About this project
Sadly this project did not go through but the game is still going to come out just may take a little longer.
Check out my website for more news on this game and other projects im working on. http://www.DJMoya.com & thank you to all who showed intrest in the game.
If you still want to be in the game or get the other cool rewords check out the games main page http://www.djmoya.com/games/blockninjas/
Block Ninjas is a 2d action plat-former for your IOS & OSX devices. I want to bring old school side-scrolling shoot-em / beatem up action to the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The entire game is being developed solely by myself. But of course with family and friends support and hopefully yours.
The game style is a mix of enhanced 8bit block ninjas / characters in a hand drawn and pixelated world. With the different abilities and powers such as magical ninja stars, bombs, jumping off walls doing flips and kicking some butt. There will be a ton of unlock-able playable characters. From other types of ninjas to babies,zombies,robots and so on. Each character with their own ninja throwing weapons and skills.
The art of the game is either hand drawn scanned into the computer and edited from there or is designed pixel by pixel or stock art photos then edited a little to give it a smoother integrated look. All the music and sound effects are composed by my self with some help and ideas from family and friends.
The level design is made with a simple idea or sketch then based off that I would design play and test the level to make sure its fun.The stages will have some randomness to them. So when you play the game its not the exact same every time. Enemies will be in different positions flying through the air and running at you from all different directions.
The stages will also have physics to make the game play more fun and sometimes challenging. Such as bigger enemies are heavier and harder to move so watch out for them when they come flying towards you.
The ipad and osx versions will also have a 2 player battle and co-op mode. I will also be working on a way to have online play and maybe even a level editor.
Kickstarter allows an awesome relation ship between me the developer and each and every fan. This includes getting the fans involved with game design ideas and even designing some playable and non playable characters off of some Kickstarters likenesses.
Also providing neat rewords for those who pledge is a great way to show my appreciation for your help
Every pledge gets the rewords below it :)
I have spent quite a bit of money and time on the project so far. Buying an iMac, iPhone and 1st gen iPad. But still need help in funding to pay off the credit cards used to buy them. I'd also need some help getting newer gen iPad 2 and older IOS devices to test the game on. Maybe even a macbook to work on the game while on the road or on lunch / breaks at work. Instead of being stuck in front of my desk with any of my free time. Funding for more art supplies, licenses, and other legal fees is also needed and very appreciated. I work a full time job right now. But with some of this funding.It would allow me to take extra days off work to work solely on this project which would help out immensely.
If I reach my goal you can rest assured knowing all the funds will be used in getting the game tested and finished in an earlier time frame with quality and game play in mind. These funds would make my dream of becoming a game developer come true. Hopefully becoming a full time job not just a hobby and you can be part of this dream.
Help fund an awesome 2d ninja action plat-former for IOS and OSX and get great stuff for doing so :)
Some goals with the funds are...
- Take more time off work to work on game.
- Buy Macbook to work on the game while away from my desk.
- Buy more art supplies to help design the game.
- Get a good high quality Mic to record voice overs and sound effects.
- Pay off credit debt that was from starting this game.
- Buy iPad 2 and older IOS devices to test this game on and other future releases.
- Pay licenses and other legal fees.
- To involve backers such as your self in making this game awesome.
Some goals for the game are
- To make around 20-30 levels for the first release
- To make unlockable mini games
- To work more on the art style and design
- To make a battle and co-op mode for the osx and ipad :)
- Check into making a level editor and online play
- Create more playable characters and enemies and power ups
FAQ
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if funding is successful you will be contacted to double check your info such as adress or tshirt size and within a month or sooner after this project ends i will send you all the rewards :)
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Pledge $250 or more and you can be a ninja in the game! Pledge $500 and you can be a playable character :)
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Yes you do :)
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on May 24, 2011.
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Give any amount of money, starting at $1, and receive backers-only updates here on Kickstarter with videos and screenshots and photos of me working on the game. You can also leave comments and suggestions of awesome ways to make this game even beter! Dont also forget the warm feeling in your hearts knowing you helped make a difference in making this game and my dreams come true.
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NINJA WALLPAPER - Free Block Ninjas wallpaper in different sizes for your computer, cellphone or touchscreen devices!
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NINJA PAPER CRAFT DESIGNS - In addition to backers-only updates, you will receive original papercraft designs not available to the general public, emailed to you to print, fold, and cherish forever. Send Photos of your papercraft character to the secret ninja email provided and get a chance to win the game for free or a t-shirt or your picture in the credits with a special thanks in future updates of the game or on the website.
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YOUR NAME IN THE GAME + SOUNDTRACK + Ringtones - All of the above, plus your name will be added to a "special thanks" section of the credits created specifically for backers. In addition to all previous rewards we will also email you the soundtrack to the game in MP3 format (currently estimated at 5-10 songs.) And free ringtones for your iphone or other smartphone in mp3 and m4r file format.
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THE NINJA SCHWAG BEGINS - Backers will get all previous rewards, plus a set of stickers with the lovable Block Ninjas plus addons for your awesome paper craft Block Ninjas. + extra downloadable paper craft block ninja sets to complete your block ninja army! +a personalized thank you card sent out to you. Wait theres more! You will also get a secret ninja stickers which will only be available to backers! (International backers please add $5 for shipping outside the USA)
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INSTANT ACCESS + Free T-Shirt - In addition to all of the previous rewards you will receive a free copy of the game at the same time it is released to reviewers! This reward is only available to this backer level and above. Plus a free Block Ninjas T-shirt! Also get up to 50% off other merchandise of your choice. (International backers please add $5 for shipping outside the USA)
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FANCY NINJA - FREE HAND PAINTED T-SHIRT- All of the above, but instead of a normal t-shirt you get a free limited edition Hand Painted T-shirt available only to backers. Each one will be one of a kind. Plus you'll get limited edition art signed by me (size to be determined, but I am are thinking in the realm of 8.5x11). (International backers please add $5 for shipping outside the USA)
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BE AN EXTRA IN THE GAME - In addition to everything mentioned above, I will create a personalized illustration of YOU, the backer, in the character style of the game. Making you a permanent fixture in the game's universe and featured in a menu section or background of the game along with your name and our thanks. Plus the personalized illustration will be printed, framed, signed, and sent to you. (International backers please add $5 for shipping outside the USA)
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YOU ARE A NINJA : BE A PLAYABLE CHARACTER - I will create an alternate version of our hero character (ostensibly a game skin), based on your personalized illustration, as a playable character in game. In addition to this, and all previous rewards, you will also receive lifetime free copies of any future game titles made by me. Plus the personalized illustration will be printed, framed, signed, and sent to you. (International backers please add $5 for shipping outside the USA). If you are local I will deliver this to you and take you out for coffee or lunch to discus the game & futures releases and/or nerd out about other stuff.
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A PLACE IN MY HEART - All of the above (including being an in-game character), plus I will personally illustrate an acrylic painting, on a 16x20 canvas, featuring either our hero characters or your personalized illustration character, engaged in bloody combat in similar fashion to the in game art. The painting will be one of a kind and yours to keep. And if you are ever within a 100 mile radius of Albuquerque NM, I will personally drive to meet you, give you a big hug, and take you out for a nice meal. + OFFICIAL BETA TESTER - Yes you can try the IOS games and apps im working on before they come out! Test them out and give feed back and help shape this game and future releases. Only 5 slots available for the pledge so act fast. Or if your a Ninja master check out the next 2 pledges.
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NINJA MASTER! GOD MODE - Hey you. Yes, you. I see you over there. Standing in the corner of the room, pretending you don't notice me. I know your type. You really love the concept of our game and want to see us succeed, but your deep pockets don't know how they can help. Well if you (for some reason) want to back us at this level I will give you all of the previously mentioned backer rewards (including being an in-game character and a painting), but in addition to that you get to have creative input on either this game, or our next, or both. I will meet with you if local or do online chat / meeting and discuss with you creative decisions on a game. In addition to that you will receive numerous high fives and the friendship of everyone involved from now until the end of time.
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NINJA MASTER GOD MODE EXTREME - Get everything mentioned below TWICE yes double the awesomeness! There is only 2 slot available for this pledge are you this extreme?!
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Hi my name is Chris Moya i was born and raised in New Mexico. Grew up a hard core gamer since the 80's.
Fav all time game series of my childhood:
Super Mario All Stars
Kirby
Final Fantasy
Contra
Metal Slug
Chrono Trigger
Bomber Man
Zelda
These games always made me want to make a video game. Some thing fun and addictive to play with friends. Or to watch them play.
Challenging game play, hidden levels and cool boss battles and power ups made the games of the day worth playing.
With all that and just keeping a game simple with easy to use UI and decent graphics made the game more fun. Just look at tetris or mario. Even pac-man these games were simple addictive and fun and had easy to learn game mechanics. They are still popular to this day.
I want to strive to make something that encompasses all these elements into my game.
Simple easy to learn and understand wich gets gradually harder the further you go in to the game. Pleasing graphics and sounds. Good level design.
