History VideoGame / RodeaTheSkySoldier

* MoodWhiplash: Rodea himself does this in the Japanese version, and goes from his [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Shadowy]] amnesiac self to his upbeat and cheerful previous self when one first visits the status screen in the Wii U version.

* TeensAreShort: Rodea invokes this by being shorter than both Cecilia and Ion.

%%* PeekABangs: Valghis.

* GirlishPigtails: Kelvis' horn-things look like this.

* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''VideoGame/NightsIntoDreams'', or so one would think. This is actually a subversion, as the only two things the games have in common is a main character who can fly[[note]]and dash while flying.[[/note]] This game is really more in line with the 3D VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog games (especially from VideoGame/SonicAdventure2 onwards), only with flying instead of running.[[note]]While the stages are linear, there is some open ended exploration. How else are players going to get the medals?[[/note]]

The game was initially thought to be VaporWare until an announcement in November 2014 revealed the game was slated to be released in Spring 2015. [[Creator/NipponIchi NIS America]] announced that they will localizing the game for English release in North America and Europe during Fall 2015. First print editions of the game will have the original Wii version packaged in America, Japan and Europe.

* IllGirl: Sonia; you have to help her brother Tonio gather 5 herbs to help her.

* AmnesiacHero

* CuteShotaroBoy: Tonio.

** Ion is like a mix of Tails and Amy without being a StalkerWithACrush. Also a bit like a much milder [[Videogame/TalesOfGraces Pascal]].

* PeekABangs: Valghis.

* WorldInTheSky

* MismatchedEyes: Kelvis' has one golden eye and one blue.

* BlackDudeDiesFirst: While not directly black is [[spoiler:Orthos the first of the R-line robots to be destroyed by Rodea. Rodea openly regrets this right afterwards remembering their [[TearJerker once strong friendship]]. Orthos tells Rodea that he was always jealous of his [[MeaningfulName special name]] given by the princess. For some reason Rodea keeps this to himself rather than [[JustEatGilligan asking Ion to fix him]], hurting himself further]].

* Cloudcuckoolander: Sonia, which gets exploited by one of the villains. Also Ion, to a lesser extent.

''Rodea: The Sky Soldier'' (''Tenkuu no Kishi Rodea''[[note]]Rodea: The Sky ''Knight''[[/note]] in its original Wii incarnation) is a "Flying Adventure game" for UsefulNotes/WiiU and UsefulNotes/{{Nintendo 3DS}} by Kadokawa Games and Prope, designed by [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Yuji]] [[VideoGame/NightsIntoDreams Naka]], released on April 2nd, 2015 in Japan, November 10th, 2015 in the US, and November 13th, 2015 in Europe. The game's main gimmick is the protagonist's [[VideoGameFlight ability to fly]], which is used to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

* WomanInWhite: Kelvis.

* GenreSavvy: Rodea will start speaking even more robotic if trying to pretend like he didn't mean what he just said. Ion is not amused.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold[=/=]JerkassFacade: Amnesiac Rodea, it's mostly [[SourOutsideSadInside a cover]].

* HeroicAlbino: While not being the heroes themselves, their friends Sonia and her little brother Tonio have white hair, red eyes, and pale skin.

''Rodea: The Sky Soldier'' (''Tenkuu no Kishi Rodea''[[note]]Rodea: The Sky ''Knight''[[/note]] in its original Wii incarnation) is a "Flying Adventure game" for UsefulNotes/WiiU and UsefulNotes/{{Nintendo 3DS}} by Kadokawa Games and Prope, designed by [[SonicTheHedgehog Yuji]] [[VideoGame/NightsIntoDreams Naka]], released on April 2nd, 2015 in Japan, November 10th, 2015 in the US, and November 13th, 2015 in Europe. The game's main gimmick is the protagonist's [[VideoGameFlight ability to fly]], which is used to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

* MoodWhiplash: Rodea himself does this in the Japanese version, and goes from his [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Shadowy]] amnesiac self to his upbeat and cheerful previous self when one first visits the status screen in the Wii U version.

* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''VideoGame/NightsIntoDreams'', or so one would think. This is actually a subversion, as the only two things the games have in common is a main character who can fly[[note]]and dash while flying.[[/note]] This game is really more in line with the 3D Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog games (especially from VideoGame/SonicAdventure2 onwards), only with flying instead of running.[[note]]While the stages are linear, there is some open ended exploration. How else are players going to get the medals?[[/note]]

* FakeDifficulty: In the Wii version, expect to go through [[ThatOneBoss the Final Boss]] a dozen of times before beating it due to the fact that Rodea can't just fly anywhere he wants, has limited flight range, can't stop in mid flight, and (unlike in the Wii U version) [[CheckpointStarvation has to start the final boss fight over from the first phase]] if he loses a life...

''Rodea: The Sky Soldier'' (''Tenkuu no Kishi Rodea''[[note]]Rodea: The Sky ''Knight''[[/note]] in its original Wii incarnation) is a "Flying Adventure game" for UsefulNotes/WiiU and UsefulNotes/{{Nintendo 3DS}} by Kadokawa Games and Prope, designed by [[SonicTheHedgehog Yuji]] [[NightsIntoDreams Naka]], released on April 2nd, 2015 in Japan, November 10th, 2015 in the US, and November 13th, 2015 in Europe. The game's main gimmick is the protagonist's [[VideoGameFlight ability to fly]], which is used to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

* SpiritualSuccessor: To VideoGame/NightsIntoDreams, or so one would think. This is actually a subversion, as the only two things the games have in common is a main character who can fly[[note]]and dash while flying.[[/note]] This game is really more in line with the 3D Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog games (especially from VideoGame/SonicAdventure2 onwards), only with flying instead of running.[[note]]While the stages are linear, there is some open ended exloration. How else are players going to get the medals?[[/note]]

* TakahashiCouple: Rodea and Ion act like one.

* Cloudcuckoolander: Sonia, which gets exploited by one of the villains. Ion too, to a lesser extent.

* IdenticalStranger: both game and [[AllThereInTheManual art book]] are quick to mention that Ion has the same face as Cecilia (Rodea however doesn't). You probably would offer it much thought at first thinking there's OnlySixFaces.

* FakeDifficulty: In both versions, but ironically even more so in the supposedly superior original Wii version. Certain obstacles and challenges are seemingly only there either just to waste the players' time (when trying to get a higher rank), or just for the sake making the game more difficult (to the point where, it may take numerous tries in order to surpass/complete them). This comes to a head in the final boss battle due to the fact that Rodea can't just fly anywhere he wants, AND has limited flight ability and range, AND can't stop in mid flight, AND (unlike the Wii U version) has to start the final boss fight over from the first phase if he loses a life...

* FakeLongevity: Again, in both versions. For those trying to get all the medals, and (in the Wii U version) fully upgrading Rodea (as well as fully decorating the room Ion [[spoiler:and for a while, Sonia]] is in[[note]]Either Ion's bedroom or the bridge; it's not made clear.[[/note]]), expect to take a really long time, since 1)There's no radar in the Wii version, 2)In order to get the parts you need in the Wii U version, you have to clear the stages you get them in order to actually get them, and 3)Not all of the medals are immediately available to collect in the Wii U version. This also applies to getting all of the unlockables in the Wii U version.