Director/producer working on concepts for sequel, but sales aren't there to justify a new game.
Director and producer for quirky Wii title Little King's Story Yoshiro Kimura has said that the chances of a sequel are slim unless people "stop buying Halo and start buying Little King's Story".
Talking to OtakuXGamer.com, Kimura said that despite "working on new concepts for the next Little King's Story", being given the option to develop a second title is going to be "a little difficult" without the sales numbers to justify it.
"I wish that Little King's Story sold more in the States. Everybody writes these really good reviews, but the sales just aren't there? I really want there to be a second title, but it's gonna be a little difficult unless more gamers decide to buy the first one."
Kimura also agreed with the interviewer that it was likely the game's title and box art that "killed it" in the US.
Kimura also pleaded with gamers to buy Little King's Story if they wish to continue seeing games made "that people all over the world can enjoy".
"I want to continue to make games that people all over the world can enjoy. If there's anything that fans can do (to help), it's to go to Amazon and buy (Little King's Story) so that I can continue to make them. I need for people to stop buying Halo and start buying Little King's Story? I just made a lot of enemies, didn't I?"
Probably, Kimura-san.
Little King's Story launched early last year to huge critical success but bombed at retail, according to reports. As of November 2009, the game had reportedly only sold 130,000 units worldwide.
http://www.gamerzines.com/wii/news/little-kings-story-sequel.html
