3 years later, these JRPGs from genre veterans are stuck in purgatory despite raising nearly $2.6 million in a combined Kickstarter campaign
17-05-2025 01:00 via gamesradar.com

3 years later, these JRPGs from genre veterans are stuck in purgatory despite raising nearly $2.6 million in a combined Kickstarter campaign

Two JRPGs from some genre veterans still seem to be stuck in purgatory, despite both having led a mega-successful Kickstarter campaign.First things first, some introductions. In 2022, two games from veteran developers joined forces to hold a 'Double Kickstarter.' Wild Arms writer and designer Akifumi Kaneko had announced Westernpunk RPG Armed Fantasia at his new studio, while Matsuzo Machida had done the same with Penny Blood, a gothic spiritual successor to the cult classic game Shadow Hearts t
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