Two JRPGs of some style giants are still trapped in Purgatory, both, despite both, are leading a mega-failure kickstarter campaign.
First things first, some introduction. In 2022, joined the army to catch two game forces of experienced developersDouble kickstarterWestern Arms Writer and Designer Akifumi Kaneko had announced Western RPG Armed Funtasia in his new studio, while Matsujo Machida had done the same with Penny Blood, which was a gothic spiritual successor for the cult classic game shadow hearts that made him a noted name.
The double kickstarter completely bounced, increasing about 380 million yen (or approximately $ 2.6 million) and rocketing passed several stretch goals that promised to add things such as the console port, prolog chapter and “thrilling dog race” in the process.
At that time, both sports were expected to be completed and ready to launch in March 2025. Sadly, that month came and two lovingly looked, almost completely separated without JRPGS.
In a kickstare campaign Update In March, teams announced that both projects were delayed at some uncertain points in future as they require additional time to focus on development and, perhaps more importantly, find more partners.
You see, last year, Machida Filed a case For the allegedly unpaid production funds against former publisher Dangen Entertainment and its former CEO Ben Jude, seems to be in relation to the funds raised from the double kickstarter campaign which was then clearly stopped from developers. The company had found itself earlier In dispute Royalty, while Jude was accused of sexual misconduct before resigning from his role.
Thankfully, both games are falling in love online for a certain other J-inspired RPG hit. At least some fans On social media Clare Jump on Claire Obskur: Expedition 33 Penny Blood and Armed Funtasia to platform both, hopefully they will get a little more bargaining power.
“With the success of Claire Obeskur, I want to mention that the spiritual successor of the famous shadow hearts series still struggles to find a publisher who struggles to fund the game despite a successful kickstarter, which people want more games like this, despite a successful kickstarter” One writes.
“great minds think alike,” Answer anotherSaying this, “I really posted it on 5 May, asked for the game IPS to help publish a publisher.” They share a screenshot of their old posts, saying: “Given the recent success with Claire Obeskur: Expedition 33, Turn-based RPG expecting their return. The OG director of the Shadow Hearts Series is struggling to find a publisher for his new project Penny Blood.”
If the huge crowdeding campaign and the latest success of Claire Obeskur: Expedition 33 has taught us anything, however, it is still a huge group of gamers who are ready to get out for old school-style turn-based adventures. I hope the publishers will see the same lesson.
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