Blubber Busters

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Thar Be Monsters
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Armed with a flamethrower, venture deep into sick space whales to fight their infections face-to-face in this 2D Combat platformer!
Backers: 1110
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51

Funded: $57,012 of $340,000
Dates: Sep 13th -> Oct 13th (30 days)
Project By: Thar Be Monsters
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Latest News

Update #21: The end has come, but only for now.

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters, What a month! The feedback and positive response from Blubber Busters since the campaign kicked off has been overwhelming! It means the world to us. To each and every one of you that has pledged their support through the last few weeks --... (Read More)

Update #20: A thank you to our Fan Artists + more fan art!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,   Thunderclap has been released and we’re down to 10 days left. Let’s keep spreading the word!   Fan Artists!   Over the length of the campaign, we’ve received SO much art from you guys - it’s really inspiring and motivating to... (Read More)

Update #19: 11 Days left... Check out the Art Stream!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,   We have 11 days left to make this happen! If you want to make a last stand with us, please spread the word through our Thunderclap page. We’ll bake you cupcakes! :] Yesterday’s Art Stream!   Thanks to all those who joined us in the... (Read More)

Update #18: Art stream with Avery! Don't miss it!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Busters, Hang with us at the Art Stream!   Join us today at 1pm PST on Twitch while Avery creates an NPC for the Orbital SVP!  Reminder: Community Voting!Don't forget to vote on the Community Level design. Voting ends October 6th! ‘Til tomorrow,... (Read More)

Update #17: We made it on Thunderclap, Podcast with Avery, Fan art and more!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters, Super tiny update for today, but an update nonetheless!  We reached our supporter goal on ThunderclapBut that doesn't mean we wouldn't love more. Please help us make this last reach our best! <3     Podcast!    Avery did a podcast... (Read More)

Update #16: Blubber Beast Spotlight, Community Level Round 3, Art Stream + s'mores!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  I'm sorry, there are no s'mores :[ Less than 2 weeks left in the campaign, but that’s not going to stop us from working and bringing you some too-cool-for-school updates! :D Blubber Beasts: Swarmers ! Community Level Round 3: VOTE!  Our... (Read More)

Update #15: Sam Henry, Stretch Goals revealed, Fan art + moree!

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters, Sam Henry joins the team! Sam Henry, an artist whose work you may recognize from Capcom, Udon, TMNT, and more will be joining our team! He will be making some wicked promo art and maybe even a BB web comic in the future. :D Check out his... (Read More)

Update #14: Updated Prototype, Thunderclap, Community Level Results & more!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  We’ve hit 1000 backers, but we’re still far from our goal. Please reach out to your favorite youtubers, streamers, and friends (not just your fav friends.) We have 16 days left and counting!  Share our KS with Thunderclap To help... (Read More)

Update #13: Last day at Austin Comic Con, Banners, & Fan Art!

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters, It's the final hours at Austin Comic Con!Come see us before it ends & play some BB. We have a little booth next to Studio Woe in Artist’s Alley. As a reminder, we will have some goodies for those of you that visit... Support us on... (Read More)

Update #12: Sketchbook Page Raffle Winner, Austin Comic Con Day 2, Dev Stream, & moar!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  And the Sketchbook Page Raffle winner is…  Congrats man! :D  And thank you to everyone else that entered!  We’re at Austin Comic Con all weekend!  Don’t forget to visit us in Artist’s Alley for some goodies & the prototype,... (Read More)

Update #11: We’re at Austin Comic Con starting today!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,     Come visit us today at Austin Comic Con! We’ll have a little booth next to Studio Woe in Artist’s Alley. As a reminder, we will have some goodies for those of you that visit...    Playable prototype!   T-shirt raffle (every... (Read More)

Blubber Busters

September 23rd - via: steamed.kotaku.com
Blubber Busters is a combat platformer about venturing inside space whales to cure their illnesses. Seriously. (Read More)

Update #10: Download the Prototype NOW!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Busters, It's here! :D   With Controller & Keyboard support!  Note: We wanted to create a short, digestible (ha) prototype where you can tackle some baddies and feature some basic combat mechanics. This is a work in progress, does not represent... (Read More)

Update #9: New music track, Prototype coming soon, and more goodies!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  Parasitology 101   It’s a great class to take to learn all you need to know about those pesky critters (but it actually makes an even better music track!) Take a listen below:    A Prototype for you to play?!   Coming soon™ Like... (Read More)

Update #8: Character Reveal, Arts, more Streams, YEA!

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  She’s here… so who is ???  And with an adorable avatar! Look at that pouty face. Official art from SkullGirls’ Alex Ahad! We worked with Alex Ahad to create this illustration of all our favorite characters. So much action!  ... (Read More)

Update #7: A word from Joe Mad, Today’s Stream, Community Level Results & Who is ???

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  A few words that made us squee like little girls.     "Let's set aside for a moment the fact that I know and love the team at Thar Be Monsters, and that we've worked together in the past. Blubber Busters mesmerized me the moment I saw... (Read More)

Update #6: Austin Comic Con, Stretch Goals & Stream Tomorrow!

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,   Our first con! I’m super excited to announce that we’ll (or at least Avery Coleman) will be at Austin Comic Con from Friday, September 23rd - 25th! There’s gonna be a few cool things there if you go…   PLAY THE GAME PROTOTYPE!  ... (Read More)

Update #5: Eva the Chef, Fan Art & Pets!

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  After what’s literally been a sleepless night, It feels really good making a smaller update. Monday is the start of the next big update! Maybe I’ll take a nap after this. Actually, I will. :]  Eva: in 3D  You can now check out Eva on... (Read More)

Update #4: Blubber Beast Spotlight, Inspiration + other cool stuff!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  700+ Backers & $33k! But we need to climb faster to make our goal. There’s less than 50 early bird rewards left so be sure to tell your friends to grab ‘em before they’re gone forever….ever….~  It’s finally the weekend.... (Read More)

Update #3: We are Greenlit! IndieBox, Livestream & more!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters,  We’re just over 550 backers and 20k!  Beep boop. Our funding is making that slow climb up the mountain, but it has been nice and steady. Thank you to those who’ve been spreading the word like crazy, it makes all the difference for... (Read More)

Update #2: A big blubbery Thank You & so much more!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters!  We've hit 16k and 400 Backers!Thank you and welcome to all our new backers! We’re slowly climbing towards the goal, but we need your help to pick up the pace! The response to the game has been super positive so far and we hope that we... (Read More)

Curing Space Whales With Flamethrowers in Blubber Busters

September 15th - via: cliqist.com
Made by former Riot Games and Harmonix devs, Blubber Busters brings plenty of hectic 2D action platforming to space. Whales might also be involved. (Read More)

Update #1: Community Level, Steam Greenlight, Fan art, and more!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Busters! We've made it to 12k! Thank you to all those supporting us on launch day. Kickstarter chose us as a project they love & our campaign is slowly making it's way, but if we want to reach our goal we'll need a boost!  Please share our... (Read More)

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