Monsteca Corral - ambient Wii game set for January

British indie developers Onteca have today spoken of their upcoming WiiWare title, Monsteca Corral.

The game - a casual ambient title that is said to take influence from Pikmin and Flower, while adding the excitement of the Wii console - is set for release in January of next year.

“In a market place saturated with huge franchises and ultra realistic titles, gamers may be left wondering where the fun has gone,” say the developers.  “Onteca have taken a side step to get back to the true essence of gaming.”

“Have you ever wanted to take on a daring rescue mission of an alien planet inhabited by monsters, using your quick wit to prevent invading robots from taking over?” ask Onteca.

In the game, the player must control a herd of monsters known as Sdompes. It’s the player’s job to exhibit his or her own Wii Remote expertise by accumulating and guiding the clueless beings successfully across the world of Monsteca. The player will take the role of a Monster Herder, flying above the Sdompes, trying to save them from potential dangers within their environment created by the ever increasing robot population.

“Monsteca Corral is a fast paced fun Action Strategy Puzzle game that has a new twist on an established genre,” said Jon Wetherall, Managing Director of Onteca. “This is a fun gamers’ game, designed to appeal to those who enjoy a more pick-up-and-play experience.”

“The game is aimed primary at a younger market. However, through its unique game play and cutesy style, the game has the potential to appeal to all ages.”