Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies brings exhilarating arcade fun to Wii

25 February 2010 – All-action shooting comes to Wii on 7 May 2010 when Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies launches across Europe. With relentless waves of attacks from violent creatures from The fourth Earth and projectiles to destroy, this is a true power play from the Japanese developer Treasure.

The cult Japanese game, played in chapters, follows the mysterious story of Isa Jo and Kachi as they fight a battle for humanity between Inner and Outer Space. The two characters can fly above the ground and unleash fearsome firepower as they dash and glide using jet packs and flying boards, battling to repel the hordes of enemies with guns, swords and powerful bombs.

To add to the challenge, each action-packed level has been designed to throw enemies, including gigantic bosses called Commanders, against you in a certain order. You will need to study a stage and its waves of enemies in great detail in order to achieve the best score possible.

The frantic arcade action works with both the Wii Remote, Classic Controller and also the Nintendo GameCube controller. The game will also work in perfect harmony with the Wii Zapper, enabling players to feel even closer to the explosive gameplay. As well as an all-action single player mode, Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies boasts a co-operative mode in which a second player can get in on the action and assist in thwarting waves of enemies. Via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection you can also compare your scores with others thanks to international rankings and leaderboards.

The scoring system in Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies offers an intense challenge for everyone. Players are rewarded for hitting successive enemies while suffering as little damage as possible and can reap more points if they perform extraordinary actions, such as hitting a large number of enemies in a row.

The game gives fans plenty to talk about with lots of hidden gameplay elements to discover; such as the strategy to best tackle patterns of enemies or techniques that reward skilled players with coveted medals.

Featuring classic arcade action with some additional surprises, Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Skies will have you on the edge of your seat whether you’re gunning purely to save the universe or setting your sights on glory in the online rankings. Prepare for impact when the game launches across Europe on Wii on 7 May 2010.