Old school platformer coming to WiiU and 3DS through kickstarter

[jomaper]

the problem with kickstarter projects is you never know if they're actually gonna be made or not.

They got 15k since this thread got created and there are 25 more days to go... I'm quite sure they'll make it

 

[Bladexdsl]

yes but what will they actually do with that 15k

 

[Rizsparky]

Where's all the indie Shumps... I'm bored of platformers

 

[ferofax]

Yeah, but something tells me they're putting all effort in it, I don't think Kaufman would be making the soundtrack to an indy game if he himself didn't think the game was any good, that's my guarantee at least.

In all likelihood, Mr. FoolyCooly missed the part where they said they built the game with gameplay in mind.

 

[KTurbo]

Wow, a lot of you guys are really bashing this game...

yes but what will they actually do with that 15k

Based on what their video showed and the fact that they will use this money to quit their jobs to work full time on the game I think there shouldn't be any doubt. As a developer I can tell you that full time on a project you're really devoted is likely to succeed.

I also think the kickstarter page something about hire someone if the work load was too great too.

But I live in Sweden, US download codes don't work here, they must make a release for the EU eShop too and there's no word on that from what I've read.
There's a risk this could turn out being another US exclusive title like Cave Story+.

I didn't get an answer directly to my email, they put the question in their FAQ instead, and here it is:

We have plans to localize the game into EFIGS (English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish) and have it playable on consoles and handhelds from those regions. And with enough support from other regions, we can expand that even further! Our ultimate goal is get Shovel Knight in the hands of every human alive.

That means it will be available in Sweden.

 

[Eerpow]

I didn't get an answer directly to my email, they put the question in their FAQ instead, and here it is:



That means it will be available in Sweden.

(Also, I am very sorry for the tripple post, won't happen again. I don't know how to remove a post or merge them, so...)

Great!
Use the edit function next time.

 

[KTurbo]

Thing is I actually didn't think about it until it was too late. I was in a bit of a hurry. Let's just drop it.

I'm glad that they have high ambitions for this and will release it for every region.

If you are interested in helping to translate the game, feel free to contact us and maybe we can get even more languages into the initial release!

Eerpow, are you up for helping them with a Swedish translation?

 

[Eerpow]

Not that I think we ever would need one, but yeah sure haha.

Wow, they're more than halfway there and have 24 days left, looks like getting the funding won't be a problem.

 

[KingVamp]

~$15,000 and 17 days left
This is interesting.
Nintendo gave Yacht Club Games a Wii U dev kit out of good faith

Was thinking the dev kit cost was in the kickstarter goal, but they already have the Wii U dev kit.

 

[KingVamp]

They have reach the goal. Now they have stretch goals.

 

[Gahars]

They have reach the goal. Now they have stretch goals.

They want $25,000 for a New Game + mode? Seriously?

They can take their Kickstarter and shovel it.

 

[KingVamp]

They want $25,000 for a New Game + mode? Seriously?
They can take their Kickstarter and shovel it.

It does seem a bit high, but regardless it looks like they can make it there.

 

[Forstride]

It's a money grab. The stretch goals, and the main goal for that matter, is fucking ridiculous.

 

[jomaper]

It's a money grab. The stretch goals, and the main goal for that matter, is fucking ridiculous.

Totally agree.
Fuck you big fucking greedy company trying to steal from us. $75.000 for a random stupid game -programmed for 2 different consoles and the PC, with the chance to get it in the whole world and other awesome stuff-?! Wow you sure are some nasty people. These indie devs make me sick.
I'm sure it won't even work right, right? Like with every other indie game like...
...
.....

Sim City?

Ok fuck it, I cant even be that ironic.

 

[Eerpow]

Totally agree.
Fuck you big fucking greedy company trying to steal from us. $75.000 for a random stupid game -programmed for 2 different consoles and the PC, with the chance to get it in the whole world and other awesome stuff-?! Wow you sure are some nasty people. These indie devs make me sick.
I'm sure it won't even work right, right? Like with every other indie game like...
...
.....

Sim City?

Ok fuck it, I cant even be that ironic.

It's a money grab. The stretch goals, and the main goal for that matter, is fucking ridiculous.

It does seem a bit high, but regardless it looks like they can make it there.

A donation gives you an eShop download code, you have to remember that each download code costs them money that goes straight to Nintendo. Now that they have enough money for development they're entitled to earn a profit too given that they do a good job with the game which I don't doubt they will, the devs aren't entirely unknown as they're ex-Wayforward...ers. Funds will go to future eShop PC titles if everything goes well, they're barely starting up their company so they need the money they can grab.

$15 for a download code is still good.

 

[KingVamp]

A donation gives you an eShop download code, you have to remember that each download code costs them money that goes straight to Nintendo. Now that they have enough money for development they're entitled to earn a profit too given that they do a good job with the game which I don't doubt they will, the devs aren't entirely unknown as they're ex-Wayforward...ers. Funds will go to future eShop PC titles if everything goes well, they're barely starting up their company so they need the money they can grab.

$15 for a download code is still good.

Not sure how much of that was directed at me,but I was talking about the New Game + goal specifically.

Is the whole $15 going to Nintendo? Surely they would get some profit from it.

 

[Eerpow]

Not sure how much of that was directed at me,but I was talking about the New Game + goal specifically.

Is whole $15 going to Nintendo? Surely they would get some profit from it.

I just quoted a bunch of people, I see that now don't worry.

And yeah, should have worded that better, of course it's a percentage that goes to Nintendo not the whole thing.

 

[jomaper]

A donation gives you an eShop download code, you have to remember that each download code costs them money that goes straight to Nintendo. Now that they have enough money for development they're entitled to earn a profit too given that they do a good job with the game which I don't doubt they will, the devs aren't entirely unknown as they're ex-Wayforward...ers. Funds will go to future eShop PC titles if everything goes well, they're barely starting up their company so they need the money they can grab.

$15 for a download code is still good.

My comment was full of irony. I'm 100% in favor of what these guys are doing. Threating them as a greedy company is just plain stupid.

 

[KTurbo]

You must keep in mind that stretch goals are just there to keep people interested and to keep having a goal to reach for. It's not that the new game+ costs $25 000.

 

[Eerpow]

BIG NEWS GUYS!!
Manami Matsumae composer behind Mega Man 10 among many other titles said she'll be working on the soundtrack!

Plus Jake Kaufman will be holding a live composing event today. Will be interesting to see him work with famitracker using some additional sound channels, the Japanese versions of Castlevania 3 and Gimmick! sounds great because of it!