A 2D retro platformer featuring gameplay and characters inspired by classic Nintendo games.
1,853 backers pledged $53,509 to help bring this project to life.
Although the campaign is over, you can still pledge money through Paypal and receive rewards while the game is in development.
I'd recommend watching the Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0 Trailer to get a general idea of what the gameplay will be like, but keep in mind it will be greatly expanded.
Yes, we will release this game on OUYA. I can't believe how many people are asking!
A documentary will be made about the development of the game if our pledges surpass $50,000. Click here for more info.
I recently did an AMA on Reddit that answers a lot of questions about the game.
I also did an audio interview with Jurassic Hour about the game. It's about 48 minutes long.
Yay!!! With everyone's help, we reached our goal of $10,000. Thank you to everyone that helped make this happen.
And now the real fun begins... here are some additional things we can add to the game with some extra money.
We'll add a time attack mode that will allow you to replay levels as fast as you can. This will also include leader boards that will show your top time for each character. We'll also add an achievement system to the game and when possible, we'll integrate it with whatever platform you're playing on.
We will translate all of the text in the game into French, Italian, German, and Spanish. We may also consider doing other languages.
Eve VII, piloted by Frederick, will be playable and fully integrated into the main story. This means there will also be a complete world (5 levels) added to the main game that will be based on the world Frederick comes from. This world will include unique enemies and a boss. If Eve VII is added, there will be 9 worlds total. If not, there will be 8. This also means there will be additional music tracks and cut scenes in the game.
A documentary will be made about the development of the game. Click here for more info.
We may consider adding more stretch goals, but money beyond $50,000 will focus on speeding up development of the game and improving the quality of the documentary.
SRS is not simply a rehash of SMBC. It will have a lot of new stuff.
Some people made fan art! Awesome.
I'm doing an AMA on Reddit on June 26th at 12:00 PM pacific time.
I changed some of the rewards on the Kickstarter to give people more value.
We're looking for ideas for stretch goals.
We're very thankful for everyone's support!
I forgot to mention in the video, but we're adding Linux support.
Remember the good old days when playing through an entire game only took a few hours? Remember when graphics were simple and inspired, and gameplay was fun and unique?
I remember those times, and that's why I'm creating a game that celebrates them. I already created a game called Super Mario Bros. Crossover that combines a bunch of games into one. But now, I'd like to take it a step further by creating my own original game.
Super Retro Squad is a 2D platformer that features characters inspired by classic video game characters. These characters will feature unique gameplay, but their core will be based on the originals. This way, you get something old and something new, and it's all combined together for a fresh, fun experience.
The game will feature 40+ levels that will be spanned across 8 worlds. Each world will be based on one of the characters, so there will be plenty of variety found in the environments and enemies. There will also be an equipment and upgrade system that will allow you to customize your character's abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. We also plan on tying everything together with a cool story that will be explained through dialog and cut scenes.
This truly will be a fun project to both play and work on, and we believe our team is strong enough to pull it off. Please show your support and become a part of the project by helping us out!
If you're unfamiliar with my previous game, Super Mario Bros. Crossover, you can see a trailer here. You can also play the game. That game should demonstrate to you that I have what it takes to make an awesome game.
Exploding Rabbit doesn't make much money right now, so everyone on the team is working for free. I'll use the funding to help pay the team when they need it. If we get a lot of extra, I could pay everyone a fair amount for the work they do and possibly even hire them all as full time employees.
Another thing that would really help us is software. We're building the game with Unity, and if we were able to afford Unity Pro, it'd give us access to more features that would make our lives easier. It would also be helpful to get devices, like Apple and Android devices, that we can use to test the game as we build for those platforms.
There are a variety of rewards for pledging to this project. For just $15 you can get a DRM-free version of the game on Mac, PC, and Linux, access to a private forum on the Exploding Rabbit Forums, and the documentary episodes (if we surpass $50,000). This forum will have inside info on the game from the developers. For $30 you also get the soundtrack and an HD download of the documentary with extras (if we surpass $50,000). Another great reward is access to the beta of the game, which you can have for $45.
Our top tier reward allows you to get a Let's Play plus all the previous rewards. It's a great deal.
Jay went to school for filmmaking, but ended up finding more success in game development after the release of his first game, Super Mario Bros. Crossover.
Zach has been a member of the team for over a year. All of the custom graphics in SMBC 2.0 were done by him.
Blaine asked to join the team even before Jay knew he wanted a team. He demonstrated his skills by posting many great skins on the forums.
Fabien initially joined the project as a musician, but Jay quickly discovered his awesome graphics and level design skills after playing his game, 0'Brothers.
Colin was very active in reporting bugs for Super Mario Bros. Crossover, and he was first in line when Jay said he was looking for programmers.
Jessy helped Jay solve a problem, and because he was so helpful and knowledgeable, Jay asked him to join.
René made his own fan game based on Super Mario Bros. Crossover. Impressed by the gameplay, Jay asked him to join the team.
Richard joined the team after demonstrating his diverse background in music and sound design. You can hear some of his music at his band camp page.
Exploding Rabbit is a game development studio started in April 2010 by Jay Pavlina when he released Super Mario Bros. Crossover. It has recently been growing and now consists of 8 people. Exploding Rabbit likes to create games with fun, unique gameplay and interesting characters. They also prefer to make games that are simple in their design but are still fun and challenging.
A special thank you dance video from Jay (just for fun), a desktop wallpaper for the game, and your name on the Exploding Rabbit website as a backer for the project.
A digital copy of the full game when it's released (DRM-free on Mac, Pc, Linux and Steam if accepted). Access to a private forum with inside info on the game. If our pledges exceed $50,000, you'll also get the documentary episodes. If it doesn't, you'll get monthly video updates from Jay. You will also get all previous rewards.
Access to a special forum that will have inside info on the game like concept art, music, and gameplay info. Monthly video updates from Jay explaining the current status of the project and behind the scenes information. You will also get all previous rewards.
A DRM free download of the game's soundtrack. This includes both 8-bit and 16-bit versions of every song. If our pledges exceed $50,000, you'll also get an HD download of the documentary series with special features. You will also get all previous rewards.
A DRM free download of the game's soundtrack. This includes both 8-bit and 16-bit versions of every song. You will also get all previous rewards.
You will receive access to beta versions of the game. This will allow you to give us feedback and influence the final product. You will also get all previous rewards.
Your name will be listed in the game's credits under 'Special Thanks'. You will also get all previous rewards.
You'll receive three additional digital copies of the game for family and friends. The game is four players so you'll be able to play online with these people. These copies will be DRM-free for Mac, PC, and Linux, and if the game is accepted on Steam you can get them on there also. You will also get all previous rewards.
Your name will be written in coins in a secret area of the game. All players will have a chance of finding this area. You will also get all previous rewards.
A statue of you with a commemorative plaque will be placed near your name written in coins. The plaque will be readable in the game. You will also get all previous rewards.
An NPC (nonplayer character) based on you will walk around near the statue and admire it. You will also get all previous rewards.
You'll be able to write a line of custom dialog for your NPC and players will be able to read it when they talk to your character. Please approve the dialog with Jay before choosing this reward. You will also get all previous rewards.
An 8-bit skin (alternate costume) of you will be made for a character of your choice and will be playable in the game by entering a secret code. You will also get all previous rewards.
A 16-bit version of your skin from the previous reward will also be made and be playable in the game by entering a secret code. You will also get all previous rewards.
Jay will do a Let's Play video series for a game of your choice. Jay will play for a maximum of 10 hours of gameplay. You must confirm the game with him before choosing this reward. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY PREVIOUS REWARDS.
You will receive every reward listed above, including the Let's Play video series.