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Flying Hamster II Kickstarter ($150k goal) - RPG inspired by Wonder Boy/Monster World

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UPDATE: The Kickstarter campaign has been canceled, but Game Atelier have signed a publishing deal with FDG Entertainment to fund the game. Backers of the Kickstarter can receive a PC copy of the game for free:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/612975670/flying-hamster-ii/posts/822457

Get your free copy Flying Hamster II !

In order to celebrate our new collaboration between FDG Entertainment and Game Atelier, we decided to give you the chance to get a free copy of Flying Hamster II once it will be released. The rules are very simple:

1. Tweet or post on Facebook (or your favorite public forum) the following message or something about the game with your own words:

Flying Hamster II is happening, thanks to @FDG_Games! Follow them and look at their cool games http://fdg-entertainment.com

2. Send us an Email at kickstarter@flyinghamster2.com with the following details:
a. Your full name.
b. Your Email address.
c. Your Kickstarter nickname.
d. The link where you posted your message, either on Facebook, Twitter or a public forum.

3. We’ll be sending you a Steam key once the game is released.
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Kickstarter Page

Project overview: Flying Hamster II is an ACTION-ADVENTURE GAME with PLATFORMING and RPG design elements. It is the direct sequel from the game Flying Hamster (2010) and is made by the same passionate team of professionals.

Why this project:
  • Flying Hamster (2010) was downloaded 1.7M+ times on PS Vita, PSP and iOS.
  • We received many messages from fans asking for a SEQUEL.
  • But most importantly: many people are craving for a new WONDER BOY / MONSTER WORLD game.
Flying Hamster II is our answer to both Monster World AND Flying Hamster fans, and more largely to any action-adventure games lover.

Why we need you: With your support you can help us make Flying Hamster II happen, and target new platforms!

Platforms: Flying Hamster II is developed for WINDOWS via STEAM, and depending on Stretch Goals achieved our goal is a multi-platform release on PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION VITA, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO 3DS and WII U.

Estimated release: Mid-2015.
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Flying Hamster II is a 2D sidescrolling Action-RPG with hand-drawn 1080p Full HD graphics (note: resources are all in 4k resolution, just in case we require to use them one day), top notch animations and unique Flying Hamster humour signature!

Our main inspirations are the Wonder Boy / Monster World, Zelda series and Secret Of Mana, and along with our vision of what a 2D platformer RPG should be, we are ready to deliver the best gaming experience ever.

EXPLORE the world, loot and slash many different enemies with your best weapons. Find new equipment and unique transformations granting you access to tons of secret passages and hideouts.
DISCOVER the beautiful hand-drawn 2D environments in Full HD, talk and fight with smoothly animated characters or huge bosses.
LIVE the amazing adventures of Newton the Flying Hamster, dive into this fantastic video game with its epic story and catchy soundtrack.
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Looks nice, but good luck with those strech goals. As usual, gonna support the game if the Vita tier is close by.
 
Lol, what a weird name for a- Oh, the protagonist IS a hamster. This looks great :P But I want on 3DS, honestly. Will buy on PC if that's not possible, though.
 
Vamphuntr said:
3DS or Vita are not even in the stretch goals yet. Wake me up if they appear.
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Well, they mention them in the project description, including Wii U:

Platforms: Flying Hamster II is developed for WINDOWS via STEAM, and depending on Stretch Goals achieved our goal is a multi-platform release on PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION VITA, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO 3DS and WII U.
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Looks great BTW, now I'm interested on the first Flying Hamster lol (yeah, I know it's probably pretty different).
 
At $2,112 of $150,000 it didn't have a great start, did it? I hope it gets funded. But I'm pretty stretch goals are a stretch at this point.
 
Rm88~ said:
At $2,112 of $150,000 it didn't have a great start, did it? I hope it gets funded. But I'm pretty stretch goals are a stretch at this point.
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It's only been an hour. I'm confident they'll meet at least base funding once press cover it.
 
Takao said:
It's only been an hour. I'm confident they'll meet at least base funding once press cover it.
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Ah, lol, I didn't realize it had just started :P Still, I'd rather not convince myself that they'll reach a 3DS stretch goal, which is the only one I'd care about. I'll gladly play this on PC. Will back later today!
 
There are too few sword-wielding-frogs in games these days!

I'll be keeping an eye on this one for sure.
 
Wow, this game looks great! Definitely backing but the stretch goals for the console versions seem a little too far away... :/
 
Will back once I get a chance. I hope this makes it as I have been really craving something with the charm and gameplay of the Monster World series. This looks like it has the style down pat.
 
Interview with the game's director:

What will happen to Flying Hamster II if you do not reach your Kickstarter goals?

We seen cases in the past where after a first failure, a Kickstarter campaign is re-launched for a second round and succeeded. So if we fail but get close to our initial funding goal, we’ll seriously consider this option.

In the case we totally fail this means that we couldn’t win the heart of players with this project, so there won’t be a second chance.

Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2014/04/0...ter-ii-became-action-rpg/#bTgZTwTzZfGWYAYF.99
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Oh, I love Flying Hamster! Must back this. Not being available on consoles at first though... I wonder if it'll even clear the goal. :(
 
It sounds like they want to bring the game to multiple platforms and that they don't have to be in the stretch goals, this is all depending on how much money they will garner at the end of it all. At least I hope so.

The first game came out fine as a minis and a native vita game without the help of funding. I don't want to be that person to bring it up, but couldn't have they perfectly been able to make the game without the help of kickstarter? Why does the sequel need funding? Because everyone is doing it?

At what point can you know when devs really need a kickstarter and how much they are asking is more than what is actually needed to produce the game? I know this can also be applied to other kickstarters. That's why I would never see myself backing one.

I did really enjoy the first one though. This one looks great, I'll would probably get it if it comes on the vita.
 
Pledged, looks awesome & now I'm going to grab the older game on Vita!

REALLY big Wonder Boy fan back in the day, I love things like this. Reminds me, I need to finish up Dust:AET!
 
I think the game will at least hit $150k, but I don't see $350k happening. PC exclusivity is the game's fate, I assume, at least until the developers earn enough to explore port opportunities.
 
It was a slow start, but I'm still quite optimistic about this one. They just have to get the word out.

They're also consideting to include the first game as bonus content for this one. Haven't played the first one, but after watching the trailer for it I'd like to play that one too!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-P4H4QctjEM
 
Really enjoyed the first Flying Hamster, and as soon as I saw it was Wonder Boy influenced, my money couldn't be chucked at it faster.
 
The style of this game looks incredible. I hope it picks up some momentum soon though, it didn't have a really good start. :/
 
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