly controlling Nyx and the other controlling the gods powers 9 Plot editThe game is set in Ancient Greece and incorporates mythological creatures and the Greek gods into the world of the game Players control Nyx a winged girl who has befriended Icarus after he flies to her realm in the sky When Icarus mysteriously disappears Nyx sets out to find him in the ruined world below Development editNyxQuest Kindred Spirits is Over the Top s first project as a company and was developed by a team of four people The developer decided to use the Ancient Greece setting to explore the idea of a character who requires help from the Greek gods to advance in her adventure and chose the Wii as a platform to take advantage of gameplay mechanics that use the Wii Remote The team also wanted to create a game that had a flying character with wings In early prototypes of the game Icarus was the main playable character but was changed to Nyx to make the story more interesting 10 The game features nineteen minutes of music from composer Steven Gutheinz The developers only intended to use five minutes of music but were impressed enough to use everything he had composed for the project Gutheinz worked from concept drawings screenshots and video from the unfinished game to develop the soundtrack 11 The game was originally released under the name Icarian Kindred Spirits but was changed due to legal reasons 12 A port of the game for Windows and Mac OS X computers 13 was released on September 27 2010 through the game s official website and Steam It features enhanced graphics and is controlled with the keyboard and mouse The version from the official website is completely D R M free while the Steam version is SteamPlay enabled and includes Steam Achievements The two player mode is missing from the P C port Demos for both Windows and Mac OS X versions are available on the game s website 14 Reception editReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScoreiOSPCWiiMetacritic79 100 28 67 100 29 82 100 30 Review scoresPublicationScoreiOSPCWiiDestructoid8 10 15 N A8 10 16 EdgeN AN A8 10 17 EurogamerN AN A8 10 18 GamePro nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 19 N AN AGameRevolutionN AN AB 20 IGN7 5 10 21 N A8 5 10 22 Nintendo LifeN AN A9 10 23 Nintendo World ReportN AN A8 10 24 Official Nintendo MagazineN AN A85 25 PC Gamer UK N A65 26 N ATeletext GameCentralN AN A7 10 27 The Wii and iOS versions of NyxQuest Kindred Spirits received favorable reviews while the PC version received average reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic 28 29 30 Nintendo Life greatly praised NyxQuest s presentation and gameplay but were slightly disappointed that the game could be completed in as little as three hours albeit time was spent in pure platforming bliss 23 While the Wii version still had its original Icarian title Edge called it a surprisingly robust platformer and a simple pleasure with perfect pacing creative levels and exquisite presentation 17 Eurogamer stated that said console version stood out from its WiiWare peers and compared it favorably to the game Braid 18 IGN called it a slow going but otherwise fun and beautiful WiiWare game with intelligently conceived and executed control mechanics and smart environmental puzzles 22 The same website said that the iOS version delivers memorable puzzle platforming that requires some thinking and challenge 21 The Wii version was awarded Best Indie Game at the 2009 Campus Party event 31 Due to its similar themes the game has been likened to the Kid Icarus series 32 33 In 2017 HobbyConsolas named NyxQuest one of the greatest Spanish games ever released 34 References edit a b NyxQuest iOS App Store Archived from the original on January 12 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Google Play Archived from the original on November 22 2021 Retrieved November 21 2021 van Duyn Marcel June 18 2009 Nintendo Download Icarian Let s Catch and Brain Training EU Nintendo Life Gamer Network Archived from the original on September 30 2011 Retrieved September 22 2011 Try Before You Buy Nintendo Offers 5 Game Demos to Guide Holiday Shoppers Nintendo November 18 2009 Archived from the original on November 22 2009 Retrieved November 19 2009 Big Names and Brilliant Games Make for a Must See Downloadable Lineup Nintendo August 10 2009 Archived from the original on August 13 2009 Retrieved August 10 2009 ニックスクエスト Wiiウェア ダウンロード版 Wii Famitsu in Japanese Enterbrain Archived from the original on June 26 2013 Retrieved October 22 2018 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Steam Valve September 27 2010 Archived from the original on September 23 2011 Retrieved September 22 2011 Calvert Darren January 16 2009 Over the Top Games Interview Icarian Kindred Spirits Nintendo Life Gamer Network Archived from the original on February 18 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 rawmeatcowboy November 27 2008 Icarian Kindred Spirits heading to WiiWare Kid Icarus clone GoNintendo Archived from the original on February 24 2012 Retrieved September 22 2011 Cullinane Mark July 7 2009 Interview Over the Top Games No Added Sugar Archived from the original on August 25 2009 Retrieved October 22 2018 Sorlie Audun August 6 2009 Kind Spirits Interview with Over The Top amp Steven Gutheinz Original Sound Version Archived from the original on February 17 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 van Duyn Marcel June 24 2009 Icarian Gets a New Name NyxQuest Nintendo Life Gamer Network Archived from the original on September 26 2017 Retrieved October 22 2018 Devore Jordan September 10 2010 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits descends upon Steam this month Destructoid Enthusiast Gaming Archived from the original on September 13 2010 Retrieved September 22 2011 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits WiiWare NyxQuest Archived from the original on October 7 2011 Retrieved September 22 2011 Tan Maurice September 16 2011 Review NyxQuest Kindred Spirits iOS Destructoid Enthusiast Gaming Archived from the original on June 4 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 Holmes Jonathan September 3 2009 Review NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Wii Destructoid Enthusiast Gaming Archived from the original on February 17 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b Edge staff June 22 2009 Review Icarian Kindred Spirits Wii Edge Future plc Archived from the original on May 31 2012 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b Whitehead Dan July 23 2009 WiiWare Roundup Page 3 Eurogamer Gamer Network Archived from the original on September 28 2012 Retrieved September 22 2011 Matulef Jeffrey November 14 2011 Review NyxQuest iOS GamePro GamePro Media Archived from the original on December 1 2011 Retrieved October 22 2018 Reboucas Eduardo November 20 2009 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Review Game Revolution CraveOnline Archived from the original on October 10 2012 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b Davis Justin August 25 2011 NyxQuest Review iOS IGN Ziff Davis Archived from the original on June 4 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b Casamassina Matt August 10 2009 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Review Wii IGN Ziff Davis Archived from the original on July 1 2018 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b van Duyn Marcel June 20 2009 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Review Nintendo Life Gamer Network Archived from the original on October 25 2018 Retrieved October 22 2018 Miller Zachary March 11 2010 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Nintendo World Report NINWR LLC Archived from the original on February 16 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 East Tom September 2009 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits Review Official Nintendo Magazine Future plc p 94 Archived from the original on October 7 2014 Retrieved October 22 2018 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits PC Gamer UK Future plc December 2010 Jenkins David June 2009 Icarian Kindred Spirits Wii Teletext GameCentral Teletext Ltd Archived from the original on June 26 2009 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b NyxQuest for iPhone iPad Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Archived from the original on May 13 2019 Retrieved September 24 2018 a b NyxQuest Kindred Spirits for PC Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Archived from the original on October 22 2018 Retrieved October 22 2018 a b NyxQuest Kindred Spirits for Wii Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Archived from the original on August 31 2018 Retrieved September 24 2018 rawmeatcowboy August 3 2009 NyxQuest Kindred Spirits wins award GoNintendo Archived from the original on February 17 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 McFerran Damien November 27 2008 Icarian Kindred Spirits Kid Icarus In All But Name Nintendo Life Gamer Network Archived from the original on October 15 2019 Retrieved October 22 2018 Plunkett Luke June 24 2009 Kid Icarus Clone Changes It s sic Name To Something Less Icarian Kotaku Gawker Media Archived from the original on October 12 2016 Retrieved October 22 2018 Alonso Alvaro April 24 2017 Los mejores juegos espanoles de todos los tiempos HobbyConsolas in Spanish Archived from the original on July 23 2019 External links editNyxQuest Kindred Spirits official website NyxQuest Kindred Spirits at MobyGames Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title NyxQuest Kindred Spirits amp oldid 1213409921, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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