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La-Mulana 2

by Playism Games

日本のファンの皆さんはこちら。

We here at NIGORO believe in the future of the 2D platformer. While 3D games have gained in popularity, we've always wondered where the future of the 2D game could take us.  

La-Mulana was a sprawling action adventure game with tons of secrets, items, and difficult enemies. The original was made as a love letter to the 8-bit games we grew up with.

In 2011, we remade the first La-Mulana, remixed areas, and upgraded the graphics to match a more modern 16-bit aesthetic. At that point, La-Mulana was finished, but it's not the end. We can do more.

With your help, we can make the sequel we've always wanted to make, and play a part in helping Japan regain its position as a fundamental part of the gaming world stage.

Please, lend us your support.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playism/la-mulana-2

I never played the first game but have been meaning to pick it up as I heard good things. Considering that Mighty Number 9 carp got so much money this should by all rights get funded.