About this project

$59,574

pledged of $48,000 goal

1,305

backers

The "Pale Blue" concept came from our fascination with superheroes (Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, Jaeger, Ultraman, etc). We watch our heroes fighting monsters and evil organizations from time to time, foiling their plans at world domination where they live to fight another day.

Then our attention moved to the villains, not the heroes. Why is it that the villains never give up but would rather keep fighting to achieve their wicked and cruel plans no matter how many of their fellow comrades have died at the hands of the superheroes. So many monsters and evil creatures sacrifice their lives to achieve their organization's goal. The mere reason "they do that just because they're evil" no longer suffices to answer our questions. We kept wondering, why would they willing to risk everything to take on the world? What kind of stories are hidden linger behind those monstrous eyes and evil masks?

We are so excited about sharing our concept of “Pale Blue” concept on Kickstarter. In Pale Blue, the story will be about evil.

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Pale Blue is an epic 2D side-scrolling action and stealth adventure game with immersive visuals where you take control of Ellen in semi free-roaming environments coupled with a variety of gameplay mechanics that will capture the hearts and minds of action platform fans! It is initially planned to be launched on PC.

"Please don't wake up..."

PALE BLUE is a code name assigned to an experiment conducted by the COCOON organization. This organization has a singular focus: to create their own utopia. This utopia is a direct result of their contempt for mankind – whom they believe have become corrupted beyond redemption. The story is centered on Ellen, a normal girl turned monster by the evil COCOON. In order to fulfill their mission, they require the tools and the power to destroy – and rebuild – the world. Thus, from their own 21st Laboratory, they send out creatures that seems to be innocent humans, but are, in fact weaponized monstrosities. These monsters are the arsenal of the COCOON organization, designed to satisfy the organization's lust for power and fulfill their vision of utopia.

Ellen succumbed to evil. Instead of escaping from the experiment and fighting the evil organization as a hero, she chose to stay.

In PALE BLUE, Ellen is assigned to various missions by the COCOON organization. She fights superheroes and weapons from around the world, spreading a reign of terror unlike anything mankind has ever seen before. You will take control of Ellen's story as the human being we know and follow her path as she fades away to evolve into the evil terror known simply as, PALE BLUE.

Inspired by the classic game, “Rampage” with a similar theme, and many more exciting 2D side scrolling games such as Megaman, Prince of Persia, and Splinter Cell classic. The world of Pale Blue will be full of engaging 2D gameplay, immersive game mechanics and a deep story that will show you that being a monster isn't just about wrecking stuff. This is not your ordinary 2D side-scroller! What’s unique about the Pale Blue gaming experience is that in addition to its platform style, the player is given the ability to semi-freely roam the map. Not only that, but we have even more gameplay mechanics to whet your appetite:

Linear Dungeon – hack-and-slash your enemies as you run through the mission and encounter various bosses and events.

Semi-free Roaming – you are given the freedom to roam around the stages to complete various objectives or cause damage to the environment and create chaos.

Stealth Stages – your mission is to clear objectives without sounding the alarm or being noticed by the nearby authorities to get the job done.

Tower Defense – you are required to protect an asset from incoming enemies for however long it takes to complete the mission.

Our team has plans for many more modes and objectives to harness the best of 2D side scrolling gameplay.

The Player will also have the ability to interact with other non-player characters (NPCs) in order to trigger another mission or continue an ongoing story. Every interaction and mission will trigger a new path in the story and lead the player's character to develop in various ways.

We are also including a feature called ‘Simulator’. In the Simulator, the player will be able to replay previous missions and upgrade their character to improve their overall score.

Are you excited? Well, no more chit-chat. Here is the gameplay mock-up. Note that this may not represent the final work as we refine it continually, but we do hope this short video will give a better perspective on the gameplay.

~Update~!Here are another sneak peeks on the gameplay, enjoy it! (The gameplay footages shown below may not represent the final work quality as it was created for testing purpose. We will keep refining it when the real development process started)

Lighting Effect Testing

Later on, in order to give some more lively presence on the gameplay and mechanics, AJ - our music director - has composed some music tracks as you may check it here:

We want you to be in complete control of Ellen and to feel the variety of her monstrous abilities. Some of the things that will tingle your senses :

Devour humans!

Break down buildings or walls in your surroundings

Fast paced hack and slash action combined with intriguing puzzles.

Sneak attacks to assassinate targets or steal objects

Discover and unlock Ellen's various forms and abilities through out the game

In-depth story and character progression

Multiple story lines with various endings!

A-215 Type 00 - Ellen is the main character of Pale Blue. You take on the character of Ellen, a monster with different logic and moral code from humans. She has many terrifying abilities like the ability to change forms, a superhuman physical strength, insanely fast regeneration, and the ability to devour humans; she can retrieve information (among other things) from anything she devours to produce a pure, unlimited source of power. She shows us that being a monster isn't as simple as the way it is depicted in movies. Ellen shows us that the everyday life of an ultimate weapon which isn't just about fighting and destroying what’s in her path; instead, there is a story behind those who fight and terrorize.

Below are the other contributing characters in this massacre:

"Professor"

The one responsible for all of this chaos. He and the COCOON evil overlord known as Tesla will use any means necessary in order to achieve their vision of utopia.

Simply known as the "Professor", He represents the role of a human who has lost his hope for mankind. Having lost everything in his life due to incessant warfare among humans, the Professor left his life as he knew it and joined COCOON. He joined in order to burn down this world and create an entirely new world, a fresh start. "Humans have had too many chances to live on this earth and squandered it" so he says. They are out of chances. The humans last remaining fate is to be burned into ashes and wiped out from this earth. The monsters of reckoning have arrived, courtesy of the Professor.

C-005 Type 02 - Phantom Green, Tammy

Tammy is a by-product of the 3rd phase of Project Deus and was created based on Ellen's DNA. The original purpose of the 3rd phase was to replicate Ellen using a new mass production method for the Pale Core. The experiment wasn't exactly a success; they were unable to create a stable core and most of the test subjects ended up dying off, except for one, a girl called Tammy.

Despite being a defective product, Tammy still possesses some unique abilities that Ellen doesn't have. Besides inhuman agility and dexterity, Tammy has an impressive stealth and camouflage ability that allows her to perfectly blend in with her surroundings; in addition to the ability to produce various deadly poisons and send out large amounts of electric currents from her body.

D-00 Type 3 Coffin Knight, Frei

Often in superhero movies, we encounter an army of minions will swarm the heroes in order to distract them. Although they are weaker than the heroes and are easily destroyed, they attack in massive numbers, amounts which usually allows them to buy some time for the bad guys. Frei is one of them - COCOON's combatant unit, Coffin Knights. You see, Frei is emotionless. A simple minion used as a combatant to distract, shield, or act as a pawn meant to be sacrificed on the front lines of battle. Combatant units continue to spawn even after defeat.

But, each time they're reproduced, there's always one unit that carries memories of his last life. That's "Frei". Tammy gave Frei a scarf so that she will be able to distinguish him from other coffin knights.

The Heroes

And of course, the world won't just sit still. Just like the scenario we are familiar with. Every time evil emerges, Heroes will rise and fight them.

Aurora Ranger

Ordinary Rangers

Iron Knight

Alphaman

We are Tinker Games. We are a passionate gaming studio filled with young energy from Indonesia. We are incredibly excited about sharing our new project: PALE BLUE here because we believe in the power of the Kickstarter platform and couldn’t think of a better way to connect to everyone around the world and gamer to support our new project. Together, we can bring this story to life. Where the hero is not your savior. Where we are forced to admit the ugliness of mankind within ourselves and experience the true terror as our punishment.

Founded in November of 2011, Tinker Games is one of Asia’s premier digital entertainment companies. Headquartered in Indonesia's creative center of Bandung, Tinker Games creates visually and engagingly rich creative and commercial games for global audiences and prominent brands.
Tinker Games’ epic story lines, unique challenges, detailed artwork, original music composition and addictive gameplay have attracted media and audience acclaim from the global games leaders in Europe, Asia and the United States.

One of our signature results is INheritage (http://www.tinkerworlds.com/inheritage.html), a Shoot'em Up game that introduces the audience to the rich culture of Indonesian legends and myth. The very same team has gathered once again in order to make this Pale Blue come into reality:

And these are our team members who have dedicated themselves to bringing Pale Blue into reality.

Add-Ons

The Shipping Fee addition for add-ons:

1) In case you are backer from tier 'The Supporter(5)' up to 'One-is-not-Enough(60)', please add $202) In case you are backer from tier "Ellen's Pen Pal(75)" up to 'Early Bird Pale Blue Lover(160)', please add $103) In case you are backer from tier 'Pale Blue Lover' up to 'Executive Producer', no more shipping fee is needed

The Game

A digital copy of the Game for PC. At the $60 (and above) tier you'll get the 2nd copy (total : 2 copies) and 3rd copy at $160/200 (and above) (total : 3 copies). Pale Blue will be released in 2015 for Windows.

Pale Blue Artbook

This kit will contain dozens of concept art, character design, illustration, sprites, sketches, notes, and many other visual information and designs from the making of this game. It will also include various concepts and characters that won't appear in the game.

Digital version will be available for $35 tier and above

Physical book will be available for $150 tier and above

Original Soundtrack

Immerse yourself into the world of Pale Blue though music by our music director and composer, AJ Jonathan. These soundtracks are the key in creating a menacing nuance and atmosphere.

Special In-Game Abilities

Enjoy the special in-game abilities designed exclusively for backers. There are various abilities, starting from the new HP-regeneration cosmetic for Ellen... up to the skill in which Ellen able to summon troops in order to aid her!

Postcard Set

A set of 4 beautiful postcards picturing our favorite members of the 21st Lab, in action!!

Exclusive Poster

A stunning 30x21 cm quality print of artwork created exclusively for backers, framed, hand signed and numbered with love, to remind you that evil is everywhere, even in your room.

T-Shirt

The $200 and above backers will receive a high quality T-shirt with Pale Blue logo on the front and COCOON logo on the back.

Exclusive Metal Brooch

COCOON logo shaped metal brooch as a proof that you are one of COCOON's deadly weapon.

Staff List

Be part of the COCOON organization by putting your picture (which will be turned into an anime-style portrait by our artist) and your own written story and profile in COCOON's staff list. These files are meant to show the type of people that joined COCOON, and their reasons behind it. (the player will be able to collect these files, which will give them some bonuses and to complete their archive collection)

Experimental Subject

If being a staff scientist isn't enough, what about being one of COCOON's weapons!?? We’ll take your picture in human-form and design what the DEUS project experiment would have done to your body. Our artist will design and draw your picture in monster form and tell players the story behind your fate.

Innocent (Edible) Bystander

Want to contribute more to COCOON? Why not be Ellen's food!? Place your avatar as an edible civilian who roams around the cities, patiently waiting to avoid the big gulp at the hands of Ellen and her monstrous siblings.

Hero/Villain

Choose your side. Help design weapons for each side.

At $2500 you can either help us design new superheroes, or design Ellen in more dreadful forms.

At $5000, you can have both!

Why Online Crowdfunding?

With online crowdfunding, we'd like to see that this project would have a solid foundation of both financial and community support. When we shared the initial ideas of Pale Blue with our friends and colleagues, we've seen and received various feedback. We care deeply about our fans' thoughts and opinions, so we hold ourselves responsible for providing a guarantee that Pale Blue is going to grow alongside its fans.

By having the campaign on Kickstarter, we hope that the community will grow with every passing day, giving people around the world the chance to know and take part in this game. To preserve the uniqueness of the idea and concept, we would like to ensure that we - and the community - will be able to exert our open minded creative approach without bowing to the demands of publishers or other authorities.

On the other hand, as we undertake the day-to-day development of the game, we will need financial support to make sure that we are going to be able to deliver the best result. We have to admit that our strength alone will not be enough. Every cent of your generosity, will go toward funding our daily operations while also trying and accommodating dating the community's ideas and opinions for the community toward Pale Blue.
The $48,000 goal is the minimum amount we need to support the growth of Ellen and the rest of the team. They are going to be allocated as such:

10% will go straight to Kickstarter and Amazon

15% will be prepared for Reward Fulfillment

10% for daily operational expense

15% will be used to produce the best audio we can afford.

50% will be used to make sure that the people of the developmentteam (who work full-time on this game) can stay alive and sound.

Role of Funders and Supporters

By being our funder and supporter, you will be able to:

Get exclusive content and benefits

Get frequent updates on project

Get exclusive Pale Blue t-shirt

Have your own name mentioned in the credits*

Help designing Ellen and/or the other ‘super heroes’

Get inside the game… as in-game characters

And many more!

Risks and challenges

Video game development is a complex task. In Indonesia, the dynamic and evolving environment of the creative industry market puts Tinker Games in a unique position. The creative industry section is a newborn trend, and we are one of the pioneer in the market. There are risks and challenges, but we will surely give our best in mitigating the risks and overcoming the obstacles.

As one of our mottoes, we love to raise the bar. We are greatly motivated to expand our capacities and capabilities. Shipping a high quality game on time is challenging for even the most largest of teams with full financial backing. However we continually strive to become a top notch global gaming company. With successful titles (including INheritage) gaining the affection of Indonesia-based gamers, we now have set our sights on sharing our talents with the world, through Pale Blue.

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About $5

The Supporter

DESKTOP WALLPAPER + ACCESS TO DEVELOPMENT FORUM

Receive our gratitude as well as a nice desktop wallpaper and get access to the development forum. Thank you for being 'The Supporter' !
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You will be listed as 'The Supporter' at the credits section of the game.

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Pledge $10 or more
About $10

Early Bird Backer

DIGITAL COPY OF THE GAME

Be one of the first to witness the birth of Ellen! Get the game and enjoy being introduced as 'The Backer'.
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All rewards from previous tier included. You will be listed as 'The Backer' at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $15 or more
About $15

The Backer

DIGITAL COPY OF THE GAME

Be a backer, get the game and take pride in being introduced as 'The Backer'.
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All rewards from previous tier included. You will be listed as 'The Backer' at both the credits section of the game and receive a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $25 or more
About $25

Early Exterminator

DIGITAL OST + EARLY BETA ACCESS

Can't wait and want to get in on the extermination action early? Pledge support to get yourself beta access to the game. The extermination will also be even more engaging with the accompaniment of the Pale Blue original soundtrack.
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as an 'Early Exterminator' at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $35 or more
About $35

Early Bird Art Lover

DIGITAL ARTBOOK + 2 IN-GAME SPECIAL ABILITIES

Ellen and the rest of the gang are entirely grateful that you love their concept and design, so we present you with this digital art book - in a special bundle - so that you may keep their memories forever. In addition, they will remember you as an 'Art Lover'. Aside from that, Ellen will be armed with 2 special in-game secret abilities, designed exclusively for backer.
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as an 'Art Lover' at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $45 or more
About $45

Art Lover

DIGITAL ARTBOOK + 2 IN-GAME SPECIAL ABILITIES

Ellen and the rest of the gang are entirely grateful that you love their concept and design, so we present you with this digital art book - in a special bundle - so that you may keep their memories forever. In addition, they will remember you as an 'Art Lover'. Aside from that, Ellen will be armed with 2 special in-game secret abilities, designed exclusively for backer.
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as an 'Art Lover' at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $60 or more
About $60

One-is-not-Enough

SECOND DIGITAL COPY OF THE GAME (TOTAL = 2)

As Ellen already gave you the first game, this time it's Tammy who will say a lovely thank you, along with another copy of the game. Thanks for being 'The Player' of Pale Blue!
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as 'The Player' at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $75 or more
About $75

Ellen's Pen Pal <<Physical Tier>>

SET OF POSTCARDS (4 PIECES)

Ellen loves you so much that she will send some postcards to you; hoping that you are willing to be Ellen's "Pen Pal"!
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as "Ellen's Pen Pal" at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $90 or more
About $90

Art Enthusiast <<Physical Tier>>

BACKERS ONLY EXCLUSIVE POSTER

This time Frei (during his spare time) will draw a special poster of him and the rest of the team as his token of appreciation for you. He will also address you as an 'Art Enthusiast'.
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as an 'Art Enthusiast' during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $150 or more
About $150

Art Devotee <<Physical Tier>>

PHYSICAL COPY OF THE ARTBOOK + MORE IN-GAME SPECIAL ABILITIES

In order to remember our precious moments together, the Professor will assemble all of the designs, concepts, and miscellaneous art to create a physical art book. He will also design additional special abilities for Ellen, making it a total of 4 in-game abilities, designed exclusively for you! Thank you for your 'devotion' toward them.
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as an 'Art Devotee' at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $160 or more
About $160

Early Bird Pale Blue Lover <<Physical Tier>>

BACKERS ONLY EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT + THIRD DIGITAL COPY OF THE GAME (TOTAL = 3)

Share your love of Pale Blue by wearing this special t-shirt to show that you are a 'Pale Blue Lover'! Another copy of the game adds the cherry on top and you can share with friends!
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as a 'Pale Blue Lover' during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $200 or more
About $200

Pale Blue Lover <<Physical Tier>>

BACKERS ONLY EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT + THIRD DIGITAL COPY OF THE GAME (TOTAL = 3)

Share your love of Pale Blue by wearing this special t-shirt to show that you are a 'Pale Blue Lover'! You may also share the game with your pals now that you'll have three copies of the game!
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as a 'Pale Blue Lover' at both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $350 or more
About $350

First-Rank Scientist <<Physical Tier>>

COCOON METAL BROOCH

For some people a t-shirt is just not enough. Please accept another token of our gratitude in the form of this COCOON metal brooch, and stand proudly as our 'First-Rank Scientist'!
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All rewards from previous tier(s) included. You will be listed as a 'First-Rank Scientist' during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $500 or more
About $500

Experiment Subject

YOUR AVATAR AS THE EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECT

There's no turning back now. Give us your best avatar and we - The COCOON researchers will transform it into an 'Experimental Subject'!
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All rewards from the 'First-Rank Scientist' tier included. You will be listed as an 'Experimental Subject' during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $1,000 or more
About $1,000

Don't Eat Me!

YOUR AVATAR AS AN 'EDIBLE CITIZEN'

Om nom nom. Why didn't you say earlier that besides your generosity, your taste is top-notch too?! The researchers at COCOON are going to transform your avatar into a delicious 'Edible Citizen' for Ellen to munch on!
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All rewards from the 'Experimental Subject' tier included. You will be listed as an 'Edible Citizen' during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $2,500 or more
About $2,500

Love for Ellen

DESIGN ONE OF ELLEN'S TRANSFORMATIONS

You are officially a senior researcher now at COCOON. Why not help us by designing a new transformation for Ellen? Hey, don't be shy now, we all know that you are "Ellen's Admirer"!
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All rewards from the 'Experimental Subject' tier included. You will be listed as an "Ellen's Admirer" during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $2,500 or more
About $2,500

I want to be a Superhero!

DESIGN A SUPERHERO

Do you remember a promise to your friends way back when? "I want to be a superhero!". Worry not, with your power, the world will be grateful that you stand for justice by becoming a 'Superhero Designer'.
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All rewards from the 'Experimental Subject' tier included. You will be listed as a 'Superhero Designer' during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.

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Pledge $5,000 or more
About $5,000

Executive Producer

LISTED ON TOP OF OUR LIST AS THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

COCOON is getting bigger - and it's all thanks to you, our greatest supporter. You do believe that we - together - are going to create an ideal utopia. A new world, with you as the 'Executive Producer'.
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All rewards included!! You will be listed as an 'Executive Producer' during both the credits section of the game and a special badge for the development forum.