"Eiyuden Chronicle - Hundred Heroes" is the spiritual successor to the Suikoden franchise.
A brand new high quality JRPG from Yoshitaka Murayama (Suikoden 1&2) and Junko Kawano (Suikoden 1&4) in their first collaboration in 25 years.
Its has a traditional 6-character battle system utilizing painstakingly created 2D sprites and georgous 3D backgrounds.
It features a deep story with 100 characters intricately intertwined.
Its going to release on PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, PS 5, Xbox Series X and Nintendos Next Generation hardware.
The game was put on Kickstarted in 2020 and was a big success.
In the beginning of the Kickstarter campaign the team of "Rabbit & Bear Studios" asked for a humble 570.000 Dollar to get the project started.
But never undestimate the Suikoden thirst after 15 years....
Nobody expected the campaign to end with 4.571.000 Dollar thanks to the ongoing passionate efforts of the Suikoden community and an surprising last minute final stretch goal.
Take a look at the wonderful achievments of this passionate Kickstarter campaign:
- Third Highest Video Game Kickstarter OF ALL TIME… (in 2020 no less)
- Highest backers and funding from Japan
- 47 Stretch goals smashed!
- You cleared EVERY social media challenge, with the exception of the Toy Shop and the Lumbermill. Those two are so so close!
- You helped fund 4 different other game Kickstarter campaigns mentioned in our weekly Kickstarter Spotlight.
- You straight up BROKE Kickstarter on the first day of the campaign with all your initial pledges.
- But most importantly, you made friends with other fans, built an amazing community, and helped empower the creators who gave you many great memories.
The 47 Stretch Goals included:
- 500.000 $: Minimum Goal reached
- 750.000 $: Fortress Town unlocked
- 1.000.000 $: Consoles unlocked
- 1.250.000 $: Cooking Minigame
- 1.500.000 $: New Game+ Mode
- 1.600.000 $: New Sound Effects
- 1.650.000 $: Chinese Localization
- 1.700.000 $: Guild System
- 1.800.000 $: 101th Hero Perrielle
- 1.950.000 $: Fishing Minigame
- 2.100.000 $: 102th Hero Yuferius joins
- 2.200.000 $: 103th Hero Hildi joins
- 2.350.000 $: Top Battle Minigame
- 2.450.000 $: 104th Hero Maxim joins
- 2.500.000 $: Korean Localization
- 2.600.000 $: Ful Orchestral Soundtrack
- 2.700.000 $: Party Conversations
- 2.750.000 $: 105th Hero Mellore joins
- 2.800.000 $: Psychic Detective Agency
- 2.850.000 $: Trading Minigame
- 2.900.000 $: 106th Hero Rody joins
- 2.925.000 $: Brazilian Portugese Localization
- 2.950.000 $: Racing Minigame
- 2.975.000 $: 107th Hero Gocteau joins
- 3.000.000 $: Hot Springs
- 3.025.000 $: Monster Raising Minigame
- 3.050.000 $: 108th Hero Iris joins
- 3.075.000 $: Russian Localization
- 3.100.000 $: Voiced Cutscenes
- 3.125.000 $: 109th Hero joins (Backer Vote)
- 3.175.000 $: Flag Design Mode
- 3.250.000 $: Another Story: Marisa (DLC)
- 3.325.000 $: Farm System
- 3.425.000 $: Duel System (Suikoden Classic)
- 3.600.000 $: Card Battle Mode
- 3.700.000 $: Ranking Mode
- 3.800.000 $: Theatre System (Suikoden 3)
- 3.850.000 $: 110th Hero joins (Backer Vote)
- 4.000.000 $: Backstory Novel (DLC)
- 4.250.000 $: Hero Mode - The Depths
- 4.300.000 $: Asynchronous Mode (PVP Fortress Mode)
- 4.350.000 $: Fotress Asset Pack (A New Style)
- 4.400.000 $: Battle Defence Mode
- 4.500.000 $: Another Story: Seign (DLC)
- 4.525.000 $: Companion Game by Atari-Natsume (Wild Guns)
If you want to know more abot Stretch Goals check the Kickstarter Page or just ask.
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The Story of Eiyuden Chronicles
The 100 "Stars of Destiny"
Suikoden had originally 108 Stars of Destiny which were collectible throughout the game. They were individual heroes with different talents, some who could help you in active battle and some who offered passive buffs to your fortress and other stuff. The more heroes you found the bigger your castle grew or with 108 Stars of Destiny you were able to influence destiny and get an alternative ending.
Eiyuden Chronicles includes 100 heroes and added 8 additional heroes as "Milestones" in the kickstarter campaign.
You can already see the Suikoden vibes when you just take a look at the maincharacters. I guess the long time fans already know who the bad and who the good guy is.
Known heroes so far are:
Hero 001: Nowa
Hero 002: Seign Kesling
Hero 003: Marisa
Hero 004: Lian
Hero 005: Garr
Hero 006: Melridge
Hero 007: Mio
Hero 101: Perrielle Grum
Age: 18 years old
HOME: A noble family in one of the League's lesser nations
FAVORITE FOOD: Tomato and cheese sandwiches
A young woman descended from a collateral branch of one of the League of Nation's royal families. She's sharp as a tack, a go-getter, and full of fire. Where others mince words, Perrielle sharpens them for the kill—and people deride her for that lack of demureness. "She'd be a lovely girl," they say, "if she wasn't always braying."
Perrielle's father, whom she loved dearly, died when she was little. She came to realize that for all the presents he'd showered her with, he'd never offered her a word of praise. Now, she is driven by this one thing she can never have: her father's approval.
"Those prune-faced mules on the council can shove it. I work twice as hard as the boys, and get thrice as much done! Well, that's fine. I'll put in four or five times the hours, if that's what it takes to shut their stupid, wrinkled old mouths!"
Perielle seems like a very capable young woman. If only others noticed how hard working and intelligent she is. We can't wait to see what she can do!
Hero 102: Yuferius VII
Hero 103: HildiAge: 27 years old
HOME: Impershi'arc
FAVORITE FOOD: Avocado sushi
A shi'arc guard captain originally from Impershi'arc, his people's desert nation. His strategic eye and masterful ability to mount a defense have helped him secure mercenary work in many a town.
Yuferius may look scary, but he's a capable, detail-oriented commander who makes sure to learn the name of every soldier who serves under him.
QUOTE:
"Wha—? Who gives a tooth if they try to flank us! We're ready for 'em. It's THEM's not ready for US."
How exciting! Yuferius looks like a walking shark attack! He's definitely going to be an interesting addition to your army.
Hero 104: MaximAGE: 21
HOME: A military family
FAVORITE FOOD: Sugar toast
Seign's right-hand officer, a capable aide with an incredible attention to detail. Sometimes, Hildi is so prepared that she's ready to carry out her orders before they're given. While she hails from a famous military family, a disreputable act attributed to her father has sullied their honor. She is determined to restore dignity to her house.
Hildi's hobbies include tidying, organizing, tidying, cleaning, and tidying. When she's in a foul mood, she chases the soldiers from the barracks and cleans the dickens out of the place—their personal effects included—so they are extra careful not to rile her up.
QUOTE:
"Everything has been arranged, sir. Otherwise I wouldn't be doing my job."
Anyone would be lucky to have someone like Hildi at their side on the battlefield. Just don't annoy her!
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Officer in one of the League's armies
FAVORITE FOOD: Roast beef
A second lieutenant in the army of one of the League of Nations' member states. He's earnest to a fault, and isn't shy about professing his idealistic views. Fortunately, his soldiers and friends see past that and recognize Maxim as a likable and honest man who just wants to achieve his very best.
QUOTE:
"I already know the secret to success. Care to hear it? It's quite simple: don't stop trying to succeed."
Maxim sounds like he'll make for a reliable ally, if maybe a little too naive? I guess we'll see in the final game
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