Pier Solar HD Kickstarter page launched
Fund the high-def remake of the "biggest 16-bit RPG ever."
November 5, 2012 / 12:10 PM EDT / (@salromano)

Magical Game Factory has launched a Kickstarter page for a high-definition remake of its 2010-released Sega Mega Drive and Genesis homebrew game Pier Solar and the Great Architects, which it labels “the biggest 16-bit RPG ever.” It will launch for Xbox 360, PC, Mac, Linux, and (unexpected console incoming!) Sega Dreamcast. The developer told us a PlayStation 3 version “will become an option” if “certain funding goals” are reached.

The game follows the story of Hoston, a young botanist on a journey with his friends Alina and Edessot to find a rare herb and save his father from a mysterious illness. This quest, however, is just the beginning of a greater journey, which will unravel both his father’s past, and the mysteries of the Pier Solar and Great Architects.

Pier Solar HD is ‘simply a redo of the graphics in high definition’ and ‘re-release through different platforms’. There will be “some new things here and there,” according to the developer, such as Xbox 360 achievements. To do this, Magical Game Factory is seeking $139,000 in funding.

Rewards for funding range from a copy of the game on any platform (starting at $15) to physical collector’s editions (starting at $125), themed Dreamcast systems, arcade sticks, and more (starting at $500). Pledge your support here.

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  • 浪黒雷 (ro-kurorai)

    Never heard of the game so color me intrigued  As WM apparently are biased against Sony I’m afraid I won’t support them, even though the game looks great. They’re not releasing a physical version on 360 so it can’t be a programming issue, it’s a friggin’ digital release.

    • Locksus

      Umm who’s WM?:P

      • ConduitJo

        It’s the developer.

        I’m sure there are reasons why they can’t go on PS3 from the beginning @ro_kurorai:disqus. Could be that they are using XBLIG on 360, which anyone can do and is easier than trying to get a game published for official releases.

    • http://gematsu.com/ Sal Romano

      I wouldn’t call them biased against Sony. Yes, it sucks that a PS3 release is not definite, but they look to be a small developer, and are probably using Xbox LIVE Indie Games to publish their title on Xbox 360, which is much more accessible and easier than getting a game — self-published or otherwise — on PlayStation Network.

      Hopefully, though, they’ll reach the ‘certain funding’ they need to make that PS3 version so that everyone can play it.

      Oh, and @gematsu-96055f5b06bf9381ac43879351642cf5:disqus WM = WaterMelon’s Magical Game Factory (the developer).

      • Locksus

        Aaahh, I see. Thanks for the info. And as for it not coming to the PS3 right away results from the PS3 being harder to develop for would be my guess. To my understanding X360 and PC share similar architecture so it’ll be easier to port the game from PC/360 to the rest of the platforms. 

      • 浪黒雷 (ro-kurorai)

        Ah sorry, thought the downloadable titles cause no problems as all digital-only games are identical in terms of visual quality on both 360 and PS3 and usually release simultaneously bar MS’s timed exclusivity deals.

  • The Black Rabbit

    wow….no ps3….-_- i was intrigued until that……..meh 

    • Luis M

       If developement funding succeeds , there is a good chance it will have a PS3 port !

      • The Black Rabbit

        i will be happy, ^-^. 
        I just hate waiting :/  
        But i shall deal with it. ^_^ 

  • Luis M

     http://www.magicalgamefactory.com/

  • Locksus

    The game looks gorgeous. I hope they’ll have a PS3 version at some point too. 
    I hope they’ll get their funding quick! I

  • Kitsune Miku

    OMGosh this is so exciting! I dont own a Megadrive so this was never open as an option for me! I will support this with all my might! :D

  • http://Flickr.com/mdemolish Demolish

    i will  Pledge $500 if there  PS3 version :)

    • YangTerlupakan

       u must be rich

  • Joseph Steinhilpert

    ya no 360 version but no ps3. still not gonna ever fund a kickstarter project and it’s projects like this push me further away from ever trusting kickstarter.

  • http://gematsu.com/ Zero

    This actually looks pretty cool. I hope they get to make it for PS3, so everyone that wants to play the game can. I can’t help but be fond of old school RPG projects, they remind me of the games I played as a kid.

  • http://twitter.com/WarbossAohd Warboss Aohd

    boyz……..do it.

  • Sevyne

    PS3 that last to be considered? That’s pretty damn irritating.
    Sega Dreamcast? That’s pretty damn awesome.

  • KingOptimusOrigins111

    Looks Okay