Halo 4 Director developing iOS exclusive suvival-horror AAA title

http://wireless.ign.com/articles/122/1222617p1.html

Republique

I'm legitimately curious if a man with no credited survival/horror games in his resume can pull this off, regardless of the platform.

^You'll get to find out, if the game gets the funding (they're at $35k of $500k goal).

I think this is some serious foreshadowing. This is another example of a more serious take on mobile gaming. And if it truly is iOS only, that's also very interesting, and could potentially also be a sign of things to come. musicalmac

Most likely iOS only, but they haven't ruled out other platforms just yet:

"In the very happy event that we exceed our $500,000 Kickstarter goal, this will grant us more financial freedom and will allow us to build an even better game. We will also consider the idea of developing République for other platforms, however this is not a decision we take lightly, as we firmly believe in developing our games to the strengths of each platform."

$42k of $500k

Mind you some of those who've pledged money clearly stated in comments that they don't even own an iOS device but love the concept and would like to see android development.

Mind you some of those who've pledged money clearly stated in comments that they don't even own an iOS device but love the concept and would like to see android development.

NVIDIATI

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Mind you some of those who've pledged money clearly stated in comments that they don't even own an iOS device but love the concept and would like to see android development.

musicalmac

One thing to point out is that they're using Unity engine (used for Shadowgun), so a port is an option. Considering things such as backdrops in this game are pre-rendered, I can't see it being that hard to get it to run on the entire iOS lineup. Anyways it looks like an interesting game, still limited in many ways, but for a $10 mobile game its a step in the right direction.

One thing to point out is that they're using Unity engine (used for Shadowgun), so a port is an option. Considering things such as backdrops in this game are pre-rendered, I can't see it being that hard to get it to run on the entire iOS lineup. Anyways it looks like an interesting game, still limited in many ways, but for a $10 mobile game its a step in the right direction.

NVIDIATI

That's awesome.

Should be good.

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One thing to point out is that they're using Unity engine (used for Shadowgun), so a port is an option. Considering things such as backdrops in this game are pre-rendered, I can't see it being that hard to get it to run on the entire iOS lineup. Anyways it looks like an interesting game, still limited in many ways, but for a $10 mobile game its a step in the right direction.

musicalmac

The problem is with the mobile game industry where there is simply not enough money put into developing games.

The game looks awesome, but they made huge mistake by keeping it iOS only. That's the reason why the pledges have been so lackluster so far. Hopefully they will make it to their goal though.

So it has been 15 days now, and they're only at $88k of $500k with 16 days to go. The iOS only might not work out after all.

A large number of comments are asking for Android or PC version. There are comments stating people donated a small amount to support the concept but do not own an iOS device, others say that they will only donate more if there is an Android or PC version. There doesn't seem to be much support from the iOS community to help these guys reach their goal.

In a Q/A video when asked, the developers said down the road they would like to plan a PC version of the game which would be better adapted to the PC controls/capabilities.

So it has been 15 days now, and they're only at $88k of $500k with 16 days to go. The iOS only might not work out after all.

A large number of comments are asking for Android or PC version. There are comments stating people donated a small amount to support the concept but do not own an iOS device, others say that they will only donate more if there is an Android or PC version. There doesn't seem to be much support from the iOS community to help these guys reach their goal.

In a Q/A video when asked, the developers said down the road they would like to plan a PC version of the game which would be better adapted to the PC controls/capabilities.

NVIDIATI

I think it's smart at this point to go PC/iOS. I can't say it's as smart to go for an Android build, and would cite fragmentation and compatability issues as the reason. It may not be cost-effective for a studio relying on Kickstarter. At least not initially.musicalmac

I agree, kickstarter may not have been the best choice to start an iOS title.

Some more news coming from an interview with Electric Playground at Fan Expo 2012:

They're now at $95k of $500k and are hoping to get the game going even if they don't meet their goal, but they can't make any promises.

Apparently they would like the game on Vita, if Sony is willing to ask and offer support, it could be a possibility.

It looks as if it will come to Android. The developers have said they're already trying to get the game running on Android.

The full interview and additional details on the game can be found here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan/posts

PC and Mac version is now confirmed, they're now at $105k of $500k with 14 days to go.

Details here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan/posts

http://wireless.ign.com/articles/122/1222617p1.html

Republique

Kid-Atari

This'll be interesting...

So only 11 days to go and they're now at $143k of $500k.

So only 11 days to go and they're now at $143k of $500k.

NVIDIATI

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So only 11 days to go and they're now at $143k of $500k.

AdrianWerner

They really screwed up by assuming iOS audience would be willing to fund 500K core game.

AdrianWerner

I think the bigger issue is they've just done a poor job of marketing it. The proof of concept doesn't tell you anything significant about the game, the $500k goal was too ambitious in the sense that people are going to question whether an upstart dev can deliver on that level of quality, and they did a poor job of setting their rewards (no sweetheart deal for early backers, no discount over retail for everyone else, confusing tiers).

Granted starting out with PC/Mac and Android (or at least, the promise to target those platforms as funding became available) would've helped, but there are more than enough iOS user+"core" gamers out there to fund a $500k game.

3 more days and they're at ~$280k of $500k

Some recent updates:

• Casting of David Hayter (MGS - Snake) and Jennifer Hale for voice acting.
• Operation Keep Hope Alive campaign (spread the word through twitter, facebook, forums, etc.).
• More information and behind the scenes with the developers.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan/posts

51 more hours and they're now at $320k of $500k

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan/posts

While there is often a nice boost in the final 24 hours, unfortunately I don't see them meeting their goal.

41 hours to go and they're now at $353k of $500k

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan/posts

Looks like the push has already started with a ~$30k gain in only 10 hours, hopefully I'll eat my words and they'll make it to their goal before time is up.

22 hours left and they're now at $420k of $500k,

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan/posts

The final push is now.