Where would we be without Kickstarter" At this point, millions-upon-millions of dollars have been raised to fund independent game development. In many cases, these were titles that would?ve never seen the light of day at a traditional publisher. But for every runaway success title that fetches millions, there are numerous others that manage to squeak by securing far more modest fundraising goals. One such title is the recently released Fell Seal: Arbiter?s Mark. Though it had far less of a budget, it certainly appears to have more ambitious production values than their meager funding should?ve allowed. Fortunately, that wasn?t the only surprise that the game has up its sleeve.
The World?s Gone Crazy
Before you?ve even gotten the chance to take a step into the world of Fell Seal: Arbiter?s Mark, it becomes very obvious that the subject matter will be pulling no punches, narratively speaking. As a member of some law enforcement body, the player witnesses a coldblooded slaying first-hand. Upon taking the killer into custody the guilty party is freed damn near immediately, which points to things going horribly awry amongst the members of the country?s legal system.
The plot thickens further when additional signs of corruption within the world?s leadership council becomes readily apparently. The lead character, Kyrie, was recently appointed to the titular rank of Arbiter, granting seemingly limitless investigative power. Following the mandate of her superior, she is tasked...