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[stryke]

Digital release tells me we're thinking the game is bigger than it really is. That said, 1.5 million still seems terribly low.

 

[MoogPaul]

Would never have called this. 150k sounds low for a ps3/4 project...

 

[MikeDown]

Sounds like Remember Me, at least story and setting wise.

 

[kittens]

This sounds fucking great.

 

[shuraiya]

Looks somewhat interesting; I'd like to see more when the kickstarter goes live. If one of the pledge tiers includes a physical copy of the game, I will be a lot more interested.

 

[ezekial45]

Looks pretty damn intriguing. I look forward to the KS page when it's up.

 

[Soriku]

Dragon's Crown was made with a $1 million budget. They haven't really specified the game's scale so $1.5 million might be enough.

 

[Some Nobody]

Would never have called this. 150k sounds low for a ps3/4 project...

Project Phoenix had a similar target. But it also had super deformed characters, which would have to be cheaper than fully-formed 3D models. So one of two things is happening here:

That 150,000 goal is for something else and they actually have funding for the primary game.

Much like Project Phoenix, they're going to try and stretch goal themselves into a real game. (Project Phoenix sounded more and more complete with every goal. That 4.8 million goal sounded like it could've done a disc copy sale.)

Also: This game looks fucking gorgeous from the concept art and sounds like something I'd sink 40+ hours into. We'll see what comes of it.

 

[skdoo]

Looks pretty sweet - would like to know more

 

[MasterOfPastures]

150,000 (or is it 1,500,000?) for no PC version at all?
Good luck. Might as well ask Sony for money if they are only releasing on PS.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

I'm confused.

What are you confused about

 

[damaph]

Sounds like it could be pretty interesting. Also, has there been other console only kickstarters yet?

 

[Spongebob]

Sign me up.

.

 

[Freaky Fred]

Grey Fox?!?

 

[Sotha_Sil]

Based on the real historical swordsman, Musashi Miyamoto leads this group through a plot teeming with deceit, violence, love, betrayal and sacrifice against a backdrop inspired by traditional Japanese lore. Rich with philosophical themes and generous subtext, Reborn tells a tale that asks the question, “What is freedom without free will?”

Does anyone else get a Planescape: Torment vibe with that last bit? The developers talked about keeping the depth of older RPGs... I'm liking it. Interesting setting too.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Character design is kind of ....huh...but the rest sounds good. Would like to see a little gameplay.

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

3D Action/RPG with Devil May Cry-style combat, a detailed RPG leveling system, stealth segments, and gorgeous art and they're only asking for $150k? Unless they have serious funding elsewhere, this is a pipe dream.

 

[adixon]

That is no where need the appropriate budget, especially if they are in CA. Typical monthly burn rate is around $13,000 per employee. If they get anything pass their goal that money will dry up really quick.

I agree, but 13,000 a month is absurd. Maybe try living not in the most expensive part of sf? East Bay anyone? Health insurance costs money, but not that much...

 

[Akainu]

Not even off the ground. Nothing to be excited about.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

This looks amazing. The character design and the visuals look dope. Hopefully we can see some action soon

 

[tokkun]

Seems that Elemental Labs has had a twitter account since 2009. Can't figure out if they have released any games. Their website doesn't seem to have any content on it.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

I want it, and I'll fund it Kickstarter style, but it's only vague "could be cool" stuff right now.

 

[Jinfash]

Nipples.

 

[Kenshin001]

Cautiously optimistic but would have to see some gameplay. Being made in the guy's garage doesn't inspire confidence. Really this is the sort of game Sony should be making or backing. They don't have an iconic RPG to call their own and something set in Neo Tokyo with a Blade Runner vibe done well would be amazing.

Also the game seems to be planned for XBone as well, unless something has changed:

Currently, we are working on an unannounced next-gen video game for the PS4 and Xbox One.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/usc-gamepipe-laboratory/sdtwmH9DYVw

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

2GD crying himself to sleep tonight

 

[Dead Prince]

Slightly confused but has my interest

 

[Samyy]

Cautiously optimistic but would have to see some gameplay. Being made in the guy's garage doesn't inspire confidence. Really this is the sort of game Sony should be making or backing. They don't have an iconic RPG to call their own and something set in Neo Tokyo with a Blade Runner vibe done well would be amazing.

Also the game seems to be planned for XBone as well, unless something has changed:



https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/usc-gamepipe-laboratory/sdtwmH9DYVw

Perhaps theres a reason its been moved to PS3? They might be trying to work something out with Sony?

 

[Night Hunter]

You have to put the Kickstarter thing into the headline. I got worked up over (almost) nothing.

 

[Stillmatic]

What are you confused about

Just looks a bit odd. I never really get the female head on a male body art direction.

 

[Ran rp]

Woah

Yeah!

Sign me up!

 

[Kenshin001]

Perhaps theres a reason its been moved to PS3? They might be trying to work something out with Sony?

Possibly. They were given a dev kit, maybe PS4. There are some blurry screens here:

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/images/Q3-2013/reborn2.jpg
http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/images/Q3-2013/reborn3.jpg
http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/images/Q3-2013/reborn4.jpg

 

[chaosblade]

150,000 (or is it 1,500,000?) for no PC version at all?
Good luck. Might as well ask Sony for money if they are only releasing on PS.

Yeah, this is kind of confusing to me. I'd imagine without a PC release $150,000 would be a challenge. Let alone $1.5 million.

 

[JoRo]

Seems too ambitious for a kickstarter. Maybe we should tweet the Sony guys who were asking for game projects/ideas we would want to see get greenlit or funded. I could see this type of game being huge if they went all in.

 

[Cornbread78]

Wow, I'd pitch in for a vita version...

 

[kuYuri]

They had me at "sci-fi action RPG". But dat setting...

 

[kasane]

New PS4 game?

ARPG IN!

 

[tensuke]

Oh absolutely backing this. Concept art looks great and, I'll be honest, you had me at Sci-fi Action RPG Set In Neo Tokyo.

 

[Ionic]

I am interested to see how well a Kickstarter goes over with no PC version considering it's usually the go to platform for these kind of things.

 

[Teknopathetic]

I saw Reborn and thought this was 2GD's upcoming arena FPS and got hyped.

:/

 

[IllumiNate]

It's 1.5 million. God where'd you guys learn to read numbers

 

[many places]

Hell yeah I'm so in.

 

[startyourengine]

shit looks hot

 

[Takao]

It's 1.5 million. God where'd you guys learn to read numbers

No need to be rude. The quote in the OP has it written as "$150,0000". The comma position would indicate $150k with an additional 0 as a typo or something.

 

[Dead Prince]

It's 1.5 million. God where'd you guys learn to read numbers

The authir put the comma at the wrong spot or added an extra zero.

 

[Pennybags]

Environment concept art looks amazing.

Character designs are pukeworthy.

The synopsis is kinda neat as long as they don't take the Musashi stuff too heavy-handed.

 

[Prompto]

Looks interesting. Definitely keeping an eye on it.

 

[zhorkat]

It's 1.5 million. God where'd you guys learn to read numbers

The article itself was edited after the OP quoted part of it to change the $150,0000 to $150,000.

 

[Odrion]

At first I thought this was a Jet Set Radio spinoff.

Neo Tokyo still has a meaning to me, dammit. ;_;

 

[salromano]

The article itself was edited after the OP quoted part of it to change the $150,0000 to $150,000.

Yeah, $150,000 is correct. Pardon me all. I haven't really slept much since Tuesday.

 

[Ingueferroque]

Horrible art direction..