Octomania (Wii) $20 @ amazon

[hero101]

http://www.amazon.com/Atlus-TK-70003-5-Octomania/dp/B000TTZIH2/ref=pd_sim_vg_img_2

I'm not sure if this is a repost or not. I didn't see another post on this.

[Fatal Snipe]

Hmm no reviews yet. But I am guessing that since the game officially comes out tomorrow that this is just MSRP.

[hero101]

It seems strange that some retailers are charging double for this then (frys for instance).

[Squarehard]

MSRP is $19.99 as of like a month or two ago, but it used to be $39.99 when it was first released to the public, and Fry's is very, very, very slow at updating their MSRP prices. I walked in the store just the other day, and they had some $19.99 games still marked at $49.99. I asked the people at Fry's and they were like, well yea, were a little bit slower at updating the prices. so i wouldnt be too surprised if you see it for $39.99 there still

[Fatal Snipe]

Judging by walmart.com, it looks like it was originally supposed to come out in February for $40, and then it got delayed a month and the price changed to $20. Frys just probably has the old price.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=octomania&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find&ic=24_0

Just a guess, though.

[mephitical]

Yep, this is MSRP. Exciting, since there are not enough puzzle games on the Wii, but MSRP.

[D. Monic]

As others have said, this is MSRP. But it looks like a bargain. A very unique/strange puzzle game from Atlus with lots of game modes, including online multiplayer!

Here's the official press release for those who haven't heard much about the game:

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CASUAL GAMING GETS A SHOT IN THE TENTACLE: OCTOMANIA INKED FOR WiiTM

Net the Best Multiplayer Puzzle Game on Wii March 11th for only $19.99!

IRVINE,CA - FEBRUARY 5th, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., the video game publisher voted “least likely to distribute a fun, family-friendly puzzle game,” today announced it will be the exclusive North American distributor for Octomania, a new multiplayer puzzle game for Wii. Formerly beautiful and serene land suddenly ruined by a magic spell gone awry? Check. Challenging puzzle gameplay, online multiplayer, and a variety of different play modes? Affirmative. A story of mischief and mayhem filled with zany characters? It’s all here, along with the hundreds of thousands of octopi you’ll have to deal with. Let the Octomania begin! Octomania is scheduled to be on sale March 11, 2008, at a MSRP of $19.99.

For more on Octomania, please visit the official website: http://www.conspiracygames.com/products.php?productid=81531500073

Octomania has been rated “E” for Everyone with Comic Mischief and Mild Suggestive Themes by the ESRB.

About Octomania
On a peaceful day in the land of Lonronpia, Kari, an apprentice magician, is summoning up her favorite treat. When her spell goes horribly awry, hundreds of thousands of colored octopi suddenly rain down from the clouds. A guardian angel appears before her, asking Kari to rid the land of the octopi and undo the damage of her failed spell.

Key Features
- Encounter zany foes on your quest to rid Lonronpia of octopi! Story mode takes you to multiple locales to battle a variety of clever and humorous opponents, while Arcade mode lets you jump straight into the action. You can even opt to play in “Endless mode,” where it’s all about how long you can hang in there before your screen fills up.
- Local head-to-head and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection multiplayer modes! Whether you’re playing alone, alongside a friend, or against a random player online, the fast-paced puzzle gameplay is always a blast! Two players can face off online, and up to four players can play in local multiplayer.
- Tons of content for a great price! Combo chains, special attacks, multiple difficulty levels… Experienced gamers will find a lot to enjoy, but newcomers will find just as much fun to be had. And with the included tutorial mode, anyone can pick it up and play!

[fatez]

sounds like a great game, especially since it has wifi... that is awesome and would have a lot of replay value! :)

[h3llbring3r]

Same price at Microcenter.

[Veronica Mars]

I can't find this game any where....
None of the stores, or online carry it.

Opps.
I saw it comes out march 25.
BTW, Gamestop/EB is carrying it for sure.

[Puffa469]

Online multiplayer in a $20 puzzle game? I'm in for one!

[Layd Dly]

I Should've bought it yesterday when it was in my Gold Box for 18.95.

[ultraraichu]

I wish I can find this game. This week I checked over 14 stores (8 if which is gamestops) and they most if them haven't even heard of the game and for the 2 that did said it's in the system but not in the store.

[Hoffgod]

Hopefully enough people pick this up to make the online worthwhile, because it does look pretty fun.

[Squarehard]

i just received mine in the mail and i think its worth the $20, of course I paid $15 for mine, but still worth the full msrp price for it

[bojay1997]

Saw a large stack of them at the Woodland Hills, CA store last night.