Remember The Day Before, the once-hyped game that had such a disastrous early access launch that the Singapore-based studio that developed it, Fntastic, announced its closure just days later?
Well, Fntastic appears to be back, and they're asking for a second chance — and your money.In yet another bizarre development to what was already a strange saga, the X/Twitter account for Fntastic resurfaced today, announcing a Kickstarter campaign and asking for "your help again to bring Fntastic back." The post links to a website which claims to lay out the details for Fntastic's next moves.Once, you helped us create Fntastic through Kickstarter.Today, we need your help again to bring Fntastic back!Learn more and support us: https://t.co/6CB75yGWnE#fntastic #propnight #escapefactoryIf your first thought is that this whole thing could be a hoax, you'd be forgiven — and frankly, it very well could be.
But if it is, it's a pretty elaborate troll, as the website is extensive. It includes an FAQ, a PDF detailing its "recovery plan," contact info, a merch page, and more.
It also links to a Discord server which has mods claiming to be Fntastic devs and a bevy of confused onlookers.What's more, the website even includes details and links to a new multiplayer co-op game, Escape Factory.
A free demo is currently available via its Steam page, and a Kickstarter page is looking to raise $15,535 to bring the game to fruition.