As previously reported, PolyKid’s 3D Adventure Platformer Poi is slated for release on Wii U, with a Kickstarter campaign being used to raise funds.
The indie team behind the title are drawing inspiration from the classic platformers they grew up with including the likes of Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie and even Super Mario Sunshine on the Nintendo GameCube.
With less than three days now remaining on the Kickstarter, PolyKid has released a brand new trailer to begin the final phase.
At the time of writing, the campaign has raised $23,692, with a goal of $80,000. The title currently has a provisional release window of 2016.
Take a look at the new trailer for Poi below as well as the team video for extra information, and let us know in the comments if you would be interested in playing this game on your Wii U.
[source kickstarter.com]
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Sadly, I don't think they'll make it. My $20 pledge:(
It looks good and I'll definitely pick it up if it comes to Wii U and reviews well but unfortunately I don't think it has any chance of making it,they'll be lucky to even make half their target.
I backed this as well since I love 2D platformers, but it's very unlikely they'll meet their target now. Two days to more than double the current amount is too much.
It looks decent, but a lot of the animations don't look very fluid, probably because it's still in the early stages of development. That said, it looks like it could be fun to play, kind of reminds me of both Mario and Zelda at the same time.
Their goal was $80,000? And they only made 1/4 of that with only three days to go? That's too bad - it looked like a great game. What happens to the backers' money though? Does it even get returned?
@ikki5
Don't worry, if they don't make it, the money you pledged won't be withdrawn.
And these guys look serious, so they will find another way to finish the game even if the Kickstarter fails.
I would love to play this game on my Wii U but sadly it seems there's no way they'll make it. I did back it for $20 though.
This is too bad. I contributed because this looks like a great little project. Hopefully they can find funding elsewhere.
@Rhydas Kickstarter money is only charged if the campaign is successful.
I personally think this looks really good. Sure they may not get to the funding mark but they seem to have so much done already like was said above these guys will find a way to release this. It can't be worse then the more recent 3d Sonic games right? Day one for me If it ever makes it. The odd lack of 3d platformers in the system needs to be filled by someone!
Yeesh not even halfway. I think they can do one more kickstarter?
quick! someone back 55k! There has to be someone on here with serious money to burn.
Looks kinda boring and sterile.
Is there GamePad co op?
I'm sorry for the developers but it doesn't look particularly compelling.
I actually really like the look of this game. I'm going to keep an eye out for it. Is friend play online? Or Local?
Some games are just a little too generic and overdone...this might be a decent game, but I'd rather replay any Mario game again or even some Zelda. It looks like they borrowing from that series too. It's a shame it might not be made, because I'm not saying its a bad game. Just blah. I've played plenty of blah over the years. Devils third is my next blah purchase
Well I pledged too, the game looks like it has had a lot of attention to detail, the control system looks really sharp - I'd love to see these guys succeed - but maybe there's another funding platform they could move to if KS doesn't work for them? I've posted on my social networks but I don't have many people following me but every little helps.
Good luck guys - all the best!
How did I not know about this game before now? It looks very nice and fun to me! I just pledged $500. Really unfortunate that it looks like they won't reach their goal... I just hope they'll find some other way to get this game out if this KS fails.
Makes me sad because they're so enthusiastic about it. I just don't like buying games until they're finished. Looks pretty fun though.
I think that the character is meh.. i mean the game couldhave a great story... but if they invested more time in making the character more unique, i think they would have better chances to make it and not just get founded but being successful...
I think the game looks fun and the graphics look great for a 2-man project, and yes I see that they're not finished with it, but it's promising if they polish it up. Unique art style, 2p co-op, and not just platforming but also exploring with tools like bug nets and shovels. If I only had the money to support this. Looks like more than just a regular 3D platformer.
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