We’ve covered Sekai Project and its various crowdfunded campaigns before, and they still keep coming back for more. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but they do have a lot of games still in the works. In any event, they just launched another translation project,…
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Serena has been a gamer since an early age and was brought up with the classic adventure games by Sierra On-Line, LucasArts, and Infocom. She's been an active member on Kickstarter since early 2012 and has backed a large number of crowdfunded games, mostly adventures. You can also find her writing for Kickstart Ventures and evn.moe.
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When it comes to crowdfunding, I tend to gravitate more towards single person or small group campaigns. After all, that’s what I feel Kickstarter was made for. But the pitch and reasoning behind seeking funds from fans needs to be evident. In the case of…
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I’m usually one to give a music or rhythm game a chance, as I do like good music. After all, I’m generally one to go in for a tier that includes a soundtrack. However, I also need to know what said game is about, how…
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I’m no stranger to Web-based online games, but most of the time the ones that I’ve played tend to be rather limited in their gameplay functionality. Of course, that’s never stopped me from enjoying a few in the past. The newest browser game to potentially…
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When it comes to “slice of life” visual novels, I tend to gravitate more towards those with queer themes. Which is one reason why I didn’t hesitate to back Caramel Mokaccino, as they promise some yuri routes in this otome visual novel. That said, I…
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One of the most frequently asked questions that backers have in regards to Kickstarter is just how “add-ons” work. Now, while this is hardly a recent phenomenon in crowdfunding, it is also one of the most confusing aspects of reward fulfillment. It’s gone by different…
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I’m pretty much obsessed with dystopian tales, no matter the medium or genre. There’s something about taking a dark and oppressive atmosphere and having some person or group of persons “raging against the machine”. Which is why I want to love Anomie, but there’s something…
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It has come to my attention that the Cyberpunk visual novel Echo Tokyo will be returning to Kickstarter yet again soon. I’ve honestly lost track of exactly how many campaigns there have been for this particular title, but I know that this will be at…
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Sometimes even the best looking projects have their dark side. Some more than others. Either Kickstarter will suspend a campaign or the creators do it themselves, for whatever reason. Which is a shame as otherwise these games show so much promise. Too many Kickstarter campaigns…
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I’m a sucker for old school turn-based RPGs in the vein of series like Final Fantasy, but even then the combat gets stale pretty quickly. Which is why I find a game with some unique mechanics much more refreshing. In the case of Nadia Was…
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It’s no secret that running a crowdfunding campaign is hard work. It’s a full-time job, and some project creators might need a helping hand to get it off the ground and reach the finish line with a fully funded idea. While some veterans of Kickstarter,…
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I’m a sucker for visual novels with romantic themes. I’m even more into the “otome” scene, meaning that you play as a girl instead of a boy. Even better would be potentially pairing with another girl as you spend your life in a lesbian relationship….
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I’ll be the first to admit that until recently I was unware of Larry Elmore or the Snarf comic strip that ran through Dragon Magazine. However, I do love a good adventure game and SnarfQuest Tales looked like something that is right up my alley….
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Space exploration adventure games seem to be popular these days as a few have just landed on Kickstarter recently. The latest one to go the crowdfunded route is Dome City, but it’s not just your average first person tale revolving around some abandoned place. Sure,…
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I like first person shooters, but for the most part I tend to focus on single player campaigns when they’re offered. I’ve only ever tried my hand online in a couple games and even then they had to have something worth playing for beyond partaking…
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I hate it when I back a project and it becomes a real nail biter right down to the end. It’s stressful for a backer, but I can only imagine how it’s like as a project creator. However, when I finally see it reach the…