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Hi, I’m Jordan and I’m the creator of Haiku, the Robot.

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I’m the solo developer doing all the art, animation and programming.

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I started about a year ago and I had no prior knowledge of how to code or how to program.

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I had never touched a piece of code in my life.

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So for the last year I’ve spent pretty much all my free time learning how to make a bunch of smaller games

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while keeping Haiku in the back of my mind and at the center of my heart.

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Getting into game development has changed my life.

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From the very first time I hopped into Unity I fell in love with game development immediately,

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I know it sounds corny but it really feels like I’ve found my calling.

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Just like most of you, I currently work a 9-5 job so it doesn’t leave me with as much time as I’d like to create Haiku and his wonderful world.

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Yet still, I’m very proud of myself and how far I’ve come in just one year

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After getting loads of positive feedback on social media, I decided that I would give Kickstarter a go and try to make this passion project become my full-time job.

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With your help, this would really be a dream come true.

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Haiku, the Robot, is a Metroidvania at heart so expect a world full of unexplored areas teeming with different enemies and environments.

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To collect different abilities and power ups that will help you reach new areas.

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A few crazy boss fights.

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Dead human remains. And an exciting story inspired by The Matrix and The Legend of Zelda.

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Most of the ground work is done, this includes core mechanics, abilities, and storyline.

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What’s left to build more of Haiku’s charming world, to create more enemies, and add extra content for you to explore and enjoy.

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For the longest time, I have always dreamed of making my very own video game and, to be honest, I still can't believe that I'm doing it.

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If you like what you see, I’d be grateful for your support and for making this dream become a reality.

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So thank you!