Double Fine Productions has raised over $1.2 million for a new project from 33,809 backers in a little over a day.
Double Fine Adventure has now broken Kickstarter records for most funds raised in 24 hours and the highest number of backers.
Double Fine initially aimed to raise $400,000 for the project, with the development process set to be captured by 2 Player Productions and edited into a documentary for those who donate to watch.
"Over a six-to-eight month period, a small team under Tim Schafer's supervision will develop Double Fine's next game, a classic point-and-click adventure," reads the project page. "Where it goes from there will unfold in real time for all the backers to see."
The developer said after reaching its initial funding target: "We did it! 100% funded in just over eight hours. You people are amazing! But it's not over yet. The number keeps going up and now the question is just how much news do we want to make with this? We're getting a lot of attention already and it seems like this little project could have an impact beyond itself.
"All money raised will go to make the game and documentary better. Additional money means it can appear on more platforms, be translated into more languages, have more music and voice, and an original soundtrack for the documentary, and more!"
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JD_Method on 10 Feb '12 said:
I'm so happy for them.
I pledged $30 myself last night. They'd already reached their goal at this point, but there was no way I wasn't going to help them out.
ricflair on 10 Feb '12 said:
I wasn't aware of this, but I think this looks very, very positive for the industry. More of this please!
StonecoldMC on 10 Feb '12 said:
Fantastic news for Tim and the gang!
Like JD, I pledged £50 and I am really happy that I have. Read a few articles on it last night and this could be a real shift in Gaming. Exciting times ahead
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ricflair on 10 Feb '12 said:
Did anyone see what you get if you donated serious money? I mean many thousands of dollars???? Madness!
JD_Method on 10 Feb '12 said:
An undoctered picture of Ron Gilbert smiling apparently.
nb_nmare2 on 10 Feb '12 said:
I'd much rather they skip the documentary and just spend all the donations on the game.
ricflair on 10 Feb '12 said:
I thought the same. Or make a couple of games. When I read that the money would help make an original sound track for the documentary, I was a tad disappointed. Oh well, it's all part of a creative, independent project, so I guess it's not too bad.
TheLastDodo on 10 Feb '12 said:
Hmm, not sure about this. Seems dangerously open to abuse.
You could end up donating or "donating" 50 quid (using Stonecold for ex.) for an awful game, then a documentary of how they made this awful game. And what happens if the game is buggy or broken beyond belief? The donators will feel like the developers have wasted their money and barring Schafer fanboys, no one will trust Double Fine again with their money.
I can't see me buying into a scheme like this, I enjoyed Costume Quest & Stacking, I'm a fan of Schafer and his games so if he releases something new then I will very likely try it out and they can take my money the traditional way, make a good game and I will buy it but sorry I'm not giving Double Fine or any other developer my money before they've even started the game.
It's a nice idea in theory but I think some are looking at it through Schafer tinted specs.
JD_Method on 10 Feb '12 said:
I totally get where you're coming from. There's always that risk that the game turns out s**te, but it's amazing to see how many people have put their faith (and money) in Double Fine. That's kinda the whole point of this thing too - if we don't fund it to begin with there wouldn't be a game for you to try and buy if you like it.
They've been wanting to do another point and click adventure game for ages but no publishers have wanted to give them the funding. It's kind of nice to just help them out with this project.
If it does turn out to be a stinker, then we'll learn from it and move on. A little poorer, but a little wiser.
TheLastDodo on 10 Feb '12 said:
With Double Fine it sounds like they're doing it for the right reasons, they've been saying for years that no-one will give them money to make games so I believe they wouldn't abuse the charity of their fans, I'd love to get behind it but it's not for me for now.
Gambini on 10 Feb '12 said:
My sentiments exactly. When they finish the game, I'll gladly buy it (if it's any good) but I can't see my way to funding its development. I hope for the sake of everyone who donated, that they put together a brilliant game.
ricflair on 10 Feb '12 said:
I think you'd only do it for a developer who you like and have faith in to make a solid game that you'll enjoy. To be honest there aren't many devs who I'd do that for. Platinum would be one I suppose, or any team of devs who have made games I like and feel they have the right ethics and reasons for doing it. If Team Meat did this, I'd seriously consider donating.
Mmmmgrolsch on 10 Feb '12 said:
Shame its point and click.
TheLastDodo on 10 Feb '12 said:
The other big reason why I won't be donating.
I really enjoyed Costume Quest & Stacking but "point & click" does nothing for me.
Good luck to everyone involved.
@ricflair: I'd do it for Vanquish 2, I'd sell my.......blood for Mirrors Edge 2