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Shovel Knight (PC/WiiU/3DS) Kickstarter by Yacht Club Games [Complete, ~$310K]
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A good play on words goes a long way.
TheBryanJZX90
Member
Doesn't this look more 16-bit? I don't really care about authenticity, it's just that the preview video didn't look like a "real" retro 8-bit game like other posters were describing.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
They're sticking with some 8-bit limitations but not every limitation.
It's basically 8-bit style but way more advanced than you could actually do on an NES.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
In.
Glass Rebel
Member
21k in ~2 days! I think that's pretty good for a rather low-key game like this.
Really excited about WayForward peeps without their CEO and graphics that don't allow them to have the worst fonts ever.
I hope they can generate some hype during PAX East.
I'd be saying the same thing too but this actually looks like pretty unique game design, and I actually like the way the main character sprite is animated.
Basically, in this particular case the game looks like it's had some real work put behind it. Though, it'd be nice if they could afford to get the sprites as high res as those in, say, Mighty Switch Force HD.
Somewhere along the TurboGrafx-16 could do.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
A lot of the time, games of this visual and dimensional style are so boring and generic and people still foam at the mouths over them just because they remind them of the old days but this one has the mechanics and seemingly level design to back up the nostalgic feel.
Looks quality, am quite interested in it.
Looks quality, am quite interested in it.
Officially confirmed for Wii U, 3DS, and Steam.
So with my kick start I'm going to get all three version right?
Nabs
Member
I don't think Nintendo gives away codes like that.
Yeah this looks polished, not just compared to kickstarter projects either.
Didn't Cloudberry Kingdom promise download codes for the Wii U?
I'll donate when there's something that confirms I can get a Wii U version of this.
shawnlreed
Member
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Good to see it for 3DS/Wii U. If their is a tier to get one of those, I'll back it.
No idea about 3DS, but it's been confirmed they do for Wii U.
No idea about 3DS, but it's been confirmed they do for Wii U.
Do devs get an unlimited amount of codes for free, though? That's the question that needs to be answered.
Why would they be getting the codes for free? I would imagine the eShop team has some sort of program to allow a publisher to directly buy their game and get a code for it and give it to someone who already technically bought it via Kickstater.
Wouldn't that make sense? I'm just guessing here, that would make the most sense to me.
They do. All the developers need to do is to pay Nintendo their share of the money they get from each individual download code that is given out, and they can hand out as many codes as they please.
I ask because it seems like a lot of these Kickstarter projects are adding Wii U/3DS as a stretch goal without factoring in the cost of having to buy all these codes.
hmm, wouldn't it be the same for all other platforms? Does Steam/iOS give an unlimited amount of download codes to publishers? I never really thought about it, but I would assume it would be like that as well, where they buy the code.
Officially confirmed for Wii U, 3DS, and Steam.
awwww yeah
I think I'll still hold out, as if I'm going to pay for a copy upfront, I'd prefer it for Wii U or 3DS... but if the Kickstarter is struggling to reach its goal, I'll pledge something before it ends.
The thread linked in your tag makes me sad
I'm not suggesting you're wrong, I'm just worried that most of these Kickstarter dudes are promising free Wii U/3DS downloads to backers without really budgeting for them.
You have to pay $300 to get a softcover art book? $60 to get the soundtrack? Huh. I would have set up the tiers differently. I'd be in for a game + soundtrack bundle for $15 or even $20. Even then, I'd be buying it on 3DS too for at least $10. That's getting pretty expensive.
I guess I'll just buy it when it comes out and buy the soundtrack album on Bandcamp for [name your price].
EDIT: Oh, I see, it's a physical soundtrack CD. Right? Hopefully it's not just a CDR? Still a lot to ask.
It does if you pay $5 extra.
I guess I'll just buy it when it comes out and buy the soundtrack album on Bandcamp for [name your price].
EDIT: Oh, I see, it's a physical soundtrack CD. Right? Hopefully it's not just a CDR? Still a lot to ask.
It does if you pay $5 extra.
pizzapizza64
Member
I'm in the same boat. Maybe they'll look into offering Wii u download codes like the cloudberry kingdom folks.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Curse my monthly Kickstarter limit.
Q
qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Edit: Stupid me, I didn't see the post above!
In any case, this game looks really awesome and I'll likely grab it for the 3DS!
In any case, this game looks really awesome and I'll likely grab it for the 3DS!
frankie_baby
Member
read the kickstarter comments, yes it will
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
8bitForLife
Member
Duck tales, Zelda II and Mega man all in one. It well be amazing. I for one am sick of 3d gaming atm I'm glad retro games have seen a resurgence. My fondest memory's are me playing my nes,snes and my sega saturn.
Yeah me too. But after I watched the trailer I was like: "wow, this looks great and seems to play even better. Also great music."
Glass Rebel
Member
Very good to hear. If the 3DS version runs well I will get it there and on Steam during a sale. This needs a D-Pad and I dread playing it on a 360 pad.
Edit: Kicktraq has this trending towards ~$160k, which it probably won't make but $100k should be in the realm of possibility. Some Nintendo fanpages need to drum up some publicity for shoveltry.
That's fine, the Kickstarter will still be live next month. Problem solved!
Not sure what version I'd want right now. Wonder if they'll offer multiple versions for a sufficiently high pledge.
FreedomFighter
Member
I want this on my 3DS. I will pledge $15.
I'm down to support the RIGHT type of shovel-ware!
I'm down to support the RIGHT type of shovel-ware!