More slacker backers = more chance of Bloodstained 2 ?

While it's a cool idea I'm sure the route they'll take is to make a new Bloodstained game, rather than a sequel. (much like the rest of the IGAvania series) But yeah, I wanna upgrade my $300 tier to a $500 tier when I get the chance. (And monies) :p

I have no doubt in my mind that IGA would use most if not all of the extra money for the benefit of the games's quality but at the same time we don't know how much money they raised outside of the main campaign. Even if money keeps coming in it doesn't mean they can keep going overboard since the game will be ported to the Vita (take this with a grain of salt since I could be wrong and the Vita can handle the game no matter how hard they push for graphics and content) and at some point I feel if money keeps coming in it will invetably not be used for the game because they won't have a choice anyway if they do everything there is to be done. My hope is it would be at least saved and used for a sequel, spinoff or other similar project of IGA because let's be honest here; although am fine with spending another $360 for another of his projects let's say in a year or two, I don't think most people would have generated as much money as they did if it wasn't for all this thirst and years of waiting for one of these games. And on another note, it annoys me that people concluded that there will be a staggered release like it's guaranteed. Especially since am possibly one of the few people against it as far as I know, but I haven't seen IGA or any offical update confirming this so please don't decide on your own.

I have no idea but from what i gathered is that the extra money was going to help finish the game, we still have all the dlc that will be done after so bloodstained will come out on time in march of next year. While a second game sounds great i just want to see how this one turns out first, who knows how the story will end or if non backers jump on and buy the game. Castlevania while having a pretty good size following was very niche, i hope for the best but i do wonder if all the super fans jumped on board the kickstarter.

I love the subliminal message in this ^^

Plus I think you're right. They'll only make a second one if that is what people want.

Yeah, it will probably depend on how well the game does, how its received, etc. But, Iga really does seem to value the opinions of his fans/followers so a second game might be possible even if this one doesn't get super popular. I don't doubt it will be a good game though.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't he say something about a possible sequel? I think it might have been in an "Ask IGA" I don't remember which one though. But, I'm 99% sure he didn't say anything that hasn't been said in this thread already though.

I'm probably gonna get a lot of hate for this but i feel that it has to be said and even if you disagree with me i hope you understand my reasons :-

I really REALLY hope there is not a sequel to Bloodstained. I'm getting sick of the common practice within the games industry of sequelising everything or making something the start of a series of games. Although Bloodstained will borrow many mechanics from previous Castlevainia titles i believe it will still have its own unique identity thanks to its storyline and the fact that it will be something greater that the sum of its parts (even though it reuses recognisable game mechanics, the play experience using them all together will be something new and fresh).

I know its going to be carefully made and i trust IGA totally to deliver the experience that we're all looking for (there is no-one better equipped to do so IMO) so i know Bloodstained will be great - i just dont want its greatness to be overshadowed or diminished by the pressure to constantly make things a franchise. Some things are just too good to need sequels.

I waited way too long for IGA to come back to us. I hope he milks the Bloodstained teat for decades to come.

The biggest thing I'd advise is to not announce you're concurrently working on another game until the first game is finalized (including a sequel). Even if it is common practice; most backers don't really know that and will see it as a faux pas instead of standard business.

Don't want to have another Red Ash debacle.