Capcom has announced its first "original" title exclusively for the Wii, Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure, a full-length puzzle adventure game that utilises the unique control mechanics of the Wii Remote and challenges gamers to “play different”. Capcom plans to release Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure in Spring. “Innovation has been the cornerstone of Capcom’s successful history,” said Jack Symon, director, brand marketing, Capcom Entertainment. “By introducing a whole new level of interactivity, this title reinforces our commitment to pushing the limits on how people view and play games.”

In Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, legend has it that a revered pirate named Barbaros once stole the world’s treasure and hid it on a mysterious island. Though no one knows of its exact location, stories about the untold riches that lay in wait have been passed down through the ages, driving pirates from all walks of life to pursue the alluring prizes. One of these treasure seekers, a young apprentice pirate named Zack, happens upon a mysterious talking skull, that of Barbaros himself. Barbaros promises to reveal the key to the island if Zack will help to lift the curse he is under.

Players will explore a variety of environments and stages, solving puzzles and interacting with the world in search of vast riches and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate the world has ever seen.

Gameplay mechanics and controller movements allow players to move and open objects, transform items, unlock new pathways and navigate through perilous stages based on a variety of themes including a jungle, ice temple, volcanic caves and more, each with multiple sub-areas.

Players will use the Wii Remote controller in various ways - rotate handles, turn keys to open doors, play a piccolo and more in order to solve the progressively difficult puzzle stages and collect key items that will lead to the legendary pirate ship.