Haiku, the Robot is a 2D Metroidvania set in a land full of adorable-yet-discomforting robots, hidden secrets and evil, virus-infected machines. This whole game has been made by one solo developer who is doing all of the pixel art, animation and programming. If that’s not impressive enough, he had never touched a piece of code in his life until one year ago. Go check it out !
Trailer
Play as Haiku and dash, slash and grapple your way through a post-apocalyptic world full of different enemies, bosses and surroundings. The game features beautiful and atmospheric 8-bit pixel art. Everything is drawn by hand and animated frame-by-frame to achieve that retro, Metroidvania look.
It's already funded ! You can't go wrong !
Steamdolls : After Campaign Show - Episode 2
over 3 years ago
– Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 07:29:06 AM
Hello Citizens,
I have some interesting news. I always said I wanted a solid base for Steamdolls. In order to achieve that and have the game running on all platformsperfectly with different languages and a ton of new options, I decided to use clean code. The demo was flawed because we experimented a lot with it and learned our craft in the process. Restarting from scratch is obviously super easy, we know what we want and we just have to readapt the good parts.
The game is going to be awesome and our workflow is now almost ready.
While I am rebuilding the basis, Etienne is finishing Steamdolls issue 3. He will soon work again on the game. Here is a sample of the graphic novel.
"It seems you've got something in your eye..."
Secondly, our Backerkit is almost fully setup and ready to go. The same could be said about our Indiegogo InDemand campaign for late backers. More on that in the next update.
What is of interest to our dearest backers is that when our Backerkit pre-order store is live (in a few days), you will be able to log on the pledge manager and ... you know ... manage your pledge.
I know some of you are waiting for surveys ... brace yourselves ... The surveys will be sent closer to the release date of the game. So ... not right now I am afraid. It is certainly a shock. I was surprised too. But our publisher is very wise on that matter.
Let's hear directly from Top Hat, our publisher :
"Regarding the backerkit, we typically prefer in campaigns (we help with) to send out the survey closer to the release of the game.
This is for organizational reasons; since surveys imply locking in orders and finalized details, doing so very early into a post-campaign development cycle may cause logistic issues when details are still being finalized.
Since we are opening a pledge manager and a pre-order store through backerkit, we do not want to send out surveys while these are still open, as having surveys open at the same time as the pledge manager may cause a headache in fulfilling and tracking the large amount of orders; after all, we are a small team.
However, rest easy, we will notify everyone when the surveys come out and make sure to keep everyone updated as possible with both development and the fulfillment process."
See, it totally makes sense. Surveys will be sent when the game is closer to release and you will be able to choose your credits name at that precisetime, for example.
You know in your hearts, credits are one of the last things I will code.
But remember, Backers will be able to manage their pledge once we launch the backerkit pre-order store in a couple of days.
Above all take care of your loved ones in these troubled times.
See you super soon.
Yoann and the Steamdolls Team.
As usual before leaving you, it's time for a little Cross Promotion with our dev friends on Kickstarter.
There Is No Light
Today we’d like to give a shout-out to a beautifully designed action-adventure game called There is No Light, and its Kickstarter campaign has just launched!
Trailer
Explore different locations of the Underworld. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, defeat deadly bosses and find a way to the light which has been taken away by the Church of the Great Hand.
Game’s setting is full of profound lore and unique gameplay aspects. For example – the instant weapon switching that allows you to perform various types of combos in battle, and the Karma system that makes the in-game world a living and constantly changing organism that reacts accordingly to the player’s actions. Will it be a good or bad influence - you have to find out on your own.
Steamdolls : After Campaign Show - Episode 1
almost 4 years ago
– Wed, Aug 05, 2020 at 10:52:25 PM
Hello Citizens,
Prepare yourselves for the shortest and totally uneventful update you have ever read !
First and foremost, we are doing great. Working on the game is a pleasure.
Thanks to our new workflow.
We wanted to give you three interesting facts. Transparency and all.
1 - With dropped pledges (don't worry it happens), Kickstarter share and conversion rate, we received 83 781,25 € and not 94 828,00 €. Of course it doesn't change a thing to what we promised but we believe it was worth telling you.
2 - We are working our way through the pledge manager to assure backers will have the best experience through Backerkit for the fullfilment of their rewards. Since we mentionned Backerkit, you definitely know what comes next ... We will soon open our Steamdolls Backerkit store and add newitems to it in due time.
3 - Also an Indiegogo InDemand campaign will be created for late backers. It will features the same rewards as the Kickstarter Campaign minus some of the higher tiers.
Once again thanks to all of you for supporting Steamdolls.
Oh and one last thing: If you want to know what we are doing and have fun in the process.
PS: I also want to take a moment to give a shoutout to a new promising game project launching today. In fact, it should already be live by the time you read this! It is The Girl from Arkanya!
Just as we pay tribute to the classic metroidvania genre with Steamdolls... The Girl from Arkanya pays tribute to the lovely classic 2d Zelda adventure games from bygone years. Play as Marisa, the treasure hunter, as you explore Amazonia in search of wealth and riches. Calculate your risk in dungeons, and bring back treasures you can use to upgrade you gear and clubhouse!
They are looking for quite a modest goal of 10,000 US Dollars. I think we can help them easily make it. So you should click through here and take a look!
Thank you for making Steamdolls a reality, we are already hard at work and The Whisper is utterly satisfied !
almost 4 years ago
– Sat, Jul 04, 2020 at 02:33:35 AM
It’s finally over !
After an epic month, Steamdolls Kickstarter has ended on a truly high note with our "End of Days" special event.
Weowe all that has been accomplished to the unwavering support of our community. Thanks to all of you we have been able to celebrate properly over the course of the last few days of the campaign. We really hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did.
Now, our work can continue. We generated a lot of enthusiasm and we have to ensure we meet your expectations. We are already committed to the development of the full game and will not rest until it's in your hands.
The Whisper has gone into hiding but is always lurking in case you have questions. Do not hesitate to ask, he will always be there for you.
Yoann and the Steamdolls Team.
PS : A big shout out to Anthony Haevermaet for believing in our team and supplying us an insane amount of advice AND of course we wanted to give some love to our Discord Members, nothing would have been possible without you.
A Little Cross Promotion with our friends on Kickstarter
Before leaving you, we wanted to talk about two games that were nice enough to feature us in their updates during our last effort.
Conscript is definitely a game you should consider supporting. Jordan Mochi is working alone on this project and his game promises something you have never played before. The pitch is absolutely worthy of your time.
During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies and solve complex puzzles - all whilst fighting for survival in the midst of mankind’s most brutal and horrifying conflict.
Do not hesitate to watch the trailer and try the demo. If you like what you see ... Show your support by becoming a backer :
Fancy a dark point & click adventure game with stunning visuals and an amazing atmosphere? Then you should take a look at Saint Kotar! It is a psychological horror adventure game placed within a beautifully hand-painted world, brought to life with an amazing chilling atmosphere and soundtrack to recount a dark and frightening tale of change.
In Saint Kotar you follow the frightening tale of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin as they try to find the truth behind a macabre series of murders and strange phenomena, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft. You play with two fascinating characters to unravel a captivating and branching story set in the small rural town of Sveti Kotar. As you switch control between characters, the reality around you changes.
The full game will have up to 20 hours of gameplay time and more than 70 locations to explore. Find out more about the project and back it now on Kickstarter :
WELCOME TO THE END OF DAYS !
almost 4 years ago
– Thu, Jul 02, 2020 at 10:26:39 AM
"This is the way their world ends, not with a bang - but a Whisper."
No Citizens today! We don't need ranks! We are the Order of Chaos!
We are all united to celebrate the end of the world, and thanks to all you the party has been pretty wild so far.
Let's now state the obvious: Jennifer Hale will definitely kick the ass of David Hayter in Steamdolls : Order of Chaos. Her goal has been unlocked, throwing the whole Steamdolls team in a neverending state of intense bliss.
It was our dream to reunite the gang and you made it true with your incredible support.
David "Snake" Hayter will fight his own personal demons and biomechanical monsters with Christopher "Otacon" Randolph by his side.
By doing so, our Whisper will have to face a stubborn Inquisitor played by Jennifer "Naomi" Hale.
For an indie team of 3, it is a great pleasure to be acknowledged by such talents.
A really important note, all characters in the gamewill also be dubbed by fantastic professional voice actors. We will be honoured to introduce them to you in time.
While the stretch Goal End of Days has been funded, remember that beyond this goal further delights await:
When we hit a +1000 euros mini goal, every backer will receive an End of Days Special - Exclusive in game Item.
2 have currently been unlocked. The Power Glove and the Treasure Watch.
Once again, Thank you ! You are my everything !
Yoann and the Steamdolls Team.
PS : An important information about the Steamdolls trading cards or lore cards reward.
The ones available now are a starter pack. The cards are the beginning of something truly great.
A full collection is on its way and you will be able to play with your cards. Booster packs will be available on Backerkit.
During the kickstarter campaign, if you take more than one pack of cards we will convert the excedent to booster packs.
If the booster packs are cheaper in the end, you will get more booster packs as a reward.
The Whisper will have a card to unlock gameplay abilities and it is super cool. Grimorio of Games as always been supportive and featured us multiple times so we love them dearly.
A friendly reminder about Add-ons because you might have missed the whole thing.
Digital and physical Add-ons are now available !
Add-ons (Digital) :
Digital Copy of the game - 20 Euros
Digital OST - 10 Euros
Digital Artbook - 10 Euros
Digital Graphic Novels (3 issues) - 10 Euros
Add-ons (Physical) :
PC Physical Copy - 25 Euros
Trading Cards - 20 Euros
OST (CD) - 15 Euros
Graphic Novels (3 issues) - 35 Euros
Artbook/Encyclopedia - (Hardcover) - 60 Euros
OST (Vinyl) - 60 Euros
Whisper Plush - 50 Euros
How to claimyour Add-ons or purchase more Add-ons ?
Press the "Manage your pledge" button on the top of the page.
If YOUAREalready the proud backer of Steamdolls custom goodies (Whisper plush, artbook, soundtrack, cards or graphic novels) : You don't have to add shipping costs.
If YOUR current reward ISaSwitchor PS4 lover tier : Remember to add the shipping costs for physical rewardsJUST one time (Whisper plush, artbook, soundtrack, cards or graphic novels): 15 Euros for everyone in the world.
Increase your pledge in the "Pledge amount" with the amount needed to claim your add-on(s). Don't change your reward.
Save your pledge.
When the campaign is over, we will send you a survey via backerkit asking what you desire.
If you are purchasing new items, then these will be available in the backerkit pre-order store. All you have to do in this case is select the relevant items and add them to your cart.
You know who else helped us greatly ?
Curse of the Sea Rats did ! And we are truly in love with the artstyle of the game from PETOONS STUDIOS.
Curse of the Sea Rats is an epic hand-drawn ratoidvania starring a group of heroes transformed into rats by a pirate witch.
Help Douglas, Buffalo, Akane, and Bussa to rescue the Admiral’s son, capture the evil pirate Flora Burn and break the magic spell.
Sounds like a plan! Maybe a plan that will even rival The Whisper's own...
Their campaign is still live and will end soon too, so if the project is talking to you. It is totally worth a look.
Thanks for reading all the update. The Whisper loves you.
