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[weevles]

I just want to see this:

Well, maybe the game is early enough where they can scrap the existing concept art and have it get re-done with Kojima, but IMO what they have now isn't bad at all.

Maybe the game will hit such a high tier of KS backer money that they'll be able to afford to wait until Kojima is available again, but then the question would be, would the fans be able to wait?

 

[Zee-Row]

Well, it's not Castlevania so it's given. But it does *feel*a bit odd. A Castlevania-styled Igvania game from the man himself.

But damn, 2017.....

Couldn't they use Dracula if they wanted to? Isn't Dracula public domain?

 

[Durante]

I find it remarkable that there is no official Nintendo version. Almost every 2D Castlevania has appeared on a Nintendo system!

Well, it's not 2D, and not Castlevania.

And UE4 simply works out of the box on PC, PS4 and XB1. It doesn't on any current Nintendo platform.

 

[VariantX]

Will be seeing this all over the net within a day.

 

[Dominator]

After the goal is reached and the deadline ends.

So only when it ends, not when the initial $500,000 is reached? Just want to be clear lol

 

[Dr Dogg]

I might pick up the IGAvania titles I'm missing seeing as this is a while off. Then again at the rate this is chewing through funding I might even up my pledge is some really interesting stretch goals crop up past the mil mark.

 

[Envelope]

Welp i'm sold, just need to choose a kickstartier tier i can actually afford.... ;___;

 

[OmegaDL50]

No it's not.

I can say this with absolute 100% confidence. Why?
Because if everyone thought like that, some of my very favourite recent games would never have been made..

Divinity: Original Sin, and Pillars of Eternity right?

I think the main thing is people need to realize that Kickstarters are used to fund development to actually get it started.

I think it's generally unrealistic to expect people to see existing game footage for a project that is in it's conceptual stages that may not even have money gained for said work to be done in the first place.

It's not like Iga has publisher giving him a up front advance to whip up something.

Some times I wonder if people mistakenly assume that Kickstarter is some sort of a pre-order program and not realize it really is just a plea with an unwritten promise and no guarantee that may successfully raise the money needed for said development in the first place.

It's not like that's likely be a problem with this project though. I mean it's basically 33k short of reaching it's intended goal.

 

[BadWolf]

So only when it ends, not when the initial $500,000 is reached? Just want to be clear lol

Yup.

Every project creator sets their project's funding goal and deadline. If people like the project, they can pledge money to make it happen. If the project succeeds in reaching its funding goal, all backers' credit cards are charged when time expires. If the project falls short, no one is charged. Funding on Kickstarter is all-or-nothing.

https://www.kickstarter.com/help/faq/kickstarter basics

 

[dark10x]

I just went and opened the page and before I really knew what was happening the pledge number starting flying upward.

Go get the Wii U port out of the mystical basement and we'll talk.

Yeah, not sure about that basement comment. If the game is UE4 (is it?) then it just wouldn't be possible. It wouldn't be the same game if it were made.

 

[Merun]

I find it remarkable that there is no official Nintendo version. Almost every 2D Castlevania has appeared on a Nintendo system!

Iirc the Unreal Engine 4 does not run on Wii U and I suppose 3DS.

 

[Lostconfused]

...

That's fair, you pay less later and get less of a game.

 

[Grief.exe]

I might pick up the IGAvania titles I'm missing seeing as this is a while off. Then again at the rate this is chewing through funding I might even up my pledge is some really interesting stretch goals crop up past the mil mark.

2 million.

Super Nintendo version complete with cart.

 

[Crocodile]

They clearly tried to get Kojima but she wasn't available. They aren't going to sit with their thumbs up their asses for 6-12 months to wait till she's free. They gotta eat and to do that they gotta work.

 

[bigboss370]

Art-style needs to be darker, to actually look like gothic horror.

 

[jackal27]

Why are people doggin on Inti Creates? I really liked Gunvolt and with Iga there to direct, they can only do better.

I can agree that the art style needs to be a little darker though.

 

[VariantX]

I just went and opened the page and before I really knew what was happening the pledge number starting flying upward.

Go get the Wii U port out of the mystical basement and we'll talk.

How? UE4 dosen't even work on Wii U.

 

[Foffy]

Well, it's not Castlevania so it's given. But it does *feel*a bit odd. A Castlevania-styled Igvania game from the man himself.

But damn, 2017.....

Kinda hoping sooner, and it'd be the opposite of what happened to Mighty No. 9. That got a delay; I hope this gets pushed earlier.

But that's assuming the stars align and they nail the design.

 

[Durante]

Yeah, not sure about that basement comment. If the game is UE4 (is it?) then it just wouldn't be possible. It wouldn't be the same game if it were made.

It's UE4.

 

[Skilletor]

Why couldn't they use dracula? lol.

I think they'd avoid it, but there's no reason they couldn't.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Hell yeah, this sounds fucking awesome. So backed.

Go Iga!

 

[nailbombxx]

I have been waiting so long

I'm going to back this so hard

I just want to see this:

holy shit

that would be amazing. I

 

[Saven]

You have won the internet today sir.

 

[No Love]

I saw it when it was at like $10k... now it's almost $500k already? Thank god. Bring on the IGA!

 

[Morrigan Stark]

lmao, perfect

I hope there is another stretch goal to remove Hayter.

Ouch. xD

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Well, it's not 2D, and not Castlevania.

And UE4 simply works out of the box on PC, PS4 and XB1. It doesn't on any current Nintendo platform.

And its a 2017 game, would be kind of crazy to make it for Wii U

 

[tim.mbp]

There's no digital copy + digital OST tier?

 

[GayForMaster]

I thought Igarashi was teasing a new castlevania from Konami, wtf? In any case, I'm backing this shit. I really thought Konami was doing something good after all the bullshit that's been happening, but I guess not.

 

[Dr Dogg]

2 million.

Super Nintendo version complete with cart.

Hahaha well Yooka-Laylee has that N64 cart USB stick tier.

 

[Ridley327]

Yeah, not sure about that basement comment. If the game is UE4 (is it?) then it just wouldn't be possible. It wouldn't be the same game if it were made.

Considering what has had to happen with the portable version of Mighty No. 9, I don't think it's entirely outside of the realm of possibility that they would do a reworked port of the game for the Wii U.

 

[Crocodile]

I thought Igarashi was teasing a new castlevania from Konami, wtf? In any case, I'm backing this shit. I really thought Konami was doing something good after all the bullshit that's been happening, but I guess not.

Iga hasn't worked for Konami for like over a year now.

 

[MissCauthon]

Couldn't they use Dracula if they wanted to? Isn't Dracula public domain?

I was thinking the same thing, they just need to call it something else.

I wish there was another game like castlevania 4 but with things from SoN.

IMO Super Castlevania 4 was the best. I stopped playing when they went 3d and those anime castlevania's were not for me.

 

[Stone Ocean]

There's no point in reusing Dracula. If you're making a new IP, make a new IP

 

[solokazama]

Sold by Miraim

im so sexist

 

[Thalnos]

They clearly tried to get Kojima but she wasn't available. They aren't going to sit with their thumbs up their asses for 6-12 months to wait till she's free. They gotta eat and to do that they gotta work.

Wasn't available while doing what? What has she done in the past few years? It's pretty clear that she just said no.

 

[Nimby]

Has hi-res versions of the character art been posted. The character designs look pretty nice.

 

[Sword Familiar]

I thought Igarashi was teasing a new castlevania from Konami, wtf? In any case, I'm backing this shit. I really thought Konami was doing something good after all the bullshit that's been happening, but I guess not.

So naive. ^^

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

I thought Igarashi was teasing a new castlevania from Konami, wtf? In any case, I'm backing this shit. I really thought Konami was doing something good after all the bullshit that's been happening, but I guess not.

You mean the same company that is firing his last notable director/producer, canceled Silent Hills and removed from existence the demo and buried Hudson alive to get their IP and make them pachinko machines all this is an incredibly clear effort to get out of the traditional gaming market?

Yes, that was very likely to happen.

 

[Maxim726X]

100 pledged.

The man gave me my 3rd favorite game of all time... I have no qualms opening up my wallet for him.

 

[Nowhere Man]

I've never backed a kickstarter before, never thought I would, but this is the most tempted I've ever been. One of my favorite genres by the master himself, and a physical PS4 copy to boot. Well it'll hit its goal in an hour with or without me and there's time to decide.

I assume that since they're offering a physical copy to backers that it will also get a wide retail release upon completion, surely.

 

[F0rneus]

Sold by Miraim

im so sexist

No. But this is.

 

[tiebreaker]

Nice. Really want to pledge $100, but don't have much money atm. Damn you nin-nin-games!

 

[Alfredo]

I need $5000 to put an enemy based on Roman Reigns into the game. That guy just oozes "vampire."

 

[PfantzyPantz]

I just want to see this:

Man I got excited thinking this was real ;_;, I really have to say that the only thing holding back my complete hype is the art.

 

[Haint]

I find it remarkable that there is no plans announced for a Nintendo version. Almost every 2D Castlevania has appeared on a Nintendo system!

Blame Nintendo.

 

[Rymuth]

So close now...

 

[The End]

This isn't coming out until 2017

Don't be shocked if it eventually finds it way to a (presumably more middleware-friendly) NX.

 

[Sciz]

Wasn't available while doing what? What has she done in the past few years? It's pretty clear that she just said no.

A freelancer who doesn't stay busy doesn't pay the bills.

 

[Mr. Nice_Guy]

You have my $60, might upgrade to the $100 version at some point but needed the hard copy at least!

I just want to see this:

Oh to dream, that would be the best.

Edit: Oh screw it, $100 to you Igarashi!

 

[Deleted member 47027]

I need $5000 to put an enemy based on Roman Reigns into the game. That guy just oozes "vampire."

I like the way you think pal. He is the lifeblood of the future.