U55 - END OF THE LINE

A project in Berlin, Germany by Effective Evolutions
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U55 is an innovative horror game set in modern day Berlin and deeply rooted within the mythology of H.P.Lovecraft.
Backers: 1309
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $69,595 of $115,000
Dates: Aug 20th -> Sep 19th (30 days)
Project By: Effective Evolutions
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Latest News

SECOND INGAME VIDEO

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
After just 18 days! Thank you all for your support on Kickstarter and Steam!  (Read More)

Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Health system U55-END OF THE LINE will not have any standard HUD elements such as health, ammo, mana or armor. Instead, David's health status will be seen and felt in the gameworld. Effects representing lower health Low health for David means that... (Read More)

Berlin Confidential - Characters and Motivation

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I’m Ulrika, the narrative designer of U55-END OF THE LINE. I was asked to write something about our characters and their motivation in U55 - of course, all spoiler- free. Gee. Where to begin? So far, you've read a bit about David, our... (Read More)

Talking About Combat in U55-END OF THE LINE

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Combat is difficult in U55 – END OF THE LINE and David should always try to prevent it. He cannot block or dodge attacks, so his assaults need to be swift and effective. Our protagonist mostly relies on improvised melee and blunt weapons to fight... (Read More)

Which elements of these stories should we incorporate in our game? Why? Why not?

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Lovecraft fans and U55-backers, today, the stars are right for another survey thingy. As you know, we would like to have you, our well-respected community, aboard for the entire process of our game development. Last night, Malte and me decided... (Read More)

Takashi Tokita feat. U55 IV

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello dear backers! Alex here. You may remember me from such video games as 'Die German Uboot Simulator"...ah, forget it.Firstly, we proudly present you an endorsement from Takashi Tokita, the legendary Square Enix game designer, director and... (Read More)

Goin' ballistic on the press...

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, Malte here. Since last week we launched a full frontal attack on the international press and it seems like our voice has been heard! Read the KOTAKU artice HERE Read the MTV Geek article HERE Read the GameStar article HERE (in German) This... (Read More)

Interview at 2.30am...

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, Malte here. Last night (at 2.30am) I was interviewd live by the number one indie-gaming site down under, eightandahalfbit.com We discussed some features for U55 - END OF THE LINE. I am pretty tiered in that video but I hope you like what you... (Read More)

Amazing numbers from Steam!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
U55 - END OF THE LINE is now the #47 most successfull game ever to release via greenlight. If "Yes"-votes are inclining further we will make it to the Top #5 overall games before Greenlight ends... Thank you for making this happen! Go vote for us... (Read More)

On Site with Kurtis Blow

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks, Malte here. As of recently we haven been busy taking Kurtis Blow Walker on a subway ride in the U55 in order to show him our games' original surroundings. While we introduced him to the Brandenburger Tor station which we have rebuild for... (Read More)

YOUR VOICE MATTERS (on Subway-Horror)

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, Malte here. I found this Top 5 List on Subway-Horror-Flicks over hat horror-movies.ca. Check it out HERE Tell us, what are your favourite horror scenes (movies, tv-shows, games, novels, etc...) in a subway and why?  (Read More)

Voices

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks, Malte here. Below you'll find some statements regarding U55 - END OF THE LINE....  (Read More)

999 backers but that b**** ain't one!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, Malte here. Thank you all for your support! Wea re now celebrating the 999th backer out there. Together we can make it! Best Malte  (Read More)

U55 - END OF THE LINE Kickstarter Campaign Underway and Trailer

September 9th - via: gamershell.com
Deeply embedded in H.P. Lovecraft's mythology, U55 – END OF THE LINE is a horror game set in modern-day Berlin (Read More)

YOUR VOICE MATTERS (on Smartphone-Apps)

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, Malte here. Today, Tjark and I were discussing our in-game apps and how they should look. We decided it is time to be a little bit more open with you about your best friend: Your Smartphone! You all know from the in-game video that your... (Read More)

PayPal Backing

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks. Having received numerous requests from you, we pulled out all the stops for implementing a possible PayPal paying method. You can use this link below to support us with your backing in the same way you perform it on Ebay.  PayPal PLEASE... (Read More)

(Kurtis) Blow me away!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, it's Malte here with some GREAT news! You wanted big names - we got 'em for you! One big focal point for U55 - END OF THE LINE is realism. We want to give people the true Berlin experience. That means we keep everything, from locations to... (Read More)

A (twitter)-Storm Is Coming

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks, Malte here. you all know well how much depends on getting U55 - END OF THE LINE some media attention outside of Europe. So far I want to personally thank each and every one of you for backing us and spreading the word.  And a big THANK YOU... (Read More)

STEAM GREENLIGHT

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks, Malte here... Some of yoou suggested we should raise awareness to U55 - END OF THE LINE by putting it up on STEAM Greenlight. So here it is... http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=174633293 Like Us, Share Us, Support Us! Do... (Read More)

One Flew Over Lovecraft's Nest

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday's evening saw the successful start of our horror short story contest with the sterling Festa-Verlag. CONTEST PAGE We are looking forward to aspiring authors, creative storylines and spooky tales in the wake of true-spirited Lovecraftian... (Read More)

We need your VOTE!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, Malte here.... Without spoiling anything from the story, the myth, or what it is exactly and where you will find it, check out the scribbles Sergej worked on.  CREATURE ELECTIONPlease vote for the one you like, (or dislike, depending on... (Read More)

For A Handful of Backers

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear community, we would like to reward the early believers who supported U55 since the very beginning. We will finish the "Early Bird" special offer on the campaign's 10th day. This way, all "Early Birds" will have had the opportunity to go for our... (Read More)

Thanks for global feedback!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear U55-community,  we would like to thank you all for your generous backing and the belief you are putting in our project. We are filled with enthusiasm regarding your feedback and your support for U55-END OF THE LINE. The moment you are reading... (Read More)

Kudos to you, true believers!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello dear friends of U55 and German U-Boot Simulators, it's me, Alex - I already communicated with most of you via e-mail or PMs; I am looking forward to bring you our second big-time update - mostly because we felt guilty for Malte sitting in his... (Read More)

Pen and Paper (cthulhus-ruf.de)

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Pen and PaperI am proud to anounce that U55 - END OF THE LINE and Cthulhus Ruf are hosting a fan-fiction contest (English / German). The topic is UNDERGROUND and you can submit your own adventure until 2014-01-31  More Info HERE  (Read More)

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