The Nintendo Switch has become the favorite console port choice for pretty much all independent games, not just for adventure games and platformers, but for horror games as well. The latest example is the upcoming retro horror throwbackAlisa, from one-person developer Casper Croes. Casper Croes announced on its now successfully completedKickstarterthatAlisawill be indeed be coming to the Nintendo Switch, as well as both PlayStation and Xbox.
TheAlisaKickstarter began in late May, promising a “classic late-90s horror-themed action-adventure game” will clear influences from bothResident EvilandSilent Hill, among others. The project had a relatively modest goal of €20,000, which is passed on its way to a final total of €28,816. The addition of Nintendo Switch and other console support was a stretch goal forAlisa, as only a PC release was promised to start. €25,000 was the goal for consoles, which backers made sure was reached.
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Casper Croes decided to make console support a stretch goal to guarantee that they could afford to purchase each platform’sdevkit. The extra €5,000 ensures that they’ll be able to do that. It’s clear that Casper Croes always wanted to bringAlisato consoles, but that they wanted to prioritize the game being finished first. That’s why the project’s campaign goal wasn’t €25,000 to start.
The majority of the funding forAlisawill toward supporting the game’s sole developer over the coming year. Specifically, the developer will spend it on food, rent, and life. They also say that they’ll use the funding to hire additionalvoice actorsfor the game, as well as other types of help as necessary. As far as Kickstarters go, Casper Croes' campaign forAlisais a great example of the platform being used for its original intent.
According to the current plan,Alisawill require another year of development. Casper Croes marked down May 2021 as the intendedrelease windowfor the game for the Kickstarter, but indie game fans know how fluid development can be. It’s also unclear if the console ports will be released at a later date or if Casper Croes will try for a unified launch.
For those nostalgic for a90s-era horror game,Alisais worth keeping an eye on. The game’s Kickstarter is over, but it can be wishlisted on Steam. It also has a public demo available on itch.io, where fans can also contribute to the game’s ongoing development.
Alisareleases May 2021 on PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox.
