New NES RPG Former Dawn seeks crowdfunding
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The indie NES scene has been very busy recently with a host of new titles being announced. The latest is an action RPG from developer Something Nerdy Studios called Former Dawn. The game is hoping to see a physical NES cartridge release and is seeing funds through a Kickstarter campaign that has already reached over $40,000. The game will also be ported to PC with widescreen graphics with both versions expected to be released in late 2026. The game mixes several genres from action, turn-based battles and isometric exploration. The trailer showcases some beautiful pixel art that many wouldn’t

Developed by Something Nerdy Studios, the indie NES scene just got more interesting with the announcement of Former Dawn, an action RPG that hopes to be one of the most advanced games ever on the retro console.

  • Main Features: Combines action, turn-based battles, and isometric exploration.
  • Aesthetic & Innovation: Features stunning pixel art, pushing what would seem possible from a 25+ year-old console. The game is aiming to surpass previous NES capabilities with its ambitious design.
  • Crowdfunding Goal: Reached over £50,000 already through Kickstarter, needing more funds for full development with top artists and musicians onboard.

Important Notes:

  • A digital package includes a Steam key for the PC version, a digital NES ROM, and some digital goodies.
  • All physical cart versions have sold out but may see availability later.
  • The game is expected to drop on both platforms in late 2026.

How do you feel about bringing newer gaming styles to classic handheld hardware? Is this something that piques your interest?

  • @[email protected]English
    4•21 hours ago

    The Magic of Scheherazade showed us that mixing turn-based and action RPG battles is harder than it sounds, so I’m a little worried about the balance here.