Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

[pdSlooper]

Koji Igarashi (the Metroidvania guy) kickstarted a Metroidvania project two days ago and it reached its funding goal on the same day. It looks pretty cool. I dunno what else to say, I just thought I'd spread the word of this cool-looking game.

Kickstarter page too far away? Here are some highlights:

WHAT IS BLOODSTAINED?
- An exploration-focused, side-scrolling platformer featuring RPG and crafting elements.
- Koji Igarashi, the namesake of "Igavania"-style games, is leading the project, with Michiru Yamane composing the music and Inti Creates leading the development. (Michiru Yamane was the principal composer for a number of Castlevania titles.)
- If funded, the game will be developed for XBOX One, Playstation 4, and PC. Backers will have the option to receive actual PS4 / XB1 / PC retail discs. The physical copy of the game for Xbox One, Playstation 4, or Steam (PC/Mac/Linux) will include exclusive Kickstarter-only content (The mighty swordwhip; A super-powerful hidden boss; A Kickstarter Edition slipcase)

But do check out the page. There is art. It is lovely.

[Kong Wen]

Thanks for posting, Sloop! I'm tempted to back this. The fact that it's being pitched as a full retail game is interesting. I hope it has the depth of content to support the price.

[Jelly]

The intro and wine glass part of the video is so awesome.

I'm quite amazed there is a PR company behind the design of the Kickstarter campaign, rewards and kickstarter art. That's an interesting business.

[Claytone]

I'm really intrigued by this game. I figured if I waited long enough, someone else would make a thread about it.

Like Kong, I'm still not sure if I'll back it (I might), but I absolutely hope that it is developed with care and turns out to be a great game!

[Yasume]

Vita stretch goal has been reached.

[pdSlooper]

6 days left on the funding. I wonder what the final amount will be.

[Sharecrow]

Wow that's pretty impressive as far as funding. I suspect it'll keep climbing over the next five days, too.

[pdSlooper]

At 4,750k there's a prequel mini-game for portables (for PC/consoles at 4,500k). I don't think it'll reach that high, though.

I think I'd like to play this on Vita most, since 3DS isn't an option.

[slangman]

Have this one backed. Was very intrigued by the concept. Can see why Bloodstained got a lot of support. Not just because it as close as we are gonna get to a Metroidvania game, but there was also a combination of great backer rewards($60 for a physical release is great!), well timed stretch goals, and strong support from start to finish. Maybe Yooka-Laylee would have gotten more backing, had there been more incentive like with Bloodstained?

[pdSlooper]

Ended with 64,867 backers and $5.77 million raised. The Japanese and French/German kickstarters are still running.