A few days ago, an “unprecedented double Kickstarter campaign” was announced. It centers on two games that pass for being spiritual successors to two cult RPGs. Thereby, Armed Fantasia wants to be the heir to Wild Arms which was born on PS1. As for Penny Blood, it takes its link from the PS2 title Shadow Hearts.
Without going into details, the campaign, which has now been launched since August 29, should benefit both games. For example, if one attracts more attention from the participants at the expense of the other, the latter will however not be left out and will also enjoy the gifts.
First, both games are expected to be released on PC. However, if the objectives that the development teams have set themselves (either $750,000), which guarantee a PC version have been reached and surpassed, then the titles should also appear on PS5 consoles, Xbox Series and Nintendo. For the latter, not sure if it’s the Switch. Everything will depend on the machine which will then be topical in 2025the year that is expected to host the games.
And so far everything is going extremely well. In fact, it is even a real success. In one day, the campaign succeeded in fulfilling and even exceeding the ambitions previously communicated by the instigators of the initiative. To see how far it will rise. He now has a little less than thirty days left. In any case, for now the games are certain to have a PC version.
Armed Fantasia
Counting on the presence of the scriptwriter of Wild Arms and other members who participated in the production of the famous PS1 game, Armed Fantasia plans to feature the story of a young man named Ingram. A member of Pathfinder, a group of adventurers, our hero will travel the vast lands of Londenium with the aim of overcoming the ” anomalies ” that are rampant here and there.
With this Armed Fantasia, we are promised to “live the spirit of a large-scale Japanese RPG adventure”, tread a “gigantic map of the world” and also complete a large number of puzzles.
Here is a video of what he will tend to offer:
Penny Blood
The second game (supported by some names who therefore participated in Shadow Hearts) is much darker. For good reason, it will offer players a horrific journey bathed in a Gothic aesthetic.
Featuring an investigator named Matthew Farrellthe game will take us through a world of the 20s populated by evil creatures. First taking place in a mental asylum based in New York, our protagonist’s investigation will lead him to venture into various other countries (Japan, China, Europe, etc.).
Tracking down the demons, Farrell will be forced to use the same weapons as the latter and thus call on the powers of darkness to overcome them.
Here is the trailer released during the campaign:
Source: JVL
