Let's Make More Magic! 🪄 Stretch Goals, Press Love & Dev Diary!
10 months ago
– Thu, May 29, 2025 at 07:00:44 AM
Friends, adventurers, and fellow story lovers,
Your incredible support for Echoes of the Unread keeps our 8-bit hearts doing happy little jigs – thank you for every single cheer, share, and pledge that keeps Rhapsody’s journey on track! We're super excited to pull back the curtain on what's next: we're talking awesome Stretch Goals (did someone say Steam & Switch?!), sharing some glowing words from the press, and giving you a little reminder about Matt's next dev diary!
Onto Our Next Adventures: Stretch Goals!
Your support has not only helped us reach our initial funding goal (thank you again!) but has also allowed us to dream even bigger for Echoes of the Unread. And like any epic adventure, there are always more maps to unlock and bigger bosses to dream about... or in our case, fantastic new platforms for Rhapsody to explore!
- 🎯 First up: $25,000 – Let's Get Echoes of the Unread on Steam!
We want everyone who loves classic adventures and heartfelt stories to join Rhapsody, and for so many dedicated PC gamers, Steam is home! Unlocking this goal means we can build a top-notch PC version just for Steam. This makes it super easy for PC players to jump in, opens the door for some cool Steam achievements to hunt, and lets us share Rhapsody’s musical world with that huge, awesome Steam community!
- 🌟 Next Big Adventure: $30,000 – Echoes of the Unread on Nintendo Switch!
This is a goal our team is incredibly passionate about, and we genuinely believe it would be a fantastic way for more people to experience Rhapsody's musical tale! Imagine the convenience of taking her retro-inspired adventures on your commute, easily sharing the game with friends and family on a TV, or just curling up with it wherever you feel the coziest. It's all about giving our incredible community another fantastic and super flexible way to experience the game!
Every pledge, every share, every shout-out gets us a step closer to these super cool goals! If you're as pumped as we are to see Echoes of the Unread on Steam and Switch, please keep spreading the word to your friends, family, and anyone who loves a good retro tune and a heartfelt story!
Spotted in the Headlines! 📰 Cool Press Mentions!
It's not just you lovely backers who are digging Echoes of the Unread (though you're our VIPs, obviously!). We've been so thrilled by the encouraging and kind shout-outs the game has received from the press, both in the lead-up to the campaign and as it's kicked off. It totally makes our day to see Rhapsody's story hitting the right notes out there:
- "Echoes of the Unread is a worthy addition to any player’s library. It’s cute, quirky, and just plain fun. I can’t wait to see what kind of adventures I get into when the final game releases.” - Vice
- "Echoes of the Unread is a blast to the past—and in the best way possible. The nostalgic adventure is a platformer that pays homage to titles that came before it while harnessing a creativity that is all it's own.” - XDA
- “Matt has put a lot of time and effort into Echoes of the Unread. It’s remarkable that one person has made this game. I personally can’t wait to play the full game for the NES.” -Games Reviews
Quick Heads-Up: Matt's Dev Blog!
Oh, and don't forget! Matt’s cooking up another insightful (and probably fun) Dev Blog episode for this Friday, May 30th. He'll be chatting about the art, sound, and vision that bring EOTU to life. Keep an eye on our YouTube Channel for that!
Keep the music playing (and those good vibes flowing!),
—Clever Cat Games & Mega Cat Studios