Why you should pay attention to Indivisible

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An indie game in development by Lab Zero (creator of widely acclaimed Skullgirls). Download for the prototype (Windows/Linux/Mac/PS4) is in the link above. Download for Steam here.

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What is Indivisible?

  • An Action/Turn-based side scrolling RPG
  • Located in a fantasy world based on multiple cultures and mythos, mainly Southeast Asia. Read about the cultural references in Indivisible here.
  • Ajna, the female POC protagonist, has the power to absorb certain individuals into her being (named “Incarnations”). She summons these incarnations into battle to help her defend her home from local warlords.

Why is Indivisible worth supporting?

The protagonist is extremely cool and well-designed! She has her own motivations for fighting and is a breath of fresh air from overly sexualised female characters.

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The incarnations are of diverse races and body types. Also very well designed. Read about the Incarnations here.

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The game is set in very beautiful, diverse landscapes.

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  • Character sprites are hand drawn in 2D animation!
  • POC in the development team, that have worked on things like:
    • Gaia Online
    • Star Wars: Battlefront I and II
    • Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game
  • Some really cool and well known voice actors.
  • The developers are very receptive to feedback, especially with regards to the portrayal of cultures that have inspired the game and characters. A developer responding to criticism on a Polynesian Incarnation.
  • Backer rewards on IndieGoGo include Steam codes for How To Survive (contributions under $100) and Brothers (both steam codes for contributions above $100).

Is this campaign trustworthy?

  • Campaign is based on fixed funding, which means that if the goal of $1.5 million is not reached, every single backer will be issued a refund.
  • A playable prototype available to everyone has already been developed (3 months of development time) before the campaign began. Regular gamers would know that a prototype this developed could be considered beta level. This prototype allows players to try out mechanics and take a sneak peak at the world that is Ajna’s home. (Keep in mind that this is a prototype and nothing is yet to be finalised.)
  • Lab Zero delivered to the backers of Skullgirls a game that received critical response, clearly showing they are dedicated to game developing.

How can I support this awesome game?

An IndieGoGo campaign is being held to raise $1.5 million and we have currently hit $1.1 million dollars as of now! However, we only have 10 days to reach the target amount, or Lab Zero is likely going to close down. The creator himself has been running on a deficit of $45,000.

The good news is that 505 Games (publisher of games such as Cooking Mama and Brothers) has promised to contribute $2 million to the development of Indivisble if and only if the target of $1.5 million on IndieGoGo is met. 

The total development of Indivisible requires a total of $3.5 million ($2 million by 505, $1.5 million from IndieGoGo) so if the crowdfunding fails, the game is most definitely not going to happen.

If you can’t fund right now, don’t worry! You can help by promoting the game through Thunderclap, social media and recommending this lovely game to your family and friends.

Regardless of how you choose to support this wonderful game, it is always appreciated!

FAQ

But $1.5 million is a lot of money?! (video)

Why IndieGoGo? (video)

MikeZ explaining why the cost of Indivisible is $3.5 million (video). Note that the development of a game like Destiny cost $140 million.

Why Lab Zero is gathering funds through crowdfunding instead of pitching to a large company. (video)

TL;DR

IndieGoGo campaign (story and characters) and prototype here.

Prototype on Steam here.

Thunderclap campaign here.

List of revealed Incarnations here.

MikeZ clearing up some myths and commonly asked questions (video).

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