My most anticipated farming RPG has Japanese ghost pets, shapeshifting powers, and is nearly 500% funded on Kickstarter
A couple weeks ago, I gushed about a new fantasy farming RPG that caught my attention amid so many other "cozy" games for its roots in Japanese mythology. Well, I decided to check up on its Kickstarter and, hot damn, I'm clearly far from the only one excited about Tales of Seikyu.
When I wrote my last story, Tales of Seikyu hadn't even launches its Kickstarter yet, and yet today it's one of the platform's most popular game projects, having managed to take in $185,343 in funding and counting. For reference, that's almost five times its initial funding target of $40,000.
The project has some pretty lofty stretch goals, going all the way up to $1.3 million, which is the target for multiplayer. However, the project is pretty close to its next goal, $200,000, which would be enough to add consoles including Nintendo Switch to the launch plans.
In case you missed my first story, Tales of Seikyu is a truly unique-looking fantasy life-sim RPG where you can do all the usual stuff like build up your farm, go fishing, craft furniture, hang out with your neighbors, and find a romantic partner. But there's so much more here that sets this incredibly cute and cozy game apart from all the rest!
For one, just the depth of the aforementioned systems is exciting enough. You don't just fish, you take part in fishing competitions. The cooking aspect looks incredible, allowing you to make over 60 recipes, complete with delectably detailed food art, including authentic Japanese dishes like okonomiyaki, yakitori, and zenzai. There are more than 40 distinct personalities you can get to know on Seikyu Island, and thankfully, you can romance any of them regardless of gender. There are also four distinct seasons and a bunch of holidays, some Japanese and others universal, that change up the look and feel of the town.
Not only can you manage your farm, but you'll also be able to rejuvenate a hot spring, build a luxury casino, and contribute to the town tavern's operation. Outside town in the
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