Sonic creator Yuji Naka is back to making 2D platformers. However, it's hard to imagine that the adorable star of his new Japan-released DS and Wii game, Ivy the Kiwi, sprang from the mind of the man who infused Sonic with so much "'90s attitude."
Naka's newest game is a not-entirely-traditional 2D platformer. While there are obstacles to avoid and objects to collect, players don't actually control the titular kiwi. Ivy will march on regardless of the dangers ahead -- if he encounters a wall, he'll turn around. The player's job is to create new surfaces for Ivy to walk on in order to ensure that he makes it to his goal -- think Kirby: Canvas Curse meets Lemmings.
