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We've been following Orc Attack since its announcement at the beginning of the year. A lighthearted and fantasy themed beat-em-up, it looks like good fun (especially with the addition of "Magic Mode"). The game is already in a playable state, but it looks like UK-based developer Casual Brothers are running low on funds. As such, they've turned to Kickstarter to seek the remaining funds needed to complete their multiplatform game.

The Kickstarter campaign is not without a few quirks. First, the goals and rewards tiers are listed in British pounds instead of US dollars. Apparently Kickstarter doesn't automatically adjust monetary figures for the user's region, which sucks. But the overall goal translates to just under $32,000; not a huge sum. Some of the rewards are quite cool, such as the figurines pictured above or the chance to have your own shield or statue appear in the finished game.

I also noticed the Kickstarter makes no mention of the XBLA version of the game, just the PSN and PC ones. After checking with the developers, the omission appears to come from them feeling unsure of whether they could secure XBLA codes to distribute to backers or not. Other Kickstarter campaigns have successfully promised Xbox Live codes, such as The Pinball Arcade's 'Twilight Zone' and 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' campaigns. Considering that Xbox 360 is the more popular system in North America (especially among co-op fans), let's hope the misunderstanding doesn't hurt the campaign too much.

If you care about Orc Attack coming to market and you don't mind the lack of an XBLA version as a reward, head to the Kickstarter campaign now and pitch in. The project is 25-percent funded already with a month to go, so it stands a fair chance of succeeding.

Orc Attack is targeted for an early 2013 release on XBLA, PSN, and PC. It will support four player co-op both locally and online, plus lots of head-bashing fun.

Source: Kickstarter.com

 
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BigBadBob113
4:50 AM
11/8/2012

Is this the game chock full of farting orcs? If so, I just might give them a hand. I was wondering what became of that game.


eastx
8:18 AM
11/8/2012

Yep, the same game.


Oldsmokey22
8:23 AM
11/8/2012

It's that incredible amusing game, yes. I did try it in the last PAX Prime. Now I've backed it. Really want to play it so bad


Psyclops
2:13 PM
11/8/2012

I'm glad they added Magic Mode so I don't have to listen to farting the whole time. For sure, I will help kickstart this game =D


BigBadBob113
5:04 AM
11/9/2012

So it's about $13 for the first tier, which gets you a copy of the game. For those that did it, do you choose your platform now or can you wait until release date to let them know which version you want?


Oldsmokey22
7:53 AM
11/9/2012

You choose it after the KickStarter ends, if they get the goal -as they say in the FAQ


eastx
8:45 AM
11/9/2012

The XBLA version is now being offered as a reward!


BigBadBob113
5:02 PM
11/9/2012

My problem is that I don't know if I'll want it on the PS3 or 360 at this point. I'd rather wait until March before it releases and see who else is getting it and whatnot...I don't want to make this kind of decision three months before the game releases! Is anyone else feeling the same way?


eastx
5:06 PM
11/9/2012

--- Replying to BigBadBob113 -----

I don't think you have to choose which version you want until the game is actually ready.


Oldsmokey22
12:08 AM
11/10/2012

When the game is ready, in March, they will ask all backers in what platform they want their copies of the game. The best thing they offer only to the KickStarter backers is the prototype, in PC, as soon as the KickStarter ends in 29 days from now.


BigBadBob113
7:05 PM
11/10/2012

--- Replying to eastx -----

I asked the dev's on Kickstarter, and this was the response they gave me:

"You don't have to decide which platform you want at the finish of kickstarter.
We send you a form when kickstarter were finish, but you can respond to us even when the game were finished for the consoles. That way, you can check the game in both consoles and choose what you want when you want.
Don't worry about that."

With that being said, I'm going to back it for the minimum amount, enough to get a copy of the game. I'll decide which version to get when the game actually releases.


BigBadBob113
7:17 PM
12/4/2012

Well, received e-mails from both the dev's (Casual Brothers) and Kickstarter itself indicating that the project has been taken off Kickstarter. Neither gave any other info, so I don't know what the deal is. Anyone know the specifics of why they canceled their Kickstarter?


eastx
2:30 AM
12/5/2012

--- Replying to BigBadBob113 -----

Will investigate, Bob.


Psyclops
12:07 AM
12/15/2012

Although they haven't said the reason, it's pretty obvious to me that they cancelled it because they had about 5 days left and were only at about the 55% mark. I already deleted the email, so hopefully someone could correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that they said they are still working on the game, and will still release it. I'm assuming it will be delayed now, but what do I know?


BigBadBob113
6:31 AM
12/15/2012

--- Replying to Psyclops -----

Here's the body of the e-mail I got from them:

"Project Update #4: This is not goodbye, it's see you later
Posted by Casual Brothers, Ltd
Hi all.
We have a very important announce to do.
We're shutting down the kickstarter account but this is by no means the end of Orc Attack. You can visit our web (www.orcattack.com) for updates. In a few days we will have an online store, if you want to purchase the rewards offered here. Thank you so much for your support, and keep in contact.

See you!!!"


eastx
3:40 AM
12/16/2012

Yes, they confirmed to me that they shut it down due to the campaign not picking up enough donations.

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