Project Scissors: NightCry

A project in Tokyo, Japan by Playism Games
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A brand new horror game from Hifumi Kono, the creator of the Clock Tower game series, and Takashi Shimizu, the director of The Grudge.
Backers: 2408
Average Pledge Per Backer: $131

Funded: $314,772 of $300,000
Dates: Jan 24th -> Feb 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Playism Games
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Latest News

Post Campaign Analysis of the Project Scissors: NightCry Kickstarter

March 2nd - via: cliqist.com
A look back at the Project Scissors: NightCry Kickstarter. What went well, and what didn't. (Read More)

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March 1st - via: cliqist.com
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100% Funded!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! This is the update we’ve been dying to write. We’ve been staring at the Kickstarter for the last 24 hours, seeing how close to being funded we really are. It’s been a real nail biter, but we’ve been trusting in you, our fans, to... (Read More)

48 Hours Remaining! (About...)

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The Final 48 Hours! Hey everyone! We’re finally reaching the end of the campaign, and we’re so close to reaching our funding! To celebrate that we’re nearing the end of the end of the campaign, we have some extra rewards to give out! Firstly,... (Read More)

What Lies Ahead

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there everyone! We’re nearing the end of our Kickstarter campaign, and while it might feel like the end of something, it’s really just the beginning! Today, we’re showing just that: exciting new beginnings. We’ve shown off the starting... (Read More)

New Rewards!

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings Everyone!   There's only a few days remaining, but we're getting so close to passing over the line! To help entice more people to give us their financial support, the creators involved in NightCry have got some last minute adjustments to... (Read More)

Production Progress

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey horror fans! We’ve got a real treat today! We teased the hair physics model in a previous update, and we’ve been dying to show all of you the progress we’ve made in the game so far. That’s why we’re so excited to show off our Production... (Read More)

The Final Week!

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey horror fans! It’s been a long road to get here, but we’re in the final week for the NightCry Kickstarter! We’re halfway to our goal, and it’s all because of, you, our loyal backers that we’ve gotten this far. This is where the rubber... (Read More)

PS4, Xbox One Stretch Goals Added To Night Cry Kickstarter

February 16th - via: siliconera.com
If you'd like to play Night Cry on PS4 or Xbox One then consider contributing to the Kickstarter to raise the funding needed to make these ports happen. (Read More)

Big News! (Console Stretch Goals?!)

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey horror fans! Takashi Shimizu was recently in the Nude Maker offices to help tune the horror aspects of the game, and decided to try out the game in its current state to see how it’s been coming along. The results were quietly caught on tape by... (Read More)

Introducing another team member: Chris Darril!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey horror fans! Having hit the $100k milestone, we thought it would be the right time to announce the involvement of a talented member in the Project Scissors team. Talented artist Chris Darril, creator of indie horror title Remothered and a... (Read More)

The Physical Copy

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, A quick but cool update! We know backers have been really curious about the physical edition of NightCry, and we’re happy to oblige! Mind you, this is not the final box art for the game, but it should give backers a great first look at... (Read More)

The Scissor Reward

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
It occurred to us some time ago that while we’ve talked about the $10,000 scissor reward, we still haven’t shown it. Used as a prop in the filming of Takashi Shimizu’s short film, the scissor prop is a gigantic (but surprisingly light!) memento... (Read More)

NightCry: Anatomy of a struggling Kickstarter campaign

February 10th - via: polygon.com
At this moment, the NightCry Kickstarter run is behind its target. The campaign, designed to fund a PC version of the Clock Tower spiritual successor from developer Nude Maker, is almost two-thirds through its schedule and at just over one-third of its goal. (Read More)

Digital Wallpaper + Messages from Our Friends #5

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! While we’re working away to make the Kickstarter everything it deserves to be, you out there have been doing amazing work to raise awareness about NightCry and the PC version. We recently introduced a brand new Early Bird tier for... (Read More)

Say Hello to the Smartphone

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there horror fans! We’ve been showing quite a bit of the game for some time now, and we’re just getting started. Today, we’re introducing game systems that are going to be available in the final game, so you know what’s at your disposal... (Read More)

Ito’s Evil Creature Revealed + Messages from Our Friends #3

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Many of the horror game fans that have backed us so far are fans of Masahiro Ito’s creature design work, and I’m sure many of you have been dying to see what the Scissorwalker actually looks like. So far, they’ve only appeared in... (Read More)

Hifumi Kono’s Reddit AMA

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there, horror fans! We’ve finally kicked off NightCry director Hifumi Kono’s very first Reddit Ask Me Anything, and we want to thank everyone that has already submitted great questions for Kono-san to answer! Check out his Reddit AMA by... (Read More)

First Gameplay Trailer + PC Platform Announcement

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We’ve got a fantastic update for today! We’ve been waiting to let this one loose, and we’re finally ready to do it! First off, we’re absolutely thrilled to finally unveil the first gameplay trailer for NightCry! It’s been a... (Read More)

The Evil of NightCry

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We’ve got some incredibly awesome updates coming in the next couple days, but what would be the point if we didn’t set the scene? That’s why today we’re revealing an in-depth look at the story of NightCry! On the party floor... (Read More)

This Week In Kickstarter - Week of 02/02

February 2nd - via: techraptor.net
Horror games, augmented reality, a phone case that prints, and the most backed Kickstarter campaign in history. (Read More)

NightCry heard on Kickstarter as Project Scissors comes to PC

February 1st - via: adventuregamers.com
It's been a long time since the final bell tolled on the Clock Tower series, but fans of the classic PlayStation horror series (and horror fans in general) can rejoice at the return of designer Hifumi Kono, as well Takashi Shimizu, the director of The Grudge, in a new PC adventure called Project Scissors: NightCry. (Read More)

Messages from our Friends #2

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We’re still trucking along with great updates in the days to come, but first, we wanted to share a message we received from one of our good friends. See for yourself! Ryoji Akagawa (Game Producer, “Arc the Lad” series, "Rurouni... (Read More)

Project Scissors: NightCry Should be Amazing, So Why Does it Look So Bad?

January 30th - via: cliqist.com
The creator of the Clocktower series, Hifumi Kono, has returned with another horror game, this time on Kickstarter with Project Scissors : NightCry. (Read More)

Introducing Jerome & Leonard

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We’re back to introduce two more major characters of NightCry, and we have an awesome surprise to go with it. Tatsuro Iwamoto, character designer for the Ace Attorney series, is lending support by creating some fantastic sketched... (Read More)

Character Introductions

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey horror fans! We’re back with another update. In the last update, we revealed the setting for NightCry, with more information on the cruise ship and its destination. Today we’re going to reveal two of the major characters. Specifically, the 2... (Read More)

Clocktower Creator Returns with Project Scissors : NightCry

January 27th - via: cliqist.com
The creator of the Clocktower series, Hifumi Kono, has returned with another horror game, this time on Kickstarter with Project Scissors : NightCry. (Read More)

The Setting of NightCry

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We spent a little time talking about the initial premise of NightCry when we first started the Kickstarter, but today we wanted to go into a little more depth into the setting. While Takashi Shimizu’s short film revealed a bit about... (Read More)

Project Scissors coming to PC pending Kickstarter

January 26th - via: destructoid.com
Nudemaker asking for $300,000 to fund enhanced version of NightCry (Read More)

J-Horror Game Night Cry Now Has A Kickstarter For Its PC Version

January 25th - via: siliconera.com
The Kickstarter campaign for Night Cry's PC version is now live. It has improved graphics and lighting compared to the mobile version. (Read More)

Project Scissors NightCry Kickstarter Launched

January 25th - via: playstationlifestyle.net
A Kickstarter campaign for Project Scissors NightCry has been launched to bring the game to PC and "possibly other platforms." (Read More)

A Word from Hifumi Kono

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone. My name is Hifumi Kono, and I'm the director of Project Scissors: NightCry. It's been a long time since my last game in the horror genre, and I'm overjoyed at the prospect of being able to revisit the genre, this time with a group of... (Read More)

NightCry Kickstarter campaign launched

January 24th - via: gematsu.com
Nude Maker seeking $300,000 for enhanced PC version. (Read More)

Fan-Supported Fear: NightCry Launches on Kickstarter

January 24th - via: automaton.am
Kickstarter prepares for a flood of global backers as NightCry (AKA "Project Scissors") begins its funding campaign, allowing gamers a chance to direct the future of the Clock Tower sequel. (Read More)

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