Tag: Kickstarter
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...
News Kickstarter DIY Kit Transforms GBA Into Console-Like HDMI System
No soldering required
A new Kickstarter campaign by IntecGaming aims to convert the Game Boy Advance into a console-like experience. Its 'GBA HDMI Kit' has so far raised just over $10,000 USD (with a goal of $49,697) and promises to be highly portable, easy to operate and a fun DIY device. It also comes with built-in Bluetooth receiver, allowing it...
News Gorgeous Switch-Bound Metroidvania 'Afterimage' Smashes Kickstarter Goal
By over 600%
Last year, we covered the announcement of the beautiful hand-drawn Metroidvania Afterimage. Created by Shanghai-based developer Aurogon Shanghai (famous for creating the GuJian games — a series of RPGs set in ancient China) released a Kickstarter campaign a few months after revealing their game. And today, the company has announced...
News Kraino ReAnimated Looks Like Shovel Knight Crossed With Castlevania
Live now on Kickstarter
Developer Angel Dorantes has launched a Kickstarter for side-scrolling adventure title Kraino ReAnimated, a game inspired by Castlevania, Mega Man X, and Ninja Gaiden that features handcrafted levels, slick combat, and fearsome bosses. Angel is an ex-dev at Wayforward and is the sole developer of Kraino ReAnimated, having...
News The Genki: Covert Dock Mini Is An Even Tinier Portable Dock For Your Switch
20x smaller than the original
The Genki: Covert Dock was already a stunning piece of portable kit that let you dock your Switch at a friend's house without having to lug around your bulky bit of plastic and your chunky AC adaptor around with you. We even said in our review back in 2020 that "The Genki Covert Dock is a top of the line product that...
News Kiss Some Handsome Bodyguards In Dating Sim RPG 'Salty Hounds'
The hounds of love
South Korean developer Topping Palette has launched a Kickstarter for an open-world romance RPG called Salty Hounds, and it's already more than doubled its goal. Originally aiming for only $10,000, they met this in 7 hours, and that was before stretch goals were even announced! The developer has also confirmed that the game will...
News These Genki: Waveform Earphones Let You Stream And Mix Two Audio Sources
The power of two
Human Things has launched their fourth Kickstarter project, and it's yet another slick-looking Switch-compatible accessory. The Genki: Waveform earphones look pretty slick and are described as a unique piece of kit that "has everything you'd ever want from a gaming headset" with all of the conveniences of Bluetooth earbuds. But...
News 'BullFighter NEON' Swishes Its Cyber-Cape On Kickstarter, With Switch As A Stretch Goal
Toro! Toro!
Bullfighting is arguably a barbaric practice in the 21st century and not something that we particularly condone here. Robotic bullfighting, though? Yeah, now you're talking! Over on Kickstarter, indie developer Revelo has launched its new project Bullfighter NEON, a '90s inspired arcade experience that takes the general gist of...
News This Man Needs Your Help To Create The Best 24kb Game For The NES, Ever
"Really important, spoiled people are counting on you"
Langel Bookbinder is a man with a vision. He's looking to bring his low-fi shooter GunTner to the NES in the form of a physical, 24kb cartridge – and he's trying to do it via a crowdfunding campaign. GunTner's a shmup, but one that's filled with wild and wacky enemies. Here's a brief...
Hardware This Wireless Portable 4K Screen Offers Cable, Lag And Dock-Free Switch Gaming
Wireless connectivity up to 20 meters
The Nintendo Switch has proven to be a hit with gamers thanks to the fact that it can be played both on your TV and in portable mode, but despite this unique selling point, there's still a market for super-slim mobile monitors that allow you to experience the big-screen effect while you're on the move. One of...
News This Modular Switch Case Looks Like It Belongs In Mobile Suit Gundam
Extra battery! Bluetooth Audio! TV-out!
Accessory maker Plenbo has taken to Kickstarter to secure funding for the G-Case, an "All-In-One" case solution for the Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED model. The case really does seem to have it all; not only does it provide protection for your console when you're on the move, it also comes with modular...
News Zelda-Inspired Adventure 'Airoheart' Could Be A Treat For Fans Of A Link To The Past
One to keep an eye on
If you consider yourself a fan of classic Legend of Zelda titles and want to jump into something new yet familiar, you might want to keep an eye on Airoheart. From Australian developer Pixel Heart Studio, Airoheart is a top-down, story-based puzzle-platformer featuring real-time combat and very strong A Link to the Past vibes...
News The 'Panda' GameCube Controller Kickstarter Has Been Cancelled
"An important and unfortunate update"
Well, here's some news you might not have been expecting. The Kickstarter for the 'Panda' GameCube controller, which instantly smashed the required goals earlier this month has been cancelled. Although it set records in terms of the funds raised, the creator feels it would be irresponsible to continue on with...
News NES Action Shooter 'Copper Jacket' Hits Funding Goal On Kickstarter
It's not coming until early 2023, however
Indie game developer Monsoon Studios has revealed that the crowdfunding campaign for its NES action title Cooper Jacket has been a success. The game – which offers a simultaneous 2-player mode and takes inspiration from the likes of Contra and Commando – had a very modest funding goal of just $9,000...
News Modernised 'Panda' GameCube Controller Hits Kickstarter, Instantly Smashes Goal
Update: More than $1.2 million raised in five days
Update: After just five days on Kickstarter, the Panda Controller has now amassed more than $1.2 million in funding from more than 9,000 backers. Wow. Thanks to the incredible response, several stretch goals such as extended product warranties, a special documentary and limited edition shells for...
News The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Rewards Continue To Face Delays
Around 18 months after the game's launch
The Wonderful 101: Remastered on Nintendo Switch and other current-gen platforms had a surprising (at the time) Kickstarter campaign, which was also the first time that PlatinumGames was self-publishing a game. Though it's been excellent to see a hugely fun title get a second chance in the spotlight after its...
News Acclaimed Video Game Magazine 'A Profound Waste Of Time' Is Getting A Reprint
Both issues are back on Kickstarter
There are video game magazines, and then there's A Profound Waste of Time. More of a tribute to the art of making games than anything else, this publication has run to two issues so far and has featured the likes of Toby Fox, Ashly Burch, Rami Ismail, Keita Takahashi, Tetsuya Mizuguchi and Jenny Jiao Hsia,...
And you can still order a copy
Remember Goodboy Galaxy, the new Game Boy Advance game that hit Kickstarter towards the end of last month? Well, we're happy to report that the project has smashed its funding goals – and that's an understatement. With the campaign now wrapped up, Goodboy Galaxy
News "Lost" Game Boy Color RPG Infinity Adds Switch Port Stretch Goal On Kickstarter
Update: Has passed $300,000 Canadian Dollars raised
Update #3: Infinity's continued success in its Kickstarter campaign has now led to a rather interesting new stretch goal, for an 'enhanced' Switch version (which would also come to Steam). If it reaches $350,000 Canadian Dollars (it's just over $300,000 at the time of writing) it'll make its way to...
News Spindle Is A Zelda-Like Where You Play The Role Of Death... And A Pig
Update: Kickstarter concludes with €59,091 raised
Update: Spindle's Kickstarter campaign has concluded with a grand total of €59,091 pledged. The game was already confirmed as coming to Switch. Here's the update released by the developer: Done! That was a very exciting 32 days. We've had all the emotions you can have in a Kickstarter...
News A Game Boy Productivity Suite Has Been Fully Funded On Kickstarter
"The future's about to get more productive"
Have you ever wanted a comprehensive set of productive apps for the original Game Boy? Then this Kickstarter might be for you. Introducing the Game Boy Productivity Suite... an "all-in-one" cartridge with apps like a clock, a note pad, and a calculator. It apparently offers a level of "privacy and...
"[Jeremy] insisted I make a cave level with waterfalls like Yoshi"
Last week a Kickstarter campaign went live for Goodboy Galaxy, the first brand new, commercial release for the Game Boy Advance for 13 years. A colourful 2D platformer with running, gunning and a space-faring good boy called Maxwell, it's a beautifully animated and incredibly...
News The Game Boy Advance Is Getting Its First Commercial Release In 13 Years, Goodboy Galaxy
Goodboy Galaxy is on Kickstarter now, Switch version also planned
It's been 13 years since the Game Boy Advance last saw a commercial release, but that comes to an end soon as Richard Nicol is bringing Goodboy Galaxy to the console – as well as other platforms, such as Switch and Steam. This platform adventure game stars Maxwell, a space-age pup,...
News Alone, A 2D Puzzle-Platformer Inspired By BoxBoy!, Hopes To Launch On Switch
Kickstarter launches next month
A new 2D puzzle-platformer called Alone hits Kickstarter next month, and if you're a fan of minimalistic games that prioritise interesting gameplay mechanics over unnecessary bells and whistles, you'll probably want to keep an eye out for it. The first full game from solo developer Connor Warrington, Alone has been...
News Oh, Bird: Check Out Crowsworn, A Bloodborne-y Metroidvania That's A Hit On Kickstarter
Caw
Enough games have taken their cues from From Software's Dark Souls and Bloodborne games that "Souls-like" is beginning to become its own genre, but we can't say that we mind — especially when the games look this good. Crowsworn is unabashedly Bloodborne-y in its presentation, with cathedrals and Victorian lampposts up the wazoo, plus the main...
News Paper Mario-Style Adventure 'The Outbound Ghost' Is Now Live On Kickstarter
Paper Poltergeists
Good news for people who love flat things and ghosts: The Outbound Ghost, an indie Paper Mario-like adventure game, is now live on Kickstarter, where you can back it for any amount from One Swiss Franc (get yer name in the credits) to 2,775 Swiss Francs (about £2k or $3k) if you want to be a ghost writer (get it?) for the game...
News Take A Look At 'Planet Hop', A Charming New Game Boy Title
Platformer aims to include at least 72 stages
Though the hardware is long discontinued, there's something about the Game Boy that continues to attract eager coders and game makers. Part of it will be nostalgia and ongoing admiration for the system, while there's also a distinct challenge to making games that fully utilise modest retro hardware...
News Ex-SpongeBob Animator Chris Gottron Is Working On A "Zelda-Like" Survival Game For Switch
Update: Kickstarter smashed, stretch goals announced
Update: And just like that, Cloudscape has reached its Kickstarter goal. In an update to backers, Gottron has revealed a series of stretch goals including a museum and a farming expansion. The campaign has already generated $60,000 in funding with 28 days still left to go. Original Article (Wed...
News SacriFire Looks A Lot Like Octopath Traveler, And It Could Be Coming To Switch
Subject to a successful Kickstarter campaign
Pixelated Milk – the team behind Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs and Warsaw – has confirmed plans to bring its next project to Switch, subject to a successful Kickstarter campaign. Inspired by classic JRPGs and looking a little like Octopath Trave
News Frogun Is A Brand New Platformer With Old School Vibes, Leaping Onto Switch In 2022
Channelling "the soul of the PS1/N64 era"
Indie developer molegato has announced Frogun for Switch and other platforms, a new 3D platformer that hopes to have you reminiscing over the genre's greats from the '90s. Channelling N64 and PS1-era vibes, Frogun has players jumping, shooting and solving little puzzles as they explore the game's colourful...
News Oddventure Is A New EarthBound And Undertale-Inspired RPG Coming To Switch In 2022
Update: Kickstarter is a success!
Update 2: Oddventure's Kickstarter is now over, raising 213% of its funding goal to secure a release on Switch and PC in 2022. If you missed it, make sure to check out all the details in our original article below. Update: With 24 days still to go, Oddventure's Kickstarter
News The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Requiem Kickstarter Has Earned $3.6m In Just Two Days
Update: Campaign now live
Update: The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Requiem's Kickstarter is now live and, wowzers... Since going up on 1st June, the campaign has already amassed a staggering $3.66 million in funding. There are still 28 days left to go, so we dread to think how high the number will be by the end. Back the project here, and learn...
News Zelda-Like Dungeon-Puzzler Elementallis Smashes Kickstarter Goal To Secure Switch Release
Update: One day remains
Update: If you were hoping to back Elementallis before the Kickstarter comes to a close, you have a little over 24 hours to do just that. At present, the project has raised more than €90,000 and has met most of its stretch goals. More info on the game can be found in our original article below. Original Article (Mon 10th...
News 'Unofficial amiibo Handbook' Kickstarter Settles Nintendo IP Dispute, Changes Name
Update: Now known as 'The Unofficial amiibook'
Update #2 [Wed 26th May, 2021 08:45 BST]: The dispute with Nintendo has now been resolved, with The 'Unofficial amiibo Handbook' now becoming known as the 'The Unofficial amiibook'. The Kickstarter page has been reinstated and the project can now proceed as planned. Update #1 [Mon 17th May, 2021...
News Japanese Board Game Company Oink Games Wants To Put Their Games On Switch
Step aside, Clubhouse Games
If you're a board game aficionado, you might have the work of Oink Games on your radar. Their compact, stylish game boxes are much more fun to pull out at a party than a massive Monopoly box, and much easier to learn, too. And now, they're hoping to bring those board games to Switch, with a Kickstarter goal of just...
News Fire Emblem-Style Strategy RPG 'Lost Eidolons' Could Be Coming To Nintendo Switch
Depending on crowdfunding success
If you're a fan of SRPGs, you might want to keep an eye on the Kickstarter campaign for Lost Eidolons. It's described by developer Ocean Drive Studio as a "classic turn-based strategy RPG" created "in the proud tradition of games our team loves, like Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics". The studio is seeking...
Exclusive Writer Of Lockdown Horror Hit 'Host' Is Aiming To Revolutionise FMV Games With 'Ghosts'
"It’s a live show, so anything can happen"
Back in the '90s, FMV video games were seen as a way of harnessing the amazing storage potential of CD-ROM to create immersive, life-like video games – but although cult classics like Night Trap found an audience, few would argue FMV gaming was a true revolution; the lack of interaction was painfully...
News Whisker Squadron Has Serious Star Fox Vibes, But With Cats
Falco's looking nervous
As Nintendo isn't showing much enthusiasm for Star Fox at the moment, we're in the fortunate position of having a small number of Indie developers looking to fill the gap. The latest to open its wings is Flippfly, the talented team that brought us Race the Sun on Wii U eShop and various other platforms. It's heading into the...
News TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD Gets A New Switch Launch Trailer
TY and his friends are back!
If you're a fan of 3D platformers of yesteryear, one game you might want to keep an eye out for in the future is TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD. At the start of this year, Australian developer Krome Studios launched a Kickstarter for this HD version, and it reached its goal of $75,000 USD in just 8.5 hours. To...
News Cancelled Game Boy Color RPG Infinity Is Finally Getting Released 20 Years Later
Kickstarter campaign launches this June
For an unreleased Game Boy Color game, Infinity's got quite the history behind it. Developed by Affinix Software between 1999 to 2001, it wasn't far off completion, but due to the Game Boy Advance's launch, got cancelled due to publishing struggles. An unfinished ROM emerged five years ago – alongside a
News Hate Zips? Then This Magnet-Powered Nintendo Switch Carry Bag Could Be For You
The power of 92 magnets!
Given how successful the Switch has been, it's understandable that we've seen quite a few carry case options arrive on the market. However, the MagGo offers something a little different; instead of fiddly zips and clasps, it uses magnets. Boasting a "patent-pending magnetic connection system", the MagGo "allows users to...
News Stardew-Like Coral Island Wraps Up Successful Kickstarter With $1.6 Million Raised
The game is planned to release at the end of 2022
We're only on our third month of 2021, and we've already got Harvest Moon: One World, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, Littlewood, and a massive Stardew Valley Update... but fans of the farming simulation genre always want more.
News This "Cyberpunk" Battery Pack Might Be The Ultimate Companion For Your Nintendo Switch
Available now on Kickstarter
Portable power banks are a fact of life in 2021, because we all own smartphones, wireless headphones and other portable devices which are so power-hungry they need charging on an almost daily basis. Keeping this in mind, it takes something truly special to grab our attention, and the recently-Kickstarted Storm 2 does...
Video Astral Ascent Announces Upcoming Kickstarter With Kick-Ass Trailer
For people who prize promisingly pixel-perfect pugnacity
It's hard to say exactly when the pixel art renaissance happened. Perhaps it never quite went away. Nevertheless, it continues with the gorgeous-looking roguelite Astral Ascent, from the makers of the Dark Souls-like Dark Devotion. Similar to its predecessor, Astral Ascent is presented in a...
News "Cute And Creepy" Storybook Adventure Beacon Pines Smashes Switch Kickstarter Goal
Stretch goals become the next target
Beacon Pines, a "cute and creepy" storybook adventure that we reported on earlier this month, has now flown past its initial Kickstarter goal to land a release on Switch. At the time of writing, the project has earned over $48,500 from backers, comfortably outdoing its target of $30,000 with ten days still left...
News Former Nintendo Employee Howard Phillips Is Launching A "Tell-All" Book About The Company
And "Brawl In The Family" artist Matthew Taranto is involved, too
Retro fans will likely remember Howard "Gamemaster" Phillips. Having worked for Nintendo of America between 1981-1991, he became their spokesperson and was widely known for his vast knowledge of NES games. Now, he's back with a new book, launching Gamemaster Classified: An Insider's...
News Kickstarter-Funded Game Ova Magica Looks Like Slime Rancher Plus Harvest Moon
...Plus Pokémon, plus Rune Factory, plus Stardew Valley...
There have been a slew of Harvest Moon-likes lately on Kickstarter, including Swery's The Good Life, Sunhaven, My Time At Sandrock, and Sunnyside. Ova Magica is the
News Genki: ShadowCast Kickstarter Ends With Almost $2 Million Raised
Smashes original goal of £30,000
Update: The Kickstarter campaign has ended, and Genki has utterly smashed its initial goal of $30,000, raising a total of $1,931,677 from 30,382 backers. Were you one of them? Original Story [Wed 23rd Dec, 2020 05:00 GMT]: Human Things has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for a device called the Genki:...
