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The Mystery of Oak Island

Become a part of this thrilling Adventure Game about the REAL, legendary treasure hunt on Oak Island, Canada!

Icarus Proudbottom: Starship Captain

Explore the cosmos with Icarus Proudbottom and his crew in this space comedy bridge simulator adventure game!

Turnover

Escape from a violent, corporate hostile takeover by using your wits, utilizing your environment, and misdirecting the enemy.

Light Bound

Get thrown into a randomly generated arena, find and collect weapons and do battle against your friends. The arena can only be seen where lit up by players and weapons. It is quite literally, a tactical light show.

Combat Core

Futuristic arena fighting game with crazy powers and custom characters, inspired by Power Stone, Custom Robo, and Dragon Ball Z!

Farrah Rogue: Zero Hour

Farrah Rogue is a fast-paced, fun, split-screen multiplayer first person shooter, just like the good old days. Kill your friends with Lasers, Grenades, Hookshots, Black Holes, and then some.

 

[Purkake4]

Turnover looks awesome, lots of interesting games using Prison Architects clear and functional style.

 

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Final Hours

• Chrono Rider (27 hours)

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Together

Build empathy for each other as you take in the beautiful forest in this couch co-op adventure puzzle game.

 

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Final Hours

• The Way (16 hours)
• Adventures of Pip (18 hours)
• Zenzizenzic (32 hours)
• Loading Human (38 hours)
• Children of War: Blood And Snow (39 hours)
• OMORI (40 hours)

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FranknJohn

FranknJohn is a roguelike smash ‘em up in a fun-house full of B-Movie horrors.

 

[boingball]

Just stumbled upon this KS. They must also be pissed that the Kinect is not bundled anymore. This is the Kinect killer application after all.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1521941824/xbguard-a-soft-neoprene-cover-for-the-xbox-one-kin

And only a $20000 goal for this awesome product.

 

[Chairmanchuck]

Final Hours

• The Way (16 hours)
• Adventures of Pip (18 hours)
• Zenzizenzic (32 hours)
• Loading Human (38 hours)
• Children of War: Blood And Snow (39 hours)
• OMORI (40 hours)

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FranknJohn

Kinda sad that Loading Human didnt get "that" much money. One of the more promising VR projects, but guess because its for VR, it didnt get that much. And of course because you need a motion controller for the PC to play it.

 

[DrROBschiz]

http://projectphoenix.info/news/

Wow.. an apology, staff breakdown and loads of excuses already

At least they are promising to have something to show this summer.

I for one am tired of the lack of professionalism in display but I guess its to be expected from amateurs trying to head large projects

 

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http://projectphoenix.info/news/

Wow.. an apology, staff breakdown and loads of excuses already

At least they are promising to have something to show this summer.

I for one am tired of the lack of professionalism in display but I guess its to be expected from amateurs trying to head large projects

Uh...I don't see how any of what they mentioned indicates a lack of professionalism

In February we found out that I would be deploying for six months, which came as a bit of a surprise to all of us, as I’ve spent almost all of the last five years outside of the United States. I immediately began training replacements, hoping to focus on my intended job of Assistant Producer upon my return. As it turned out, our web designer was offered a major position at Google, our Community Manager was forced to withdraw from the project due to health concerns, and I was shipped off to the Pacific.

Health concerns and military service are all totally valid reasons for development to be slowed. In fact, I think those take precedence of making a game IMO. The guy taking a major Google job is a bit iffy. But the others? Totally understandable.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Uh...I don't see how any of what they mentioned a lack of professionalism


Health concerns and military service are all totally valid reasons for development to be slowed. In fact, I think those take precedence of making a game IMO. The guy taking a major Google job is a bit iffy, especially if you promised to be part of a dedicated team. But the others? Totally understandable.

Im not saying it isn't understandable

I am saying its unnecessary information. Don't make personal issues, staff issues, or any other excuses the burden of the backer.

Its like telling your life story to your boss about why you were late to work.

In their defense it seems he was over selling the issues and is clearly devoting the majority of the budget to the game's development and having the delay for content ONLY be two months late isn't really that huge

Should have just went with that information

 

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Im not saying it isn't understandable

I am saying its unnecessary information. Don't make personal issues, staff issues, or any other excuses the burden of the backer.

Its like telling your life story to your boss about why you were late to work.

In their defense it seems he was over selling the issues and is clearly devoting the majority of the budget to the game's development and having the delay for content ONLY be two months late isn't really that huge

Should have just went with that information

Unnecessary? I really don't see how anyone could say that. Maybe I'm just naive. Just like an expectant mother takes time off from work, I don't see what they said as excuses. Health concerns? I don't know serious those issues are, buy what, should someone risk their life to continue development? (I'm assuming you're a backer). Military service? Seems like it was out of the blue and totally unexpected for him.

I think your comment is kind of insensitive to what they're dealing with. It's just a game. Yeah, I'd be upset too if a game I was anticipating was delayed or put on hold, but yes, personal life issues should come first before developing a game.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Unnecessary? I really don't see how anyone could say that. Maybe I'm just naive. Just like an expectant mother takes time off from work, I don't see what they said as excuses. Health concerns? I don't know serious those issues are, buy what, should someone risk their life to continue development? (I'm assuming you're a backer). Military service? Seems like it was out of the blue and totally unexpected for him.

I think your comment is kind of insensitive to what they're dealing with. It's just a game. Yeah, I'd be upset too if a game I was anticipating was delayed or put on hold, but yes, personal life issues should come first before developing a game.

Yes personal Life issues do come first

I am saying that its really not relevant to us as backers/customers. Do you get involved with every single person that sells you something on a personal level?

 

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Yes personal Life issues do come first

I am saying that its really not relevant to us as backers/customers. Do you get involved with every single person that sells you something on a personal level?

Hmm, I would think if I a backer, I'd find this extremely relevant. At least for me, when I back something, it's more than just someone selling me something. I'm invested and involved in the project, more than in a sense of a pledge, but invested in its progress, in how its developers are doing, etc. That's what I love about indie gaming, the closeness and transparency with the development of a game.

And especially with indie dev teams, issues like this become absolutely relevant. Again, IMO

 

[charlequin]

I am saying its unnecessary information.

You are mistaken about this. Backers are dramatically more willing to cut projects slack on delays when the source of those delays is laid out. The lion's share of people pledging to any Kickstarter understand that the people they're supporting usually have external life responsibilities; describing how those tie into delivery on KS promises is an important part in keeping people on board.

I mean, maybe you don't care personally, and that's reasonable, but you are incorrect if you think this is unnecessary information from the perspective of the project trying to keep their backer base as happy as possible.

 

[gabbo]

Yes personal Life issues do come first

I am saying that its really not relevant to us as backers/customers. Do you get involved with every single person that sells you something on a personal level?

If a game is delayed, I as a backer want to know why.This provides exactly that, and makes it really hard to find fault with anyone.

 

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A Song For Viggo

A point and click-game made of real paper, about a parent who accidentally kills his son Viggo. This game is about the aftermath.

Sheltered

Family comes first. Protect your family after the nuclear aftermath in an underground shelter in this strategy survival game.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Sheltered looks fantastic.

 

[Wavioli]

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FranknJohn

Thanks for the link - I'm one of the developers. Any questions, just shoot!

 

[Steverulez]

Sheltered looks fantastic.

Ive just backed it, sounds cool

 

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Final Hours

• SuperHOT (37 hours)
• Rudo Resurrection (38 hours)

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Twin Souls: The Path of Shadows - June 17th

Twin Souls is a stealth game in which you control an inhuman assassin capable of controlling the shadows.

TerraTech - June 23rd

You are an interplanetary mining contractor on a mission to discover natural resources on alien planets and send them back to earth. TerraTech features procedurally generated worlds and unique on-the-fly vehicle construction.

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Data Hacker: Reboot

Reboot incorporates many of the best features of classic J-RPGs: unique storytelling, engaging combat and beautiful environments!

See No Evil

See No Evil is a unique isometric puzzle game about sound manipulation. Sometimes, the world seems darker with your eyes open.

 

[outunderthestars]

The Midora Kickstarter has relaunched!

"Midora (pronounced "mid-ora") is a love letter to the classic 2D action-adventure games, like The Legend of Zelda or Secret of Mana, that have frequented consoles and enamored audiences for generations. With a charming world to explore, new mechanics to learn and quests to fulfill all while hopefully tugging at your nostalgic heartstrings, Midora seeks to bring you the same tried and true feel of familiar titles, but with the grace of a new, modern experience, with in a beautiful, 100% pixel art setting.
"

Digital copies of the games start at $10

 

[MrCunningham]

I don't see this one posted anywhere. Mark from Classic Game Room now has his own Kickstarter project:

Lord Karnage Book 1 - $6,693 of $7,000 goal, ends 7/11

Lord Karnage Book 1 is a 76-page hardcover comic book written and drawn by Mark Bussler, creator of Lord Karnage and producer/host of the Classic Game Room video game review show and website.

Yeah, this is not a video game, but it is a videogame related comic book penciled inked and written by Mark himself featuring characters that have been featured on Classic Game Room.

• $15 dollar pledge will get you a digital copy of the book.
• $40 dollar pledge will get you a hardcover printed version with a special dust jacket for pledgers, and the book will be numbered and signed personally by Mark.
• $50 will come with a signed and numbered hardcover book + dust jacket and a audio recording of Mark reading the book, along with sound effects plus beeps that signal when to turn to the next page.

There are $100, $500, and a $5000 dollar tiers too.

 

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Twin Souls campaign set for the 17th!

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Midora

Journey through unforgiving dungeons in this 90's inspired action-adventure, where a young hero rises to prevent a war of the elements.

Lord Karnage: Book 1

Lord Karnage Book 1 is a 76-page comic book written and drawn by Mark Bussler, creator of Lord Karnage and Classic Game Room.

 

[Znedd1]

The kickstarter for "grand theft pizza Delivery" only has 3 days left. Let's hope it can reach it's £800 Stretch goal.

 

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Solar Storm

FTL meets Lego in this space rogue-alike adventure game

 

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Catlateral Damage

The premier first-person destructive cat simulator. Play as a cooped-up house cat and knock stuff onto the floor!

 

[Darkmakaimura]

The Midora Kickstarter has relaunched!

"Midora (pronounced "mid-ora") is a love letter to the classic 2D action-adventure games, like The Legend of Zelda or Secret of Mana, that have frequented consoles and enamored audiences for generations. With a charming world to explore, new mechanics to learn and quests to fulfill all while hopefully tugging at your nostalgic heartstrings, Midora seeks to bring you the same tried and true feel of familiar titles, but with the grace of a new, modern experience, with in a beautiful, 100% pixel art setting."

Digital copies of the games start at $10

I like the looks of this one.

 

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Twin Souls: The Path of Shadows

A dark third-person stealth game about an undead warrior with the power to control the shadows

Here's the campaign thread

 

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Bearzerkers

In this speedy arcade multiplayer arena you don’t have to run faster than the bear to survive, just faster than the person next to you.

Sunset

Explore a luxurious penthouse apartment against the backdrop of violent revolution in a fictional South American metropolis.

 

[Usobuko]

I'm really surprised sumoboy hasn't reached its 100k goal. For some reasons, it seems like KS died down this year, comparatively.

 

[TheBear]

I've backed a few games, are any of them coming out any time soon? (full versions)

- A Hat in Time
- Dead State
- Wasteland 2
- Pro Wrestling X

 

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I'm really surprised sumoboy hasn't reached its 100k goal. For some reasons, it seems like KS died down this year, comparatively.

I wouldn't say slowing down. Check out the Finished post
So far, just some of the notable successful campaigns included:

- Rain World
- La-Mulana 2
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance
- Darkest Dungeon
- Dragon Fin Soup
- Last Life
- Heart Forth, Alicia
- Hover: Revolt of Gamers
- Amplitude
- The Universim
- OMORI
- SuperHOT
- Witchmarsh

And that's not counting the campaigns in January and February that I didn't list or the campaigns to come this year.

 

[hemtae]

I've backed a few games, are any of them coming out any time soon? (full versions)

- A Hat in Time
- Dead State
- Wasteland 2
- Pro Wrestling X

Wasteland 2 is end of August I think. Dead State is probably a while away and no idea about the other two.

 

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Temporus

Flee, rebuild, maintain, travel through time and get revenge in this 2D Sci-Fi platformer.

For My Brother

A story of becoming a monster to protect someone you love.

TerraTech

Design and build vehicles out of modular blocks. Fight enemies, discover new parts and corporations, and harvest natural resources.

 

[InvincibleNeviam]

Freedom Planet was kickstarted about a year ago and is coming out on Steam shortly (July 19). It's heavily inspired by the classic Sonic games in both looks and gameplay.

Their official website WITH DEMO (works with both KB and Xbox 360 controller)

YouTube Trailer

I'm hyped, this game looks FANTASTIC!

 

[ElectricThunder]

Anima apparently popped back into it for some choice enhancements/give folks another chance to get in on things that missed the first campaign. Seems to be....62 hours...left and they just hit their first stretch goal for full V/A

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1353316830/anima-gate-of-memories-extended-campaign


Still reckon this has gotta hold some sort of record for most unexpected, but nifty seeming, sort of adaptation for a Tabletop P&P brand...

 

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Final Hours

• Kaptain Brawe 2: A Space Travesty (6 hours)
• Turnover (12 hours)
• SumoBoy (14 hours)
• Combat Core (42 hours)

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HomeMake

Explore an endless urban planetoid by transferring your mind between bodies in this platform adventure game.

The Hit

The Hit is a multiplayer stealth action game, set in a busy, dynamic city. Kill your target or turn other agents against each other.

The Deer God

The Deer God is a breathtaking 3d pixel art game that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills.

InSomnia

Atmospheric single-player/co-op RPG set in a "living" dieselpunk sandbox with real-time tactical gameplay

Areal

The definitive spiritual successor to the cult hit S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.

Timespinner

A beautifully pixelated 2D Metroidvania about a young woman who travels through time to destroy an empire.

We Are The Dwarves

Story-driven real-time tactical action game about the three dwarven astronauts in the Stone Universe.

 

[~Kinggi~]

I didnt realize Areal had gone live.

 

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I didnt realize Areal had gone live.

Yeah, already at 57%

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Areal looks great, but I need to see something that is unique.

 

[thehillissilent]

Xeno Galaxies
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enomi/xeno-galaxies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0IH5xVwANU

This is basically what No Man's Sky is without all of the hype.
Space exploration+Planet Exploration+FPS

RockPaperShotgun has a decent article on it
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/06/24/another-mans-sky-xeno-galaxies/

 

[Sentenza]

InSomnia

The art work for this one is absolutely stunning and there are also few interesting features listed, but I have mixed feelings about other areas of the game.
For instance I'm not really sold on what they showed about the combat so far.

 

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Final Hours

• A Song For Viggo (19 hours)

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That Which Sleeps - "Soon"

That Which Sleeps is a turn based strategy game in which the player takes on the role of an awakened evil from the world's past and must manipulate a living, reactive world from the shadows using a cast of unique corrupted Agents. You must be sure that when your name is again spoken by mortal tongues that it is spoken in dread, for it is too late to stop that which sleeps.

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Xeno Galaxies

A ship to explore space, trade & fight. Nanobots to build what you need. A gun to survive. Sandbox - Space Trader - FPS - Dynamic quest

 

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Super Dungeon Bros attracted publisher interest, so Kickstarter plans are on hold
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Mighty Tactical Shooter is launching its Kickstarter on July 2nd!

 

[SuomiDude]

InSomnia looks awesome :O Hopefully the development goes well and they'll be able to create a wonderful world to explore. Everything about it looks good so far from what I was able to tell from the video.

 

[Heart of Black]

Timespinner is at 83% in just a matter of days :-O

 

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Final Hours

• Together (14 hours)
• Data Hacker: Reboot (42 hours)

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Seaworthy - August/September

Seaworthy is a real time strategy pirate captain simulator roguelike-like. Take command of your very own pirate ship! Order your band of brigands around as you face a variety of crazy encounters and navigate through our open world consisting of procedurally generated maps.

 

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Super III - "first week of August"

A small, action/puzzle platformer that utilizes teleportation mechanics as well as screen-wrap. From the devs of Frog Sord

 

[djblackice]

Come on GAF, let's get Sheltered to the next stretch goal! I need that PS4 version

 

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Bulb Boy

Light your head or you will be dead. Fight horrid monsters in this terrifying point & click adventure!

Pyrella

Brave a temple of horrors in utter darkness with only a torch to light your way. Keeping the flame alive takes brains & brawn.

Mighty Tactical Shooter

An 80's arcade themed turn-based tactical shoot 'em up. It's your move.

 

[wilflare]

this thread is almost as bad as Steam Summer Sales thread in getting you to spend :O