Dono’s Tale completes funding target, unlocking a playable boss, with 2-player action still to reach.
Inspired by 16- and 32-bit eras, Dono’s Tale is a cozy action platformer with striking hand-drawn, pixel art visuals and 1990s-style soundtrack. After reaching its primary target in 72 hours, the game from Super Item Studios is aiming for 2-player co-op and a guest composition from a big name: Soyo Oka, known for her work on Super Mario Kart, Pilotwings, SimCity (on the SNES), Ice Hockey, and others.
Backer rewards include a $15 copy of the game (digital, for PC, Steam, Nintendo Switch/ Nintendo Switch 2 — other platforms may be added), and bonuses like art books, the full soundtrack, and more.
Here’s a look at the game:
What is Dono’s Tale about?
This is the game’s scene-setting synopsis
It’s a stormy night in Fruit Forest.. and this is bad news for Dono and his emergency reserve of delicious Fruit! As Dono struggles to keep his home from collapsing during the storm, Dono’s Fruit would get swept up and scattered across the land!
After the storm subsides, Dono and his friends team up and embark on an adventure to recover the lost Fruit, finding themselves in many fun and strange scenarios along the way!
Key game features of Dono’s Tale have been listed as:
- ADVENTURE through a charming set of 30+ stages to retrieve your trove of fruit!
- EXPLORE a detailed and colorful world full of surprises and collectables.
- MASTER your platforming skills and Dono’s many abilities to get the upper hand.
- BATTLE each world’s powerful boss with clever gimmicks that will test your skills.
- LISTEN to a catchy retro-flavored soundtrack by various artists and maybe Soyo Oka.
- RELAX in a cozy world with a charming protagonist and beautiful hand-drawn visuals.
You can learn more about the game at the official website, or go and back the Dono’s Tale Kickstarter.
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