These are good times we live in! On November 5, 2012 Watermelon Team launched their Kickstarter campaign for Pier Solar HD. What’s happening is Watermelon Team is taking their amazing 16-bit RPG video game Pier Solar and the Great Architects originally made for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis in 2010 and enhancing the graphics and making the game available for Xbox360, PC, Mac, Lunix and the Sega Dreamcast.
There is still time to browse your way over to the Pier Solar HD Kickstarter and pledge for a reward of your choice before December 5, 2012.
“Pier Solar is the biggest 16-bit RPG ever and it’s coming to you in high definition for Xbox 360, PC, Mac, Linux & Sega Dreamcast!”
As soon as I discovered this I immediately pledged $185.00 for the Pier Solar Japanese Collectors Edition for the Sega Dreamcast (which includes the Pier Solar Guide book among other cool things) and for the Pier Solar North American Regular Edition for the Sega Dreamcast. I may end up with the Regular edition for PC as well but we’ll see.
Although you should 😛 You don’t have to go wild like I have. You can get your copy of Pier Solar and the Great Architects for as little as $15 for a digital download for Xbox360, PC, Mac or Linux. This is an amazing deal for an outstanding HD classically styled RPG video game.
Below is a before and after comparison of the 16-bit version next to the HD remastered release. Click on the image for the full HD screen shot. Looks brilliant! Check out the Pier Solar HD Kickstarter for many more images.
If you’re still not sure what Pier Solar is all about head over to Sega-16.com for an excellent review that I thoroughly agree with. This is a wonderful game and not something to be missed by any gamer.
And of course be sure to check out the many details about Pier Solar and the Great Architects at Watermelon Team’s Kickstarter.
I just got around to reading this news in my inbox and yup, it’s awesome. I did a quick post about it as well (you’ll see it pop up in your inbox), and it looks like they’ll make that target pretty soon. I wish I had the seven grand for that trip to France, as it’s been about 16 years since I was out that way… Ah well – getting the game (finally!) will be enough for me.
Yes, I think Watermelon Team will make their target too. I just checked and they’re at $71,000 of $139,000 and they still have 26 days to go.
I wish I had the $1,000 for the custom Dreamcast or to become a Boss in the game. Either would be a lot of fun but the the money is just too much for me.
And since you’ve missed the 16-bit version you’ll get to enjoy your first experience with Pier Solar in very nice HD goodness.
Again, this is by far one of my favorite and well put together Blog/websites : )
I should promote it in other forums.
Take care!
Thank you Luis. You’re too kind 🙂
And thank you for sending me your message with the news of this HD edition. Even though I had already thrown my money at the game it was nice to know you had my back!
By the way I check your deviantart site for more concept art for Project Y. I’m eager to see more of your work.
Soon! We are busy working on concepts, engine test`s, and allot of time promoting Pier Solar HD, Time is flying to meet our goal. Without it, very difficult to get Pier Solar HD.
Can’t wait for it to hit XBLA! 😀
Though it was extremely tempting to sponsor them with 500+ to be able to get the SMD version.. but damn.. it’s expensive!!
Yes, a $500 is a ton of money. Only for the rich. I’m sure you could pick us the re-release edition of Pier Solar online for much less. But I know you’re not a huge RPG fan so if you’re currious about Pier Solar I think you have the right idea. $15 for the XBLA download is a great deal. But it’s still an RGP. If you ever try it out I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. 🙂