
More scores
- GameFAQsTough/Unforgiving
- 3.8/5
- Player reviews
- 83% positive67 reviews
- Runs on
- Windows
- Price
- US$29.99
Where to get it

2008 · Studio Zan · Action · Arcade
Overturn
Nintendo console exclusive
Overturn is a futuristic robot versus robot fighting game. Choose from eight different robots to pilot and master using various close and far range weapons to blast away enemies in six single-player tournaments. Unlock secret modes and up to twelve new weapons. Customize your robot's color and weapons to prepare for your next battle.
- Released
- 2 December 2008
- Platforms
- WiiWindows
- Genres
- ActionArcadeNinja
- Developers
- Studio Zan
- Publishers
- Studio Zan
- Modes
- MultiplayerSingle-player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Themes
- ActionScience fiction
- Country
- Japan
- Age ratings
- ESRB E10+
- Languages
- English
About
Overturn is a video game developed by Japanese company Studio Zan for WiiWare. It was released in Japan on December 2, 2008, in North America on August 3, 2009, and in Europe on February 12, 2010, by Gamebridge as Overturn: Mecha Wars.
Players say
Media
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
The game is set on the planet Zastadion where the player competes in a tournament that sees them controlling a hovering mecha armed with an arsenal of weapons to battle others in an arena. Players can compete in six classes of increasing difficulty: Rookie, Novice, Elite, Ace, Grand and Master, and choose from eight mechas, each with different attributes. Players can also upgrade their weapons and mecha with parts scavenged from their defeated opponents as they progress through the game.
The game also supports 2 player split screen multiplayer, and up to 4 online through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. It is controlled using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, and also supports the Wii Balance Board.
Reception
Although Nintendo Life found Overturn's single player component somewhat easy and underwhelming, they felt that the online multiplayer was impressive and also praised the game's presentation. However, IGN didn't find much excitement from the game's one-on-one mech battles, and noted that much of the story in the Japanese version was excised in the North American release. They were also disappointed that, despite claims in the manual, the game did not feature virtual spectators who cheered on the player.
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Collections2 collections
Platform libraries
- WiiWare gamesReleased games
Genres
- Ninja gamesStandalone games › Games with ninja player characters
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