Horn of Balance - an indie 2D zelda-like (cdn.masto.host)
from HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place to gaming@beehaw.org on 06 Apr 2024 15:09
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/users/HornofBalance/statuses/112224907472080027

Horn of Balance - an indie 2D zelda-like

I’m developing ‘Horn of Balance’, a 2D zelda-like featuring 12 non-linear dungeons, 2 interconnected worlds and a TON of secrets.

Right now, the project is live on Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hornofbalance/horn-of-balance) and we’ve almost hit the funding goal with just 24 hours left!

There’s also a free demo on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738140/Horn_of_Balance/) and Itch.

I’m happy to answer any questions you might have!

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Coasting0942@reddthat.com on 06 Apr 2024 15:57 next collapse

GOG a year after release?

HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 06 Apr 2024 16:05 collapse

@Coasting0942

I cannot promise a GOG release just yet, but I will be applying for the required publishing deal. If that goes through then yes. It would be a simultaneous release. The game is already on Itch (= DRM free version) and that too will be available on day 1 if I can help it.

(I hate DRM just as much as the next guy 😉)

Coasting0942@reddthat.com on 06 Apr 2024 16:07 next collapse

Dang, should have been a general DRM free question.

Sounds awesome!

[deleted] on 06 Apr 2024 18:57 collapse

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HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 06 Apr 2024 19:11 collapse

@Nia_The_Cat Yes, you get to choose between the storefronts available. So that'll be Steam, Itch.io and hopefully a few more like GOG. GOG requires a deal with the site. I'll be applying but can't 100% guarantee it as an option just yet.

If you have any questions about Kickstarter just let me know. I'm hoping to raise enough funds in the next 20 hours, so I can finish this game. It's an all or nothing concept, so if we don't meet the goal then nobody actually has to pay anything.

[deleted] on 06 Apr 2024 19:34 collapse

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HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 06 Apr 2024 19:37 collapse

@Nia_The_Cat Oh, thanks. I was already on lemmy as well, but not on that group yet.

[deleted] on 06 Apr 2024 19:42 collapse

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HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 06 Apr 2024 19:46 collapse

@Nia_The_Cat Oops. Too late now 😨

KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 06 Apr 2024 18:02 next collapse

Iirc you can technically release as DRM free on Steam. There are some out there you can literally drag and drop to a different PC and it’ll work just fine. Just in case you wanted to go that route since you hate DRM.

Daxtron2@startrek.website on 06 Apr 2024 22:11 next collapse

Really like the art, any plans for ports to mobile? I think it could do really well there. I’ll kick some cash to the Kickstarter for sure, any plans to continue if you don’t reach the goal?

HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 06 Apr 2024 22:16 collapse

@Daxtron2 Not yet. But who knows what's possible if the game does well enough.

Daxtron2@startrek.website on 07 Apr 2024 04:00 collapse

Kicked ya some cash :) close to the goal! Hope it gets there!

HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 07 Apr 2024 06:37 collapse

@Daxtron2 We made it! Thank you for your support!

Daxtron2@startrek.website on 07 Apr 2024 06:58 collapse

Awesome!! Excited to see it come to life!

[deleted] on 07 Apr 2024 00:09 next collapse

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HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 07 Apr 2024 06:43 collapse

@Nia_The_Cat And we made it. Thank you again for your support Nia!

Telorand@reddthat.com on 07 Apr 2024 15:21 collapse

Congratulations!

[deleted] on 07 Apr 2024 03:56 next collapse

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Faydaikin@beehaw.org on 07 Apr 2024 10:05 collapse

It has a Skull called Murrey?! Sign me up! 😃

HornofBalance@mastodon.gamedev.place on 07 Apr 2024 10:06 collapse

@Faydaikin You'll have to be quick. Just 4 hours left till the end of the Kickstarter 😉