Playtainment will become the first German publisher to make their debut on WiiWare. The Mystery of Whiterock Castle will be coming to our TV screens on 25^th December 2009!

The story follows the path of a young squire who is in search for his favourite playmate. The little princess has mysteriously vanished from her chambers. The game includes lovingly designed, hand-painted settings, where players take on the role of the young squire, rummaging through the numerous chambers and gloomy dungeons, equipped with a sword, a lantern and a magnifying glass. While searching, the player will receive hints from many peculiar characters featured in within the story. From cook to castle ghost – everyone is on the young hero’s side, showing him the way through the royal residence.

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The games principle is designed for kids, especially for young players and their families. Hidden objects must be found and collected using the Wii Remote in ten different scenarios, alone, together, or competing against each other. The hand-painted objects are randomly shown and positioned in the levels, allowing for a new challenging game each time. Secret hiding places, bonus items, and various multi-player modes with high-score lists help make the game an entertaining pastime for the whole family.

‘The Mystery of Whiterock Castle’ will be available for download on 25^th December 2009 through Nintendo WiiWare – UK and Europe. The US release will be in the 1st quarter of 2010.

Press release [RTL UK]