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"A Light in the Dark" is a new, suspense-filled visual novel on PC. A collaboration between CreSpirit, developers of "Rabi-Ribi", and the tag team duo of Storia and Narrator, developers focused on visual novels and RPGs.
Having worked with CreSpirit on "Rabi-Ribi" and Narrator on "Companion", Sekai Project is teaming up with this dream team of developers to bring their new game project to the West!
Here is your chance to support the release of this intriguing new title and also get fantastic goods and originally drawn art exclusive to this Kickstarter campaign.
──We cannot choose in this unfair world.
Hao-Chen Jiang did not understand what it was when he opened his eyes. Before him was a dim and dreary room that he had not seen before. Trying to get up to turn on the lights, he finds that his arms are tied behind him and that is when he realizes that he's been kidnapped. It is then that a mysterious girl appears before him and with a look of disdain tells him that he's been kidnapped and unless his family agrees to pay a ransom he has no chance to escape. But perhaps there is more to this than just money...
The rich boy stuck in his never changing daily life...
The fierce girl struggling for survival...
Two people in totally opposite positions in life.
During his days of imprisonment, they will learn of a world they were never aware of which will crumble away at their deep-rooted prejudices. In the face of confusion and the choices before them, what will they find...?
Bringing together a group of diverse and talented game developers hailing from Taiwan, we are helping to make this collaboration a reality. With the technical prowess of CreSpirit and the storytelling ability of Storia and Narrator, "A Light in the Dark" promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking visual novel that fans of this gaming genre will certainly enjoy.
"A Light in the Dark" features careful decision making as you help Hao-Chen examine his situation and make choices to find out more about his captors as he tries to make his escape. The game also features multiple endings and a stamina system which determines how much you can do in a day. Run out of stamina and bad things could occur...
Along with finishing development on this game, the team is turning to Kickstarter to gather a wider audience to experience this game as well as stretch goals to add additional story content and even voice acting to further bring the story to life.
Each of the developers working on this project understand the importance of delivering a world class product to everyone and are looking forward to your support to make this project a reality!
Developers
CreSpirit is a game development studio based in Taiwan. They rose to fame quickly worldwide with the 2016 release of the hit game, "Rabi-Ribi". Alongside game development, CreSpirit's talented staff also work in animation, outsourcing their talent to other companies all over the world.
Storia is a Taiwanese game development studio founded in 2016 and has done development on PC and mobile phone. They've collaborated with Narrator on "Dong-Jin Rice Princess" and developed the mobile game "Cat Flavored Coffee Shop".
Narrator is a Taiwanese game development studio founded in 2010 and have been developing visual novels ever since. They have released three titles so far for the overseas market on Steam such as "Koi Musubi", "Companion", and "7 Days with Death".
Character Designer - NuDa
NuDa is an illustrator from Taiwan who has worked on a number of game projects and whose artwork known for its delicate linework and unique use of color. They've participated in events both in Taiwan and abroad and has been involved with numerous projects. Currently they live in Tokyo and works at a game company.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nudagan/
Pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=257244
Game Illustrator - CanKing
CanKing is a popular illustrator in Taiwan who has also taught online courses on art. They've participated in events both in Taiwan and abroad and has been involved with numerous projects. Currently they live in Tokyo and works at a game company.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/a12710xxx
Pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=489858
Publisher
Sekai Project is a start-up game publisher located in Los Angeles and focuses primarily on localizing games and other media from Japan and all over the world for the English-speaking market through platforms such as Steam, PSN and mobile. Their previous works include "Grisaia" trilogy (Frontwing), "CLANNAD" (VisualArts/Key), and the "NEKOPARA" series (NEKOWORKs). Sekai Project also has a manga imprint under the name Sekai Books which includes releases such as "Gate: Where the JSDF Fought" and "The House in Fata Morgana: The Veil Over Your Eyes".
Sekai Project has already contributed funds to the production and development of this title, but much more is still needed, but only with your help can we bring this title to the world!
Note: All designs are subject to change and are not finalized. Customs/VAT fees may be incurred depending on the country shipped to and is not covered by this campaign.
Risks and challenges
Production issues and going over the budget is always a concern. However, we're working with an experienced group of developers who we have existing products for available on Steam. We are confident that any issues that do come up will be resolved without causing risks to Backers.
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