Caribbean Island: A Pirate Adventure seeking treasure on Indiegogo
Move over Guybrush, there's a new pirate in town!
Caribbean Island: A Pirate Adventure is a new third-person point-and-click adventure game from Argentinian developer Voon. Heavily inspired by the Monkey Island series (and sharing its 2.5D perspective and richly animated art style), Caribbean Island features Oliver, an "eccentric" pirate who encounters an old shopkeeper on one of the titular islands at the start of the game.
This grizzled proprietor is no ordinary rum-dealer, though, as he provides Oliver with one of two maps leading to the Gold Tortuga, a mysterious treasure. Unfortunately for our hero, who is described as surviving "by using wit and negotiation rather than weapons or force," the developers indicate that the other map is in the hands of an as-yet unnamed villain, who will no doubt provide the game's initial challenges before our swashbuckling protagonist can embark on the real treasure hunt.
Players are promised various "trials and puzzles" throughout the adventure, which will consist of four in-game chapters provided that Voon raises the necessary booty. To this end, the developers have docked at crowdfunding site Indiegogo to secure $30,000 by September 27th. Unlike some crowdfunding efforts, this one is a “flexible” campaign, meaning that Voon keeps whatever money they take in, regardless of whether they reach the target amount. Even if the funds fall short of the goal, however, the developers promise that Caribbean Island will still set sail, but in a scaled-back form. Those who contribute $20 will receive the game, but 300 "Early-bird" funders can snag a copy for $15.
Caribbean Island: A Pirate Adventure is slated for release in September 2014, and will be available on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. Additional funding levels could bring the game to Ouya and Gamestick as well.
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