SEGA of America and SEGA Europe today officially confirmed, what monkeys told us a month ago, that they are bringing back Samba De Amigo, the Dreamcast classic that helped to create the now-popular rhythm music genre, is coming exclusively to the Wii. Developed by acclaimed developer, Gearbox Software, Samba De Amigo will be exclusively available for the Wii in spring 2008. It promises to be a vibrant and addictive new game that lets players shake to the beats of a samba-infused soundtrack comprised of popular new songs as well as fan-favorites from the original game.
Playing as the grinning, sombrero-topped monkey, Amigo, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas, in time with the visual beats of the music on-screen. The perfect party game, Samba De Amigo is packed with lively stages and a host of colorful characters. More details about this exciting new title including a full song listing as well as new special features will be revealed over the next few months.
“The Wii’s controllers enable players to enjoy Samba De Amigo’s unique gameplay without having to purchase an expensive peripheral,” said Rick Naylor, Director of Marketing at SEGA. “Between the music, the quirky art style, and the maraca-shaking players, Samba De Amigo is as much fun to watch as it is to play.” I’m sure that’s true as long as they also release some cool maraca add-ons for the Wii controllers to make it look the part.