Developer/Publisher WaterMelon announced today that Pier Solar HD will release on the Wii U on November 5.
The story of Pier Solar HD focuses on three best friends — Hoston, Alina and Edessot. Hoston's father becomes ill, and the three friends leave to find a very rare magic herb to cure him. From Nintendo.com, it reads:
Pier Solar is an RPG that tells the story of Hoston, a young botanist who is on a quest to save his father from a mysterious illness. Along with his two best friends Alina and Edessot, the three friends embark on a quest seeking a rare herb to cure the illness of Hoston's father. Little do they know, it is the beginning of a winding journey that unravels his father's past and the mystery of Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
There's over 50 hours of gameplay. Also, you can choose the look and feel of the game, as you can switch between HD and 16-bit graphics and music. There's sidequests and mini-games and unique Wii U GamePad features, as well.