…And I’ve seen quite a few

Every so often, I come across a Kickstarter project that I feel truly excited for. Most recently, it wasAmplitude, but before that it was the peculiarShiness, a gorgeous RPG that I’m hoping to see available for purchase soon. Take one look at it, and you’ll understand why. It’s almost difficult to believe this is an independent creation, what with the imaginary language and the great-looking character models. It’s good stuff, and I definitely want to try it out when (and if) it’s completed.

I suppose I’m attracted to the idea that it boasts its own made-up language, its lush environments, and the characters that remind me of a late ’90s or early ’00s RPG with anthropomorphic heroes and a carefree tale rife with throwbacks to a simpler time that really resonate with me. Take a look at the trailer and see if you feel the same way.

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Shinessis undoubtedly one of the most professional-looking, polished role-playing games I’ve seen on Kickstarter, and yet it’s still not at its goal, sitting at a total of $89,417 with 10 days left to go to meet its $100,000 ceiling. Take a look if you’re so inclined and let me know what you think! It looks pretty promising.

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Indie game collage of Blue Prince, KARMA, and The Midnight Walk

Close up shot of Jackie in the Box

Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover