Mango Factory, creators of the kickstarter for the Danganronpa-inspired horror thriller game Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter, have recently announced that they have achieved their funding goal of the game.
The kickstarter campaign was looking to secure £15,300 for development of the game, but with less than a day to go the campaign has met its target and has now secured its additional funding for development. Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter is expected to be developed and released onto the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC (via Steam), with the game taking inspiration from Rumiko Takahashi’s artwork and Danganronpa’s narrative design. Just like in Danganronpa players will be able to forge bonds with other characters and unravel mysteries through a unique trust system and card battling experience.
About: Begin the journey alongside sixteen high school students trapped in an apocalyptic bunker. As a class, you’re goaded toward grisly murder by a sadistic overseer, forced to participate in a deadly psychological experiment that may cost your life. Playing as the sheepish barista Himari Sanada, it’s your job to investigate these murders, earn the trust of your fellow students, and uncover the truth of your macabre capture.
Gameplay: In this kill-or-be-killed scenario, the game’s trust system can offer unique leverage opportunities in combat. Spending time with fellow classmates and offering them appropriate gifts unlocks new talent cards and advantages in future card battles. These 1-on-1 battles are a hectic tug-of-war for influence; deal attacks with Debate cards, finding weaknesses in your opponent’s argument to grow your influence. As the battle progresses, present proper evidence against your opponent and strike with The Final Word to silence them. Additional talent cards are available to strengthen your gameplay, and high trust levels with other students may present advantages in battle.
Key Features:
Solve complex cases to discover the truth in an engaging murder mystery narrative.
Encounter sixteen uniquely gifted students locked in a deadly psychological experiment.
Bond with fellow participants to earn their trust, investigate gruesome crime scenes, and use your findings to uncover the truth.
Unlock special rewards as you increase your trust levels with classmates.
Purchase additional talent cards with in-game currency to strengthen your deck.
Leverage your relationships in card battles and gain advantages against your opponent.
Experience fast-paced Card Debates and retro minigames, all in the game’s signature 1980s anime style.
The kickstarter for Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter is currently available until 17th October 2024 and offers a wide variety of different rewards depending on the tier selected. A playable demo of the game is also available on steam for those interested in trying it out before supporting the project. In the meantime at least Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter has secured funding for development and the game is expected to be developed for Nintendo Switch and Windows PC (via Steam).
