Wii are scared by JU-ON: The Grudge

Wii owners with a weak heart should NOT enter this article. Wii owners who didn't like the movie "The Grudge" shouldn't enter either...

XSEED Games announced that JU-ON: The Grudge is in development for Wii and scheduled for release in North America in October, 2009. The title is inspired by the Japanese classic horror movie, "JU-ON", on which the American release of the hit horror film "The Grudge" was based upon. JU-ON: The Grudge for Wii is a "Haunted House Simulator" where accessibility and instant scares are given priority over all other game aspects, with the original creator of the movie, Takashi Shimizu, serving as a creative consultant to game development.

It is said that when a person dies with a deep and burning grudge, a curse is born. When an average housewife in Nerima, Japan, was murdered in a grisly fashion, it gave rise to a curse so powerful that it threatens to kill at a pace thought unimaginable before.

The curse manifests on those who encounter the curse by any means, such as entering the house or being in contact with somebody who was already cursed. Once Erika Yamada is exposed to the curse while searching for her dog in an abandoned warehouse, the entire Yamada family is put in grave danger as soon as she reunites with them at home. They must now face their individual challenges alone, and only by overcoming the curse together will their family truly be free again.

"Ever since I first heard about this unique concept, this is a game that I've been looking forward to," said Jun Iwasaki, President of XSEED Games. "JU-ON: The Grudge makes quick scares accessible to anyone with a Wii, players can even hand the Wii Remote to their mother and enjoy watching her play and get scared."

Using the Wii Remote as a flashlight, JU-ON: The Grudge has players move forward with the touch of a button and explore haunted areas such as an abandoned warehouse, a dimly-lit hospital, and a mannequin factory. Much like a haunted house, the player must proceed forward even after being frightened and running away from the initial threat. As much fun as it is to get scared, sometimes it's even more fun to watch others play to observe their reactions. For instant gratification, grab a second Wii Remote and push buttons to make in-game events happen immediately to make the player jump and hate you forever.

Screenshots of JU-ON: The Grudge for Wii

JU-ON: The Grudge is being developed by Feelplus and will be available October 2009 exclusively for Wii.

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  I haven't been following this much beyond the initial bunch of screenshots but it certainly looks to have the right atmosphere for the type of title and the Wii mote being used as the flashlight is just such an obvious application. Not long till this is out in Japan I believe so it'll be interesting to see how it does there. Just wonder when Rising Star Games will makes the official announcement on this coming to Europe as there have been unofficial winds rumbling about them bringing it.

  ganepark32, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Not much a rumour really: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK4p4fOtEME

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I prefer The Calling better, it's a lot scarier.

  LeSomeGuy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00