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Since the Wii Remote was first unveiled one of the most obvious and continually used gameplay mechanics is to use the remote as a gun. Most titles haven’t really pulled it off very successfully, but SEGA is hoping a return to the classic light gun gameplay will be a natural fit for the Wii.
Ghost Squad is an arcade light gun shooter from SEGA’s AM2 arcade division and the Wii port will do away with a light gun, instead opting to use the Wii Remote to target enemies, defuse bombs and rescue hostages.
“Ghost Squad was a great success at the arcades because it provided players with instantly exciting gameplay, coupled alongside well thought out pace,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. “The Wii version has mirrored this entirely and is a brilliant way to bring all the arcade excitement into gamers homes. Ghost Squad utilises the Wii Remote perfectly as a light gun, resulting in the game being a total blast.“
The game features three mission locations, each comprising of multiple levels and alternate routes. Along the way over 25 high-powered weapons are waiting to be unlocked, including machine guns, pistols, sniper rifles, shotguns and even crossbows.
In addition to standard Arcade mode, Ghost Squad features Multiplayer mode, Training mode and Special Mode. Players will also be able to track their performances against other players using the Wii’s online functionality.
Ghost Squad is scheduled for release early in 2008.
