https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1548028600/battle-chasers-nightwar
If you like Darksiders and its art, Joe Madureira is now Kickstarting an old IP of a comic he did called Battlechasers. Visually it reminds me of elements of Bastion and maybe Child of Light combat.
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CBR News: How did the idea of continuing "Battle Chasers" as a video game first come about?
Joe Madureira: As soon as we settled on the idea of our first project being a JRPG inspired RPG, "Battle Chasers" came up almost immediately. It had a lot of support within the team, and it would allow me to expand the existing BC Universe and finally do a few more books to continue the story. Seemed like a big win all around.
What can you tell us about the story of "Battle Chasers: Nightwar?"
"Nightwar" is a self-contained adventure that takes place some time after the events of the comic series. Following the trail of her missing father Aramus, Gully leads the heroes to a mysterious island where dark forces are gathering, and attempt to stop the rebirth of an ancient evil. We introduce an awesome new villain and a bunch of brand new characters to the series.
Do "Nightwar" and the remaining issues of the comic book relate to one another in terms of story?
Yes, and no. Issues #10-12 will deal more with furthering the story that's been told in the books up to this point. "Nightwar" will have plenty of cool fan service and cameos for readers of the comic series, but it's a self-contained story. So gamers won't feel like they missed out by not reading the comics, and readers won't feel like they are missing anything important if they don't play the game.
"Battle Chasers" #10, 11 and 12 are also part of the Kickstarter. How far along are you on those issues?
Right now the books are in the planning stages. I have an outline for the first three-issue story arc, and close to having a final script for #10. I've already started doing some layouts, and hope to be drawing again soon, but right now most of my time is going into the game. My goal is to have thenew books out around the same time the game hits next year.
What are the non-Kickstarter related plans to roll those issues out, and are there plans to collect the entire 12-issue run together when it's completed?
We are still working out the details with Image, but we definitely plan on making the first nine issues of the series available in physical form. The digital versions are available on comiXology for people who can't wait! It will most likely be softcover and much more affordable than the hardcover anthology from a few years ago. This will happen prior to issue #10 hitting the stands next year. If the first three-issue arc is well received, I'd like to do more in the future to continue the story past #12.
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Never thought this story would continue as know it is niche, but enjoyed few issues I read 15 years ago. Hoping game lives up to expectations.
