The Lack of Leaping Can't Hold Captain Toad Back

No longer content with being Mario's understudy, Toad sets off to play the leading role in his own adventure.

Captain Toad Treasure Tracker puts you in the shoes of Toad as he sets off for treasure. While he can't jump, he can pull roots, which reveal turnips that can be thrown, pickaxes that let him plow thru enemies, and if attacking isn't working out he can dash for a short time. The stages are set in gorgeous diorama fashion which makes the game a real treat to behold.

The stages, puzzles, and treasure capturing nature of the title reminds me of another Wii gem, Zack & Wiki: The Quest for Barbaros Treasure from Capcom. Let's just hope Captain Toad isn't as under appreciated as Zack & Wiki was.

Captain Toad Treasure Tracker is set for release in the fall of 2014 and will support amiibo figures.

From the Devs:
The intrepid Captain Toad sets off on his own adventure for the very first time through a wide variety of tricky, enemy-infested, maze-like stages to find hidden gems and nab elusive gold stars.

FEATURES:
Equipped with nothing more than a neck scarf, backpack and oversized head lamp, Captain Toad finds hidden gems, coins and power-ups on his way to the gold star at the end of each tricky, trap-filled stage.

• Captain Toad isn't particularly fast or strong. He can't jump and he has no super powers. But he knows that sometimes, it's all about wits and perspective.
• Twist the camera to reveal hidden locations and other secrets. The Wii U GamePad offers a closer view of the dangers and hidden items in each maze, and its gyro controls can also be used to peer around.
• Captain Toad's world is brimming with life, with dangerous enemies, tricky platforms, nasty traps and secrets to uncover. Each stage is its own puzzle to solve, and littered throughout are hidden items in hard-to-reach places. Can you help our tiny adventurer survive to find them all?

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