Tag: Kickstarter
News Joe & Mac Retro Collection Kickstarter Reviving Three Prehistoric SNES Games
The new G-Mode and Red Art campaign is now live
[Sun 8th Jun, 2025 06:05 BST]: Retro game collections are all the rage nowadays and following in the footsteps of classic mascots like Gex and Bubsy are now Joe and Mac. This new package, officially titled Joe & Mac Retro Collection, is slightly different as it's a Kickstarter project scheduled...
News Zelda: Majora's Mask Artist May Lend His Talents To A New SNES Remake
Provided the Kickstarter goal is reached
Takaya Imamura, renowned artist behind the likes of Zelda: Majora's Mask, F-Zero, and Star Fox may soon be lending his talents to Nightmare Busters Rebirth, an upcoming remake of the SNES run 'n' gun 2013 title, Nightmare Busters (thanks, Time Extension). His involvement hinges upon a stretch goal within the...
News Pokémon Meets Stardew Valley In Latest Kickstarter Success Story
Please come to Switch
A new game that promises to blend addictive monster collecting with compelling farming mechanics has smashed its Kickstarter goal with another 29 days left of its campaign. Created by Sean Young at SmashGames (Littlewood and Kindergarten Buddy Edition), MonsterPatch is currently only scheduled for release on Steam, though...
News An NES LucasArts Adventure Classic May Be Getting A Spiritual Successor
Kickstarter campaign now up and running
A new Kickstarter campaign is now up and running for a proposed new adventure game serving as a spiritual successor to the LucasArts classic Maniac Mansion. Developed by Spanish team Straynus, Cronela's Mansion is earmarked for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and of course, the Nintendo Switch. At the...
News Successful Kickstarter 'Kero Quest 64' Could Come To The Switch Successor
"If the occasion offers itself, we will try our best"
If you're a fan of retro 3D platformers, you might want to be on the lookout for Kero Quest 64 at some point in the future. As you might have seen yesterday, this Kickstarter project by Stratobox has officially reached its "Switch port stretch goal" after banking more than $25,000 USD. It's a...
News Mario And Zelda Modders Are Using Their Skills To Develop A New N64-Inspired Platformer
And it looks like it's heading to Switch!
After a little slice of something Super Mario 64 flavoured? Perhaps with a side of Banjo-Kazooie collection? Well, Kero Quest 64, a new Kickstarter project, might have you covered (thanks,
Video Ratatan, A Rhythm Roguelike From The Team Behind Patapon, Scores A New Trailer
Feel the beat in 2025
Earlier this year, it was announced the team behind the Patapon would be releasing a new rhythm side-scroller roguelike on the Switch in 2025 called Ratatan. Following the successful Kickstarter, we've now got a brand new reveal trailer showcasing a good chunk of gameplay. "For everyone's convenience, here is the new trailer...
News The First Confirmed 'Switch 2' Game Has Smashed Its Kickstarter Goal
Over 17,000 backers pledge their support
My Time at Evershine, the first confirmed 'Switch 2' game, has smashed its Kickstarter goal with another 23 days to go. With an initial goal of $200,000 (£149,583), the Kickstarter has raised a total of $1,561,080 (£1,167,556) at the time of writing thanks to the backing of over 17,000 supporters. When the...
News New 'Cozy' Game Inspired By Zelda: BotW And Studio Ghibli Fully Funded For Switch
'Bura: The Way The Wind Blows' reaches its goal
The Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Studio Ghibli-inspired Kickstarter Bura: The Way the Wind Blows - A Cozy Adventure by Tiny Meow has surpassed its $20,000 funding goal for Switch and multiple other platforms. The Croatian studio aims to launch this title on PC in Q1 2025, with a Nintendo release...
News Sea Of Stars-Inspired RPG 'Forge Of The Fae' Looks And Sounds Stunning
Those pixels, though
Developer Datadyne has revealed the initial trailer for its in-development RPG Forge of the Fae; a gorgeous pixel art title that's boasting some heavy Sea of Stars vibes. There's no release window for this one yet; Datadyne is launching a Kickstarter campaign very shortly to help facilitate Forge
News New DIY Kit Aims To Revive The "Classic GameCube Controller Feel"
Update: The 'GC Ultimate Controller Kit' has been "fully funded"
Update [Sat 21st Sep, 2024 06:00 BST]: Well, the Kickstarter for the 'GC Ultimate Controller Kit' has now been "fully funded". Creator Mitch Cairns has also provided an update, thanking everyone for their enthusiasm and support. Here's the "to-do list" for the rest of September:...
News F-Zero Inspired Racer 'Aero GPX' Launches In Early Access Today
More options like a Switch release could be explored
Nintendo's F-Zero series has inspired all sorts of futuristic racing games over the years, and the latest one to arrive on the scene is Aero GPX. This Kickstarter project by solo developer Aaron McDevitt has launched today on PC (via Steam Early Access) and is described as an anti-gravity
News Unofficial 'Club Nintendo' Anthology Smashes Kickstarter Goal
With over one month to go
Update [Mon 5th Aug 2024 15:15 BST]: An upcoming book looking at every Club Nintendo reward has smashed its initial Kickstarter goal on the first day of funding. Dubbed 'An Unendorsed Anthology of Club Nintendo', the book is currently sitting at an impressive £4,084 out of an initial goal of £3,000. At the time of...
News koROBO Devs Don't Want Fans To Approach Game As A New Chibi-Robo
"this is its own very different sort of game"
Tiny Wonder Studio, the new development team behind the upcoming koROBO, has stressed that the project is very different from the Chibi-Robo series and that fans shouldn't go into it expecting a similar experience. This comes via a new interview from our friends at VGC, during which co-directors Kenichi...
News Ex Chibi-Robo Devs Announce Spiritual Successor 'koROBO'
Excitement activated
Developer Tiny Wonder Studio has announced koROBO, a spiritual successor of sorts to the cult classic Chibi-Robo! series with ex-developers from Skip Ltd. working on the project. The game follows koRobo, a small robot alongside his 10-year-old owner, Tom, set within the 'urban jungle' of New York City. When Tom receives koROBO...
News 'DiveBlob' For Game Boy Color Is So Close To Being Funded On Kickstarter
It looks neat, too!
Update: And since this post went live, DiveBlob has now hit its goal! We love a good Game Boy Color game at NL Towers, so when a new one crops up, our collective spider-sense begins to tingle with more intensity than when Norman Osborn became that goblin guy again. The latest title to hit the system comes courtesy of Maithonis...
News Gorgeous GBA-Style RPG 'Tako no Himitsu' Launches Kickstarter
Includes music from Golden Sun and Terranigma composers
Deneos Games, the developer behind Save Me Mr Tako, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its GBA-inspired RPG Tako no Himitsu: Oceans of Secrets, which is currently slated to launch in 2026. Boasting music from Motoi Sakuraba (Golden Sun) and Masanori Hikichi (Terranigma), the game mi
News The Second Unofficial Zelda Cookbook Has Already Smashed Its Kickstarter Goal
"A new culinary adventure awaits"
You've probably cooked all sorts of delights (and not-so-tasty dishes) in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and if you're interested in applying these skills to the real world, then this new "unofficial" cookbook based on The Legend of Zelda series might be for you. This is the '2nd Unofficial Legend Of...
News 'Starlair' Is The Super Metroid-Meets-Mario Maker Mash Up Of Our Dreams
Now live on Kickstarter
Ever since the release of Super Mario Maker back in 2015, we have been secretly hopeful that Nintendo would follow the same formula for every other franchise at its disposal. That wish has, so far, been unsuccessful (bar some interesting 'Zelda Maker' stand-ins from the likes of Quest Master and Super Dungeon Maker), but it...
News Unofficial 'Nintendo World Championships' Cart Smashes Kickstarter Goal
Though we doubt The Big N will be happy
Update: And it seems the legal eagles have swooped. Read the original story below. An unofficial reproduction of the NES Nintendo World Championships cartridge has been successfully backed via Kickstarter, raising a total of £16,593 at the time of writing with an initial goal of £8,452.
News RPG Farming Adventure 'Tales Of Seikyu' Confirms Release On Switch Platforms
"Explore a vast Yōkai world with friends"
If you're looking for another fantasy farming adventure with RPG elements, the Kickstarter project Tales of Seikyu (not to be confused with Bandai Namco's Tales Of series) is one to watch. At the end of last month, this new game reached its $200K stretch goal - locking in a release on all systems including...
News New Sonic-Style Kickstarter Project 'Rollin' Rascal' Hits Switch Goal
Gotta roll fast
You might have seen our sibling site Time Extension talking about a new Sonic-style Kickstarter project known as Rollin' Rascal. The upcoming 3D platformer developed by Curiomatic was already locked in for PC and as of this week, it's now been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. This is all thanks to the Kickstarter...
News 'Hatch Tales' Release Date Finally Revealed Six Years On
Atooi's crowdfunded platformer gets a Wiggle on early next year
A whopping six years on from its successful Kickstarter campaign, developer Atooi has announced a release date for Hatch Tales: it's finally coming on 28th March 2024. The cute platformer — an enhanced HD port of 3DS title Chicken Wiggle and formerly known Chicken Wiggle Workshop —...
News Latest Genki Kickstarter Offers New Portable Switch Dock, iPad Connectivity And More
Thanks to the Covert Dock 2 and ShadowCast 2
We were already very fond of the Genki: Covert Dock when it was released back in 2020. This portable Switch dock made gaming on the go that bit easier, and was later compacted into an even tinier model in 2021. Now, developer Human Things is back with a new Kickstarter campaign, introducing an improved...
News "DS Inspired" Precision Puzzler Reflectile Targeting Switch Release
Update: It's reached its first major goal
Update [Tue 15th Aug, 2023 02:30 BST]: In an update, the Kickstarter project Reflectile has surpassed its initial $15,000 goal for PC development. A Switch goal according to the website would require more funding, so if we hear any updates, we'll let you know. Original article [Tue 9th May, 2023 03:00...
News Kickstarter Is Cracking Down On AI And Promoting Human Creativity
I'm a real boy!
As AI starts to (regrettably) tighten its grip on the entertainment industry, it's nice to see that some companies out there are tackling the difficult subject in sensible ways. Take Kickstarter, for instance. The popular public benefit company has recently revealed its new AI policy (thanks, Push Square) and it's actually...
News Ratatan, A Rhythm Side-Scroller From The Team Behind Patapon, Is Officially Heading For Switch
After passing its latest Kickstarter stretch goal
The Switch is home to a good selection of rhythm games, but one series that has never made it over to Nintendo systems is the Sony-published Patapon — which began life back in the PSP. It's unlikely that we will ever see that series on Switch, but it looks like we will soon have its spiritual...
News Kickstarter For New Book About Nintendo's Legendary President Satoru Iwata Goes Live
Introducing 'The Impact of Iwata'
The legacy of Nintendo's former president Satoru Iwata lives on, and while we've already had "Ask Iwata" localised by VIZ Media to commemorate his life and contribution to the video games industry over the years, there's now the possibility of a new book. Nintendo Force - the magazine following in the footsteps of...
News Kloa: Child Of The Forest Is A Beautiful Blend Of Pixel Art, Studio Ghibli, And Zelda
A Link to the Forest
Kloa: Child of the Forest is a gorgeous-looking pixel art action adventure game from developer Wildpad Games. Inspired by the films of Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda series, the game launched a Kickstarter campaign last year — and we're not sure how we missed it despite it smashing its console port stretch goal. That...
News The Game Boy Advance Could Be Getting A Stunning New Game Via Kickstarter
Complete with 2-player co-op
Solo developer OrionSoft has launched a Kickstarter page to fund a brand new game for the Game Boy Advance. Dubbed 'Alice Sisters', the game is already available on the SEGA Megadrive / Genesis and Dreamcast, with the current Kickstarter campaign looking to fund a release on the GBA, PS1, and Atari Falcon 030. The game...
News Warside Blasts Onto Kickstarter With Advance Wars-Inspired Turn-Based Tactics
"Warside is the game we have waited for"
Last year, we covered Warside, a turn-based tactics game which sees you command a cute little pixelated army, which is due to come to Switch in 2023. It gave us major Advance Wars vibes. And today, developer Lavabird Games is finally launching the game's Kickstarter t
News Take Snapshots And Learn Japanese In This Cosy Switch Photography Game, Live On Kickstarter
Lens of languages
Autumn Pioneer has been working on a rather lovely little project over the past few years, and now the game is on Kickstarter. Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a chill, fun, and accessible educational game that combines photography with language learning, and if the Kickstarter is fully funded, the game will be coming...
News Ghibli-Inspired 'Mika And The Witch's Mountain' Fully Funded In First 2 Hours On Kickstarter
Ahead of late summer 2023 release
If you're on the lookout for bright and bubbly games about exploring a colourful world and making friends in a small town, then boy is this year a good one for you. But today we're talking about Mika and the Witch's Mountain, a fantasy adventure game about a delivery witch who carts packages around on her broom. If...
News Rhythm Heaven Inspired Game 'Bits & Bops' Smashes Its Switch Kickstarter Goal
Over 20 unique rhythm minigames included
A rhythm game comprised of over 20 unique minigames has comfortably exceeded its Nintendo Switch stretch goal on Kickstarter with the campaign set to end in just a handful of hours at the time of writing. Bits & Bops, which has clearly been inspired by the WarioWare series of games, features stunning...
News Game Boy Color Game Inspired By Zelda: Link's Awakening Is Live On Kickstarter
Handheld's first ever 'Action-Tactics' game
Developer Light Games has launched a brand new Kickstarter project for its Game Boy Color title Last Crown Warriors, which features top-down gameplay inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and is said to be the console's first ever 'Action-Tactics' game. At the time of writin
News Advance Wars-Style Kickstarter Project Warside Targeting 2023 Switch Release
Dev feels it can "evolve" the turn-based tactical genre
Nintendo's Switch release Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp is seemingly stuck in limbo, but there's no need to worry because Warside has got all your turn-based tactical strategy cravings covered. Yes - an indie developer known as Lavabird has announced it'll be releasing its own take on the...
News Paper Mario-Like '2D' RPG Secures Funding For A Switch Port
Update: Kickstarter goal achieved
Update [Mon 7th Nov, 2022 15:00 GMT]: With over 20 days still remaining in its Kickstarter campaign, the Paper Mario-inspired '2D' RPG Flynt Buckler Wakes the Sleepy Castle has smashed its goal for funding and has now been confirmed for a Switch release in 2024. At the time of writing, the amount raised stands at...
News Dev Of Incredible F-Zero-Inspired 'Aero GPX' Wants To Bring Racer To Switch
"Aero GPX belongs on the Switch"
We desperately want to see Captain Falcon and the F-Zero franchise return to our screens — the game's appearance in Smash Bros. just isn't enough! Luckily, there are some fantastic indie games out there that look to recapture the spirit of the anti-gravity racing series. And Aero GPX might just be the best example...
Hands On AURGA Viewer Streams Switch To Tablets And Laptops, But How Well Does It Work?
Phones, too, but why do that?
The namesake feature of Nintendo's hybrid console has been perhaps the key factor in its continued success. The Switch's ability to, well, switch means it fits neatly into any lifestyle whatever your situation, but that doesn't mean there aren't use cases it doesn't quite cater for. For our part — and especially in...
News Gorgeous Pixel-Art Metroidvania Secures Funding For A Switch Port
Update: Kickstarter stretch goal passed!
Update [Thu 29th Sep, 2022 11:00 BST]: With its Kickstarter ending later today, the pixel-art Metroidvania Rebel Transmute has successfully passed the stretch goal required for a Switch version of the game. At the time of writing, the finding stands at $25,611, surpassing the $24,000 needed to get the game...
News Chroma Squad Dev's Next Project Is A Magical Girl Turn-Based RPG
Play dress-up to get powers
Brazil-based developer Behold Studios is best known for delivering the Super Sentai/Power Rangers-inspired RPG Chroma Squad back in 2015. Now, the developer is moving on from tokusatsu to magical girl with its next game, Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club. This marks the developer's return to its RPG roots following 2019's party...
News Retro Fighters New Bluetooth Brawler64 Controller Is Switch-Compatible
And it's fully-funded!
We've covered Retro Fighters' rather-lovely controllers (and peripherals) a few times here at Nintendo Life, but the company's newest Kickstarter has just launched, and it looks like a fantastic upgrade to the original Brawler64 controller. The Brawler64 N64 Blu
News Paper Animal RPG Is An Adorable Mash-Up Of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon And Paper Mario
Wrap it up
With multiple indie developers taking up the Paper Mario mantle — in aesthetics and gameplay — Paper Animal RPG aims to do something a bit different with this crafty style. Developed by Cuddling Raccoons Studio, Paper Animal RPG is an utterly adorable take on the N64 Paper Mario's visuals, leaning into the slightly-more pixelated...
News World Of Anterra Looks Like Skyrim On Super NES, Coming To Switch In 2023
No lollygaggin' here, then
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the Super Nintendo aren't two things we often put in the same conversation, but when 81monkeys Kickstarter project is involved, there's no better pairing or comparison. World of Anterra is a beautiful open-world RPG inspired by Bethesda's mammoth title, and it promises an...
News 'Wild Arms' Creator Is Hoping To Launch New Game On Switch's Successor
Wishful thinking..?
Rumours surrounding a potential Switch successor have been swirling for a little while now, and although there's been no concrete information from Nintendo on when a new console might appear or even what it might entail, we know that an eventual "next-gen" system will indeed crop up at some point... probably. One developer...
News Introducing 'RoTATE' - A New Desktop Stand & Kickstarter Project For Switch
Play your way
Are you tired of holding your Switch in handheld mode? Is Tabletop mode not enough? Want to play certain genres of games like SHMUP in vertical mode? Then this new Kickstarter project caleld 'RoTATE' might just be the Switch accessory you need. Developed by Retro Frog - a small design and manufacturing company located in southern...
News Want To See D&D-Style Deck Builder 'Gordian Quest' On Switch? There's A Kickstarter Coming
Your chance to make it happen
Dungeons & Dragons is undergoing an almighty resurgence at the moment, with growing mainstream interest in the evergreen tabletop RPG. There are Joe Manganiello's celebrity campaigns, Stranger Things has brought the game to the attention of a new generation, and it even has a Chris Pine-starring movie coming out...
News Forage, Fight, And Marry Other Cats In 'Cattails: Wildwood Story', Pouncing Onto Switch In 2024
RPG: Really Pretty Grimalkins
Way back in 2018, before Animal Crossing: New Horizons, before the pandemic, and before the Nintendo eShop was packed with kitty games, there was Cattails: A relaxing feline RPG that combined the territorial nature of man's second-best friend with the survival life-simminess of games like Stardew Valley. We gave it 8/10...
Random Indie Horror Dev Launches Kickstarter To Create A Game For Pokémon Mini
Pokémon Silver Falls
Hands up — who had a Pokémon Mini back in the day? The microconsole launched in 2001 in Japan and North America — right before the GameCube came out — and the following year in Europe. it came in three colours, had ten games released for it (only 4 made it to America, with an additional game coming to Europe), and is...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes "Undergoing A Technical Investigation" For Switch
But don't get your hopes up...
If you're a fan of the Suikoden series, you've no doubt heard of (or even backed) Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Announced back in 2020, the game was fully funded within two hours of the Kickstarter's launch and made over $4.5 million by the campaign's end. At the time, the Nintendo Switch was not a confirmed...
