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Hofmann · Jul 10, 2013

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What does it feel like to not exist?

ＬＩＯＮＨＥＡＲＴ ＤＲＩＶＥ (or "ＬＩＯＮＥＳＳ") is an experimental adventure game about human connection. The player controls Eggert Kirby, a freelance journalist, as he conducts research for an article about a series of seven mysteriously missing people. Of course, nothing is as it seems and he soon befriends a nicotine addicted cat and unravels a plot involving time-travel, yakuza, and interdimensional coffee.

HD Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5r3ywmK60
SEIZURE WARNING

ＳＹＳＴＥＭ: Gameplay in Lioness focuses on social interactions, life, and narrative. We are experimenting with unique new ways to approach games as a storytelling medium which haven't been explored in past adventure games.
Lioness offers a non-linear plot that can be navigated by meeting new people, solving problems, and exploring unique urban environments, all rendered in colorful, fluid rotoscope graphics.

Rather than navigating a static tree of binary decisions, we are strongly focusing on providing an organic narrative experience that feels personal and unique to everyone who plays it.
The game will be released episodically in the form of 7 'sessions'. Each session will reveal more about the plot, the world, and the people in it.

Beautiful song 'Costopenko':

https://soundcloud.com/postpre/costopenko

For only $7 you can get 8 more games along with Lionheart Drive

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We've been quietly collaborating with the braingale collective to bring you 7 brand new games that will be available exclusively as a part of this Kickstarter. Each of these games are deeply unique and personal; something you wouldn't find anywhere else -- And this campaign is the only way to obtain these games for the foreseeable future. (What is braingale?)

francis ☼ by Andrew Brophy (Rocket Hockey, Takishawa is Dead)
An exploration game that's (probably) not going to be about saving people, bad gravity, magic, terrifying things in the dark, coffee.

KILLING MAN by Jerry Mickle (Coffee Mafia, SHOOT CAR, SHIT PANTS)
It's time to be a killing man.

gabbage day by Todd Luke (Treasure of the Abandoned City, winnose)
become the unsung urban hero

Shadow Creatures are in the Sky by Namragog (Escalated Strange)
Use talismans to serve your god; fight the shadow men.

Star Bizarre by Lulu Blue (FILO FILO DISCO, Strife in a Parallel)
Here lies the pauper, who knew not care nor comfort.
Here lies the father, who by behest of their ego raised a tragic life.
Here lies the guard, yet awaiting their next order.

Untitled by Alec Stamos (Tales of the Renegade Sector, Flight of the Data Thief)
More info coming soon!

The Devil's Throne by Manuel Magalhães (Marble Time)
More info coming soon!

For the past several months, Phil and I have been working on an experimental 2-in-1 short story video game package called "cutthroat EP". It contains:

Catering to Birds: A "not-game" about a man who believes that he is a bird. Take flight in a relaxing world of sound and color. A story of isolation.

The Death Styx: A punk rock fever dream through hell. It's a fast paced, abrasive, and incredibly loud adventure that will chase you through a new vision of hell for the digital age.

By backing for $7, you will receive a digital download of both games BEFORE they are officially released to the public.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/967459848/lioness

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Thanks Gbraga, really looking forward to it.
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Alec · Jul 10, 2013

Characters look like Out of this World \ Another World. I approve.

Hofmann · Jul 10, 2013

I could watch those animations all day long.

Gbraga · Jul 10, 2013

Looks amazing, fantastic animations, beautiful song, great idea, backed.

Hofmann · Jul 10, 2013

Ha, 3 days and the goal has been reached.

Pejo · Jul 11, 2013

Looks interesting. Definitely will keep an eye on this as it matures.

Toma · Jul 11, 2013

Still need to try that amazon suggestion. Trying that now.

Toma · Jul 11, 2013

Toma said:
Still need to try that amazon suggestion. Trying that now.

Wait, actually I dont. The dev just said I can send it to his Paypal account and will email me the rewards later.

Gbraga · Jul 11, 2013

Toma said:
Wait, actually I dont. The dev just said I can send it to his Paypal account and will email me the rewards later.

God's in his heaven, all's right with the world

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Toma said:
Still need to try that amazon suggestion. Trying that now.

Yeah, that's how I've been doing it. I didn't even know there is a PayPal option, so I wasn't exactly sure what you were talking about;D

Toma said:
Wait, actually I dont. The dev just said I can send it to his Paypal account and will email me the rewards later.

Now I know you can.

JDSN · Jul 11, 2013

Thread title really needs a some apt description + free games.

Toma · Jul 11, 2013

JDSN said:
Thread title really needs a some apt description + free games.

Dunno, new tactic: Lure people in by not knowing what to expect. This thread was doomed to not even reach page 2 anyway.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Toma said:
Dunno, new tactic: Lure people in by not knowing what to expect. This thread was doomed to not even reach page 2 anyway.

That's what I expected. Still, I love those kind of games, it reminds me a bit of Kentucky Route Zero - my favourite game ever! That's right!!!

Messofanego · Jul 11, 2013

Backed. They're saying all the right things, wondering how it will all work out.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Messofanego said:
Backed. They're saying all the right things, wondering how it will all work out.

It can't go wrong.

Listening to LFO track from Enter The Void

Messofanego · Jul 11, 2013

Oh wait, so this is the game streamed on Twitch that indie statik tweeted?!

http://www.twitch.tv/mooosh7/b/427274136

Indyana · Jul 11, 2013

Love those animations. Backed at first sight.

Thanks for creating this thread.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Messofanego said:
Oh wait, so this is the game streamed on Twitch that indie statik tweeted?!

http://www.twitch.tv/mooosh7/b/427274136

Nice find, but after 10 minutes watchin', still have no idea what it is.

Corto · Jul 11, 2013

Toma said:
Dunno, new tactic: Lure people in by not knowing what to expect. This thread was doomed to not even reach page 2 anyway.

Let's do this! Challenge accepted.

So I don't get accused of spamming I have to say that those are some really great looking animations there. I'm surely going to pledge.

Messofanego · Jul 11, 2013

Hofmann said:
Nice find, but after 10 minutes watchin', still have no idea what it is.

I think they were mostly showing the other games, like I saw Gabbage Day in action which was top down boulder wrecking madness. Don't think they showed Lioness gameplay, just a looping video of title cards and music.

Gbraga · Jul 11, 2013

Messofanego said:
Oh wait, so this is the game streamed on Twitch that indie statik tweeted?!

http://www.twitch.tv/mooosh7/b/427274136

Nice find! Will definitely watch this, just let me get myself a cup of coffee.

Messofanego · Jul 11, 2013

They showed mostly the smaller games in that stream:
Gabbage Day (at 40:20)

Francis (57:40)

Killing Man (1:14:08)

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Messofanego said:
I think they were mostly showing the other games, like I saw Gabbage Day in action which was top down boulder wrecking madness. Don't think they showed Lioness gameplay, just a looping video of title cards and music.

Yeah, that's my guess. I think he did this video collage in real time after creating the Kickstarter campaign. So, nothing new to see here.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Catering to Birds

BTW, what's the best tool to make it smaller?

and one more for ＬＩＯＮＥＳＳ

Gbraga · Jul 11, 2013

I just resize it when uploading to abload.de

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Gbraga said:
I just resize it when uploading to abload.de

I think it's too big for imgur.

Dog Problems · Jul 11, 2013

I'm definitely going to back this. I just can't decide how much, haha.

ad_idem · Jul 11, 2013

The game seems interesting (especially the art direction - love the animation), although I'll still wait for something more meaty to get my head around how exactly the game will play.

However that Costopenko track is sexy. Reminds me of this. Oddly enough it's the first time I've seen the music video...abstract to say the least.

Messofanego · Jul 11, 2013

Hofmann said:
I think it's too big for imgur.

2MB? Fuck that shit. Here you go, 4.4MB:

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Messofanego said:
2MB? Fuck that shit. Here you go, 4.4MB

Thanks man, it was killing my browser. I know you recommended me different browser before, but I just couldn't replace my good ol' Chrome.

Messofanego · Jul 11, 2013

Hofmann said:
Thanks man, it was killing my browser. I know you recommended me different browser before, but I just couldn't replace my good ol' Chrome.

You should switch to Firefox, the majority of GAF is on board.

A thread to peer pressure you to use Firefox

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Messofanego said:
You should switch to Firefox, the majority of GAF is on board.

A thread to peer pressure you to use Firefox

I need to look into it, but really hate switching - it's like moving out of your home, grrr.

Naito · Jul 11, 2013

Backed. I'm not sure what I backed but it certainly picked my curiousity.

Alucrid · Jul 11, 2013

Gonna back. Love the idea and like that the kickstarter isn't full of seemingly useless tiers. nvrmindforgotboutgifcamm

trab pu kcip · Jul 11, 2013

awesome thread!
need to back. am I the only one who gets a little hotline miami vibe from the trailer? I don't know...just the overall cool but kinda creepy atmosphere
just so awesome

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

trab pu kcip said:
awesome thread!
need to back. am I the only one who gets a little hotline miami vibe from the trailer? I don't know...just the overall cool but kinda creepy atmosphere
just so awesome

Maybe a little when it comes to presentation, but I have to admit I haven't played Hotline yet - idling it right now for some cards

. I'm pretty much sure the mechanics will be completely different though.

trab pu kcip · Jul 11, 2013

Hofmann said:
Maybe a little when it comes to presentation, but I have to admit I haven't played Hotline yet - idling it right now for some cards. I'm pretty much sure the mechanics will be completely different though.

yes of course, was just talking presentation & atmosphere.
man those damn cards

you should really play it instead

Dog Problems · Jul 11, 2013

I think the game is going to be similar to Kentucky Route Zero/Dear Esther, where it's an adventure game but the the focus is mostly on the story, characters, and world. Rather than puzzles and item gathering like a traditional adventure game. That's the impression I am getting from everything I've read and watched.

Naito · Jul 11, 2013

trab pu kcip said:
am I the only one who gets a little hotline miami vibe from the trailer? I don't know...just the overall cool but kinda creepy atmosphere
just so awesome

I don't know, I was confused, in a good way, by the video: it reminded me of Killer7 and, thus, I decided to back the project.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Naito said:
I don't know, I was confused, in a good way, by the video: it reminded me of Killer7 and, thus, I decided to back the project.

Oh yes, it's probably the closest shot. I couldn't quite grasp it, but I knew there was something familiar to it.

Mr.Monitor · Jul 11, 2013

Looks right up my alley. I'll throw a couple bucks their way, sure.

Edit: 35 bucks in. Hope it delivers. Seems like it will.

Famassu · Jul 11, 2013

Went for the 42$ tier, not sure if I'll keep it at that until the end. We'll see.

Takuan · Jul 11, 2013

Great price, interesting concept. Kind of want the physical tier.

Lime · Jul 11, 2013

This looks very cool.

The GIF in the OP is giving me a seizure though. You should edit it out, OP.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Lime said:
This looks very cool.

The GIF in the OP is giving me a seizure though. You should edit it out, OP.

Oh, I'm sorry, so thoughtless of me. It's been done by higher instance already.

Naito · Jul 11, 2013

Update #2 is out - there won't be any stretch goals.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Naito said:
Update #2 is out - there won't be any stretch goals.

I like this way of thought, not luring any potential backers with some gimmicks.

Hofmann · Jul 11, 2013

Pixel perfect HD trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5r3ywmK60

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Gbraga · Jul 11, 2013

I like and respect the way he thinks, but I wish he could at least talk a bit about how more money could help them achieve their vision, like, what exactly could be better. Just out of curiosity though, if they don't feel like it I wouldn't mind it.

EDIT: And the new song is dope as well, but Costopenko is truly something else, can't stop playing it.

monocle_wearing_hyrax · Jul 11, 2013

Looks great. Remind of something Gouchi Suda would direct and the art style looks great. Will definitely keep an eye on it for when it comes out. Will the other 8 extra games be available for download somewhere like Steam or GOG?

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