[dropcap]P[/dropcap]icture a game that combines old and new technology, to bring a totally different gaming experience than ever before— that’s what Daydreamer has to offer.
Daydreamer . (PRNewsFoto/Roland Womack)
“It’s a monster-killing, side-scroll shooter throwback to classic games like Alien Soldier and Gun Star Heroes, but you play as a crystal child,” explains Roland Womack, game creator.
According to PR Newswire, Daydreamer is “the story about a transcendental clairvoyant crystal child named Olivia, who awakens from ahyperbaric chamber on her home planet. The planet was taken over by evil aliens thousands of years ago and is a dangerous place with radioactive warfare, genetically-mutated aliens and giant bugs.”
Olivia encounters an alien who tells her in her sleep that she must find and rescue her brother. When she wakes up, the game begins.
“Aside from jumping, climbing, running and shooting that is common to all platform games, there are also ‘spirit animals’ that support character mercenaries and give the player a tactical edge amongst all the chaos,” Womack says. “The game is very boss-focused, and plays through like a classic arcade shoot-’em-up with off-road checkpoints.”
The game’s look is primarily pre-rendered Common Gateway Interface (CGI) sprites, creating a classic feel with modern features.
Womack believes gamers of all ages and styles will appreciate this original creation, but with an estimated budget of $65,000 covers graphics and coding, taxes, licensing, Q & A development and rewards, he is seeking funding through a Kickstarter campaign.
“Experienced gamers will appreciate the throwback style of Daydreamer and the many innovations that make it fun to play,” says Womack. “And I think everyone will love the graphics, music and special strategy that’s involved.”
FYI:
Donations of any amount are welcome. Backers who contribute $8 will receive a digital copy of the game. All donations $40 and above will include a special thanks in the credits. An $80 pledge is rewarded with a digital copy of the game plus a signed Daydreamer T-shirt. $100 donations will get a signed poster. Higher donations will be able to contribute to support characters and boss designs.
