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Update #15
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May 13, 2013
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The end!
Hi everyone,
Well, there you have it - the Dizzy Returns Kickstarter campaign is now at an end and sadly we haven't reached our funding goal.
As we mentioned in the update last week, development will no longer continue on Dizzy Returns. Sad as this is, we're very glad to have had this experience and we've certainly learnt a great deal over the past 30 days. Regardless of whether we make a new Dizzy adventure or not, there’s no doubt that he has a very fondly remembered place in gaming history.
We're also incredibly grateful for all the kind comments and support we've received from you all throughout the campaign and as promised, by way of a small token of our thanks, we have collated some exclusive digital content that we're making available only to our backers. Watch out for a backers-only update very shortly in which will explain exactly how you can get it.
Thank you once again to everyone who backed the campaign, and especially to those of you who took the time to share your views and opinions with us. Rest assured we are collating all your feedback and thoughts about the future of Dizzy, and now that the campaign is over you can email dizzyreturns@blitzgamesstudios.com with any other comments or feedback you'd like to share with us.
We're heading off for the Christmas break now, and so we'd like to wish each and every one of you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
More Concept Work
Hi all,
This will be our last update containing concept work from Dizzy Returns, and we hope you've enjoyed a glimpse into the world that we had imagined for the game.
Each of the areas were designed with a large centrepiece, an interesting object or feature that drew the eye and created the focal point of that level. Below is a concept drawing that illustrates this point; it forms part of the Crystal Cave, with a giant crystal formation hanging from the roof:
Similarly, Olivia's Cove features the giant stone head in the cliff face, which not only serves as an attractive centrepiece, but also plays an integral part in 'solving' the level!
Below we have two images of the day and night-time versions of Olivia's Cove which you may have seen in our last video update. Altering the time of day makes a big difference, with items, enemies and puzzles changing with time, as well as the way in which Dizzy can traverse the level.
The next image forms the underwater part of Olivia's Cove, which Dizzy could explore only after completing certain puzzles in the main area of the cove. Successfully navigating this watery level in turn leads to an underground cave system complete with lava, where the story continues!
We leave you today with a short video which shows a 'fly-through' of Olivia's Cove as a work-in-progress 3D environment.
The Dizzy Returns Kickstarter campaign is due to end mid-afternoon this Friday, and we'll be posting our last update then. See you then!
Philip and Andrew
Olivia's Cove
Hi everyone,
As we mentioned last week, we're using the time remaining in the campaign to share with you some more of the Dizzy Returns concept work.
Today's design focused video update, filmed mid-last week, gives an insight into a level that was to appear midway through the game, under the working title of Olivia's Cove. The level also introduces a puzzle mechanic brand new to the Dizzy games - the ability to turn day into night!
We'll be back on Wednesday with our last post containing concept work. Until then!
Philip and Andrew
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FOLLOWER OF DIZZY: You'll receive a Kickstarter exclusive digital copy of Dizzy Returns for PC • Regular backer email updates, including developer diaries, meet the team interviews and video updates • Access to exclusive digital content (incl. posters and desktop wallpaper) • Our eternal gratitude for backing Dizzy!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge £20 or more
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SUPPORTER OF DIZZY: Access to exclusive digital game artwork (incl. concept art, character sheets, etc.) • Digital copy of the game soundtrack • Access to the Design Group, which will allow you to participate in game design decisions throughout the project • ‘Supporter of Dizzy’ credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge £30 or more
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FAN OF DIZZY: • Access to the PC beta version of Dizzy Returns • Digital copy of the game design document • Making of Dizzy Returns ebook, filled with gorgeous artwork, as well as insights into the design process • 'Fan of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge £50 or more
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DEVOTEE OF DIZZY: • An exclusive Dizzy Returns Kickstarter poster, designs to be chosen by you, the backers! • Digital copy of the Dizzy Returns in-game map • 'Devotee of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £75 or more
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PROTÉGÉ OF DIZZY: An exclusive Dizzy Returns Kickstarter t-shirt, designs to be chosen by you, the backers! • A set of four Dizzy Returns concept art postcards • 'Protégé of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £100 or more
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FRIEND OF DIZZY: • Limited edition, Kickstarter only souvenir boxed edition of Dizzy Returns – retro style, complete with CD of the finished game and soundtrack • 'Friend of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £150 or more
2 backers Limited (998 of 1000 left)
ADMIRER OF DIZZY: • Private invitation to an on-line live monthly design session with members of the game team - put your questions directly to them! • Printed copy of the Dizzy Returns game design document signed by the Oliver Twins • 'Admirer of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £200 or more
8 backers Limited (492 of 500 left)
SQUIRE OF DIZZY: • Printed hard cover copy of the Making of Dizzy Returns art book signed by the Oliver Twins • A limited edition custom Dizzy Returns USB stick loaded with the PC version, game soundtrack and more! • 'Squire of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £300 or more
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DISCIPLE OF DIZZY: • An invitation to the private Dizzy Returns launch event (date TBD) – celebrate the game launch with the game team and the Oliver Twins! (Travel and accommodation not included) • Signed, limited edition Kickstarter certificate • 'Disciple of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £400 or more
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WORSHIPPER OF DIZZY: • Ever wondered what you’d look like as one of the Yolkfolk? A concept artist will Dizzy-fy a picture of you*, and you’ll receive a one of a kind print of your caricature, as well as a .pdf version! • 'Worshipper of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £500 or more
2 backers Limited (48 of 50 left)
LORD / LADY OF DIZZY: • Be immortalised in the best Dizzy game ever! We will include your photo* along with your choice of caption* in an in-game gallery • 'Lord / Lady of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £1,000 or more
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DEFENDER OF DIZZY: • Come and join the team in Leamington Spa for a day full of Dizzy! You'll meet the Oliver Twins who will guide you through the fascinating history of Dizzy, take a tour of the studio and gain exclusive access to the game in development before anyone else, as well as pick the brains of the Dizzy Returns development team! (Travel and accommodation not included) • 'Defender of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £2,500 or more
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KNIGHT OF DIZZY: • Appear in Dizzy Returns as an NPC! We'll design and name* an NPC character after you, who Dizzy will meet in-game. • 'Knight of Dizzy' credit in the game • (+ previous rewards)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Add £15 to ship outside the UKPledge £5,000 or more
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HERO OF DIZZY • In a face-to-face design session with the Dizzy Returns team and the Oliver Twins, you'll create a complete quest (including puzzles & items) to appear in the final game! Afterwards you'll be taken out to dinner by the Oliver Twins and key team members in Leamington Spa. Return travel (within UK only) and one night accommodation included • Hero of Dizzy credit in the game • (+ rewards £2,500 and below)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge £5,000 or more
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LEGEND OF DIZZY: Become a part of Dizzy history! You'll work with the game team to create a new big baddy to rival Evil Wizard Zaks himself. We'll write your character straight into the story of Dizzy Returns and the lore of the entire Dizzy universe! Afterwards you'll be taken out to dinner by the Oliver Twins and key team members in Leamington Spa. Return travel (within UK only) and one night accommodation included • Legend of Dizzy credit in the game • (+ rewards £2,500 and below)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge £5,000 or more
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MONARCH OF DIZZY: • Claim your rightful place in Dizzy Returns! Alongside the game team you'll design (and name*) the Lost Princess, a character who will appear in a very important quest in Dizzy Returns. Afterwards you'll be taken out to dinner by the Oliver Twins and key team members in Leamington Spa. Return travel (within UK only) and one night accommodation included • Monarch of Dizzy credit in the game • (+ rewards £2,500 and below)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
