Inspired by the first two Suikoden games and Final Fantasy III, Americana Dawn take the recognisable traits of the JRPG and explores them in 18th Century colonial America. Though the story is fictional, the developers are aiming to be as historically accurate as possible so as to teach players about the setting and history from the period. The result will be a story-driven, 30 hour epic complete with a large scale war system, smaller duels and strategic combat.
Japanator: "Oh my. I never expected that it would come to this, but I'm afraid that Americana Dawn's Kickstarter couldn't achieve its $70,000 goal, since they were only able to rake in $28,239. While this means that Foster's journey through America's colonial era won't happen for now, I'm hoping that this isn't the end of Bit Bonton's title."
Good? I'm sick of all these kickstarter projects with heads that will definitely mismanage funds and shit out utter garbage.
Garrett from The Koalition writes:
The common consensus is that gameplay takes priority over everything else, including graphics; however, I often need something extra to pull me back into the game, and I usually find that quality in the setting. Silent Hill is a fun game, but I don’t think I’d continue to revisit it if the town wasn’t interesting. Likewise, I’m drawn to Kickstarter games that offer interesting settings, be they something different or just well thought-out; so, I’ve decided to focus this week’s Kickstarter Weekly on games with breath-taking settings.
Americana Dawn takes Suikoden and places it in colonial America. Crossing Souls somehow makes the 80s feel fresh again. Finally, Hollow Knight takes players underground for a whimsical setting with gorgeous 2D animation. Which game’s setting most appeals to you?
Always pointing out some good stuff, man. If I had the cash to fund all the Kickstarters you mention, the wold would be a better place. Maybe.
Definitely some great picks here and i'm digging the artistic style in both Crossing Souls and Hallow Knight. I'll be sure to support these projects while I still can.
Siliconera speaks to seltaire about her three year struggle to create the American history JRPG of her dreams, Americana Dawn.
While it's really cool it'll be free, and to take from Suikoden and Final Fantasy III is a great thing to hear... I don't know how exciting "historically accurate" will really be for an RPG. That might just be me though, I guess we'll have to wait and see.