I should have clarified in that a screenshot would have sufficed instead of a video. To me the art style doesn't look that great. Low budget is fine but it looks a little strange to me.
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Toejam and Earl: Back in the Groove (PC) Kickstarter - $400k goal (Up: Funded)
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I should have clarified in that a screenshot would have sufficed instead of a video. To me the art style doesn't look that great. Low budget is fine but it looks a little strange to me.
IrishNinja
Member
ehh i feel okay about this being in the bag? stretch goals sadly feel like a distant dream, which sucks cause id so much rather play this on console, but alas
I thought someone said on the last page that it'll make it to consoles eventually anyway, but the stretch goals mean it's launched in parallel with the PC version (or something).
IrishNinja
Member
If it ends up making enough, I feel confident it will be on console in the future
ah, cool! color me hyped then, gonna be all over that
New update is out with a neat video by Toe Jam and Earl fans - make sure to check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDgoLhAERc#t=52
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDgoLhAERc#t=52
goldenpp72
Member
I'm on my only day off for the week so I wanted to get this figured out today. I have interest in the actual merchandise more so than the PC release of the game, so what is the system I have to use to get the add ons? The add on total I want is 145, can I just do a 145 pledge (that says 'no rewards') or do I have to go in at least 5 bucks, then add on the 150, or something else?
I want the 3 figures and keychain
I want the 3 figures and keychain
The wording they used says you have to be a backer at some level, then increase your pledge with however much you want. So I guess you would go in for $5 and then add an extra $145 afterwards.
afternoon delight
Member
Yeah I definitely adjusted my pledge to add the Physical Box, what's offered sounds great.
Them: "New ToeJam & Earl!"
Me: Awesome!
Them: "Based off the first game, as the second game was strange!"
Me: Oh. :/
you have a wrong opinion, i'm sorry
JSoup
Banned
It's a widely held opinion, though.
I'll still play this new one, but it'll be via cheap bundles.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
People liked the second game?
It's not a terrible game on its own merits, it's just not what fans of the first game were asking for or expecting to get.
I loved them all.
First game was my introduction to them, second game whilst I couldn't split up and explore it brought new things to the table that I couldn't do with them in the first and I was able to see them closer up with a different viewpoint.
One thing that is hurting this kickstarter is the stretch goals are really unexciting. Stretch goals are meant to be exciting, where they are unlikely, but a really nice add-on if it did happen. I really think literally the first 4 stretch goals are bland and do not excite people for additional funding. Sure, old school skins and additional composers are cool but is it going to convince me to chalk up another 20 bones? No. This can be another explanation of why this kickstarter feels rushed without much thought into it.
I did, a lot.
I did, a lot.
I thought it was fun on its own merits, but wasn't a sequel to the original in any real respect. Didn't play to its strengths. Back at the CES where the game was exhibited prior to release, I asked Greg why they went with the side scrolling view. He said it was to place more emphasis on the characters and their personalities, but that didn't work from an isometric standpoint due to the limited view it provided. I thought it was a fair explanation but I am glad the series since returned to its roots. To me exploration and discovery are a big part of the appeal and the second game didn't really scratch that itch. (Also, I am ancient.)
Glad the funding pace has picked up a bit as the end approaches. $30k in the past three days, at that pace they'll be about on the mark, but with the usual end rush should clear $400k just fine.
Dangerblade
Member
Upped my pledge to the Spin Master tier. I couldn't resist the physical game package.
Poor wallet :dread:
Poor wallet :dread:
Polioliolio
Member
As a kid, I don't even remember questioning why the second game was different from the first.
I just loved them both.
I just loved them both.
StayasleepZz
Member
Maaaaaan taking me back!
Must reach PS4 stretch goal.
Must reach PS4 stretch goal.
codswallop
Member
Over 90% there!
$362,206 / $400,000...
$362,206 / $400,000...
Ghost_Messiah
Member
This will make it. The last minute push and craziness will force them over their goal. Stretch goals are out of the window but at least the game will get funded. With the recent failure of Kickstarters like Boogerman and James Pond I was a little worried and sceptical but I guess the love for this series is evidently much stronger.
Strong enough to at least get this game made. Glad for the developers (on the presumption that this does actually make it).
Strong enough to at least get this game made. Glad for the developers (on the presumption that this does actually make it).
... Huh. ... Hey, wait a second, how would Toejam toke "it up very quickly all over the place?" The guy lacks a mouth, or any visible orifices for that matter!
Still sucks that the stretch goals won't be hit, but I'm still excited! I haven't bought in yet, myself. I'm not sure if I want to buy a Vinyl Toejam or not...
New update. They're doing a Twitch stream on Thursday where they'll give away concept art to people who answer trivia questions.
Hm... well, I don't have any systems with me to play the games on ATM, but I did finally beat TJ&E3 just a few weeks ago during spring break so I'll say that counts!
Yes, it's true. You don't have to spend any more money. We are giving away ORIGINAL, one of a kind ToeJam and Earl concept art..... for free!
Our campaign ends at noon this coming Friday the 27th. So... we have dubbed Thursday the 26th "International ToeJam and Earl Day". We're asking everyone who wants to, to dust off their copy of TJ & E 1, or 2,or 3, and invite a friend over to play. Stream it on twitch if you want!
While you play you can take a break and watch our Twitch Stream, where we will be asking simple TJ&E trivia questions and giving away artwork to the people who answer them first. (questions will be answered on our Facebook Page). We have a limited amount, and we will be splitting it between the two Twitch Streams. Artwork will all be signed! Art is limited to one per person. We'll even pay for the postage.
We will run the Twitch Stream twice on Thursday. Once at 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm (PST - west coast time) and then again at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (PST). We're trying to make it as convenient as we can for people here in the U.S. and in Europe as well. (noon here, is early evening in Europe - apologies to other time zones).
Hm... well, I don't have any systems with me to play the games on ATM, but I did finally beat TJ&E3 just a few weeks ago during spring break so I'll say that counts!
Ghost_Messiah
Member
29K left with 3 days to go. Kicktraq has them trending towards reaching their objective at 102% funding. The last minute craziness will lead to them making it I think but it's going to be close.
B
bomb
Unconfirmed Member
its picking up!!!!!!!!!!
It should. People will start getting their reminders soon.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
6K left with 49 hours to go. They should make it but they're really cutting it close. As for their latest update:
A photo finish indeed. I don't think I've ever seen a Kickstarter campaign this close. Hope to God they cross 400K.
EDIT: They just jumped 1K in literally the last ten minutes. The donations are spiking because we're near the end. Looks like they're going to make it!
A photo finish indeed. I don't think I've ever seen a Kickstarter campaign this close. Hope to God they cross 400K.
EDIT: They just jumped 1K in literally the last ten minutes. The donations are spiking because we're near the end. Looks like they're going to make it!
Diablohead
Member
I love them both, different games but with the same sort of goal, number 2 was also a nice platfomer with some interesting ideas.
IMO they've done a terrible job with the kickstarter. When they announced the Twitch and Gamespot events, they did not include the URLs for people to view, and a lot of people especially on Kickstarter or who played these games when they were younger do not even know what Twitch is or might not go to Gamespot routinely to know where to look. That is too much work for people to search for these events. Not to mention other things like not having stretch goals in place from the start, modifying art, etc. I am still backing and want it to succeed but really irritating they are not doing the best they can to gain more revenue.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Agreed on all points. IMO had they shown a game with the visual fidelity and flair of the original Genesis game they'd be on 500K right now and storming towards their stretch goals. They showed off an artistically dire super early prototype that represents barely a few months of work and this campaign has suffered quite severely for it.
On a positive note it looks like they're going to make it. Hopefully they'll take the art criticism on board and reboot the game somewhat when it enters full production.
UncleSporky
Member
Oh man it's probably going to fund in like, minutes.
$399k.......
$399k.......
afternoon delight
Member
Cosigning this conversation.
Byron Bluth
Banned
FUNDED
Original Famous Ray
Member
wow...looks like we are getting a new Toejam and Earl game. Good luck to the devs! I hope we get a fun game!
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Funded! So pleased for the team. It's always amazing to see projects like this succeed on Kickstarter. This along with Monster Boy has made this a really good year for previously dormant retro Sega IPs with the original talent behind them no less. Now all I hope is that the game turns out to be fantastic.
Yep this, delighted to see it funded.
Laevateinn
Member
For a little while I started to get worried. I'm so happy this is happening. Hopefully, they can hit some stretch goals in the next 2 days.