This thing really made it! Not that I doubted. I mean they REALLY made it!!! I mean it went way beyond expectation. Holy shit this is POPULAR.
Alas they didn't reach THREE MILLION... so no PSX port. But...
Go read their updates too. They're entertaining. I can see how this happened now. It's all clear. The lines align...
They REALLY made some money.
Two days in and already ten times past the goal! And at the time of actually posting this two weeks later... 30x. O_O
This is craaaaaaazy. They keep surprising. Surpassing any and all expectations I might have of this game. And just the other day it crashed NG. Feels like maybe I oughta actually give it a play soon...
Check out the Kickstarter here.
And if you like me have a hard time truly wrapping your head around how massive attention this game is really getting, check this.
For a while they were almost more popular than YT.
Want to join in on a random four five seven day game jam hosted by the highly spontaneous @ChibiWilli who just asked if I'd help spread the word about a jam if he'd decide to host one and then moments later hit me back with this link that holds all the details you'll need to get started on said game if you so choose to join?
The theme is lies, games that'll tell you one thing, but aren't actually telling the truth. First place wins 10 USD, and digital trophies await for all top three. :) The jam starts in an hour and a half and the deadline is February 27th 2021 at 12:08 AM! (EST? Maybe? Click link above for counter.)
If you have a moment to spare this weekend and two three five days and feel like delving into the realm of falsehood and trickery maybe this is just the thing for you!
Never made a game before? It's never too late to start.
Could possibly enter your game into the Flash Forward Jam currently running at NG at the same time if you happen to dabble with Flash too! Direct potential ponderings regarding the jam here plz.
Good luck. And/or may the best jam win.
UPD: One more day to deadline! And I just joined.
UPD: And two more!
Remember that ambitious JRPG I mentioned here just a while back?
It's out! It has as of the first of this month officially been released, free for all! You can get it not only for Windows but also for both Mac and Linux.
Click those links for instant downloads! The little hub here should be updated soon too, with these same links and some more info regarding DLC content. Among other things. Spoilers possible.
If you want to get into more of the lore or reach out to developer extraordinaire Sai feel free to check out the official AAG page here.
Or just dive into the game. There's an interactive pamphlet of sorts with backstory and character bios included there as well. Note that there may be typos, as the game is as expansive as it is and release came before total revision, but hopefully it's never to the point it distracts from the story.
There are now also three DLC packs included - for anyone who seeks stronger foes than the ones available within the main story - and more may get added if there's a demand for it. You should be able to just carry over your save file to the next update if so.
A walkthrough and guide for the game is currently in the works as well! Was planning on trying something similar myself but looking at this realistically Sai will probably provide one waaay before I do.
Last but not least I now have an official spot in the credits. :) Can't wait to play through and see that for myself as soon as time allows, but don't wait on me now! Go get it! Links above!
Feel free to share the game with friends and anyone you know that might enjoy it, and let Sai know if you appreciate it or want more.
I'll update this when I get to updating that hub. Till then: Enjoy.
UPD: Finally updated that hub. :) And apparently a sequel's in the works too now! More to come...
Just got that thing! :) So there. Just gotta post this.
There's a new game on the horizon!
There always is, of course, but this one's one I've played a part in the development of - albeit with unfortunately time-limited doses of early testing - as well as been bestowed upon the honors of my own playable in-game character! He goes by the name of Drane, and he's a beast tamer.
Drane's backstory's mine; the rest is all in line with the game's main story. Get into it yourself to find out more and see what he goes for!
The game in question is a pretty ambitious somewhat underground JRPG, set in the expansive world of Valgardia, with an adventure-packed storyline that follows the mysterious boy Mobius on a quest - through lands far too wide where fates do collide - for justice but maybe most importantly truth.
It goes by the name of Altered Ancient Gears II, and is being brought to life by the maybe equally mysterious New York-based developer Sai, in honor of his son, and as a homage of sorts to all games within the genre; not least as a test as to the capabilities of the Game Maker engine in creating a world that sometimes seems to defy the limits of what it should be capable of. And of course: just making a great game for all to play and enjoy.
But you'd best head over here to read more about it from the mouth of the maker, and maybe fetch an early download while you're at it. ;) There's still room for contribution if you'd like to get involved!
I'll be polishing up a page for the game on site as I play through it myself. Head over here for a slimmed down summary; eventually maybe a little guide and more in-depth exploration of the game. Whatever time allows for, and whatever it's alright to post if so. ;)
The final version of the game's yet to be released but Sai's looking for feedback; players who'd like to delve a bit deeper into this wartorn yet wondrous alternative world! Here's that link again! Enjoy.
