Gaming News 1800% funded! Internet users love this fantastic, tortured universe… And you?
This new game, inspired by the works of Lovecraft, is already causing a stir and has broken Kickstarter.
Inspired by Lovecraft
One might think that the industry is cruel and leaves no room for small projects or freelancers. But such beautiful stories make us lie. Recently this Kickstarter appeared around this Lovecraft inspired horror game, was more than 1800% funded. Suffice it to say that all the levels exploded very quickly: in less than ten days, to be more precise. It’s a dizzying rise for its creators, who now mustn’t disappoint these hundreds of new fans. At the same time, it is true that this project, also inspired by the books of Agatha Christie, is tempting. One thing is certain: development is going smoothly.
Investigation and horror in the same game
If you like Lovecraft’s creatures and Agatha Christie’s investigations, then you might fall under the spell of Horror on the Orient Express, a 1991 take on the famous board game of the same name, still signed by Chaosium. In this investigation You have to search for artifacts aboard the Orient Express train. However, your search is disrupted by a cult called the “Skin Brothers”. In this new version, almost all elements have been redesigned to offer players a completely new gaming experience, but also three new characters and around fifty new skills, abilities or card passengers. This reinterpretation is aimed at both long-time fans and newcomers. Keep an eye out because as stated on the site KickstarterRumors spread very quickly on the train and individuals can quickly become suspicious.
As we explained to you, this project exploded on the crowdfunding site. Although the goal was only $50,000, hundreds of people wanted to contribute to the creation of “Horror on the Orient Express.” Ultimately, more than $900,000 was raised on Kickstarter in 10 days. Please note that the promotion is still ongoing, but you only have two days left to participate. You can still support the project until April 19th and in return you will receive a free game expansion and other bonuses. Please note that multiple editions of the project and levels are available for each price. Horror on the Orient Express is expected to ship in August 2025. Until then, the publisher Chaosium still has many surprises to prepare and develop to pay tribute to the 1991 title in the most beautiful way.
