One of the most dark and disturbing sci-fi horror games to come out in recent years was the very much well-received crowdfunded adventure game Stasis. And, despite its isometric angles (I’ve never been much of a fan of this style of play) I loved playing…
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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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It should go without saying by now that I’m a big fan of yuri visual novels. Which is why when I saw Starlight Vega launch on Kickstarter I had to back it. And as of now everyone can finally play the game. According to the…
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There are plenty of games out there that deal with absolutes. You know, the ones that dive into light versus dark…good verses evil…black and white. However, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one taken quite as literally as Happy Dude. Now, I’m not much of…
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It’s been a while coming, but as of the latest update for reggae adventure Bolt Riley the first chapter is still set for its initial release date of April 20. That’s right, 4/20. Go ahead and snicker. I know I did. And that date wasn’t…
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When it comes to talking about crowdfunding one thing we rarely discuss is what happens long after the campaign ends and the developer is ready to send out all the physical goodies promised. While I have not personally ran any campaigns myself I have seen…
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When it comes to rewards fulfillment few sites spring to mind quicker than BackerKit. They’re basically your one-stop shop to get backer information, simple use of add-ons, and a way to upgrade your pledge should you be so inclined. I’ve already covered the basics in…
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I’m a sucker for a good romance tale, especially one that has some pretty deep themes like trying to fight fate and destiny in order to make one’s own path. In the case of Wingdaria Destiny this seems to have plenty of both which is…
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When I saw Bloom: Memories launch on Kickstarter I wasn’t sure about it. It looked beautiful and had an interesting premise but I had a hard time being sold on taking the plunge. However, I liked it enough to go in for a copy of…
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There is always a good reason to have a demo ready or almost ready when you launch a Kickstarter campaign. While not always necessary it almost always certainly helps potential backers decide one way or the other. Sometimes a demo is almost mandatory when we…
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It’s far from a secret that I’m a huge fan of paladins and whenever I see a project featuring these devout followers of the light I have to check them out. In the case of Pale Spectrum this is a no-brainer, not just in the…
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I love a good card game with fantasy elements, but most of these tend to follow a more Magic: The Gathering CCG route. I have yet to see a role-playing game feature a combat mechanic using actual playing cards to take down your opponents. In…
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Three of the many things that I love are Lovecraftian tales, comedy, and adventure games. While two of those together makes perfect sense, and there have been plenty to choose from before, having all three together sounds like a recipe for disaster doesn’t it? Not…
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I most certainly don’t shy away from adult-themed games, whether they’re hardcore or not, which is why I didn’t hesitate to back Catch Canvas when it launched. It also helps to have the pedigree of Unwonted Studios and Razzart behind it as well. While the…
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When it comes to adventure games I’m a patient person. As long as it eventually comes out and I get to play it I’m usually happy. With that said, even my patience has a limit. With it being over three years since the Kickstarter ended…
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Whether or not a campaign hits it’s funding goal I’m always impressed by developers that decide to listen to their fans and backers and take their advice, or alternatively complaining, to heart. There have been some real horror stories where campaign creators just decide to do…
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I’m a sucker for stories where one or more people are destined to walk along one road or another and they have the option to give in and honor the wills of the powers that be or to make the decision to march to their…