Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (Kickstarter - PS3/PS4/Vita/PC/360/XBO/Wii U/PC/Switch)

[Carbo]

I know we're all excited for Mega Man 11 (I'm not) but here's something that probably deserves equal amounts of support.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero

 

Over the last 23 years WayForward has developed more than 200 licensed titles, our most recent being Ducktales: Remastered. When circumstances permit, we also make weird and wonderful original games like Shantae and the Mighty Series.

In all that time, fan letters, support emails and interviewers have made our most frequently asked question, “Why don't you guys make more original games?”

Kickstarter allows us to do just that! With your help we can create a large-scale multi-console game that's well beyond our usual self-publishing budgets.

Best of all, we have our ducks in a row. Half-Genie Hero is already confirmed for Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Steam. All we need now is...your support!

Do it. Do it for WayForward. For genie babe.

[Soniman]

Ill back this soon, any attempt to get more Wayforward  games on consoles in sweet HD is a worthy one

 

oh and...

 

 

Pajama Shantae <333333

Edited September 4, 2013 by Soniman

[LunarEdge]

I feel bad for them since the whole Mighty No.9 kickstarter may overshadow this kickstarter. I will definitely put in for both seeing how I love WayForward and their original ideas, Mighty Switch Force being my favorite over Shantae and Mighty Milky Way (and that DD: Neon Soundtrack). WayForward definitely needs more love and with Jake Kaufman on board...nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngh take all my money

[Dejimon11]

Ah man ya beat me to it

[Lady Soniko]

Already pledged $200 for the Platinum pack, man I can almost taste that hardback art book...

[Jeffhog]

CARBO YA BASTARD I WAS MAKING THIS THREAD YOU THUNDER THIEF

 

But hey cool backing this project because WayForward makes way awesome games.

[Yong]

Where's my wallet!!???

 

Wait a second, finish Pirate's Curse first dammit!!! Still putting money down on this.

[Jin.]

Finally something I DO wanna throw my money at.

I'm a bit cropped on it though. I still need to buy Chrono Phantasma and Project Diva f. So I donated 12 dollars.

[Dejimon11]

How are the Shantae games?

[Carbo]

Where's my wallet!!???

 

Wait a second, finish Pirate's Curse first dammit!!! Still putting money down on this.

T'was at PAX.

http://www.destructoid.com/shantae-and-the-pirate-s-curse-puts-the-rest-to-shame-261068.phtml

[Teoskaven]

Wait, wasn't already a Shantae game coming for the 3DS?

[Cola]

How are the Shantae games?

 

They're pretty great.

 

If you have a 3DS you can download the original, Risky's Revenge on DSiware, and the Pirate's Curse which is slated for release later this year.

[JezMM]

Oh maaaan I saw the hints of the kickstarter earlier today and was like please be Shantae please be Shantae please be Shantae AND IT'S SHANTAE.

 

 

I actually prefer the old art style but this one is still super cute.  The animation is a little stiff but naturally it's a WIP so I'm not judging that.

 

 

Now the question is how much I can afford to back because those rewards are tempting as hellllll.

[Ferno]

Why don't I ever have money for these types of things. ;w; WayForward is always one of those companies I like to support when I can, and I feel like this needs just as much support as the Mighty No.9 thing.

[YoshiUnity]

Ah man ya beat me to it

 

 

CARBO YA BASTARD I WAS MAKING THIS THREAD YOU THUNDER THIEF

 

But hey cool backing this project because WayForward makes way awesome games.

 

Add me in on this. I wonder how many topics were being made for this game for this was posted. XD

 

Anyway, I'm currently playing Shantae (GBC) and I have Risky's Revenge in wait. I could had played the latter at anytime, but I wanted to play the series in order. The game is amazing and the characters are very likable.

 

So I'll gladly support this. Not just because of the series, but because Wayforward an awesome team that 9.5/10 does a damn good job with their games.

Edited September 4, 2013 by YoshiUnity

[SweeCrue]

Am I the only one that keeps repeating the kickstarter video over and over again?

 

Dat. Song. Is. So. GOoooood~

[Ducktor Naldush]

Not too crazy about the art style, but it's not too shabby either.

So, yeah, gonna support this. It's Shantae, after all!

[buba]

A Vita version would also be cool.

[Yong]

Really want that hardcover art book.  But $200...... Ngh! I love you but not that much!

 

Realistically I'm juggling between $35 and $60. Just don't know how much I'd want my name in a game's credits.

[DocAzure]

Shantae is a great series, and the more games the better. Pledging as soon as money is available.

 

The goal is a little steep for such a short time period though, I'm doubtful that they'll reach it.

[LunarEdge]

Now I definitely gotta go back and beat Risky's Revenge....fuuuuuuuuu why do I have to be stuck.

[Cola]

Some art and a PR statement: 

 

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25792657@N00/sets/72157635376585131/

 

 

 

 

Valencia, Calif. – 09/04/2013— WayForward is pleased to announce a brand new HD Shantae game for PC and all major consoles! Shantae: Half-Genie Hero takes a 2D/3D hybrid approach to platforming -- a follow-up to the company’s recent Ducktales: Remastered. 

The company has turned to crowd-funding in hopes of creating the biggest self-published game in WayForward history. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is confirmed for multiple platforms; Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Steam. 

The newest entry in the “Shantae” series follows the events of this winter’s pending Nintendo 3DS title “Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse”. This new HD adventure promises to be a point of entry for newcomers to the series, and will feature Shantae’s signature hair-whipping and shape-shifting, via magical belly dances. The animation, music, humor, and retro-inspired challenge will return as well, this time in full 1080p HD thanks to WayForward’s own sidescrolling game engine. 

Details surrounding the game will be revealed throughout the 30-day Kickstarter campaign, with some features determined by funding goals and fan input. This is the first crowd-funding endeavor by WayForward.

Edited September 4, 2013 by Colasaurus Rex

[Meow]

I cannot back this because no money + no credit card. But I've been doing some freelance for 'em, so I'm trying to see if I can get involved in this ;o;.

Either way I hope it does well!!

[Carbo]

Shantae baby what happened to your glorious brown tan

[LunarEdge]

Shantae baby what happened to your glorious brown tan

I like both looks actually but it did strike me as odd that they seem to be phasing it out