darkSpyro

So this is some really cool news.







ALL IMAGES ARE CONCEPT ART, AND NOT IN-GAME SCREENSHOTS.

http://www.kickstarter.com/pro...no9/mighty-no-9

Keiji Inafune, the reknowned creator of Megaman, has begun conceptualising a new game, and has started a Kickstarter fund for it.

The game itself is essentially the result of a bunch of things Inafune has always wanted to do with the Megaman series, but never could, due to Capcom repeatedly turning down his Megaman projects. Right now, Keiji Inafune does not hold the rights to the Megaman franchise, so he cannot make Megaman games.

He can, however, make a spiritual successor. And that's exactly what he is doing with Mighty No.9.

The game is a Megaman game in everything but name, right down to the plot being almost idenitical to the plot of the original Megaman game. The characters are also based off of Megaman characters, with clear parallels for Megaman, Roll, and more.

The gameplay is an evolution of the classic Megaman formula - run, jump, and shoot your way through side scrolling levels. There are six levels (as of now - how much content this game has is entirely dependent on funding, which I will get to in a second) for you to choose from, and you can play them in any order you want. Each level has a boss at the end, and you will gain a new ability from bosses when you defeat them.

So, you know how it's basically a Megaman game. But what new things does the game bring to the table?

Well, keep in mind that this project has only just begun, and is still in conceptual stages, so not much is set in stone. But two key game changing mechanics are planned:

-The powers you gain from bosses are not just new weapons - they are transformations. One example shown in the concept art depicts Beck (the player character) transforming into a giant hammer. Another depicts him turning into a tank.

-Not only can you gain the powers of bosses, but you can also exploit normal enemies and use them to your advantage. Beck can absorb "Xel" (pronounced as "cell") energy from enemies, which can be used to fuel different kinds of temporary power ups, such as speed increases, or protective shields.

As well as the game being made in the spirit of Megaman, Inafune is working with many talented creators who have previously worked with him on Megaman games.

The game is in development for PC (with gamepad support, and DRM-free distribution), and is intended to be finished in time for Spring 2015.
The goal of 900,000USD has already been reached - however, with further funding, there will be more content added to the game, and it will be released on other platforms, including Mac, Linux, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.

Spread the word about this if you have the time.

i'm on the hype train

If this gets up to $2,500,000 I will die in happiness. inb4 Vita/3DS Version also

LOL just got on to post this!

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If this gets up to $2,500,000 I will die in happiness. inb4 Vita/3DS Version also

It might be already coming.

https://twitter.com/MightyNo9/status/374595416945225728

In other news,the Kickstarter has reached $1,000,000 in funds,only about $200,000 to go before getting the first stretch goal and two more levels!!

Just dumped $20 into the kickstarter

Yeah, it's well over 1 million USD as of right now. I need to check how much money I have, but I want to help at least get a Mac version if PS3 isn't possible, since that's all I have these days. Also, DAMN that's a pretty great team of names attached to the project. Manami Matsumae for the soundtrack. Inti Creates playing a role in the development (I loved Zero, ZX, 9, and 10). AND Ben Judd's involved! It's like a reminder of the days when I actually liked Capcom. <.<;

I died.

We now have Mac and Linux versions!!

*fangirl scream*

So excited about this!

HE'S SO HAPPY
I GOT SUCH A NICE FEELING INSIDE AFTER WATCHING THIS

Guys,we are now two steps closer to consoles with the updated stretch goals list!


Edit:NEXT GOAL IS CONSOLE VERSIONS!!!: D

I SSSSSOOOOOO wish I had money to give, but as of now, I'll just promise to buy it if it comes out for WiiU.

I wanna support this but i'm broke. D:

but i'll still get the game for 360 or 3DS if it comes to it.

We're almost at next-gen, and we also get the first look at gameplay!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UXDiQrgI6M

I know! I'm so exicted for it to come out! Hopefully I can donate $60 by tomorrow for the game (getting Wii U version). Shout out to those four generous backers who donated $10000. Enjoy your dinner with Mr. Inafune!

Yeah, so I donated. A little bit after-the-fact, but I wanted to make sure I had the right amount of money for the reward level I wanted. <.>

This just in, Mighty No. 9 will be avaialble for Xbox One and PS4! I'm still gonna get it for the Wii U (and 3DS if it reaches that goal) though. I've always played my megaman games on nintendo consoles, first one I ever playe was Megaman X on the SNES.

And it's also apparently coming to Vita and 3DS now, too. If we can reach 3,800,000 USD I think we get a chiptuned version of the soundtrack. Also, Mega Man 2's composer joined the soundtrack team too. It really is a who's who of old Capcom peeps. @.@

Inti Creates made a visualisation test for the game in UDK.
Keep in mind that everything here is a placeholder, and does not reflect the appearance of the final game. This was made in a week.

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And it's also apparently coming to Vita and 3DS now, too. If we can reach 3,800,000 USD I think we get a chiptuned version of the soundtrack. Also, Mega Man 2's composer joined the soundtrack team too. It really is a who's who of old Capcom peeps. @.@

Yep, Added the new updated pic too. BTW, what system is everyone getting it for? I'm getting it for Wii U, 3DS, and PC with the NES Flash Drive.





Also the race mode is not like a Mario Kart race, It's like Time trial mode.

I want to back it so bad, but my parents said no. Oh well, gonna buy the game anyways, but still I so wanna help!

Quote: HIR

And it's also apparently coming to Vita and 3DS now, too. If we can reach 3,800,000 USD I think we get a chiptuned version of the soundtrack. Also, Mega Man 2's composer joined the soundtrack team too. It really is a who's who of old Capcom peeps. @.@

Yep, Added the new updated pic too. BTW, what system is everyone getting it for? I'm getting it for Wii U, 3DS, and PC with the NES Flash Drive.





Also the race mode is not like a Mario Kart race, It's like Time trial mode.

I'm definitely getting it for PS3, since that's where I have Mega Man 10 on (the only Mega Man game I've been going back to as of late). I don't know if I'd get another version, since that might cost extra, and I gave quite a bit to the Kickstarter.

Also, CHIPTUNED SOUNDTRACK GET. **** YEAH! ^.^ They're livestreaming on Twitch right now to countdown the end of the Kickstarter. Inti Creates is being interviewed. Man, have I missed their games.

EDIT: Apparently, with PayPal, this thing hit the 4 millions USD mark. JEESH. @.@

Hey, I just backed the game, does anyone know how to say what version of the game you want?

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Hey, I just backed the game, does anyone know how to say what version of the game you want?

You will be contacted by email for all that information. For example, if you gave enough to get hard copy goods (like artwork), you have to give them your address. That's coming down the pipe, I think.

Okay. Have you got your email yet?

No. The game's website isn't even online yet. They said that once they have their forums up and running that they would contact us with the information? Seriously, all of this information is on the Kickstarter page. ^.^;

God damn it, if only I didn't let people borrow my money so much I would of been able to back it.

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God damn it, if only I didn't let people borrow my money so much I would of been able to back it.

To be fair, a small job that I did paid me far more money than I expected it to. And I since I put all the money I made over the summer into the bank to never get touched I figured I'd use it to back the Kickstarter. <.<;

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God damn it, if only I didn't let people borrow my money so much I would of been able to back it.

To be fair, a small job that I did paid me far more money than I expected it to. And I since I put all the money I made over the summer into the bank to never get touched I figured I'd use it to back the Kickstarter. <.<;

I literally have no money for this right now, though. Literally.
The last amount of money I could of used, I gave to people to help them out with their own financial issues.

Any money I've had since then has been used for college expenses and such things.

It's a shame, because I will have money to spare by the end of this week (well, then again, I need to buy a birthday present for my friend for the weekend. I was going to use the leftover money from pre-ordering Sonic Lost World to do that, though I may of had enough to at least have a copy of Mighty No.9 without extra bells and whistles).