JAST USA Launches English Localisation Kickstarter Project for VenusBlood HOLLOW on Windows PC

American based localisation and publishing team JAST USA, along with Japanese development team Ninetail, have today launch a kickstarter campaign for the visual novel come strategic JRPG game VenusBlood HOLLOW.

The aim of this kickstarter, which has already achieved more than 50% of its target, is to achieve funding so that an English localised version of the game could be produced and then released worldwide.  If funding is successful then additional funds, if stretch goals are met, will see additional storyline and gameplay elements added to the overall experience. As per usual Kickstarter users can pledge different amounts to support the project, with different funds awarding different gifts.

STORY:
Leonhardt is tasked with taking over the three surrounding nations for the sake of his master, the Empress of the largest nation on Helvetia, the Varganian Empire. However, underneath his subservient facade, he resents the empress who placed shackles upon him and seeks retribution for the humiliation of forced servitude, seeking to destroy the empire that she rules and take over as the leader of a new nation.

In a twist of fate, he crosses path with a certain girl known as Sylvia. Known at the White Princess of the Empire, despite being the younger sister of the Empress Karvia, she is a kindhearted soul who is well-loved by the citizens of the empire. Sylvia sees the tyranny of her elder sister and the suffering of the citizens and wishes to put an end to all the corruption and change things for the better.

He, who wishes for the destruction of the empire so that he may rule in its place… And she, who wishes for revolution, as well as peace and stability for the world… What awaits them at the end of their journey…?

Step into the shoes of the empire’s veteran warrior, Leonhardt Arknoah, as he fights for freedom from the shackles of servitude. Aided by his loving cousin Anora, adorable subordinate Noel, and the Demon Empress’ younger sister Sylvia, he steps forth into battle…Fighting for freedom… As well as for revenge.

KEY FEATURES:

• Battalion Battles (Triple Squad Battles) With three squads of six units each, you enter battle… with all 18 units. Each squad has its own individual force gauge! This allows you to, under ideal circumstances, unleash three powerful Tactical skills in a single turn!
• Squad Positioning on the Map You can position your unit squads onto specific bases! Therefore, rather than just pushing forward offensively, do consider leaving some units behind to defend your bases as well!
• Internal Administration Your internal administration parameters influence your generation of food, magic, anima (required to recruit units), and gold, as well as the effectiveness of your military and medicine!

NEW FEATURES:

• Squad System
• Morphing (Corruption)
• The Routes of Law and Chaos
• Customizing and Optimizing Units
• Encounter Battles
• Multiple Endings
• Satisfying Systems & Replayability

Once produced VenusBlood HOLLOW, otherwise known as VenusBlood HYPNO, will be released digitally for Windows PC. A release date for the game has not been mentioned, but full details can be found on the official Kickstarter Campaign page.