THE LONG DARK, a first-person post-disaster survival sim

[Ultimate_PIMP]

So this looks pretty freaking sweet. 

 

Kickstarter link Here

 

The people involved with making this game have all worked on triple A titles like "Far cry 3" and "God of war"

The game takes place in a post apocalyptic world, where surviving is implemented differently than other post apocalyptic games.

 

 

 

"There isn't really a game out there right now that delves into the nitty gritty details of what you would have to do to survive, and in the Long Dark we're really focused on that."

 

UPDATE:

 

They gave a lot of information on what exactly gameplay will be like.

I can assume by now that this game will be 3D.

 

Good details here

 

I think the calorie concept and staying warm are both really cool.

[JORDANonPC]

I would never pledge until I have seen some real gameplay anyone can make a video talking about their game 

[Ultimate_PIMP]

I would never pledge until I have seen some real gameplay anyone can make a video talking about their game 

 

Same.. but the idea is pretty awesome, and the people behind it seem pretty solid.

[JORDANonPC]

Same.. but the idea is pretty awesome, and the people behind it seem pretty solid.

That's just not good enough for me even when people have a good idea and good intentions they can get in over their head, I do hope they manage to do it and make a great game though but I'll wait until they have until I consider giving them my money too many people pledge without thinking it through 

[threadysparrow]

I will only play it if it is a multiplayer FPS on Xbox 360

[Lyons]

This looks really cool... I'm very wary about Kickstarter games though, they have a pretty bad track record in general.

[Ethnod]

I would never pledge until I have seen some real gameplay anyone can make a video talking about their game 

 

Normally the same and I am tempted to not do it but I think I will, I like the concept and the people behind it are impressive. And sure its only $15 CAD and sure thats like €2 euro or something

[JLCitadel]

So this looks pretty freaking sweet. 

 

Kickstarter link Here

 

The people involved with making this game have all worked on triple A titles like "Far cry 3" and "God of war"

The game takes place in a post apocalyptic world, where surviving is implemented differently than other post apocalyptic games.

 

Lmao please. Day Z

[SirPaul]

Okay ! THIS.

 

When they show me gameplay, and it will have some really AAA graphics with Newest Engine on Physics and npc behaviour, I will recommend and buy this game to every gamer i know

 

No, really, If they implement really great graphics (but really great ones) it will be very cruel (in a  good meaning) to play this game.

[Ethnod]

This looks really cool... I'm very wary about Kickstarter games though, they have a pretty bad track record in general.

 

Actually they don't at all tbh. I have invested in about 10 or more Kickstarter games at this stage and they are all on track. Don't get me wrong, like in the industry, there are a few who fail but for the most part they are doing well tbh

 

Okay ! THIS.

 

When they show me gameplay, and it will have some really AAA graphics with Newest Engine on Physics and npc behaviour, I will recommend and buy this game to every gamer i know

 

No, really, If they implement really great graphics (but really great ones) it will be very cruel (in a  good meaning) to play this game.

 

Do you not think that gameplay and mechanics are important? I have to say that I thought that The Unfinished Swan looked incredible and while not the biggest LOL fan it looks good so I have confidence in Hokyo Lim.

Personally I think that it will be the mechanics that will define this game and from the people there its looking like it will be a good project

 

You know, some times you just have to take a leap. I invested in Project Eternity & ShadowRun Returns with just concept art and based on the people behind the project and I am more excited about them then anything else tbh and Sure look at Planetary Annihilation, that was just a video based off what they imagined they would make and now its a fully fledged game that by all reports is incredible. You have to take a leap of faith sometimes

[SirPaul]

Actually they don't at all tbh. I have invested in about 10 or more Kickstarter games at this stage and they are all on track. Don't get me wrong, like in the industry, there are a few who fail but for the most part they are doing well tbh

 

 

Do you not think that gameplay and mechanics are important? I have to say that I thought that The Unfinished Swan looked incredible and while not the biggest LOL fan it looks good so I have confidence in Hokyo Lim.

Personally I think that it will be the mechanics that will define this game and from the people there its looking like it will be a good project

 

You know, some times you just have to take a leap. I invested in Project Eternity & ShadowRun Returns with just concept art and based on the people behind the project and I am more excited about them then anything else tbh and Sure look at Planetary Annihilation, that was just a video based off what they imagined they would make and now its a fully fledged game that by all reports is incredible. You have to take a leap of faith sometimes

 

 

 

Well wait, Iam waitng that game mechanics will be great , automatically i dont want to see just how they crawl through forest with good graphics, normal interaction and storyline .. Although i think the story behind this wont be something incredible. So game mechanics, But iam talking about immersion. On one half iam already thinking that this must have great game mechanics on the other half its kickstarter game, so yeah i will be happy with AAA graphics, and immersive features.

[Ethnod]

Well wait, Iam waitng that game mechanics will be great , automatically i dont want to see just how they crawl through forest with good graphics, normal interaction and storyline .. Although i think the story behind this wont be something incredible. So game mechanics, But iam talking about immersion. On one half iam already thinking that this must have great game mechanics on the other half its kickstarter game, so yeah i will be happy with AAA graphics, and immersive features.

 

You cant expect AAA graphics on an indie project getting backed for $200,000. 

Halo 3 = 55 Million

Crysis 3 = 65 Million

Skyrim = 80 Million

GT 5 = 75 Million

FF XIII = 55 Million

You expect AAA graphics from $200,000???

 

tbh SirPaul, I think you don't really know what is realistic here. AAA graphics from this project is just never going to happen, ever. But, can the game be good? Yes. Can the game be immersive? Yes. Can the game provide you with a unique and substantial experience? Hells yes.

[JLCitadel]

You cant expect AAA graphics on an indie project getting backed for $200,000. 

Halo 3 = 55 Million

Crysis 3 = 65 Million

Skyrim = 80 Million

GT 5 = 75 Million

FF XIII = 55 Million

You expect AAA graphics from $200,000???

 

tbh SirPaul, I think you don't really know what is realistic here. AAA graphics from this project is just never going to happen, ever. But, can the game be good? Yes. Can the game be immersive? Yes. Can the game provide you with a unique and substantial experience? Hells yes.

 

Pulling figures out your ass sun? GTA5 had over 200mill backing.

[Inkz]

I will only play it if it is a multiplayer FPS on Xbox 360

Are you trolling or are you serious?

[Ultimate_PIMP]

You cant expect AAA graphics on an indie project getting backed for $200,000. 

Halo 3 = 55 Million

Crysis 3 = 65 Million

Skyrim = 80 Million

GT 5 = 75 Million

FF XIII = 55 Million

You expect AAA graphics from $200,000???

 

tbh SirPaul, I think you don't really know what is realistic here. AAA graphics from this project is just never going to happen, ever. But, can the game be good? Yes. Can the game be immersive? Yes. Can the game provide you with a unique and substantial experience? Hells yes.

 

idk man, Star citizen's funding goal was 2 million. 2 million for the finished star citizen. With that small of a budget the graphics in it are way better than the graphics in any of the games listed. 

[Matman24]

Pulling figures out your ass sun? GTA5 had over 200mill backing.

Not GTA 5, Gran Turismo 5.

[JLCitadel]

Not GTA 5, Gran Turismo 5.

 

Ah okay. & Eh doesn't really matter in the end the game looks retarded. Better options for zombies or survival.

[Ethnod]

Pulling figures out your ass sun? GTA5 had over 200mill backing.

 

Read before you get so aggressive. As for the figures, look them up. I might be off by a few mill but its from memory, Think I am allowed a bit of leeway

 

idk man, Star citizen's funding goal was 2 million. 2 million for the finished star citizen. With that small of a budget the graphics in it are way better than the graphics in any of the games listed.

 

Those gamers are on the larger scale in fairness, but it was to illustrate a point. Specifically regarding Star Citizen's budget is no where near those AAA games it is however not $2 million, not even close. Try 10x that tbh.

 

After the Kickstarter campaign had ended, funding continued through the game's website, which reports having raised over $19 million. It reached the $18 million milestone on September 6, 2013. This made Star Citizen the largest crowd-funded project ever. The estimated total dollar amount required to finish the development of the game is around $23 million. The game will continue to collect crowd-funded donations until its expected release date in December 2014.

 

Source:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-08-02-star-citizen-raises-an-astronomical-USD15-million

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Citizen

[JLCitadel]

 

Read before you get so aggressive. As for the figures, look them up. I might be off by a few mill but its from memory, Think I am allowed a bit of leeway

 

 

Those gamers are on the larger scale in fairness, but it was to illustrate a point. Specifically regarding Star Citizen's budget is no where near those AAA games it is however not $2 million, not even close. Try 10x that tbh.

 

 

Source:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-08-02-star-citizen-raises-an-astronomical-USD15-million

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Citizen

 

I figured GT was grand theft auto, which has been blown up recently, and would have been a great example in your figures.

[threadysparrow]

Are you trolling or are you serious?

... serious...

[Ethnod]

Anyone doubting the games budget or anything like that should read their latest update.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hinterlandgames/the-long-dark-a-first-person-post-disaster-surviva/posts/607852

 

Long and short is that they have already raised over a million, aside from Kickstarter, but they feel that the vision they have just needs an extra little bit and hence Kickstarter. So regardless of what goes on with this campaign the game is getting made, just if the Kickstarter fails it might not be as good

tbh I'm even more happy now that I took the risk, sight unseen and all