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[Shizuka]

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$146,430
pledged of $160,000 goal

Kickstarter link.

VNDB page.

Dies irae was first released in 2007 as the urban fantasy battle opera "Dies irae -Also sprach Zarathustra-". After several re-releases, the story was completed with the release of the 2012 version "Dies irae ~Amantes amentes~" on the Playstation Portable and PC.

In 2015, a crowdfunding project was launched to fund an anime based on the game. The initial goal was 30 million yen, but with the aid of 5188 amazing backers, we were able to shatter Japanese crowdfunding records and raise a staggering 96,560,858 yen! The anime is due to be aired in 2017 and is currently under production. We've decided to distribute it in English-speaking regions as well, so be on the lookout! Make no mistake, we're emanating a wave of Dies irae on a global scale!

"Dies irae" is a one-of-a-kind urban fantasy battle opera. The foundation of this story is laid in the climax of WW2-era Germany, but the true design doesn't come to light until six decades later in modern-day Japan. Monstrous beings known as the Longinus Dreizehn Orden have far transcended the limits of humanity. The very fate of the cosmos, the very Throne of God is laid bare and ready to be seized!

The goal of this Kickstarter is to deliver to you an English-localized Steam release of "Dies irae ～Amantes amentes～" the fullest version of the game to date with various additional scenarios. Join us, brothers in arms! Help us bring about the advent of Dies irae in the English speaking world and the birth of a new era for us all!

 

[purseowner]

Cheers for the heads up. Will back.

Edit: Having read the FAQ it's unclear - do backers get access to the Steam version or 18+ version or both? Definitely getting the $50 tier.

 

[jonjonaug]

Cheers for the heads up. Will back.

Edit: Having read the FAQ it's unclear - do backers get access to the Steam version or 18+ version or both? Definitely getting the $50 tier.

The only version being released is the updated re-release of the game, which is not 18+ but I believe contains extra story content.

Edit: Apparently there will be a patch for the ero: https://vndb.org/r49319

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I'm in for the physical copy. Everything about this game seems like something I'd love.

 

[Tohsaka]

Cheers for the heads up. Will back.

Edit: Having read the FAQ it's unclear - do backers get access to the Steam version or 18+ version or both? Definitely getting the $50 tier.

Furthermore, a free, separate patch restoring the full 18+ version content will be available for backers at no additional cost. Details concerning the patch are forthcoming.

This is what it says.

 

[purseowner]

The only version being released is the updated re-release of the game, which is not 18+ but I believe contains extra story content.

Edit: Apparently there will be a patch for the ero.

Furthermore, a free, separate patch restoring the full 18+ version content will be available for backers at no additional cost. Details concerning the patch are forthcoming.

Missed this part when trying to avoid reading character details. Great stuff.

 

[Vanethyr]

This certainly looks and sounds interesting, backed in the hopes of hitting that Vita stretch goal.

Typical, just when I swore to cut down on Kickstarters this pops up along with Sharin no Kuni, both with Vita stretch goals :|

 

[Frozenprince]

It's a Light developed VN.

So it's got a not insignificant amount of porn they'd need to cut.

 

[Ephidel]

It's a Light developed VN.

So it's got a not insignificant amount of porn they'd need to cut.

Not really. They're localising the version that already had it cut and creating a patch to put it back in.

 

[lordmrw]

I've wanted to play this one in English for a very long time. Here's to hoping they hit their goal.

 

[Kresnik258]

FAQ says Vita version at stretch goal; no stretch goals listed -_-

Otherwise, I'm down, since I know it's $200k for Vita and they just haven't listed it yet

 

[Shizuka]

While we're at it, Sharin no Kuni's Kickstarter has six days left, 30k away from the Vita's stretch goal! If the community comes together, we can make both campaigns hit their Vita stretch goals!

 

[muteki]

I'd be more interested if there was a Vita physical. Kinda wary about backing a kickstarter for Vita in what might as well be 2017.

Still waiting on my MuvLuv box.

 

[Buzzi]

Definitely pledging for this, probably the 50$ tier (I get the digital key too, right?).

The start looks strong enough, especially without explicit stretch goals for now.

 

[axisofweevils]

Backed it. This is really in my wheelhouse.

 

[Shizuka]

Almost 1/3 of the way. Still, I think that it'll slow down before it reaches 100k and things might start to get worrisome halfway through the campaign.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Almost 1/3 of the way. Still, I think that it'll slow down before it reaches 100k and things might start to get worrisome halfway through the campaign.

It'll be fine.

There's a lot of bullshit VNs that make it through successfully, so this'll happen.

 

[Basileus777]

It'll be fine.

There's a lot of bullshit VNs that make it through successfully, so this'll happen.

What bullshit VNs?

 

[20cent]

Vita or nothing.

I love VNs, I don't understand how playing it on a computer / TV is the first choice of many people though. Who wants to read an ebook on a TV/computer screen, graphics aside that's basically the same thing.

 

[JoeyJungle]

Did they remove the $30 early bird tier that was on their Prefundia? Or did I just miss it?

Vita or nothing.

I love VNs, I don't understand how playing it on a computer / TV is the first choice of many people though. Who wants to read an ebook on a TV/computer screen, graphics aside that's basically the same thing.

I enjoy reading on both. I like reading on PC because I can comfortably read the larger text, and I can lean back with a controller and beer and ecig and just relax and enjoy. Vita is nice for reading in bed, but I don't think that's as comfortable for long periods of time. I wish there was a good Switch type of device for PC, but the only options only work kind-of-okay, or require a $300 device that I would realistically only use for reading visual novels.

 

[Basileus777]

Did they remove the $30 early bird tier that was on their Prefundia? Or did I just miss it?

All of the slots have been taken.

 

[JoeyJungle]

All of the slots have been taken.

Oh neat, I didn't know that kickstarter started hiding pledges that have a # limit to them underneath the still available pledges. I like that a lot more, when they're things like early bird prices right next to the normal pledge price, it felt like I missed out on a deal and I would be less likely to pledge.

 

[purseowner]

Did they remove the $30 early bird tier that was on their Prefundia? Or did I just miss it?



I enjoy reading on both. I like reading on PC because I can comfortably read the larger text, and I can lean back with a controller and beer and ecig and just relax and enjoy. Vita is nice for reading in bed, but I don't think that's as comfortable for long periods of time. I wish there was a good Switch type of device for PC, but the only options only work kind-of-okay, or require a $300 device that I would realistically only use for reading visual novels.

The GPD WIN is great for this, I find, but is indeed a $300 device.

 

[JoeyJungle]

The GPD WIN is great for this, I find, but is indeed a $300 device.

Oh shit, I remember reading about this thing months ago, I didn't realize it came out. Definitely interested, this would be a great device for JRPGs as well.

 

[Nozomi]

Vita or nothing.

I love VNs, I don't understand how playing it on a computer / TV is the first choice of many people though. Who wants to read an ebook on a TV/computer screen, graphics aside that's basically the same thing.

Its the complete opposite for me. I can't understand how ppl have fun reading with such a tiny screen compared to the one from my Surface.

 

[Shizuka]

Its the complete opposite for me. I can't understand how ppl have fun reading with such a tiny screen compared to the one from my Surface.

Isn't your Surface a tablet/notebook?

 

[Basileus777]

Vita or nothing.

I love VNs, I don't understand how playing it on a computer / TV is the first choice of many people though. Who wants to read an ebook on a TV/computer screen, graphics aside that's basically the same thing.

Reading an ebook on a monitor is actually pretty nice too. I can sit back, not have to hold anything, and read big words off a larger screen.

 

[Nozomi]

Isn't your Surface a tablet/notebook?

Its a tablet pc running with win 10pro. Works perfect for VNs with its great screen and really low weight.

 

[Quixzlizx]

Isn't your Surface a tablet/notebook?

A Surface screen is over 4x larger than a Vita screen.

 

[Nozomi]

A Surface screen is over 4x larger than a Vita screen.

12,3 Zoll while we are at it. Oh and great Jitsu wa Watashi wa avatar

 

[Shizuka]

Oh, I meant to do a stationery device vs a mobile device comparison. I have my own Windows tablet for visual novels, although it's only eight inches. As long as it's portable, I'm in, but the Vita will always be my #1 go-to platform.

 

[Basileus777]

They are over a 1/3 funded now in about 12 hours.

 

[Nozomi]

Oh, I meant to do a stationery device vs a mobile device comparison. I have my own Windows tablet for visual novels, although it's only eight inches. As long as it's portable, I'm in, but the Vita will always be my #1 go-to platform.

You can detach the keyboard from the Surface and turn it into a pure tablet.

 

[Shizuka]

You can detach the keyboard from the Surface and turn it into a pure tablet.

Yup, I'd have one by now if it wasn't so expensive in my country. I make do with a Lenovo one that manages to run most visual novels.

 

[Kresnik258]

Did they remove the $30 early bird tier that was on their Prefundia? Or did I just miss it?

You can have mine if it looks like it'll get nowhere near the Vita goal

 

[Shizuka]

67k after an entire day (or two?), let's hope it keeps on coming.

 

[Verelios]

You can have mine if it looks like it'll get nowhere near the Vita goal

Huh, is that for physical?

 

[kiunchbb]

Huh, is that for physical?

Digital only for Vita it is too bad.

 

[Shizuka]

Digital only for Vita it is too bad.

I hope that'll change before then.

 

[Verelios]

Digital only for Vita it is too bad.

Then why'd I jump on physical!?

 

[Lagamorph]

The concept of the story sounded really interesting to me, but as I read through I realised "localisation" actually meant "half localisation" so I shant be bothering. For the amount they're asking it's understandable they won't be doing any dub work, but it's not a practice I'll support.

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

The concept of the story sounded really interesting to me, but as I read through I realised "localisation" actually meant "half localisation" so I shant be bothering. For the amount they're asking it's understandable they won't be doing any dub work, but it's not a practice I'll support.

Have fun never playing a VN I guess?

 

[Shizuka]

The initial surge is almost over and it's not even halfway through the base goal.

 

[Saphirax]

The initial surge is almost over and it's not even halfway through the base goal.

0 updates too. No idea what they're waiting for.

 

[Shizuka]

0 updates too. No idea what they're waiting for.

Weird that they're not pulling all stops in order to get people talking all the way through the campaign. Not every campaign needs to be Muv Luv, but I wish some of those would at least try. Radio silence for over two or three days is horrible for a (VN) Kickstarter campaign.

 

[Basileus777]

It's a pretty dumb idea to launch at the end of the week if no one is going to be working on in during the weekend.

 

[Saphirax]

Launching the KS this close to Christmas just because someone wanted the KS to end on Friday 13th is baffling as well.

The KS still has potential though. Could reach 200k if it recovers.

 

[Nozomi]

As long the basic version gets funded everything is fine.

 

[Kresnik258]

Is 0 updates at this stage in the game normal? I'm used to seeing like ~ 5 updates or so by now. Feels like they shot it out then abandoned it.

Still, it's doing well considering. Maybe not $200k well, but I'm keeping an open mind.

 

[Basileus777]

Is 0 updates at this stage in the game normal? I'm used to seeing like ~ 5 updates or so by now. Feels like they shot it out then abandoned it.

Still, it's doing well considering. Maybe not $200k well, but I'm keeping an open mind.

It's not normal. There's been talk of miscommunication between Japan and the English speaking PR with the timing of the launch.