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ABOUT THE GAME:
We want to create the ultimate, hip-hop, classic 2D platformer! Join Lil Ye as you run, jump and tweet your way through a series of magical worlds full of music, money, friends, foes, fans and ... unicorns.
Its nap time at nursery school, but Lil Ye doesn't want to sleep – there's too many adventures to be had, people to help and gold to collect!
Escape through the wire fence, touch the sky until you can't get much higher, hit the gym, check into the heartbreak hotel, go gorillas in Paris and runaway from monsters! But remember… What don't kill you, can only make you stronger.
Sometimes it feels like the whole world is against you, so make sure you watch out for everyone, including goldiggers, robocops, ghosts and paparazzi!
Help Lil Ye collect gold coins to buy new outfits, upgrades and powerups at the Ye-Store.
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN:
We’re asking for your help to raise a minimum of $20,000 to create a fully playable Lil Ye Land game which, once completed will be available to play, for free on Web, Apple IOS and Android.
The money will go towards creating a minimum of 3 worlds - made up of 3 levels each (9 in total) - with a big boss at the end of each world.
The more money we raise, the more levels, items and awesome features we can add to the game!
WHY DONATE IF IT'S GOING TO BE FREE ANYWAY?
The short answer is so the full game can become a reality. Without funding there can be no game. With funding, there can be the game, plus a load of super limited edition goodies available exclusively to Kickstarter donors. It's front row tickets at the cinema vs waiting to watch three years later on TV.
THE REWARDS:
To say thank you for your support, we've got a bunch of awesome, exclusive rewards fro you to enjoy!
Keep up to date, get the game first or even be part of the game with these digital rewards (no shipping necessary)
You will receive a link to download and play the game before it is available to the general public.
Get exclusive updates on the progress of the game, and a look behind the scenes into the making of Lil Ye Land.
Your name will be included in the credits within the finished game.
Official Lil Ye Land wallpapers to download for your desktop and mobile devices.
Access to a digital download of our epic Lil Ye Land 16 bit soundtrack, composed by Nina Cosford!
Get a little piece of you (or a friend) inside the actual finished game with a custom tombstone, shop front or even as a background (non-playable) character!
Show your love for Lil Ye Land in the real world with these awesome exclusive and limited edition products!
Limited edition Lil Ye Land poster, signed by Ali Graham.
Size: A3 / 297 x 420 mm / 11.7 x 16.5 in
(Please note: Final artwork may vary from preview)
Kickstarter exclusive screenprinted Lil Ye Land t-shirt
Exclusive Lil Ye Land stickers
(included in all physical rewards above $50 / £36.
Limited edition, signed and numbered (X/100) Kickstarter exclusive print. Size A5 (148mm x 210mm) 315 gsm Fine Art Archive Quality Paper
Custom illustration of you (or a friend) in the style of Lil' Ye. You will receive a one-off signed print and digital file (for personal use)
Size A5 (148mm x 210mm) 315 gsm Fine Art Archive Quality Paper
Custom made, hand painted, limited edition vinyl toy of Lil Ye!
Size: 9.5cm
Super limited edition, customised vinyl toy of Lil Ye in different iconic eras / outfits including College Dropout, 808s, Power, Stronger (with glow in the dark elements!) and Runaway.
Only 100 of each design will ever exist!
Each figure will come signed and numbered (X/100)
If you choose to get the whole set of five variants - you will receive a bonus free "regular" figure.
REAL FRIENDS
For those of you that want to give serious support for Lil Ye Land, we've got some very special rewards to say thank you!
Commemorative mini game cartridge with Lil Ye Land game art on it (for display only / not playable) - extra special limited edtion Golden Cartridge also available.
Size: 7cm X 5.5cm
The most limited edition Lil Ye figure in existence – custom hand painted, limited edition vinyl toy of Lil Ye! Only 10 of these will ever exist!
Your name included on a special thanks list within the game credits
We'll work directly with you to create your very own custom level / mini game to be included in the final Lil Ye Land game!
ABOUT LIL YE:
Inspired by the music, lyrics, fashion and antics of one particularly special artist, Lil Ye & The Hip Hop Hoorays re-imagines the world of hip-hop in the context of lovable, big, bobble-headed kids
Since 2004 the online illustration project has had international coverage in the press and online, and has been liked and shared by the likes of Kim Kardashian West, Drake, Chance The Rapper, Travis Scott, Logic, Joey Badass, Kyle, Action Bronson, Lil Yachty, Kacy Hill, Bruno Mars and Santigold. It has also led to official collaborations with the likes of Mountain Dew, Fall Out Boy and Quality Control Music.
ABOUT US:
ALI GRAHAM
(WRITER / PRODUCER / LEAD ARTIST)
Ali Graham is a freelance illustrator and animator based in the UK. For over five years he has been creating online projects inspired by the world of music and hip-hop including 99 Problems, Beyonce Vs Zombies and Lil Ye.
He has also worked on projects with the likes of HBO, Mountain Dew, Tumblr, Red Bull, IFC and Hyundai.
LIAM MCINROY
(LEAD GAME DESIGNER)
Liam McInroy is a young developer from Wyoming. He has programmed for the last seven years, focusing mostly on Artificial Intelligence research, but in his free time he likes to develop games and other smaller side projects.
This isn't his first game, Liam was also the lead developer of Skwob and has had some experience with miscellaneous freelance game development.
You can find him on LinkedIn or Twitter (@liammcinroy).
NINA COSFORD
(MUSIC)
As well as being internationally renowned illustrator, Nina Cosford is also an accomplished pianist, sound technician and composer (especially of 16 bit music)
Risks and challenges
DELIVERING THE GAME:
Creating a fully playable video game from scratch is a new and exciting experience - but also a big challenge. Fortunately the format of the 2D platformer is relatively simple (compared to many other games), and having created a working demo we have already established most of the game's core framework and rules - so expanding on it is merely a question of spending time generating artwork and assets, rather than dealing with unknown technical issues.
DELIVERING REWARDS:
I have been running an online shop for my illustration projects for over 4 years, I have experience and preexisting relationships with printers and manufacturers. I have also processed and shipped over 2000 orders, so I am very familiar with postage, packaging and international shipping.
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