Not so long ago we told you about Hyper Light Drifter, a "2D action RPG" that was seeking funds to bring its games to a variety of platforms. Developer Heart Machine added a Wii U stretch goal at $550,000, and as a sign of this project's popularity it's now passed that total with a little over a day to go.
At the time of writing there's only one more stretch goal for this Kickstarter campaign at $600,000, with the funds raised reaching nearly $570,000; the developer is yet to reveal what that stretch goal will be. Prior to the Wii U goal a number of additional targets had been hit, unlocking features such as a New Game+ mode, a co-op campaign and an online challenge mode. It's come a long way since its original $27,000 goal.
If you haven't seen much of this game yet check out the pitch video below; it certainly looks promising.
[source kickstarter.com, via destructoid.com]
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This game always reminds me of Neon Genesis Evangelion for some weird reason.
How did I not know about this game! Pledged $20 there.
Excellent news! Looking forward to this one!
Awesomed... Bring on more of these types of real games
The Wii U is getting more and more interesting by the day. I'll be sure to get mine before the end of the year. And I'll make a point of buying every cross-platform indie game that interest me for it instead to support independent development for Nintendo.
Off-screen play confirmed as well Can't wait for the Disasterpeace OST!
Very yes.
This is a lovely looking game.
Great artsyle and it also looks like the gameplay and rest of the design is going to deliver too.
Looks like it's going to be one of those big indie hits.
Good grief, I love those visuals!
I simply can't wait for this game! Looks fantastic. Love the music in the trailer too....We need more of this goodness here for the Wii U
IT MADE IT??! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wish it was coming to 3DS too.......(cross platform purchasing, Nintendo, hint hint.....)
Power to 'em, always glad to see another game make it to the Wii U, but it totally escapes me how this campaign snowballed and so many others over the last month or two just scraped together their minimum ask.
@JustinH Heh, I've been asking myself that same question. Oh, well.
YES! This game is going to U!
Looks awesome, glad to hear this, now don't take forever getting it on my U.
@Jamouse Me too. It's those giant, monolithic humanoids near the end...
I only wish my other Kickstarter game made it to the Wii U/3DS, River City Ransom Underground, but this is fantasic news seeing how far behind this was at the time of announcement, it seems that all games that include a Wii U stretch goal early enough seem to make it. Looking forward to seeing my name in the credits
I LOVE IT!!! Cant wait!
sword & sorcery brothers meets a zelda, link to the past meets Tron!
Come out, come out, whenever you are ready.
I'll be waiting impatiently.
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