Two weeks gone by, two more to go!
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 01:48:55 AM
Hello fellow survivors!
Two weeks of kickstartering already gone by! A little over two weeks are left now, so we're pretty much in the middle of it all. While we've been busy at work on Kandria, you've also made some more progress:
We're almost half-way to the second stretch goal being reached already! Thank you very much once again! I'd really love to polish up the editor and see what kinds of levels people can come up with.
Don't forget to spread the word about the campaign on whatever platforms you can.
Also check out:
Chronicles of 2 Heroes is an intense 16-bit action platformer featuring Metroidvania elements, real-time switching, and Japanese mythos. You can play as Kensei the samurai or Ayame the kunoichi, each with unique skills you will need to master to save feudal Japan from Amaterasu's wrath!
They're in the final stretch now with only 3 days left to go, so give them some support while you still can: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectjapan/chronicles-of-two-heroes-amaterasus-wrath
First stretch goal met already? Hecko! Well, what could the next one be?
almost 2 years ago
– Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 03:59:14 PM
Hello fellow survivors!
Woah! looks like we've reached the first stretch goal already, very nice! We'll start working on the extra questline asap.
But, now it's also time to reveal the next goal!
Stretch Goal 2: An integrated level editor
As you may know, Kandria runs on a very flexible engine. And part of that is that it lets you switch into edit mode at any time during the game! This is super useful for iterating on platforming level designs. The editor as it stands is very rough around the edges though and there's several rounds of polish that need to go into it before it's ready for use. I also want to make it as easy as possible for people to export their own levels and play ones made by the community.
Anyone signing up for the Hunter tier or above will get access to the existing editor features early though, so if you're interested in building your own levels and giving feedback so that we can improve the usability, you'll get your chance soon!
The third goal is already teased, and is one I'm personally most excited for, so please continue helping us spread the word about the campaign on whatever platforms you can!
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Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends is a 2D non-linear platformer with 4 playable characters that players can freely switch between. Each character's unique powers help players explore a huge cartoon world and can be chained for wild amounts of mobility! The game features artwork inspired by the groundbreaking 1905 Little Nemo in Slumberland comic, hand-drawn keyframed animation, and a huge cast of surreal creatures and characters!
Their campaign is already over, but you can still pre-order the game on Backerkit: https://littlenemogame.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Fully funded! Wowsers!
almost 2 years ago
– Wed, Jun 22, 2022 at 02:19:41 AM
Hello fellow survivors!
Thanks to all of your support we already managed to reach 100%!
Thank you so, so much for your support! I really can't quite express what's going on right now. When planning this campaign I was constantly uncertain whether we'd even get this far. Thank you for proving my fears unfounded!
But hey, the campaign isn't over quite yet, and I'm excited to announce the first stretch goal:
Stretch Goal 1: An Extra Questline
With this stretch goal we'll add a new side questline, all revolving about a particularly strange figure, who simply calls themselves "the synthesis". They'll send you on a couple of quests to investigate some of the mysteries surrounding how androids came to be. Though whether it's a good idea to actually tell them about what you found is a different matter altogether.
I don't want to spoil any more than that, and hope the little snippet at least piqued your interest! The next few stretch goals we have lined up are for content of a different kind, and I really hope we get to see them. So please continue helping us spread the word about the campaign on whatever platforms you can!
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Helvetii is a 2D Character-Action game set in ancient Gaul more than 2100 years ago. Incarnate a trio of fighters marked by the Rot, a deadly curse spreading through what is now the Swiss plateau. Use a variety of deadly combos, powerups and ancient divine power to fight your way through an everchanging landscape.
Their campaign is already over, but the full release of the game will launch very soon, so make sure to wishlist the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1094590/Helvetii/
The first week is already over. We got some more announcements!
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 03:52:08 PM
Hello fellow survivors!
Well, we're trying to survive amidst this heat wave in Europe, anyway. A whole week of this kickstartering already gone by, whew! We're now well into the classic mid-kickstarter-slowdown period, but we've nevertheless made some good progress recovering from the recent setback!
There's a few things I want to announce for this week:
- Some people (myself included!) have started speedrunning the demo! It's quite fun, and we've gotten the time down to about 4 minutes and 32 seconds. If you make your own attempts or want to discuss strats, feel free to hop by our Discord!
- To support the speedrunning, I've added an autosplitter to the game, you can find it in the gameplay options.
- There'll be more Kandria development streams:
Thursday 23rd, 12:00-16:00 CEST
Friday 24th, 10:00-14:00 CEST
Both will take place live on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/shinmera
If there's anything else you'd be interested in seeing, let us know in the comments.
In the meantime, please help us out by spreading the word about the campaign on whatever platforms you can!
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[I] Doesn't Exist is a text adventure modernized with AI technology and pixel art.
The cold stone floor beneath your hands brings you to a moment of consciousness. A gentle gust of wind brushes past your cheeks. Back again? Or have you never left? A heartbeat - not your own but of a safe. Neatly tucked away, protected from intruders, holding the key to your salvation. Your salvation - just beyond that door. It's everything you could ever want. All you need to do is: Get. Out. That. Door.
Their campaign will launch soon, so sign up to make sure you don't miss the early rewards: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/i-doesnt-exist/i-doesnt-exist-a-modern-text-adventure
The Steam Next Fest ends today!
almost 2 years ago
– Mon, Jun 20, 2022 at 02:41:25 PM
Hello fellow survivors!
The Steam Next Fest is ending today! But not to worry if you haven't had a chance to check the Kandria demo out yet, it will remain available on Steam until the end of the campaign!
We've also been working on fixes and improvements to the demo. It should now be much more stable, give better error reports in case things go wrong, and there were a bunch of other small issues that popped up for people have been corrected as well.
In terms of funding we've had a bit of a setback last week when our top backer reversed their pledge. That's too bad, but I believe we can still get to 100% and beyond with a bit more of a push! Please help us out by spreading the word about the campaign on whatever platforms you can!
Also check out:
Baladins is an online multiplayer (1 to 4) narrative game inspired by RPGs and tabletop games. It is easy to pick-up, excellent with friends and it carries the feels of a whole campaign, packed through 1-hour sessions. Replaying allows you to unlock new story lines, places and characters on your way!
Check out their Steam page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1866320/Baladins/
