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Hopetown is inspired by narrative-first RPGs such as Disco Elysium and Kentucky Route Zero, and is being built by some of the key talent behind these games, such as Martin Luiga – founder of the ZA/UM Cultural Movement and writer of several characters on Disco Elysium, Lenval Brown – the narrator of Disco Elysium, Piotr Sobolewski – oversaw all technical development on Disco Elysium as CEO of the Knights of U, Ben Babbitt – one of the trio of game developers that created Kentucky Route Zero, and Paweł Blaszczak, music composer on the original soundtracks of The Witcher & The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
These games, and the RPG genre as a whole have been home to some of the most beloved stories and characters in the history of video games. From feeding a canine companion an iguana kebab, to whistling on a swingset with a fellow detective, there’s a strong legacy of rich narrative and unforgettable moments in the genre.
With Hopetown, we aim to continue that legacy. We’re drawing inspiration from modern classics, while paying tribute to days gone by — but making something new and resonant. And we’re doing it in a safe, healthy, and sustainable way: there’s a lot of chaos, prejudice, exploitation, and worse in the world.
As of April 10th, this project has raised $124,000 of their $32,116 goal. This project has 6 days left to raise as much as it can. For a pledge of $33, you will get one digital copy. For a pledge of $148, you will get one digital and physical art book. To learn more and to pledge money, go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/longduegames/hopetown?
