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[randomwab]

The backgrounds like fantastic, and the return of some of the original team is great, as well as the original Nico. Characters look a bit weird, but not to a level where I'd be annoyed, and that's totally the art critic from the gallery in Two.

Disappointed it's going KS, but I love the series too much not to back. I'll probably do the $100 pledge.

 

[BadWolf]

2D isn't defined by being hand drawn, it's defined by the amount of interactive planes there are.

No need to be silly, we both know what ppl mean when they talk about a 2D Broken Sword.

 

[LiK]

Game visuals will improve when it's done. I have faith.

 

[MYE]

Why is a blond Charlie Sheen playing George Stobbart?

 

[Ingueferroque]

Game visuals will improve when it's done. I have faith.

AFAIK, they did not mention that they would use 2D for the characters, so I assume this technique won't be changed.

Why is a blond Charlie Sheen playing George Stobbart?

So ugly. And such a shame given that BS1, Beneath a Steel Sky and Lure of the Temptress were games that made you think they really loved 2D.

 

[Messofanego]

Broken Sword Time



https://twitter.com/CharlesCecil/status/238620537323143168

edit: uhhh... huh

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047/broken-sword-the-serpents-curse-adventure

Welp, there goes $100 of mine! XD It's my most anticipated game, how could I not want all that stuff?!

Old characters returning, that's awesome wonder who it'll be.

It's a bit sad major publishers don't want to fund adventure games, don't they get tired of their catalog of action and casual games?

 

[Stumpokapow]

Kickstarter?! Awww fuck.

It's not like it won't be for sale when it's finished. If you're scared to support them before the game is released, just wait until release and buy it then

 

[LiK]

AFAIK, they did not mention that they would use 2D for the characters, so I assume this technique won't be changed.

i'm fine with that. they could always alter the character designs and improve animations along the way. i'm sure backers will give them feedback.

 

[squid]

Looks like I'll be backing a kickstarter project for the first time! George looks a little weird, but everything else seems pretty good in the trailer. So great to see the series back (and hear George again)! Now to decide which level of funding to go for...

 

[Shiloa]

I don't like this.

Why is Kickstarter being used? Surely they made enough money from BS1 and 2 on mobiles?

 

[Shiggy]

After all the speculation, we’re absolutely thrilled to be able to announce a new game in the Broken Sword series: “Broken Sword – the Serpent’s Curse”. Due for release in Q1 2013, we can confirm PC, Mac, Apple iPhone/iPad, Android & Linux formats (we hope to add console versions to the list). We have been writing the game for six months and are now launching a Kickstarter campaign to allow us to complete the game and maintain complete creative control.

To see George and Nico in glorious 2D/HD, and discover more about the game, please visit the Kickstater project page:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047/broken-sword-the-serpents-curse-adventure

We really hope that you like our approach – and look forward to hearing your reactions. And please consider making a pledge on Kickstarter, and join our adventure.

Great that they support so many formats!

 

[Acquiescence]

The backgrounds like fantastic, and the return of some of the original team is great, as well as the original Nico. Characters look a bit weird, but not to a level where I'd be annoyed, and that's totally the art critic from the gallery in Two.

Disappointed it's going KS, but I love the series too much not to back. I'll probably do the $100 pledge.

I noticed that too, the snob that you knock out with absinthe after he breaks George's precious little pot lol.

I don't particularly like the look of the character models, and I don't like the fact that this is a Kickstarter project... but it's a new Broken Sword game so I'll back it - I have to. I really wish it was coming to PSN though, because I always associated the series with Playstation. I discovered it through a demo that came with the Official UK Playstation Magazine, subsequently bought the game, and then the sequel, and purchased the third one for the PS2. Bummer.

 

[Visualante2]

I don't like this.

Why is Kickstarter being used? Surely they made enough money from BS1 and 2 on mobiles?

Because a publisher would penny pinch on shit like quality of art, animation and platforms. Duh

 

[Curufinwe]

Anyone else getting a bit worried of Kickstarter now and how it's becoming more and more popular?

I just don't think it's a good thing for the industry.

No.

Why?

 

[Bulzeeb]

I might be tempted to give them $50 bucks, but with Guild wars and kirby coming out in the next few weeks I think I won't have enough money

 

[CecilRousso]

Anyone else getting a bit worried of Kickstarter now and how it's becoming more and more popular?

I just don't think it's a good thing for the industry.

No it can´t be good for us that developers are using this to stay independent and deliver games that the publishers aren´t interested in.

 

[so1337]

Say the game is unashamedly 2D. Show gameplay that suggests otherwise.

This is all kinds of iffy.

 

[Stuart444]

It's a bit sad major publishers don't want to fund adventure games, don't they get tired of their catalog of action and casual games?

If it makes money, then nope. They don't get tired of it at all.

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

It IS 2D.

you lied

 

[Stumpokapow]

Why is Kickstarter being used? Surely they made enough money from BS1 and 2 on mobiles?

Revolution adventures have had considerable success - but the traditional publishing model has prevented us receiving the required royalties to fund future games. With limited financial reserves we have been unable to fund our own titles and so we have not benefited from their success.

?

 

[Perkel]

Anyone else getting a bit worried of Kickstarter now and how it's becoming more and more popular?

I just don't think it's a good thing for the industry.

Haha, dude. What so wrong about it ?

 

[Bulzeeb]

Haha, dude. What so wrong about it ?

I am ok as long as they give me the game for backing them up

 

[Famassu]

Hugely popular graphic adventure series + Kickstarter = Double profit

There's no such thing as "hugely popular graphic adventure series" anymore, or "hugely popular" and "graphic adventure game" don't belong in the same sentence.

So tired of the KS model being abused. Can't wait for the Call of Duty 5 KS.

Because all publishers are fighting between each other to get the chance of releasing those HUGE NUMBER OF adventure games we get every year.

Oh, wait...

 

[Alpha_eX]

Character art style is SO ugly but I still want this game more than anything. I'd honestly donate $1000 dollars if they reworked George's face, it's just so bad, much worse than the new Guybrush.

 

[Kiriku]

Nice how they almost completely manage to avoid showing or mentioning anything related Broken Sword 3 and 4 in the Kickstarter video. Good for them, I guess!

Say the game is unashamedly 2D. Show gameplay that suggests otherwise.

This is all kinds of iffy.

Technically, isn't it all 2D though?

"Game characters are created and animated in 3D and then pre-rendered and saved as 2D frames so we can deliver ultra high quality visuals in full HD glory."

But I do see your point, wish the characters were hand-drawn as well.

 

[PapaJustify]

They said 2D several times in the video. But from what it looks like it is more what one calls "2,5D".

But this is just a concept video and I am not at all satisfied with what the characters look like. I would also rather have 2D characters.

But this is one of the kickstarters I have been waiting for, and I will throw a shitload of money in their faces.

 

[Alpha_eX]

It's 2D in the same way Donkey Kong Country was 2D. 3D models rendered as 2D animations.

 

[mclem]

Disappointing.
Kickstarter really shouldn't be used for sequels - if the previous entries didn't sell enough to self-finance this one then what's the point?

Because some games might not be hits but still be worth playing?

I think it's risky trying to convince people to fund *another* high-profile Kickstarted adventure, we've had an absolute ton already this year... but on the other hand, I can't say know to George Stobbart.

 

[Haunted]

Not going to pledge, but will buy if it turns out well.

Yeah, not a fan of that interpretation of George.

 

[BadWolf]

Would have pledged if there was a PS3 version, as is the main reward (access to the game) is useless to me (not into PC gaming so have a crappy/old PC).

 

[Andiie]

Love me some Broken Sword.

 

[basic_text]

Looks far too much like a Pendulo Studios game and it's the art style that prevents me from enjoying most of them.

I can't watch the video at work, but is Dave Gibbons on for this too? I seem to remember that he'd announced that he'll be working with Revolution again.

 

[Shiggy]

What I don't quite understand: What did they do with the money from the BS1&2 ports? They surely got more than these 400.000 USD they need for the upcoming 6 months. And usually development tends to become more expensive in the later stages of a project.

 

[mclem]

Anyone else getting a bit worried of Kickstarter now and how it's becoming more and more popular?

I just don't think it's a good thing for the industry.

What Kickstarter boils down to:

At some point, someone has to take a financial risk to make a game. They aren't just conjured out of nowhere.

Publishers aren't always willing to. Or sometimes they are willing to, but will exert control that might change the game to something less desirable to me.

I don't see a problem, if publishers aren't willing, for a developer to instead ask the audience who would purchase it if they'd be willing to take on a share of the financial risk.

I'm not exactly rolling in cash, but I'm perfectly happy to take on a reasonable share of the financial risk to fund development of a title I wish to play, and on paper - I'll have to watch the video when I get home - Broken Sword 5 certainly fits that bill.

 

[SparkTR]

What I don't quite understand: What did they do with the money from the BS1&2 ports? They surely got more than these 400.000 USD they need for the upcoming 6 months. And usually development tends to become more expensive in the later stages of a project.

They say because of publishers they didn't receive "the required royalties".

 

[Haunted]

What I don't quite understand: What did they do with the money from the BS1&2 ports? They surely got more than these 400.000 USD they need for the upcoming 6 months. And usually development tends to become more expensive in the later stages of a project.

From the Kickstarter: "Revolution adventures have had considerable success - but the traditional publishing model has prevented us receiving the required royalties to fund future games. With limited financial reserves we have been unable to fund our own titles and so we have not benefited from their success."

 

[LiK]

What Kickstarter boils down to:

At some point, someone has to take a financial risk to make a game. They aren't just conjured out of nowhere.

Publishers aren't always willing to. Or sometimes they are willing to, but will exert control that might change the game to something less desirable to me.

I don't see a problem, if publishers aren't willing, for a developer to instead ask the audience who would purchase it if they'd be willing to take on a share of the financial risk.
lP
I'm not exactly rolling in cash, but I'm perfectly happy to take on a reasonable share of the financial risk to fund development of a title I wish to play, and on paper - I'll have to watch the video when I get home - Broken Sword 5 certainly fits that bill.

Well said. I think I've heard enough complaints about KS. Don't like it, don't pledge.

 

[mclem]

Sudden realisation: Revolution are actually a company for whom I can participate in the 'meet the folks' rewards. I wonder if I might go that far.

Edit: Ah, those start at $5,000. Nope!

 

[Shiggy]

you lied

That's what they said, and it actually still is a 2D game? I really hope that the players do not move in 3D.

The characters look odd, true.

 

[Shion]

Yes, the close up in George's face looked a bit shitty, but this looks very good to me:

 

[bon]

Why is a blond Charlie Sheen playing George Stobbart?

George, why the long face?

 

[Solid warrior]

I like the classic Broken Sword Animation. This one feels robotic while the classical Broken Sword feels like a disney animation.

 

[Larsen B]

Sudden realisation: Revolution are actually a company for whom I can participate in the 'meet the folks' rewards. I wonder if I might go that far.

Edit: Ah, those start at $5,000. Nope!

Ha. I had the exact same realisation.

"Oh, no international shipping fees means maybe I'll spend a little extra and go to a party".

$250 is my limit for now. The most I'll have spent on a Kickstarter but also the one Kickstarter I want the most.

 

[Alpha_eX]

The 3D models and 2D backgrounds clash way too much, the animation looks.. odd. I agree with the above post.

 

[DOA]

i pledged for 100. i loved all their games (including the last one)

 

[mclem]

Ha. I had the exact same realisation.

"Oh, no international shipping fees means maybe I'll spend a little extra and go to a party".

$250 is my limit for now. The most I'll have spent on a Kickstarter but also the one Kickstarter I want the most.

I recall that one kickstarter - I *think* it was The Banner Saga - ran a "Meet us in a bar to celebrate the end of our successful Kickstart!". Apparently the place was packed, if I remember right.

Maybe they'll do that and I can nip to York for an evening

 

[Metal Gear?!]

Given everyone's different look, are they ignoring Angel of Death?

 

[Sloane]

The original Broken Sword is my favorite game of all time and I was really looking forward to this... but the 3D characters look godawful. Gonna pledge anyway but -- I didn't ask for this!

 

[Alexios]

Graphics look like those runaway games... 2D please. Surely there's a better way to light/render/whatever cel shaded 3D models so that they don't look like dodgy old CG trying and failing to look 2D.

 

[Shiggy]

They say because of publishers they didn't receive "the required royalties".

From the Kickstarter: "Revolution adventures have had considerable success - but the traditional publishing model has prevented us receiving the required royalties to fund future games. With limited financial reserves we have been unable to fund our own titles and so we have not benefited from their success."

Weren't their latest titles published by themselves?