Prince of Cats: a Shakespearean fairy tale visual novel

A project in Auckland, NZ by Claire Ahuriri-Dunning
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A visual novel/life sim with Shakespearean characters and Nim, a cat spirit who is searching for her master, the Prince of Cats.
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: $23 NZD

Funded: $2,776 NZD of $1,000 NZD
Dates: Mar 13th -> Apr 12th (30 days)
Project By: Claire Ahuriri-Dunning
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Latest News

24 hours to go!

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my awesome backers, We're down to the final 24 hours of the campaign. Super exciting! We hit 100 backers a couple of days ago, which is a very special feeling. Going into this, I thought 'If 100 people back the project at the $10 level, then... (Read More)

Countdown down to hours now!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi supporters, Woo! The countdown is down to hours instead of days left now. If anyone has been holding back and waiting, now's the time to jump on before the campaign exclusives are gone! A few more hints for unlocking certain plotlines in the... (Read More)

Not long to go!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello lovely backers, We're only four days away from the campaign close now. Very exciting!! If you're just following this campaign and still thinking about it, get in quick! I'm optimistic we can make it to the next stretch goal. I've now wrapped up... (Read More)

The cats of Prince of Cats

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We're one week and one day out from the end of the campaign. Exciting!! Jade's cracking away at all the new art, Brent is steadily composing, and I've got a little bit of coding to wrap up before the massive final testing effort.... (Read More)

Ten days to go... more hints for the game...

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everybody! Just a little update today. Thank you to those of you who have been sending in your cat/human photos for the higher tiers! Please do so if you've still forgotten. Best to send them here: skybeargamesnz@gmail.com So, what's all this... (Read More)

Meet the Artist!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi lovely backers, As we're on the downward slope towards the end of the campaign, I thought it might be nice for you to get to know more about our team. So here's Jade answering a few questions about herself and her creative practice. Thanks for... (Read More)

Livestream postponed

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi team, Sorry for the awkward mini-update, but the planned livestream and AMA for today will have to be postponed, due to renovations at my house. I brought all my gear to my Mum's house hoping to be able to do it there but my computer is being very... (Read More)

We made it to the first stretch goal!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers, I hope you're well :) We made it to the first of the stretch goals! So you can expect to see some extra art in the game and the gallery now. I'll give you some previews as Jade makes them. The promise was for ten new images, but I'm... (Read More)

The team cats Part 2: N.C.

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy backers! Super excited to be close to hitting our first stretch goal! This will unlock more unique art for the end of each storyline in the game. Now, next in our series about the cats of our team: N.C. Palmer du Preez, Jade's cat. Vital... (Read More)

Ask me anything this Saturday!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello you awesome people, You read that right: I'm holding a livestream AMA (Ask Me Anything) this Saturday 30th March, 6pm NZ time (1am in New York, 5am in the UK, 4pm in Sydney). After the livestream is over it will still be available to watch at... (Read More)

One-third through the month

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I write to you from my computer at home, where I have been coding away all day, getting things just how I want them. I can say at this stage that the code is pretty much 99% complete, just waiting for me to throw in all the music and... (Read More)

One week in

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi super pledgers, We're one week into this campaign. It's been an amazing week thanks to you all. I actually can't wait for it all to be over so you can receive the finished game + art + music and extras. That's what it's all about ultimately! We... (Read More)

New add-ons available, and half way to first stretch goal!

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi loyal pledgers, Exciting times! We've added two add-on tiers in the last two days at the request of some backers. The first of these is the ability to add on the board game Cat Capers to your pledge. This is a board game created by me (Claire) and... (Read More)

My Nim-spiration

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi lovely backers, Today I thought I'd tell you about the inspiration for the character of Nim. Overall, the idea for this game came from the collision in my head of the phrase 'Prince of Cats' from Romeo and Juliet, and the idea of there being... (Read More)

Two days in - here are the stretch goals!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi again backers, After consultation, we have our stretch goals: Besides these stretch goals, we are considering adding some physical add-ons in a few days. We'll update you when those become available. We've spent one day in the city of Vanora over... (Read More)

100% in less than 24 hours - and it's all thanks to you lovely people!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow wow wow! You guys! I am so amazed and honoured to hit 100% in less than 24 hours of my first ever Kickstarter! Thank you so much. This is all thanks to you pledging and your spreading the word.   This has been an amazing 24 hours for me as we... (Read More)

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