Vidar - An RPG Puzzler Where Everyone Dies

A project in New York, NY by Dean Razavi
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A despairing RPG-Puzzler set in a town on the brink. \nRandom storytelling. Random puzzles. Constant loss.
Backers: 467
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42

Funded: $19,530 of $18,000
Dates: Jan 11th -> Feb 26th (47 days)
Project By: Dean Razavi
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February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Kickstarters! Our last video for the week comes from Tess Baines, the voice actress behind Vidar's trailer video and demo. You'll definitely get to hear more of her in the full game, too, as she voices the merchants' daughter Cecilia.  You'll... (Read More)

Announcing the Twins' Sprite

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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Backers Only: Vidar is now on Mac

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Twitch Stream Tomorrow, Plus an Artist Shoutout

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Kickstarters! You've seen my face on enough interviews and things like that, but there's more to Vidar than just me. Our artist Becca Bair wanted to stop by and say thanks to all our backers and to celebrate almost reaching $12k! You'll need an... (Read More)

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February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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The Vidar Wiki, and Dorottya the Blacksmith

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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February 2nd - via: hardcoregamer.com
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January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Vidar

January 27th - via: chancyjohnson.com
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MAGFest Round 2

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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January 22nd - via: indiehaven.com
One of the most intriguing elements of the SNES classic Chrono Trigger was how the character’s good intentions led to dire ramifications and more perilous adventures. With a similar aesthetic and theme, Vidar, from developer Dean Razavi, hopes to bring a branching, consequential plot to the forefront through rogue-like elements. (Read More)

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January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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January 20th - via: pixeldynamo.com
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January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Can RPG Vidar make death relevant?

January 15th - via: quartertothree.com
Vidar creator Dean Razavi explains his game’s conceit in his Kickstarer video (note that the Kickstarter funds will go almost entirely to artwork). Power through the relatively generic trailer to hear Razavi explain how Vidar handles death and why it matters. (Read More)

Pictures from The Sheep's Meow Arcade Night

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 12th - via: readretro.com
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January 12th - via: reddoorbluekey.com
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January 12th - via: indiehangover.com
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