The Orion Project
A project in Chicago, IL by David Prassel000days
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Do you like Dinosaurs? Robots? Spaceships? Then this Open World, Interactive Sci-Fi gaming experience is for YOU!
Backers: 496
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41
Funded: $20,251 of $200,000
Dates: Feb 27th -> Apr 28th (60 days)
Project By: David Prassel
Backers: 496
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41
Funded: $20,251 of $200,000
Dates: Feb 27th -> Apr 28th (60 days)
Project By: David Prassel
$20,251
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 24 @ 10:02 -0400 GMT
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of goal
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Latest News
The Orion Project | Open Galaxy Gameplay (HD) 
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a quick look at a *PRE-ALPHA* game build showcasing the very first attempt at the real-time, in-engine, Open Galaxy gameplay systems. This was put together in a single work day (March 16, 2014) courtesy of Cristian Hernandez interaction on... (Read More)
DARE | Coming March 2014 (F2P Game!)
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
IF YOU CAN SURVIVE - YOU CAN WIN A PLAYSTATION 4! Capture Evidence, Win a Playstation 4! Coming March 2014 | Free-2-Play | Windows, PC DARE is a brand new horror title created by Spiral's Tin Le! DARE has you playing as one of the TREK Industries... (Read More)
In The Press | Fresh Info
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Spiral Game Studios, the folks who brought you some cool games and a series of crazy Half Life 2 game mods are now preparing to launch their biggest game yet, a massive, open world, action adventure game dubbed “The Orion Project.” Powered by a... (Read More)
The Orion Project | Amazing Animations (!!!)
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This is an additional video to supplement our previous update (located here). This showcases how dedicated we are to improving the areas we felt we lacked with our first game, including Animations, Audio and User Interface. We will be showing all... (Read More)
The Orion Project | No Crappy Animations!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
There were some concerns regarding the 3rd person animations for the upcoming 'The Orion Project' due to our previous upload. Worry not! The issues are simply that it is still in a very early Pre-Alpha game build state. Everything is either... (Read More)
The Race To E3 2014! (Game Footage)
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We have recently begun development on the E3 2014 demo build for The Orion Project. This will be a Pre-Alpha game demo which is fully playable. Alongside this demo we are also creating a brand new CGI trailer that sets up the demo and ends right... (Read More)
(In The Press) Dinosaurs In Spaaaaaaace
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
(Source - cliQist) (Author: Nathaniel Liles)"This could end up being one of the great games of our time""One of the most ambitious projects in the history of video game technology" One of the most ambitious projects in the history of video game... (Read More)
Cliqist reviews ORION: Dino Horde! ($5 Tier-related)
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
"It’s a highly enjoyable adrenaline rush, and fantastic addition to your gaming library." (Source) (Mitchell "Moe" Long) The simplest description for “ORION: Dino Horde” is “Counter-Strike” with dinosaurs. Gameplay similarities make the... (Read More)
Information | Character Creation & Customization
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Character Customization is a focus point for The Orion Project. Every account will be allowed to hold and create 5 characters. These can be removed and added as pleased as well as taken from server-to-server. INITIAL OPTIONSPlayers will have... (Read More)
DARE (New Game!) | Fight Your Fear | Win a PS4
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Spiral Game Studio's very own Tin Le is working on a very cool new game that will be released for FREE in roughly 2 weeks to support our fans and backers at Kickstarter for 'The Orion Project': The game is called 'DARE' and it is about one simple... (Read More)
Robot Companions!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Orion Project is launching with 5 Robot Companions! The Player will meet their Companion very early in the game. The Companion is a crucial part of the experience and will be with you from ship, to station to surface. It will fight with... (Read More)
We need more Hover Boards
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the coolest post-release kit additions that is currently planned (and originally wanted in ORION: Dino Horde) is a TREK Hoverboard. @USE:This would be used for faster surface-based travel while exploring larger worlds and get you from place... (Read More)
We will have THE MOST Dinosaurs!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Orion Project will quickly grow to become home of the most dinosaurs in it. Ever. We will be launching with 5 and quickly growing to what is currently confirmed up to 20. We will continue to grow this as well as include additional, new... (Read More)
Dinosaurs In Spaaaaaaace
March 5th - via: cliqist.com
One of the most ambitious projects in the history of video game technology is currently seeking funding, and you can get in on the ground floor of what may be remembered as one of the great leaps in gaming. (Read More)
Animations | Compy Dinosaur
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a few weak spots in our last title, ORION: Dino Horde. This included animations, user interface and audio design. This won't be the case with The Orion Project. We've really stepped it up all around and these areas could be some of the... (Read More)
PC Only! (Long live the PC!)
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Orion Project is currently intended to be a PC-only experience. There is simply put no other way to tackle it given the scale of the project and the consistency and magnitude of our post-release updates. It is the fastest growing and the most... (Read More)
The Scale of the Worlds!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
As we revealed in Update #18, the launch of The Orion Project will showcase District 1 which consists of 4 massive regions: · Grasslands (Carriers)· Desert (Rebels)· Jungle (Neutral, Abandoned)· Arctic (TREK Industries - A.I)The scale of this... (Read More)
Pre-Alpha Gameplay | Support Class (Default Armor)
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the pre-alpha gameplay demonstration featuring the Support Class with the default armor set: (Read More)
5 Character Classes!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are launching The Orion Project with 5 Character Classes. Every player will be start with 5 character slots and you can make whatever types you would like, with as many as the same class as you want! If you want to create a new character,... (Read More)
"The Incredible Journey of Spiral Game Studios"
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A massive, in-depth article has just went live on the story of Spiral! "Spiraling Into Control - The Incredible Journey of Spiral Game Studios" http://artistryingames.com/spiraling-control-incredible-journey-spiral-game-studios/ It’s a hard... (Read More)
Building Robots with Joel & Oliver!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Orion Project is an incredible experience to work on because it lets us build and play with the coolest technology, software, IP (/biased) and lore that we could ever imagine. I mean... we get to play with space, spaceships, robots, dinosaurs,... (Read More)
Early Access Game Features
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Time for some of the first details regarding The Orion Project! We are going to cover our target game build for the Early Access release. @E3 2014We are making great progress and are scheduled to have an incredible game build to show not only... (Read More)
(Day 3) 200+ Backers | 15+ Updates | Nearing $11,000!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks @ everyone for all of the support for The Orion Project. It means the world to everyone at Spiral. We have just approached over 200 backers (more than 1/2 of our last kickstarter) and superseded our 2011 pledge amount in just the 3rd day!... (Read More)
History of the ORION IP
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Back in the 1990's I started doing the initial pre-production on what was under the prototype name of ‘INCOMING' back then. After a year of pumping out the concept art for everything, creating the story, the universe, the characters - I started... (Read More)
($5 TIER) Grasslands DLC + Version 6 | Now Available!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The Grasslands Update + Version 6.0 are both now available for ORION: Dino Horde. Restart your Steam client to force-download. This is a free update and it adds: 01 - Added: Plains World to 'Conquest'. 02 - Added: Rain, Thunder & Lightning to... (Read More)
Bill Nye - Joy of Discovery
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This is an incredible video put together from the recent debate with Bill Nye. It is absolutely perfect in terms of setting the mood and and wonder of what The Orion Project truly is. (Read More)
Win A MacBook Pro Laptop! (2 Steps!)
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We are announcing our next incredible competition to celebrate the launch of The Orion Project Kickstarter. This will allow the Grand Prize Winner to win a MacBook Pro Laptop in 2 Steps! Step 1 | Retweet this on Twitter OR Share this on Facebook... (Read More)
$800 Tier - Upgraded!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We were just asked a great question by Kyle Marques who wanted to know if we could increased the $800 Tier (Spiral Founder). We re-reviewed it based on his request and can be happy to report that this is something we can do!The $800 tier now will... (Read More)
The Orion Community just grew!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
ORION: Dino Horde sold over half a million copies with the most recent Free-2-Play Event (was from Feb 20 - Feb 27) on Steam. All of which is going directly towards the continued (free) post-release support for ORION: Dino Horde as well as... (Read More)
PayPal is now ONLINE! ($150 USD and under!)
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just set up the PayPal donations option to coincide with the Kickstarter campaign / rewards! It uses the exact same tiers and rewards as the ones listed here all the way up to the $150 packages. Anything $200 and above needs to be done... (Read More)
The feeling that $5 can give you
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We have worked very hard to create an amazing assortment of tiers and rewards that truly benefit you guys. After all, this really is all about YOU! The game is for you, it is funded by you and we are going to make sure you are treated like the... (Read More)
FAQ is LIVE! (Get your answers!)
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just posted Version 1.0 of the Kickstarter FAQ using an assortment of community-based questions. If you have any additional questions feel free to ask and we'll get them included as fast as we... (Read More)
Is this an MMO? (Yes and No)
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a very common question regarding The Orion Project and hopefully this answer helps!-- In many cases, no, this will not be an MMO. This is going to be BETTER than an MMO. I personally dislike most things about MMO's. There have been a... (Read More)
The Orion Project | A Massive Experience
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
To say that The Orion Project is ambitious would be an understatement. But if there is any development team that I know who can get through absolutely anything it is definitely these incredible people. We only just recently were able to start... (Read More)
Game Footage | Faction & Social Features
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
What your $5 Reward evolves into later this year (@ORION: Prelude)
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
ORION: PRELUDE RETURNS | COMING TO STEAM (2014) ORION: Prelude has been a part of Spiral since nearly the very beginning. It was originally inspired by and designed to be a spiritual successor to our first free prototype, the ‘ORION: Source... (Read More)
The most honest review of what $5 gets you (@Dino Horde)
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
(Source Article)Orion: Dino Horde is an interesting beast. Built on the Unreal Engine, it evokes memories of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Tribes, and the original Halo: Combat Evolved. Throw in a dash of Left 4 Dead and you’ve got this game in a... (Read More)
What $5 gets you! (@Dino Horde)
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We are just finishing our most successful Steam Free-2-Play event yet for ORION: Dino Horde which introduced many new players to the game. We are currently about to finish 2 years of post-release support with Year 3 already planned and on the way.... (Read More)
Into The Spiral
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
A BLAST TO THE PASTI haven't said a word about this in something like 2-3 years. I have been avoiding it because I don't want to say anything. But what I want even more than that is to enter 2014 (getting too old, 27 soon) with it all detached from... (Read More)
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