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[Lasthope106]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192311215/ghost-song-a-journey-of-hope

From the Kickstarter:

Ghost Song is a 2D "metroidvania" style game that not only gives players that feeling of isolation and minimalism Super Metroid fans long for, but also delivers an emotionally powerful story. This story is told not through pages of exposition or long cut scenes, but through being in the game, being in the moment, and observing events as they unfold. It's a highly ambient, atmospheric approach to story that falls somewhere between Super Metroid and Dark Souls in its tenor.

Large, open ended world to explore
Challenging and rewarding gameplay
Precise, responsive controls
Obtain a range of new abilities to unlock progress to new areas
Optional hidden weapons and abilities that that are not required to proceed, incentivizing exploration
Large and challenging bosses and mini bosses
A slinky, resourceful foe who stalks you throughout the game
Atmospheric and lonely tone
Initially for Windows PC and Mac, with other platforms possible in the future

Amazing GIF goodness ahead.

Update: Project is funded, here are the stretch goals

 

[Gbraga]

It's gorgeous, looks fun and the music is great, backed without thinking twice.

 

[Feep]

I backed so hard it became my front

 

[ToyBroker]

Backed so fast it went back in time before it even went up on the site.


EDIT: Fix your link though.

 

[Stumpokapow]

ya messed up the link in the OP

 

[Clevinger]

The art looks really nice

I think your link is broken though

 

[King Allant]

link not working

 

[Taruranto]

but can it crawl

 

[Gbraga]

Backed so fast it went back in time before it even went up on the site.

 

[chronomac]

Looks great. Really oozes atmosphere and reminds me a little of Miyazaki.

And here's the real link.

 

[Lasthope106]

Aww crap. Link fixed now. Sorry about that. It's the pressure of making a brand new thread.

 

[DTU]

This looks great. I've been following Ghost Song since its inception, and I can say that the creator is supremely passionate about his game. I'm stoked, especially to support a fellow Gaffer.

Backed.

 

[OdinDemonZero]

Definitely backing this. Looks amazing

 

[NoirVisage]

I like this.
I like this alot.
More.
motto.
MOTTO!

 

[Clevinger]

Man, that is nice as hell.

 

[King Allant]

anyway this looking interesting. Like the art styles and the game play look like it might be fun. Though hope there a soul sucking boss

 

[TangerineCloud]

Sounds rad. Probably gonna back this.

EDIT: Backed it.

 

[Lasthope106]

That part with the ship gives me a strong Alien feel. I hope there is a great variety of monsters.

 

[anatomyhorror]

Looks freakin sick. Best of luck to the dev(s)

 

[DTU]

Exclusive gif!

 

[deadcelledo]

Looks Gorgeous! love the main character design. hope you reach your goal!

 

[iavi]

The Megaman X is strong with this one. Metroid influences too? Gonna wait it out on this one, but will definitely purchase if it ends up good.

It's looking great.

That part with the ship gives me a strong Alien feel. I hope there is a great variety of monsters.

I LOVE this shot.

 

[LaneDS]

In for $10!

 

[dancrane212]

I followed this game in the indie dev thread, looks fantastic. I'll definitely be backing it!

 

[hunnies28]

This seems to be right up my alley. Will be following this.

 

[zma1013]

But can it crawl?

 

[jdl]

Looks great. I dig the art and the character design.

 

[mgviperman]

Game looks great! Really loving the art especially. Backed.

 

[Zarx]

I'm in for $10

 

[jett]

This looks pretty awesome. Good luck Jobbs.

 

[Heyt]

FINALLY! I've been witing for this to emerge! Backed!

Best luck, Jobbs. I hope we surpass the goal. Will spread the word.

 

[Manabanana]

Backed so hard the next kickstarter wannabe is gonna feel it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NakvoFLsx8k

 

[Alcoholikaust]

10 dollars given

looks rad as hell

 

[Makai]

Backed! This is sure to be popular.

 

[Fireblend]

Backing this right now. So hard.

 

[gogosox8]

Bookmarked it so I can kickstart it when I get payed next week. Game looks really cool.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Yeah. this looks good.

 

[Servbot24]

Backed fo sho

 

[KarmaCow]

Super Metroid and Dark Souls are some pretty big names to drop with no real history to back it up.

Spoiler

I backed it.

 

[Aphallatosis]

Everything about this looks amazing. Backed!

 

[Jobbs]

I appreciate the support, guys. I'm still trying to climb out from under a pile of messages and emails and social things of various kinds. And I'm thinking about faq questions to add.. I think an obvious one is "why does it look so much like metroid?"

Super Metroid and Dark Souls are some pretty big names to drop with no real history to back it up.

Spoiler

I backed it.

All I can do is my best -- I've been playing these games all my life, and I think I understand them. It's fair to have doubts, but I believe in it completely. And I appreciate your backing.

 

[FnordChan]

Metroidvania and Dark Souls you say? I am so there.

FnordChan

 

[Haunted]

Looks pretty sweet.

 

[Goody]

Very cool. Definitely going to back this if I can. Unity, too. That's swell. Can't wait to play this on the PC or Wii U or wherever this may end up.

 

[bender]

Looks lovely. Backed. I'm not sure your goal is high enough but I wish you the best.

 

[Jobbs]

Looks lovely. Backed. I'm not sure your goal is high enough but I wish you the best.

If funded, we're still likely to be working on it on our own time to some extent unless it goes over (As I've already been doing over the past year) . That's okay. We just need some help to make it possible, to keep us secure while we focus on it. Generally we have all the skills and tools we need already, it's just a matter of buckling down and remaining breathing.

And thank you!

 

[Skerj]

2 of my favorite things combined into one thing that will become one of my favorite things? Backed like Sir Mix-A-Lot and Juvenile.

 

[RobotVM]

Backed! Any chance of a Wii U release I wonder..

 

[dmr87]

Looks awesome, both the art style and animations, I'll check it out tomorrow.

 

[Salsa]

As much as I like Metroid, I wish it wasnt so blatant about it, not gonna lie

it still looks awesome. Nice job jobbs