Hellbound: A ‘90s First Person Shooter, made 20 years later

A project in Buenos Aires, Argentina by Tobias Rusjan
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A First Person Shooter video game, inspired by the classics DOOM, Quake, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Shadow Warrior and Serious Sam
Backers: 546
Average Pledge Per Backer: $76

Funded: $41,529 of $40,000
Dates: May 9th -> Jun 8th (30 days)
Project By: Tobias Rusjan
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Latest News

Hellbound Stomps Onto Steam

August 6th - via: popgeeks.com
Hellbound is now out on Steam, from developer Saibot Studios (the reference in that name is intentional). You play Hellgore, a trash-taking muscle man who finds himself in hell (where else) and aims to bust out the only way he knows how — by annihilating everything in his path! First announced two years ago and funded on Kickstarter, the game has been teased through several demos. (Read More)

WE DID IT! HELLBOUND IS FUNDED!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We f***ing did it guys! I can't believe it :) Hellbound is 100% funded and we're going to create somehting BIG with that! And this is only the beginning, get ready for the real s**t! Thank you once again! You guys are the best :) Cheers from the... (Read More)

THANK YOU!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
From Saibot Studios we want to say THANK YOU! I know, there's still a couple of hours left, but whatever! 😁 Thank you to every single one of you for backing, sharing, retweeting or just being positive with us, we trully appreciate it ❤️ Good... (Read More)

500 Lovely Mother F***ers! >:)

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
That's it! We're not stopping now! With less than 17 hours, we keep getting stronger ;) Thank you once again to every single one of you! Cheers! Tobias and team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

BANG! FINALLY 100% / $40k DONE!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh yeah! We have just received one last push and we got it! You can't imagine how happy we are right now :D And this is all because of YOU! Thank you once again! We love you all <3 Cheers everybody! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

Last day of the campaign! 🤓✊

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
HELLo everybody! We're on the last day of the campaign, let's keep sharing it and spreading the word with us all the way to the end! ☠️ Thank you! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

90% / $36K DONE!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Good-scary night everybody! We have just passed the 90% of the campaign :D We are close, guys! Let's keep pushing and sharing all the way to the end! And by the way, we want to share with you another great Kickstarter called Grimshade! Grimshade... (Read More)

Old Version - Alpha v0.17.10

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! We're getting there! Please don't stop sharing our campaign :) It has been a long way, and we want to share with you some exclusive material. Check this out! An old alpha version from October of 2017! Let's keep pushing, guys! Tobias... (Read More)

87,5% / $35K DONE!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning creatures from HELL! We're only two days to finish the campaign and we're only $5,000 left :D Let's keep sharing and pushing together all to the end! THANK YOU! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

85% / $34K DONE!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
As we told you before, we won't press "Escape", but we'll keep pressing "W"! Let's keep sharing the campaign, guys! Thank you!  Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

BANG! 80% / $33K DONE!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news, everybody! We got a $5K ROCKET from EXTERNAL FORCES ;) And this is not coincidence, it's something we have been working on for the last weeks... I'm talking about a possible investor for Hellbound, which could not only help us with the... (Read More)

400 bada**es!

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
As we mentioned you earlier, we're not quitting here ;) Thank you once again for all the amazing support you guys are giving us! Also, don't forget to support Sol705, this guys are almost there with more 90% done! Check them out! The team at Saibot... (Read More)

70% / $28K DONE!

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Monday everybody! Hope you're having a great start of the week :) Even though things are a little complicated right here, we're not quiting! Don't stop sharing our campaign, thank you! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

$27,500 DONE!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good Sunday everybody! Hope you're having a HELL of a WEEKEND! We keep pressing "W" here, and have just come to $27,5k :) Don't forget about our last promotion, check it here! We're really in a hurry right now, so any help is for than welcome :)... (Read More)

HELL of a DEAL extended!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey people! Hope you're having a wondeful weekend! If not, here's something for you: we have extended the "HELL of a DEAL" promotion all the way to the end of the campaign ;) That's right, if you're on Tier 2 or 3, you can increase your rewards up to... (Read More)

66% / $26,66K DONE!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good/scary saturday everybody! Check this out! The Devil is with us! >:D Have a great weekend! And please keep sharing our campaign! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

65% / $26K DONE!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We keep moving forward, guys! Thank you for your amazing support :) And by the way, have you checked this other SUPER AWESOME Kickstarter?! I'm talking about Sol705! It's a great project and they're almost there! Have a great weekend everybody!... (Read More)

Survival Mode Updated to v0.18.06!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! New version v0.18.06 is now live! B) We have been very busy with the Kickstarter, but were able to make some fixes and improvements based on the feedback you guys gave us, thanks for that!      We have restricted the maximun amount... (Read More)

Survival Mode v0.18.05 official ranking!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Good friday everybody! Today we have a game build update coming for the Survival Mode (v0.18.06) :O But first, let's see the official ranking from v0.18.05:    Almost 6 hours, really? Man! Since the new version has gameplay changes, the leaderboard... (Read More)

60% / $25K DONE! 😵

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
OH... MY... GOSH...! This is what we were talking about, people! We have just received an INJECTION of $5k from some lovely people! 🤑   And this is the first time someone got the reward from the highest Tier - 12 HELLGOD! This could change things... (Read More)

FINALLY 50% / $20k !

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Oh man! That was the toughest milestone so far... We got stuck A LOT during last week, but we finally make it to the halfway! We only have one week left, but with this news we maybe be able to do "some stuff"... Once again, thanks a lot for the... (Read More)

HELL of a DEAL! (fixed)

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again everybody! And SORRY! I commited a mistake on previous post. The deal applies only to Tiers 2 and 3, since other wise some people could do bad use of it. So just in case, the thing is like this, you have three options until next Saturday... (Read More)

HELL of a DEAL!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
HELLo lovely creatures from Hell! We have a super special deal for all of you who backed us on Tiers 1 to 3 ;) The thing is like this, you have three options until next Saturday (June 2nd): Invite 1 new backer to our campaign and get to the next Tier... (Read More)

What gamers say about Hellbound?

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
HELLo everybody! How are you doing? I was looking at the Survival Mode reviews and got shocked about the amazing response we got from you :) Obviously, there's still a lot to improve. But here I collected the reviews I liked the most (including funny... (Read More)

$19k and still going!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello people / creatures! Hope you're having a great start of the week :) We're getting a little stuck lately, but we're still fighting to get there! The campaign is almost at 50% ($20k), but we only have 10 days left! So PLEASE share the campaign... (Read More)

Hellish T-Shirts!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Sunday everybody! Hope you are having a wonderful and bloody weekend >:) Back to the physical stuff, we want you to know that there're some super-cool T-Shirts available in our rewards, check them out! You can get yours from Tier 8 (Veteran)... (Read More)

$18K raised and keep growing!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for all the support, people! It's getting pretty tough lately, but we're still pressing "W" ;) Please share our campaign with anyone you think could be interested, that would help us a lot! Have a great weekend everybody! Tobias and the... (Read More)

Weapons construction!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello nasty creatures from Hell! How's your friday doing? First of all, thank you for the feedback from our last post!We're doing what you suggest us without a doubt ;) Now, we want to share with you some of the material behind the scene of the... (Read More)

Question: Item Absorption???

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey gusy, we need your feedback! Would you like this feature in Hellbound? (see GIF below) We mean the ITEM ABSORPTION, like the new DOOM (2016) has: We could implement it so it's easier to pickup Health, Armor and Weapon items when you're in the... (Read More)

300 SPARTANS already backing!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you once again everybody! We're a bunch of crazy warriors fighting for Hellbound >:) Cheers from the team! Tobias  (Read More)

What's the story of Hellbound all about???

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello lovely creatures from Hell! Today we have something special to propose you ;) You know that we decided to keep the story of Hellbound in secret for now, right? Well... we want to hear your thoughts! That's it! What do you think is the story of... (Read More)

40% / $16k DONE! 290 backers! 16 days left!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you once again, people! It's getting pretty tough lately, but we're still going for it :) And we want to share with you another great project, which is also live on Kickstarter right now: Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Rogue Heroes is a 2d top... (Read More)

CD Soundtrack from HELL!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everybody! Hope you have a wonderfull and hellish start of the week >:) Today we continue with the amazing physical gadgets you can get in our campaign... This time we have the CD Sountrack directly from Hell! This will contain all the official... (Read More)

$15,666 already!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
So this has to mean something, right? Thanks for all the support, people! And let's keep pushing together! Now, this time we want to share with you another awesome project that is live on Kickstarter as well: Wild Mage - Phantom Twilight Wild Mage -... (Read More)

Interview and behind the scenes!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there! How's it going? First of all, hope you guys are having a great start of the week :) Today we had an interview at Cryptic Hybrid and you can listen to it right here: And if listening to my horrific english isn't funny enough for you,... (Read More)

We passed the $15k mark!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
That's it! What a way to finish the week! Thanks a lot once again to all of you. It means the world to us :) Have a great start of the week! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

Cover art inspirations :O

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey hellish people! How's your Sunday? 🙂 So let's do some history... Did you know that Hellbound's cover was inspired by the ones from the originals DOOM (1993) and Duke Nukem 3D (1996), which were also inspired before by the one from the movie... (Read More)

Hardcover Artbook for HARDCORE Gamers!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! How's your weekend doing? Today we want to continue sharing with you some of the awesome physical rewards of the campaign ;) This time we have the Hardcover Artbook! Which will contain all the amazing work done by our talented team of... (Read More)

35% / $14k DONE! 250 backers! 20 days left!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
That's it! The title says everything ;) We're still growing stronger, and everything thanks to the amazing support you're giving us! Have a great weekend lovely people! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

Physical Versions of the Game (BIG BOXES!)

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Friday at last! How's it going guys? We want to share with you a first look to some of our physical rewards ;) In this case, we have the physical version of the game. Which is a BIG BOX version (about 9.6 x 7.9 x 1.8 inches), like the ones from the... (Read More)

The Meme Challenge Rewards!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Alright guys! Let's start the Meme Challenge OFFICIALLY! 😎   We have received a lot of great Memes so far! But there's a lot of time left to submit yours! So here are the Rewards we have in mind for the winners! 👑   Click to enlarge! You... (Read More)

30% of the campaign DONE!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there nasty creatures from Hell! How's your day doing? We're glad to let you know that we have just passed the 30% mark ($12k)! Thanks once again for your amazing support :) Some news are coming next! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

A week of Kickstarter already!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
HELLo 90's FPS fan! How are you doing? Today a week has passed since we first launched our campaign! It was a tough week and there's still a lot to do, but we're getting there :) If you guys have any friend or contact that could be interested in our... (Read More)

200 beautiful souls in Hell already!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting STRONGER! Thanks to everysingle one of you :) Have a great one! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

Busts from The Heroes' Cemetery

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello guys! How did your week started? We have made an example of how the Busts from The Heroes' Cemetery could look like ;) And what a better example than having TRUE HEROES of the FPS genre? John Carmack and John Romero, creators of the original... (Read More)

10k / 25% DONE!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everybody! We did it guys! 1/4 of the campaign is completed! We're so happy and glad for that, thanks once again! :) Have a HELL of a week! Tobias and the team at Saibot Studios  (Read More)

Old-school FPS Hellbound releases a free demo to promote Kickstarter campaign

May 14th - via: destructoid.com
2018 is looking to become the year of the retro FPS revival, as there is now another competitor in the ring. Hellbound is an old-school styled shooter in the vein of id Software's classics that is looking to recapture the glory of the '90s. (Read More)

The Heroes' Cemetery

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning/evening/night everybody! First of all, thank you for your amazing support so far! We're getting closer to the 10K / 25% mark, let's keep it moving! :) Now, we want to talk you about the most special digital rewards we have with... (Read More)

3D printed version of Hellgore!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there! In case you were asking what is on Tier 11, here you have it ;) That's right! A super-bad*** 3D printed version of Hellgore from the main cover! You can get to that Tier or just ask it as an Add-on. Which minds adding $200 to your current... (Read More)

20% of the campaign DONE!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Just woke up and saw this! :O Who ever you are and wherever you are, WE LOVE YOU ALL! <3 And by the way, in this ocassion we want to share with you a fantastic project from a friend of ours. Which is also made by people from Argentina, and it was... (Read More)

We passed the $5K mark!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! I was on a meeting with my partner and when I get back I saw this! Thanks a lot people! Let's keep it going! Tobias  (Read More)

How are we going to spend your money in our project?

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
HELLo everybody! As some of you guys asked, we have created a table detailing we're is your money going to be spend ;) From the total of $40,000, we'll actually get about 3/4 of it ($30,000), since the rest will go to Kickstarter fees and Taxes. And... (Read More)

10% done and growing!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of you! You have no idea how much we appreciate this :) Keep it going! Tobias  (Read More)

100 lovely backers! :D

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of you lovely people / creature!There's still a long way to go but there's also a lot of time :) Cheers from team at Saibot Studios! Tobias  (Read More)

$3000 and 90 backers so far :D

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it to $3000 (+1) and 90 backers (+1) :) Please keep it going guys! Share our campaing in your social medias all you can! Thank you! Tobias  (Read More)

Meme Challenge!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
HELLo and thanks for all the support! We have a challenge for you, it's the "Meme Challenge"! :D You need to CREATE and SHARE with us on the social medias your Memes for Hellbound, below is an examples for you :P - You can share it here on Facebook -... (Read More)

Welcome to Hell!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Gather around, I'll tell you a story... Just kiding! How's it going?! First of all, thank you for being there! Really, we trully appreciate it :) Hellbound is the game I wanted to do since I was a kid, when I first played the original DOOM back in... (Read More)

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