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Title: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Jericho on September 04, 2013, 07:38:52 PM
Hot off the trails of another popular kickstarter, the cool guys and gals at WayForward have started their own in the hopes of funding a brand new adventure for the whimsical, shimmying genie from Seaquin Land.

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

The current funding amount asked is $400K, but as always everyone who's interested should always "aim big". Those stretch goals look fantastic. So do the right thing guys, support belly dancing, Metroidvanias and WayForward today!

(http://abload.de/img/gif_200x147_2229eeo1x2z.gif)
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Archer on September 04, 2013, 07:55:07 PM
Again with the Kickstarter? People are going to get tired of these fast.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Jericho on September 04, 2013, 07:57:42 PM
There's nothing to get tired of if it's something people want/show interest in.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 04, 2013, 08:04:18 PM
I'm liking the availability. Having this on PC, current-gen and next-gen systems is nice. :D
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 04, 2013, 08:18:54 PM
Pledged, commented and posted my drawing (http://vixynyan.deviantart.com/art/Vixy-as-Shantae-147295334). Feels so good to see my sweet purple-haired "twin sister" in HD form. ~w~
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on September 04, 2013, 10:55:10 PM
Why isn't she delicious brown?

looks kinda pale.

Still looks nice regardless.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Zynk on September 05, 2013, 01:38:48 AM
I wish I had $200...  ;^;
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 05, 2013, 04:06:16 AM
That theme music is insanely catchy...

If I get the spare cash to donate, gotta make sure it's enough for the soundtrack. 8)

I have to admit, I do question the wisdom of trying to gather funds for a fourth game before the third is out.  Still looks awesome, though.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Satoryu on September 05, 2013, 05:03:35 AM
I really like what I'm seeing. I've never really into the Shantae games before. Perhaps I should get on that. I think I got some funds on my 3DS.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Phi on September 05, 2013, 05:13:11 AM
I still have to get the original game. I only have Risky's Revenge.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Satoryu on September 05, 2013, 05:17:09 AM
Gonna shell out that $200 for the cartridge?
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Phi on September 05, 2013, 05:21:01 AM
No point. I could just buy it from the eShop.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 05, 2013, 05:31:46 AM
Speaking of the GBC game, holy [tornado fang] do I hate this stupid A Rank Dancing game.

Its like... not responding to my buttons.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on September 05, 2013, 02:23:11 PM
You pretty much need inhuman response time to get past A Rank. You're a split second off on your timing, and at the speed that's going you can't even afford to be that much off.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 05, 2013, 03:30:17 PM
Yeah the problem is I have the timing down then I [tornado fang] one button up and that's it.

I think I'll stick to B or C rank. Its not like A rank wins me any sort of special prize.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on September 05, 2013, 03:51:06 PM
Yeah, exactly. I don't bother with A Rank for the same reason.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 06, 2013, 02:16:05 AM
(http://meow.vixynyan.com/1378428037831.png) (http://meow.vixynyan.com/1378428037831.png)

Have some Patty Wagon~ ~w~

(http://meow.vixynyan.com/082f6dfcee62e1c5893e26c6b0bb144b.png) (http://meow.vixynyan.com/082f6dfcee62e1c5893e26c6b0bb144b.png)
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 06, 2013, 02:21:20 AM
She can lock me up any day! 8D

-EDIT-
SWIMSUIT AND NINJA COSTUME, TOO? FUND PEOPLE FUND!

I'm curious how she got that boo-boo on her knee with the swimsuit costume.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: CephiYumi on September 07, 2013, 01:51:54 AM
700k is gonna be a hard sell... I wish we could get all the extras but hell there's a bonus chapter for 1.2mil? No way ^^;
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on September 07, 2013, 03:33:04 AM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/620152/posts/591721/image-322275-full.jpg)

Looks like they fixed her skintone.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Acid on September 07, 2013, 03:36:20 AM
Donations are moving slowly. Probably because most people blew their money on MNo9 already.

Hopefully next month will bring a boost towards the end. When everyone got their money.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 07, 2013, 03:38:48 AM
I gonna have to contact James Montagna again later. He was (and still is) the map/level designer for the Shantae games, responsible for A Boy and his Blob remake, and also created the video trailers for games (with a video capture device), and other design projects. He's in my 3DS friend list. ~w~
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 07, 2013, 03:40:15 AM
They made a big mistake following Mighty No. 9 by anything less than 2 months. Everyone's attention is on that right now, and their money too.

Two projects this big cannot compete in the same space. They're basically both highly praised retro revivals. However, against Inafune coming forth with a successor to Megaman? WayForward is simply not going to win that one.

I really hope this does go through though. My friends can tell you I'm a really huge Shantae fan, and it's the only reason I didn't completely regret buying a full priced 3DS after they cancelled Legends 3. Likewise I eagerly await the next one to release on the handheld. I'll be throwing my money at this Kickstarter in hopes it'll somehow, some way, make that goal and then some, but I'm not in a position to really dish out that much right now.

Oh, and, I hear Shantae is getting her tan back thankfully. Glad to see people were vocal about that.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: CephiYumi on September 07, 2013, 04:04:34 AM
I'm sure it will definitely get the base funding, jus sadly probably won't get anything else ; ;
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 07, 2013, 04:06:26 AM
I'm sure it will definitely get the base funding, jus sadly probably won't get anything else ; ;

Yea, I know both you and I were hoping for the "Vixylicious" stats-changing costumes. >U<
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: CephiYumi on September 07, 2013, 04:09:37 AM
Yeah ; ; Everything looks so good too.  Hopefully they can add the other stuff in as DLC someday but who knows.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 07, 2013, 04:44:13 AM
Yeah ; ; Everything looks so good too.  Hopefully they can add the other stuff in as DLC someday but who knows.
Yea, it looks quite good as an HD game. Can't wait to get a 1080p HDTV to see everything in amazing detail.

Yea, I know both you and I were hoping for the "Vixylicious" stats-changing costumes. >U<
So I don't count...? ;_; *cries in a corner*
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on September 07, 2013, 05:57:49 AM
The visual style alone got me to chip in. I'm, not really as into Shantae as some of you guys, but Wayforward has a way of speaking to my wallet.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 14, 2013, 05:51:24 AM
I decided to put $25 in seeing as the GBC game was really fun, a little cheap at times but fun nonetheless.

I'm not so hopeful it'll make it to the 400,000 goal, or any of the stretches.

They should've pulled this out after Mighty No.9 as that's getting everybody's money now.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 15, 2013, 03:55:55 PM
Oh, I'm sure they'll make the 400k, but yeah, the fact that most of the stretch goals will probably go unmet is sad.  'specially the extra chapters.  There is an outside chance of reaching those costumes, I think...

Thing about following M#9 is that they're damned if they do, and damned if they don't.  If they were to hold off, it would only invite others to vainly try to duplicate 9's success, and people would only get more sick of it during that time.  Maybe if WayForward makes decent progress, they'll consider extending their deadline and/or implementing DLC?  That's probably the best we can hope for...

I intend to $35 their way for the soundtrack/artbook by the month's end, though right this second isn't the best time.

Also, I found the uproar over Shantae's skin tone...odd.  I mean, I get it, it WAS a noticeable change, but I don't see why it was so big a deal as to alter the existing images on the Kickstarter to try and "erase" it.  I honestly just chalked it up to the art style shift (nothing we didn't see from Nintendo when Daisy made her N64-to-GCN transition).
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 16, 2013, 06:13:05 PM
Because it could be seen as white washing. There is no way to tell for sure why they did it, and no way they would admit to white washing if it did happen. We do know that companies, usually the bigger, are not all that progressive when it comes tom female protagonists, and non white protagonists. Shantae would fall under BOTH categories. On top of this, it's worth noting that Arabic people (or anyone with brown skin) are still not that high on America's 'like' list in the wake of 9/11. Taking that into account for Shantae, this is three strikes.

It is very possible that she was changed in the 'best interest' of the Kickstarter's success. Not that I am saying that is what happened, or claiming that WayForward is racist, or whatever. We simply don't know, but the possibility cannot be ignored.

Personally, I find it hard to believe that it was simply an art decision. Shantae's skin color is one of her stand out features, and a nod to the whole Arabian theme. If that were to be removed, it would be essentially a crime to the character and vision of the game in itself. I honestly cannot see any artist having the balls to strip away that from Shantae. It just doesn't seem reasonable, and furthermore it doesn't seem as though the art suffers at all from a tan skinned hero.

But alas, we will never know for sure. Certainly this also doesn't mean we shouldn't support the project. They did, after all, rectify this mistake.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 16, 2013, 06:36:37 PM
Because it could be seen as white washing.
...it's still "okay" to be white, right?  'cuz I kinda missed my opportunities for sun this year.

Alright, I apologize if anyone found that response in bad taste.  Serious discussion to follow:

Quote
There is no way to tell for sure why they did it, and no way they would admit to white washing if it did happen. We do know that companies, usually the bigger, are not all that progressive when it comes tom female protagonists, and non white protagonists. Shantae would fall under BOTH categories. On top of this, it's worth noting that Arabic people (or anyone with brown skin) are still not that high on America's 'like' list in the wake of 9/11. Taking that into account for Shantae, this is three strikes.

I think WayForward is small/indie enough for such logic to qualify as jumping the gun, ESPECIALLY given their history with female protagonists in their original games.  Shantae herself is the closest thing they have to a mascot.  And if they are "large" enough for this to be a concern, they'd be taking backlash for being on Kickstarter in the first place.  Further, I don't imagine hatred of Arabics is much worse now than it was in 2010 when Risky's Revenge came out.

It could also be that during the "proof of concept" phase, nobody internally gives a damn.  Although, to be fair, their video is a lot more polished than most of what we saw in, say, Capcom's devroom.

What causes me to raise an eyebrow is only partially the over-reaction, though.  It's also the half-assed back-pedaling.  They'd have been just as well to throw the tan into updates after a specified date and leave it at that, but there's this partial image redo going on with the main page.  The summary headers were edited to include the tan, the stretch goals were not.  The video preview image was edited to include the tan, the video itself OBVIOUSLY does not (the video ends with the original preview image art, it's pretty damn hard to miss).
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 16, 2013, 07:04:40 PM
Shantae, while critically acclaimed, was a wholly underwhelming commercial venture. Why do you think it took so long to get Risky's Revenge? And on the DSi, it was going nowhere fast. Shantae has never met with financial success, until presumably the 3DS and iOS releases of Risky's Revenge. We also know console and handheld titles are treated very differently. Console titles are riskier and treated with more 'care' to be broader appeal.

Likewise, as 'indie' as WayForward is, they've been around for a long time and have done a LOAD of work for bigger companies. They're no stranger to the workings and habits of big corporations. Sure they have a history of female protagonists in games, but which platforms? Handhelds primarily. The exceptions were Blood Rayne Betrayal, which is all about an existing IP and super gore plus sexualization, and Mighty Switch Force HD, which is a port. Not the best exmaples to support the opposing side. Again, a different kind of crowd. Shantae is the only non white, and maybe someone higher up felt that was part of the problem for it's commercial viability. This Shantae is bigger and bolder, with a lot more at risk. It is a Kickstarter but they've already put a lot of time and money into this. A truly successful Kickstarter is more like a business plan, than a "we'll see if people donate". They planned for this, and they know what they're doing.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2013, 08:15:49 PM
I'm not sure why it's such a big deal that her skin tone was changed to be more accurate to her previous appearances.

Really, that's all there is to it. Making this Shantae's appearance faithful to her previous ones. I don't think there's any deeper meaning behind it.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 16, 2013, 08:33:07 PM
Oh no, don't get me wrong. I'm talking about why it was changed to white in the first place when the Kickstarter launched. I'm really happy they changed it back to tan.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 17, 2013, 02:56:46 AM
I'll probably be the only one who really doesn't give a damn either way about the skin tone thing (Hell I wouldn't be surprised if they leave Pale Shantae in as she's basically a palette swap, that probably doesn't take much effort to add in.), but if there's one thing about the newer stuff I don't really like is the addition of the Blush sticker looking bits on her cheeks.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 17, 2013, 03:26:26 AM
I'll probably be the only one who really doesn't give a damn either way about the skin tone thing (Hell I wouldn't be surprised if they leave Pale Shantae in as she's basically a palette swap, that probably doesn't take much effort to add in.), but if there's one thing about the newer stuff I don't really like is the addition of the Blush sticker looking bits on her cheeks.
You're not.  I just obsess too much over why other people [sonic slicer] and the reactions thereof.
(I'm also highly skeptical of the entire topic of speculative racial offense, but that's a whole other discussion)

Agreed on the cheek thing.  But it's not so much "new" as it is more noticeable with the tan, I think they just need to adjust so that it doesn't contrast as sharply.  It seems to just be part of their art style, since they also do it for Mimic and Rottytops.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on September 17, 2013, 10:55:27 PM
CROSSOVER TIME

Mighty No. 9 just plugged Shantae, and Shantae plugged Mighty No. 9, since apparently, Inti will be involved with both.

(http://i.imgur.com/m6aFY0Z.png)
By Wayforward
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/posts/600876?

(http://i.imgur.com/FNuwzu0.png)
By Inti. / Comcept
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyno9/mighty-no-9/posts/601267
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Protoman Blues on September 17, 2013, 11:06:41 PM
That reminds me...

/puts in $75

There we go!
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 17, 2013, 11:29:34 PM
Yea I never doubted one bit that they would be helping out. And the reason why I loved those cute Pirate's Curse drawings in the first place~ >U<
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 18, 2013, 02:10:47 AM
It's amazing how similar the art style of those two images is...

Anyways, threw my $35 in today.  Not a lot, but it'll net me the soundtrack and artbook.  And it's $35 more than I gave to Mighty Number 9 (which I am ALSO looking forward to, but be real, there's no danger of that one being under-funded).
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 18, 2013, 05:11:58 AM
Now that's what I call teamwork. :D
Wish I could donate for both of these though. ;_;
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 19, 2013, 12:44:03 AM
Shantae appearing on TV News, promoting the kickstarter! (http://www.wtvy.com/news/headlines/Wayforward-Gaming-Company-Promoting-Kickstarter-for-Shantae-Video-Game-224040081.html)
(video in the link)
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Phi on September 19, 2013, 12:49:13 AM
They couldn't sound more bored.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Protoman Blues on September 19, 2013, 12:50:58 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/vRTqEnn.png)

 8D
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 19, 2013, 01:16:10 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/vRTqEnn.png)

 8D
Please tell that's one of the new stretch goals. *o*
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Protoman Blues on September 19, 2013, 01:17:47 AM
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BECK FAN ART! We don’t just collect fan art, we also make our own! Here’s what we think Shantae would look like sporting Beck’s armor from Mighty No. 9, made just for you Beckers! Isn’t she adorable? No, this is not one of our unlockable costumes, but we think it’s awfully cute.

Sadly no
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on September 19, 2013, 03:43:00 AM
That makes me sad. What an opportunity.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 19, 2013, 03:50:16 AM
If PC gaming has thought me anything, it's this: If it exists on PC, it can be modded. 8D
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 19, 2013, 04:37:45 AM
http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/
hm interesting money calculator, with tracking and stuff~
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 20, 2013, 05:57:58 AM
If PC gaming has thought me anything, it's this: If it exists on PC, it can be modded. 8D

In this case "modding" would mean somebody painstakingly drawing new sprites with a new costume.

You know how tedious that would be, especially for a game with fluid animation?
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Rin on September 20, 2013, 06:52:48 AM
In this case "modding" would mean somebody painstakingly drawing new sprites with a new costume.

You know how tedious that would be, especially for a game with fluid animation?
There's nothing actually stopping people from making level editors for this.

I mean, do you think all those Sonic Generations PC mods came out nowhere?
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 20, 2013, 07:00:01 AM
That's true.

But he's not talking about levels.

He's talking about the Beck Costume art thing.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 20, 2013, 11:04:57 PM
In this case "modding" would mean somebody painstakingly drawing new sprites with a new costume.

You know how tedious that would be, especially for a game with fluid animation?
Oh I understand that modding ain't easy (the same could be said for fan-translations); it requires the proper know-how of editing files within the game, the right programs and tools to get to the job done, and dedication to make sure a mod runs without a hitch. But I'm just saying, if it's on PC (or Mac or Linux), modding is possible. XD
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 21, 2013, 03:29:41 AM
Risky's Revenge got an Update and is currently free on iOS devices for those interested.

Figured this is the best place to mention it since it was announced on their kickstarter page.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 21, 2013, 03:39:43 AM
Even if you don't own a iPhone (yet), you can still download it with a free Apple ID account and store it on download history for later use. ^^

(http://i.imgur.com/G3JoABV.png)

She is so sexylicious and no-panties-tastic~ ~w~
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: N-Mario on September 21, 2013, 05:49:34 AM
Is it just freeon iphone? or are they doing it for free on 3DS as well? I saw the info on my iphone, and I got the update. I'm just curious of the other platforms had the same option. If not, this is still good. :)
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 21, 2013, 05:52:02 AM
Nope to free on the 3DS and probably no to the update on the 3DS as well. Though apparently the Steam version and Pirate's Curse will have the costume as well.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 21, 2013, 07:44:54 AM
Unfortunately, "3DS" Risky's Revenge is actually a DSi game.  I'm guessing Nintendo's first-pass at handheld downloadable games wasn't very patch-friendly?  Even so, I really hate the whole F.U. to traditional platforms sometimes... ;O;

I guess I can only hope that they revisit Dancer Shantae with Pirate's Curse, seeings how the sprite style appears to be the same.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 21, 2013, 07:59:09 AM
I guess I can only hope that they revisit Dancer Shantae with Pirate's Curse, seeings how the sprite style appears to be the same.

They said it was a probably for Pirate's Curse. Same with the steam version of Risky's Revenge.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on September 22, 2013, 01:30:29 AM
(http://www.shovelknight.com/kickstarter/31/dancesWithShantae.gif)

>0< So glad I pledged for the game months ago~ (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yachtclubgames/shovel-knight)
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Phi on September 22, 2013, 01:37:14 AM
Greatest thing I've seen all day.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 22, 2013, 02:17:30 AM
^ My thoughts exactly. XD
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 22, 2013, 05:37:53 AM
A little late, but I didn't see it earlier, so...

The Kickstarter was updated to include details on the 800k stretch goal.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/938/302/eef6c6ae6bdd199cdb1f027e7fc1abd6_large.png?1379629906)

Doubt if we'll actually reach it at the current rate (I'd count us lucky to get 600k at the rate things are going), but man, it sure sounds like fun.  Hopefully the "unmet" stuff will be kept on the drawing board should a future opportunity arise.  I'd probably even be down with paid DLC if it came to that (for the extra chapters, at least).
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Phi on September 22, 2013, 05:38:05 AM
Was this posted already?

(http://www.destructoid.com//ul/262006-/Shantae-noscale.jpg)
(http://www.destructoid.com//ul/262006-/Rottytops-noscale.jpg)

http://www.destructoid.com/inti-creates-contributing-art-to-both-new-shantae-games-262006.phtml
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Protoman Blues on September 24, 2013, 12:12:12 AM
So this has now been fundeded. YAY! XD
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: borockman on September 24, 2013, 12:21:01 AM
It is indeed, congrats WayForward!  >0<
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 24, 2013, 01:55:22 AM
Give me that Risky mode and I'll be content.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on September 25, 2013, 09:37:00 PM
They're now accepting donations via PayPal, and will be doing so for several months. In addition, all funds received via PayPal will be added to the overall total and count towards the stretch goals. So even if it doesn't reach any of them before the 4th, there's still hope thanks to that.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 25, 2013, 10:33:59 PM
They're now accepting donations via PayPal, and will be doing so for several months. In addition, all funds received via PayPal will be added to the overall total and count towards the stretch goals. So even if it doesn't reach any of them before the 4th, there's still hope thanks to that.

That's good. I really want it to at least get to Fire and Forget.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on September 25, 2013, 11:28:13 PM
New stretch goal!
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/955/865/3511315b73a04765f9dad23108d4ab8d_large.png?1380141078)
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 29, 2013, 07:48:04 PM
New stretch goal!
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/955/865/3511315b73a04765f9dad23108d4ab8d_large.png?1380141078)
It's a shame we won't see voice-overs happening at the rate this game is being funded, would have love it happen though. I blame timing of this Kickster surfacing.

On the upside, we're about $7.3k away from Risky Mode though I hope some of the other features (costumes, extra chapters, characters, etc.) become DLC down the road after its release.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on September 29, 2013, 08:17:01 PM
It's a shame we won't see voice-overs happening at the rate this game is being funded, would have love it happen though. I blame timing of this Kickster surfacing.

On the upside, we're about $7.3k away from Risky Mode though I hope some of the other features (costumes, extra chapters, characters, etc.) become DLC down the road after its release.

There's still Paypal donations.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: ViperAcidZX on September 29, 2013, 09:37:47 PM
Whoops, keep forgeting about that. Really wished Nyu Media did that for The Tale of ALLTYNEX Kickstarter, I would love to buy a physical copy set of the trilogy.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on September 29, 2013, 10:07:20 PM
risky mode was just reached
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on September 30, 2013, 03:22:25 AM
Extended version of the trailer theme song, "Dance Through the Danger"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71lLnE8gJnU[/youtube]

It's STILL not "full" since it conspicuously cuts out, but it definitely goes longer than the trailer version.

Posted on: September 29, 2013, 08:11:45 PM
There's still Paypal donations.
Can't say how much I'm relieved to hear that.  I really want to see the game meet more of its stretch goals.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Protoman Blues on September 30, 2013, 06:11:31 AM
Extended version of the trailer theme song, "Dance Through the Danger"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71lLnE8gJnU[/youtube]

It's STILL not "full" since it conspicuously cuts out, but it definitely goes longer than the trailer version.

Posted on: September 29, 2013, 08:11:45 PM
Can't say how much I'm relieved to hear that.  I really want to see the game meet more of its stretch goals.

Still pretty good theme song!
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 30, 2013, 09:16:57 PM
risky mode was just reached

*Kicks feet up.*

I'm good now.


Additionally, I actually hope the voice gets funded, but not the cutscenes. I like how Shantae has been 'in engine' with all it's scenes. I prefer it in general.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VirusChris on October 01, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
I donated $75 to the project, I hope they reach the animated cutscene ones, I would LOVE to see that! ^_^
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Hypershell on October 02, 2013, 01:28:50 AM
So, those donating at $55 and above can transform into a Tinkerbat.  ...you know, in case you have the urge to wave a sword around outside of Risky mode.

$12 and above donations get a "Drifter Blade" for Risky and a blue palette swap for Shantae.  ...gotta admit, she looks good in blue. :V
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VixyNyan on October 02, 2013, 03:15:39 AM
(http://meow.vixynyan.com/shantaecall.png)

O^O Heart beating with excitement~ Want~ :cookie: :cookie: :cookie:
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VirusChris on October 02, 2013, 07:04:33 AM
(http://meow.vixynyan.com/shantaecall.png)

O^O Heart beating with excitement~ Want~ :cookie: :cookie: :cookie:

That is a good look for Shantae with Call F's look! Think they should add it into the game as a bonus costume? ^_^
I really love the headphone set on her.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on October 02, 2013, 07:52:27 AM
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64835841/shgh575575.PNG)
The amount made me laugh a bit. XD
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on October 02, 2013, 07:13:43 PM
They hit the funding for the first bonus chapter.

If they could get Fire and Forget that'd be great.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Mirby on October 02, 2013, 09:28:28 PM
Well the PayPal is staying open for several months after the Kickstarter ends, and everything that goes there will go towards stretch goals. There's still a chance.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on October 03, 2013, 08:58:39 AM
Yeah, I know.

Posted on: October 02, 2013, 03:01:50 PM
Red Eyed/Classic Risky costume revealed as another Backer exclusive costume.

Now they just need to put out Risky in her Genie disguise from the end of Shantae GBC and they're set.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on October 04, 2013, 02:51:00 AM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img18/3842/grk6.png)

My dick is quite literally diamonds.

hnnng.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Protoman Blues on October 04, 2013, 04:47:40 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/t5dGkgl.png)

FUNDEDED!
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Zynk on October 04, 2013, 06:02:37 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/bw4eyso.png)

I was expecting tiger-cat-girl form  :-[
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: VirusChris on October 04, 2013, 06:14:44 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing the Naga, but damn the Tiger form is winning me over! owo

How much do you need to donate to get the Contributor Reward Tier?
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on October 04, 2013, 06:19:26 AM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img18/3842/grk6.png)

My dick is quite literally diamonds.

hnnng.

Are those dollar bills sticking out of her panties?... :P
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Protoman Blues on October 04, 2013, 06:20:05 AM
Are those dollar bills sticking out of her panties?... :P

That was my assumption.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Zynk on October 04, 2013, 06:44:27 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing the Naga, but damn the Tiger form is winning me over! owo

How much do you need to donate to get the Contributor Reward Tier?
The KS Shantae home page says about $60  O^O
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on October 04, 2013, 07:25:09 PM
Are those dollar bills sticking out of her panties?... :P
Heh Heh... Now that you mention it, that's hilarious. It looks that way. It's supposed to be a miniskirt im sure.

also dat Naga Shantae.

They really want the MGQ audience I see.

EDIT: this is a thing

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/975/526/68ae462272954eeb2ef50ff9f3056f82_large.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/mfLaL2S.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Bw6BcY0.gif)

Shantae Crossover with Hyper Light Drifter. Neat stuff.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Police Girl on October 04, 2013, 09:57:21 PM
Aww yeah Fire and Forget got funded.

Hopefully we can at least get to Voice Acting and Clockwork Night.
Title: Re: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Kickstarter by Wayforward (PC/PS3/PS4/Wii U/XB1/360)
Post by: Flame on December 11, 2013, 05:39:21 AM
(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/Flame-G102/1386714009206_zpsc761d58b.jpg~original)