Crowdfunding Alert: The Day Before Devs Are Back for More
Remember "The Day Before"? It was a zombie survival MMO that had a lot of hype but ended up being a huge disappointment. The game was supposed to be one of the most anticipated releases, but it quickly fell apart due to various scandals and technical issues. Now, the developers behind this disaster, Fntastic, are back with a new project and are asking for your support on Kickstarter.
The Day Before: A Quick Recap
In 2022, "The Day Before" was a highly anticipated game on Steam. Gamers were excited about its survival elements and "The Last of Us" vibes. However, in January 2023, the game was suddenly pulled from Steam due to a trademark issue. This delay raised many eyebrows.
By December 2023, the game finally launched but was a complete disaster. It was technically incompetent, and nothing like what was promised. Almost half of the 200,000 copies sold were refunded. Just four days after its release, the game was removed from Steam again, and Fntastic began deleting their online presence.
Fntastic's New Kickstarter
Despite the previous failure, Fntastic is back with a new game called "Escape Factory." This game combines elements of "Fall Guys" and factory simulations. You play in co-op mode to control cartoony characters trying to escape a trap-laden factory. They are asking for funding support and plan to release the game this Halloween.
What They're Asking For
- Support their Kickstarter campaign
- Join their Discord
- Follow their new social media accounts
- Buy their merchandise
Fntastic has even put out an appeal titled "Help Fntastic Return," which seems optimistic given their past. They have a new mission and vision to create games that will be loved for decades and to become one of the most loved game companies.
Can They Redeem Themselves?
Fntastic has a plan to raise development standards and expand professionalism. They have a new vibrant blue logo and a bold geometric design to signify their commitment to transparency and honesty. They have also apologized for the failure of "The Day Before" and are taking full responsibility for what happened.
Kickstarter Goals
The Kickstarter campaign has a goal of $20,000, and they have various stretch goals:
- $50,000: Steam Deck version
- $100,000: PS5 version
- $200,000: Nintendo Switch version
- $250,000: Unique soundtrack for each location
- $500,000: New game mode
Despite the ambitious goals, the campaign has only raised $638 so far. It's a long way from their target, but they are hopeful.
Final Thoughts
Fntastic's new project is a risky venture, especially given their past failures. However, they seem committed to making things right this time. Whether they succeed or not remains to be seen, but it's definitely something to keep an eye on.
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