THE WIZARD OF OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road Hits DS Fall 2009

The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

Platform - DS

Publisher - XSeed

Rating Pending

Release Date -
Fall 2009





THE WIZARD OF OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, for the Nintendo DS is currently in development and scheduled for release in North America in Fall 2009.

THE WIZARD OF OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road.

We're Not In Kansas Anymore

THE WIZARD OF OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road takes gamers through the endearing adventure of protagonist Dorothy and her lovely dog, Toto, turning these charming characters into classic RPG heroes.

A tornado suddenly strikes a small farm in Kansas, savagely uprooting Dorothy and Toto with just one gust. After hours of dancing around in the bushel of wind, the pair eventually settles in an unfamiliar countryside. It is here Dorothy learns that the only way to return home is by following the ominous voice calling out to her to the end of the Yellow Brick Road.

On her journey, Dorothy encounters some unlikely characters who eventually decide to join her on her quest.

Dorothy and Toto, together with their newfound companions - the Strawman, Lion and Tin Man- embark on an enchanting voyage filled with many obstacles. Upon reaching the castle at the end of the Yellow Brick Road, the group learns from a mysterious wizard that the magical land has been taken over by four evil witches that are running amuck.

Dorothy and her friends are tasked with defeating the witches with a return trip to Kansas as the reward, but is this new mission beyond the Yellow Brick Road everything it appears to be?


THE WIZARD OF OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road presents an unorthodox yet accessible method of gameplay in a beautifully realized 3-dimensional Land of Oz with an original soundtrack.

Utilizing the touch screen capabilities of the DS, all actions are completely controlled by the stylus, including Dorothy's movement and speed which respond to the rotation of a large trackball on the bottom screen that is spun using the stylus.


THE WIZARD OF OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road also features turn-based battles from a first-person viewpoint, with multiple customization options allowing the game to recommend the best actions per turn for expedited play, or manual entry for more involved gameplay.


Key Features

- A New Take on a Beloved Story - A new interpretation on one of the most beloved tales of all time, showing what happens after Dorothy and her friends reach the Emerald City.

- High Production Values - Ranking among some of the best visuals seen on a DS, the brilliant colors of the Land of Oz come to life, while the original soundtrack captures the spirit of the magical land.

- Innovative Controls Requiring Only a Stylus - All inputs are performed using the stylus on the Touch Screen, including a revolutionary new trackball that controls Dorothy's direction and speed based on how the trackball is rolled with the stylus.

- Accessible for Beginners, Depth of Experienced Players - Turn-based combat can be automated with computer suggested moves for easy, one-touch implementation. For experienced RPG players, actions can be customized manually and additional hidden boss battles await.