The Silver Case DS Port Put On Hold

By Ishaan . July 16, 2009 . 9:29am

Fans of the incredible Flower, Sun, and Rain (really, you’re missing out if you haven’t played it) will be disappointed to hear that the game’s prequel, The Silver Case, which was being ported from PlayStation to DS, is now on hold. Or rather, the port is complete but Suda doesn’t want to release it.

Speaking with Cubed3, Suda explained:

The DS version of “Silver Case” is still up in the air. Actually the game has already been completely ported to the DS, but I have decided that the game itself is very old. Therefore, it is certainly necessary to remake it properly to fit in with the current generation of gamers. So, for now the game has not been released.

While I can see why the game would need to be remade for the DS, I’m not sure that’s in the cards right now, what with Suda’s attention divided among No More Heroes 2, the EA project and probably Natal after that. Frankly, I’ll take what I can get, so if Grasshopper don’t have the time, they’re welcome to put out the completed port and I’d gladly pick it up just to experience another one of Suda’s mind-boggling tales. That, and I really want to see how it ties in with Flower, Sun & Rain.

On the brighter side, though, he did have some positive things to say about the prospect of another game starring Sumio Mondo.

If there is a chance, of course, I would like to make adventure games, but I have no plan right now. However, I am interested in making a new Mondo-related story for new hardware.

Not sure what he means by “new hardware.” Is he referring to Natal? Personally, I feel portables are the way to go for adventure games, but hey…I’ll go where Sumio does.

TAGS: Flower Sun and Rain, Grasshopper Manufacture, Nintendo DS, Silver Case

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Kuronoa

Why did he took the time to port it then if he knew it was too "old" to release today? A little proof of concept project of his?

Wasn't he going to release it overseas too? :(

lostinblue

NoOoOoOoOoOoOoO!

dammit. I really feel suda is selling out these days, and I've wanted to play silver case for years now.

And... Natal? is he really plotting to support a accessory that is not yet proven to be a success with... niche games? (yes, suda games are niche, thus he should aim for a bigger audience, if he's gonna do a game for any platform, do it so anyone on that platform can actually play it)

Aoshi00

If Suda thinks Silver Case needs a cosmetic makeover, why not Flower, Sun, and Rain? That game looks even worse on the DS than the original PS2 version and it's okay? At least remake it on the Wii.

I've been hoping for a Phoenix Wright Wii game (new or remake) w/ full or partial voice over like the trailers for a long time, but it doesn't seem like Capcom wants to do it. Come on, surprise us w/ Phoenix Wright 5.

lostinblue

I think silver case is fine for the people that want it, it's a niche game for niche gamers to be honest.

We'll bare with it. :(

Tim N

Graphics in FSR may be bad, but its an adventure game, so it doesn't bother me that much. I doubt Silver Case would bother me if it didn't get a face uplift.

Jonny Tanna

The graphics in Flower, Sun & Rain were intentionally made to look bad.

Look at these early screenshots:-
http://uk.media.ps2.ign.com/media/564/564071/im...

I think suda should just release the Silver Case they have now. We don't want a remake, that's the charm of his games. To see it as it was originally intended.