Celestial Return Kickstarter Campaign Underway
Developer Metaphor Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming title Celestial Return. The game is a story-driven RPG in development for PC. It is expected to release next year, with a demo currently available on Steam.
Celestial Return takes place in the cyberpunk city of Netherveil. It follows detective Howard, who is aided by a sentient rose in the investigation of a string of suicides. The game’s narrative, gameplay, and setting are billed as taking inspiration from Disco Elysium and Blade Runner, with its visual being inspired by comics and manga such as Blame!, Berserk, and Akira. The game features a branching storyline, with players’ choices determined by dices collected and the protagonist’s personality. The player’s choices also determine Howard’s personality, which in turn influence how he interacts with other characters and the environment. For example, intelligence allows players to pick on locks in silence and virtue makes Howard keener on pleading for mercy.
The Kickstarter campaign, which will run until November 14, 2025, has already met its funding goal. The stretch goals include improved visuals, voice acting, and additional custom dices with unique buffs, curses, and risks. Those pledging at least $20 will receive a digital copy of the game.
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