Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm
Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm, an original 2D fighting game by an Japanese indie game development team comprised of three former SNK / King of Fighters staff. The purpose of the campaign is to power up and complete the game that has our labor of love for the last six years: Yatagarasu.
With your support, we will add new characters, new features, and fully localize the game to into a new version that we will bring to gamers all over the world: Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm!
Yatagarasu is an original 2D fighting game for PC (Windows) which features 8 playable characters, high quality old school graphics, and gameplay that is easily accessible to anyone. You can see the trailer for the latest version of Yatagarasu in our IndieGogo Gallery.
We’ve worked hard to make Yatagarasu a fighting game that everyone can enjoy by creating a simple structure and straightforward gameplay without the clutter of lots of unnecessary features. Our game also features a completely unique commentary system which provides dynamic commentary in real time based on developments in the match.
Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm will bea brand new version of Yatagarasu with all-new new characters and many new features, and which will be fully localized into English for gamers around the world.
Our small team has being developing Yatagarasu with limited funding for six years. Developing a 2D fighting game is extremely time-consuming and expensive, but we’ve made up for our lack of resources by putting lots of time into the game. But, progress on development has been slow and we are not sure that we will be able to continue developing the game with this approach.
We are seeking funding to allow us to make a leap in progress and also to add new elements that we otherwise might not be able to include. A successful funding campaign will allow us to do this and complete the game we have always wanted to make: Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm.
Our campaign is for flexible funding, which means that we will still receive most of the contributions provided, even if we are unable to reach our funding goal. In this case, we will proceed with work on Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm and use the contributions we have received to fund as much as possible of the new features and improvements. We will make up for the shortfall in funding wherever possible by putting more time into development, but progress on teh game will be much slower.
＊Screenshot from an earlier version
If we reach our funding target of $68,000, we will add the below new features. Each item has the required cost listed to show how all of the funds will be used.
New Character: Kotaro ($20,000)
Includes pixel art, character portrait, voice over, story writing, game play balancing, etc. The actual cost of character creation is $25,000, but to improve the chances of adding her, we will self-fund the remaining $5,000 for Kotaro.
New Character: Azure ($25,000)
MC Voiceover by Koori Masao ($2,000)
TOUGEKI announcer Koori Masoi will join as the Yatagarsu Attack on Cataclysm's official MC. He will announce the player’s names and affiliations at the start of a match, and MC and comment on match highlights after the match has finished. This will add a new level of excitement that is totally unique to Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm.
English Localization ($4,000)
Nyu Media will fully localize the game menus, text, dialogue and graphics into English.
English Language Dynamic Commentary! ($4,000)
One of Yatagarasu’s standout features is the edgy commentary system and provides dynamic commentary in real time based on developments in the match. English commentary by famous overseas tournament commentators and players (to be announced!) will be added!
New Japanese Commentary ($2,000)
The commentary will be completely revised and powered up, including newly recorded commentary by renowned Japanese fighting game player Kokujin.
Creation of a New Trailer ($2,000)
New trailers will be newly created in both English and Japanese.
IndieGogo Perks Creation ($5,500)
IndieGogo fees and other costs ($3,500)
In addition, the below improvements and additions will be made that will be self-funded by the development team.
New, High Quality Graphics
New graphics by Yatagarasu dev team member Kotani:Tomoyuki.
Game Play Improvements and Game Balancing Overhaul
Together with adding the new characters, we will review and completely rebalance game play, add powerful new moves, and make the game even more accessible and fun to play.
Story Rewrites
Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm will have new story developments along with the new characters.
Improved Online Support
We will add error resolution and high speed networking, and make online match support even more smooth. A new team play function will be added, so you can fight team versus team matches. A new “My Icon” function will be added that allows icons made by players to be used in the game.
NESiCAxLive Version
See above for details about Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm's arcade debut!
Collaboration with Taito Station
In collaboration with Taito Station, MC Koori will appear and MC at actual Taito Station arcades. What’s more, other arcade centers are being added to the participation list! (Japan only)
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yatagarasu-attack-on-cataclysm/x/509100
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