Clover

I doubt anyone remembers my first post, where i'd proposed a non-profit Dizzy remake for X-Box Live Community Games which got stomped on, but someone else has taken up the mission it would seem, looks very promising! I've read the guy's posts on Neogaf and he really knows what he's talking about when it comes to Dizzy.

Here's his game anyway, out by March for 400 points.Watercolour Political Platform Puzzler 'Clover' Announced

Binary Tweed Ltd. today announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with d'but title Clover, to be released in Q1 '09 via Xbox LIVE Community Games for 400 Microsoft Points. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolour, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of 'New games that are a bit like old games, but better.'

Set in a medieval world ruled by a monarchy with a welfare state, Clover tells the story of Sam, an adolescent teenager. Recently orphaned after his lone parent mother died in a shock attack on the proud nation of Sanha, Clover follows Sam's journey of discovery as he explores the land and events surrounding his loss.

Clover is a plot-driven platformer in the style of classic titles such as Fantastic Dizzy that sees the player solve logical puzzles by collecting items, talking to a diverse cast of characters and exploring artistically realised environments. Featuring many hours of gameplay and plot development, Clover promises value-for-money beyond other Xbox LIVE Community Games. The game innovates on its predecessors with modern gameplay mechanics, such as unique and forgiving alternatives to player 'health' and 'death'.

'Clover is a game about artwork and plot; so much so that we're struggling to fit everything within the size limit,' said Daniel 'Deejay' Jones, Managing Director of Binary Tweed. 'We wanted to make a game that has the artistic charm to appeal to a broad audience, whilst exploring issues that communicate to adult gamers.'

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Doesn’t look anything like a Dizzy game..lol

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No one said it looked like a Dizzy game? I'm saying we won't be getting a Dizzy game on X-Box, and this is pretty much looking like the next best thing right now.

When i get round to going on xbox live - i'll certainly check this out.
I can see where it is similar to Dizzy - so i'd love to give it a play.

Is there any chance it'll be released in PC/ flash version so non-xbox people can have a play?

I thought i saw a couple of frames in the trailer that looked like they were inspired from the background of dizzy games - the church from fantasy world, and something from treasure island perhaps?

Just out of interest - it looks like this has a medieval setting with a modern character, any particular reason? & why does the music sound a tad melancholy? is this because something tragic happens in the game?

Also Clover's an interesting title - any particular reason for it?

Thumbs up from me {yolkfolk}:clap:

I DO have an Xbox, and Clover has been a game I've been going to pick up for a couple of weeks now... But, seeing the information on the PC version means I'll be waiting for that! So it looks like my Indie Game time will continue to be eaten up by Miner Dig Deep {yolkfolk}:dizzy:

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I DO have an Xbox, and Clover has been a game I’ve been going to pick up for a couple of weeks now… But, seeing the information on the PC version means I’ll be waiting for that! So it looks like my Indie Game time will continue to be eaten up by Miner Dig Deep {yolkfolk}:dizzy:

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A bit off-topic, but Pixel Man is rather entertaining in a retro way. And only 80MSP!

I'm a big fan of Clover, I bought it a few weeks ago, and i absolutely love it, great game and it really reminds me of Dizzy.
Its a bit on the easy side thought but it is a great game and im looking forward to a sequel...so please please Binary Tweed Please bring out a sequel Treasure Island Clover? {yolkfolk}:clap: