Varia Games’ ReVeN, has hit KickStarter. This game is inspired by Deus Ex, Crysis, and Metroid. The KickStarter goal is set for $18,000 on PC. $100,000 gets a Wii U release and $200,000 gets a PS4 & PS Vita release. Check out more details and footage of the game below. John Carlos Rogeles, the co-creator of the ReVeN also has a personal message for the Playeressence community.  

Here is a message from the co-creator of ReVeN:

“Hey everyone! I am John Rogeles the Co Creator of ReVeN. I do a lot of the character/creature design and animations. I would like to clarify on some details. At the games core it functions very much like Metroid. Being able to aim at different angles and the Gear mode.

But ReVeN will play more like Deus Ex and Crysis when it comes to the gameplay while having RPG elements. We want the gameplay to feel diverse. We have added a sneaking ability so that you can move around undetected by creatures and other enemies in the game. We want to give players options. The more variety we offer the better the gameplay.

On top of this we are giving players the ability to create their very own levels and place enemies and bosses in whatever room they choose. They can even alter the text to change the story and share their own “Mission” with everyone. Please do not be discouraged by ReVeNs outward appearance. Thank you for taking the time to read this everyone.”

Support ReVeN on KickStarter here. Lets push to get a Wii U, PS4, and PS Vita!

source: http://playeressence.com/varia-games-reven-hits-kickstarter-100k-for-wii-u-port-ps4-ps-vita-ports-set-at-200k/

this game is like the new 2D Metroid i've been longing for for ages, definately getting the WiiU and Vita versions. wish it had a 3DS release though.

Gonna follow this and see how it goes.

Another 2d platformer.........

Would you rather another FPS?

Or Minecraft-like survival game?

The art style really looks like a flash game, but the music is nice though.

I have never played minecraft so no however a brand new fps Ip would be most welcome or a 3d rpg yes please.

but no not another 2d platformer i mean it isnt 92 anymore 

Another FPS would be most welcome?  

In the already super oversaturated market of FPS's these days, how would an indie developer survive releasing another FPS?

And that's a horrible arguement to use for disliking 2D platformers.

Just clearing up, the game will come to Wii U at the base goal. That 100k goal is just to modify the game specially for the Wii U.

Looks great by the way. Pretty clear rip off of 2D Metroid, but if Nintendo aren't willing to do it I'm glad someone is.

It's not '92  anymore? What  kind of argument is that supposed to be?

I never said I dont like 2d platformers just getting sick of seeing them on wii u. And yes I would like a brand new FPS IP what Is wrong with that? No an indie developer wouldnt survive releasing a FPS but why not a point and click or something more imaginative