I loathe 2D maps with elevation-based mechanics like that, but I'm interested nonetheless. The general aesthetic is great, and the combat system looks like a mix between Paper Mario and Radiant Historia... I really can't say no to that.
"Kingdoms of the Dump" Kickstarter Campaign Launched | SNES Inspired RPG With a Focus on Elevated Map Design, Grid-Based Combat and Timed Hits
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There will always be that risk. Still, good things have come out of Kickstarting videogames: Hyper Light Drifter (minus WiiU port debacle), Shovel Knight...
I like how the game is shaping up so far. I might back it...but need to get funds...
Will buy when it releases (looks great) but I don't Kickstart anymore.
After Bloodstained (Switch physical is broken and more expensive than retail), Shenmue III (EGS exclusive), Mighty Number 9 (Beh), and Ghost Song (It will get to beta any decade now). I don't trust the platform anymore when it comes to video games.
After Bloodstained (Switch physical is broken and more expensive than retail), Shenmue III (EGS exclusive), Mighty Number 9 (Beh), and Ghost Song (It will get to beta any decade now). I don't trust the platform anymore when it comes to video games.
I may have to back this, it's giving me cosmic star heroine vibes which is a very good thing.
It's always a risk. I backed Ghost Song and Star citizen. But I've also backed Shadow Run twice, Battletech, Battlechasers and FTL. There can be some great games out of Kickstarter. Just gotta do your due diligence and realize it's a risk.
It's always a risk. I backed Ghost Song and Star citizen. But I've also backed Shadow Run twice, Battletech, Battlechasers and FTL. There can be some great games out of Kickstarter. Just gotta do your due diligence and realize it's a risk.
Backed at the $15 tier; seems like its well on its way to getting funded. This is the first game I've pledged to on KS since Shenmue III.
62% funded now. Should reach the goal sometime mid-campaign which means it's got a good chance of hitting some stretch goals, especially in the final surge.
I'm guessing they're going to reach the initial goal with about a week left to go, then get the extra $20k for the console port(s) stretch goal in the last week. This is assuming there are no big surprises with the campaign.
That's an incredibly specific dislike. What games even have those aside from the Mario RPGs?
I hate it mostly because of the Mario & Luigi series. Recently, though, the dumb perspective/jumping puzzles in Cadence of Hyrule have reignited my hatred for this type of mechanic.
Currently sitting at 85%.
I'm surprised given how good the initial pitch was that they've had very little to say since, which has probably reduced the possible amount they could have made.
Maybe they only want the stated amount and aren't interested in overshooting? But they do have stretch goals...
I'm surprised given how good the initial pitch was that they've had very little to say since, which has probably reduced the possible amount they could have made.
Maybe they only want the stated amount and aren't interested in overshooting? But they do have stretch goals...
Their worst day so far was $580 so the only way they're not reaching 100% is if the average for the remaining days dropped below that. The chance of that happening is infinitesimal - generally speaking, the best days for Kickstarter funding is the last few days.
Yeah, they'll make it. They've put in little effort since the campaign begun though, which is sad. I feel they could have already made it by now.
Thanks for the information. I'm not familiar with Kickstarter and thought that on the contrary the best days were the first days after launch.
Generally the first few days are the best, the last few days are second best, and everything else is low. The exception is if it's clear that the KS won't succeed (at which point, it doesn't have a surge in the finale) or if the people doing the KS do heavy marketing throughout the campaign or make huge announcements.
Less then $2000 to go with 8 days remaining, so this should make it.
I still think it would have been far more successful (to the point of being close to the switch goal) with a better run campaign. There hasn't been an update since the 23rd of July, and I constantly forget this project exists. Bizarrely they are very active in their comments section though.
I still think it would have been far more successful (to the point of being close to the switch goal) with a better run campaign. There hasn't been an update since the 23rd of July, and I constantly forget this project exists. Bizarrely they are very active in their comments section though.
Just backed it, but the lack of updates concerns me. Especially since it their last one a couple of weeks ago they mentioned 'exciting announcements' to be announced. I like the look of what they have, but I feel they could have pushed it much more, especially towards the wider Switch/Nintendo community given the stretch goal.
Yeah I'm pretty surprised there haven't been any updates for two weeks. The funding period is usually the most frequent in regards to updates so it's not sending a great message to those who like communicative kickstarters.
This game looks awesome. I wonder why they haven't hyped this out or sent a demo out (though I know that takes a lot of work). I'm dirt poor and not able to pitch in, but will buy it on PC or any console port it gets though, I love this Grouchland world.
Just bumping this up to let people know they posted another update today.
The most important part for me is this:
I'm definitely in if they hit that goal, and it looks like they may.
The most important part for me is this:
I'm definitely in if they hit that goal, and it looks like they may.
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They also revealed the 100k stretch goal which is for NG+, additional modes, and a secret playable character.
At about $70k with a little over a day left to go. Needs that final home run sprint now to get the $80k Switch stretch goal.
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Yeah. :( Shame this was such a poorly managed kickstarter. I think the 100K goal would have been possible otherwise.
Why do you say it was poorly managed? I haven't been following it closely, so I'm just genuinely curious as someone who has run a Kickstarter of their own.
They dumped a lot of good information on day one (15th of July), but then pretty much went into radio silence until just a week ago when they added the 100K goal...and that was all (while still not having hit the goal, let alone the first 65K stretch at the time).
The best kickstarters dripfeed information (videos, music, design details etc) throughout the kickstarter to keep people engaged and to remind them that the kickstarter exists so they can spread the word and gain new backers. There are times in the last month I'd forgotten I even backed this.
The weird thing is they reply to pretty much every comment. They just never bothered with updates.
