Pixel Noir: 16-bit Detective RPG by SWDTech (PC/MAC/iOS - and PS4/Vita)

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SWDTech is a new indie game company out of NJ, co founded by Kunal Majmudar and Len Stuart. They just announced their first project which they already been working on for a long time, Pixel Noir.

The game promises to be a mix between Earthbound and Chrono Trigger with a dash of Shadowrun for the most immediate inspiration, and makes use of noir style graphics and storytelling.

Story (from the website):
Something happened that night in the hospital - something that cost you your career as a police detective, your sanity and your partner's life. Ten years later, you have the chance to put things right. Are the hallucinations that plague you a key to what happened that fateful night? Muster your detective skills and gather your allies as you take to the streets to prove your innocence!

Features:
  • Engaging detective story, mixing gritty dark environments with supernatural elements.
  • NES/SNES style soundtrack.
  • Innovative and interactive battle system, making use of time based attacks, environmental hazards, useable random objects and strategic focus attacks.
  • Team featuring talents formerly connected to DC Comics, Cartoon Network, Bad Dudes, Capcom and others.
  • Intuitive touch controls for the iOS platform provide a seamless gaming experience
  • Structure of gameplay allows easy access playability for both the casual and hardcore gamer
  • Crime scene investigation sequences hone your detective skills
  • Dynamic comic book-style cut scenes

Trailers:
Pre-Alpha Gameplay Clip

Team:

Kunal Majmudar
Co-Founder and Audio Lead
(Bad Dudes, The One Ups)

Len Stuart
Co-Founder, Producer & Pixel Artist

Maximo Lorenzo
Concept Artist
(DC COMICS, TOKYOPOP, IMAGE, SONY, BIG TENT, I.C. ENTERTAINMENT)

Jennifer Keating
Lead Writer
(Powerpuff Girls, Animaniacs, Hi Hi Puffy Amiyumi)

Shane Stevens
Pixel Artist / Character Design
(XII Games)

Luke Alex Esquivel (A.Rival)
Lead Programmer
(Street Fighter X Mega Man)

Screens:




Promo materials:


SWDTech Games Facebook
SWDTech Games Twitter

http://www.swdtechgames.com

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixel-noir/pixel-noir-ps4-ps-vita-pc-mac
 
Man this does look pretty cool wish them luck! Just watched the alpha vid and really liked what I saw.
 
Niiice! I love Detective/Noir settings and 16-bit JRPGs. Always thought of making something similiar back when I was working with the RPG Maker a lot.
This is a bit like what FFVII would've been originally if they had used Sakaguchi's first idea, I guess :P
 
I know the dudes making this, they are good people. I'm totally in. Also if anyone has any questions I can hit them up on facebook and ask them.
 
backed it at $10 a couple days ago but how do they expect to reach the goal if they had a limited number of slots to get the game period? :-s
 
Seriously i really hope it get funded.

In update#2 :

The 15$ Tier is RE-OPENED! Anyone on the fence about the game can now slide in at this really sweet price!

The 25$ Tier will be UPGRADED! Anyone who has the 25$ Tier or above will now have the opportunity to have Stretch the Bartender join their party in Pixel Noir! All of his attacks will be Bartending based and he can only be obtained through a $25 or higher Kickstarter pledge.
 
I was totally on board until I saw the turn-based combat. Extremely unfortunate.

The artstyle is incredible [aside from the out-of-place charge attack].
 
Looks awesome.

I'm torn whether I like the music or not. From the style and different music tracks it is really great. However, the tracks themself have too much repetition imo.
 
I'll probably take a look at this when it comes to Steam/Greenlight, it's on my wishlist. Day 60 buy.
 
That $25 tier makes me not want to back this anymore. Hiding content like that behind a paywall is a no-no for me. Some Kickstarter projects have done it, but not a playable character as far as I can remember.
 
Labadal said:
That $25 tier makes me not want to back this anymore. Hiding content like that behind a paywall is a no-no for me. Some Kickstarter projects have done it, but not a playable character as far as I can remember.
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many kickstarters do this as a way to add more digital tiers as physical items add a large amount of fulfillment issues.
 
outunderthestars said:
many kickstarters do this as a way to add more digital tiers as physical items add a large amount of fulfillment issues.
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I haven't backed any Kickstarter games that have characters that join you be a pledge reward. I have however bought those games if they were received well by gaming press and gamers. The same will go for this. If I hear good things, I will buy it.
 
Labadal said:
That $25 tier makes me not want to back this anymore. Hiding content like that behind a paywall is a no-no for me. Some Kickstarter projects have done it, but not a playable character as far as I can remember.
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it's not as bad as Flying Hamster II which is putting a companion character behind the $45 tier
 
Justice_Bolt said:
Seriously i really hope it get funded.

In update#2 :

The 15$ Tier is RE-OPENED! Anyone on the fence about the game can now slide in at this really sweet price!

The 25$ Tier will be UPGRADED! Anyone who has the 25$ Tier or above will now have the opportunity to have Stretch the Bartender join their party in Pixel Noir! All of his attacks will be Bartending based and he can only be obtained through a $25 or higher Kickstarter pledge.
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I wonder if it would have had a better chance of making it if they hadn't foolishly had the $15 tier limited to start

as it stands unless they pretty much triple how much they've earned in ~16 hours it won't succeed which is too bad since it looks interesting
 
I've been a bit worn out by so many 8/16-bit retro games lately

but my god this looks great. It's the first of these projects I've seen in a while that really benefits from the graphics/art style. Everything about it looks terrific. I'll be pitching in shortly.
 
Robert at Zeboyd Games said:
Combat in the original pitch looked like a chore, but this new trailer looks awesome. Has a very Shadowrun SNES meets JRPG vibe to it.
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Wasn't Shadowrun on SNES Japanese developed (Data East iirc)? I know the MEGA CD one didn't even get a US release.

Anyways, game looks kinda neat and very reminiscent of Shadowrun on SNES, I'm not a fan of the grainy-looking graphics, though. Reminds me of an unattractive Genesis game and clashes with the more clean, SNES-ish looking character sprites.
 
Finale Fireworker said:
ONLY JUST HEARD OF THIS GAME.

But I have ALWAYS wanted a noir detective RPG, as specific as that sounds. So happy it's coming to Vita!

Money!
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This is exactly how I feel as well. I was really bummed when the first campaign just couldn't seem to get any attention. Really hoping this campaign is successful for them. :)
 
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