Islands of Wakfu
{{Short description|2011 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Islands of Wakfu
| image = islandsofwakfuart.jpg
| caption =
| developer = Ankama Play
| publisher = Microsoft Studios
| designer = Jean Briguet
| programmer =
| engine = XNA{{cite web|title=JeanBaptistePortfolio|publisher=JeanBriguet|url=http://www.jbriguet.com/jb/CV-EN.pdf| date=| accessdate=2013-03-24}}
| composer =
| released = March 30, 2011
| genre = Action-adventure
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| series = Dofus
| platforms = Xbox 360
}}
Islands of Wakfu is an action-adventure game developed by Ankama Play and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade service.{{cite web| title=Islands of Wakfu Xbox.com| publisher=Xbox.com | url=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Islands-of-Wakfu/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109aa| accessdate=2013-03-24}} It is set in the universe of Dofus 10,000 years before the events of the game and is a spin-off of the MMORPG Wakfu.
Gameplay
Image:Islands of Wakfu trio shot.jpg
Islands of Wakfu features colorful 2D visuals and is played from an isometric perspective. It features a total of three playable characters (Nora, Efrim and The Platypus) and incorporates a unique blend of beat 'em up, shoot 'em up and puzzle elements.
The game can be played solo or local cooperatively. When played solo, the player can switch between characters Nora and Efrim simultaneously. Whereas, the first player controls Nora and the second, Efrim, if playing co-op. The third playable character, The Platypus, can be controlled when playing as Efrim, by default.
Plot
The story takes place in a Dark fantasy universe, in the game, players assume the roles of Nora (the last surviving Eliatrope) and her dragon brother Efrim of whom are on a mission to reserve and restore the remains of their world, after a meteorite crashed on a nearby planet, reviving a malevolent curse.
Development and release
The game was officially announced in a December 18, 2008 press report by Ankama Play for a planned late 2009 release. However, the 2009 release date was later changed to Spring 2011.{{cite web| title=Islands of Wakfu announced for Xbox Live Arcade in late 2009| date=18 December 2008 | publisher=Gematsu.com | url=http://gematsu.com/2008/12/islands-of-wakfu-announced-for-xbox-live-arcade-in-late-2009| accessdate=2013-03-24}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.wakfu.com/en/xbox-360|Islands of Wakfu official website}}
- [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Islands-of-Wakfu/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109aa Islands of Wakfu at Xbox.com]
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Category:Action-adventure games
Category:Cooperative video games
Category:Dark fantasy video games
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Video games developed in France
Category:Video games featuring female protagonists
Category:Video games set on fictional islands
Category:Video games with isometric graphics