Promising FGC Game Them’s Fightin’ Herds Ceases Development; Crowdfunding Rewards Scrapped
Promising fighting game Them’s Fightin’ Herds has announced that it will be putting a halt to its development. The game, which was funded through a successful crowdfunding campaign, will not be delivering the promised rewards to its supporters.
Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring adorable characters inspired by My Little Pony. Developed by Mane6, the game originally caught the attention of the fighting game community (FGC) for its unique art style and engaging gameplay mechanics.
Unfortunately, despite its potential, the game had faced various setbacks during its development journey. After initially being targeted as a My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan project, it underwent a rebranding due to trademark conflicts. Despite this setback, the game carried on with its development through crowdfunding.
In an update posted on IndieGoGo, Mane6 announced that it was ceasing development on Them’s Fightin’ Herds. The decision was made due to the game’s development costs spiraling out of control and exceeding their expectations. As a result, the development team has decided to cut their losses and stop any further work on the game.
The unfortunate consequence of this decision is that the promised crowdfunding rewards will no longer be fulfilled. Mane6 stated that they have exhausted all options to secure additional funding and cannot afford to continue the game’s development without harming the team and their partners.
The FGC has been supportive of the decision, with many fans expressing their understanding and offering words of encouragement to the Mane6 team. Despite the disappointment, the community remains appreciative of the work put into the game so far.
For those who backed the game on IndieGoGo, Mane6 has promised partial refunds for the unfulfilled rewards. However, the team mentioned that the refund process might take some time, given the circumstances.
While this news is undoubtedly disappointing for fans and those who supported Them’s Fightin’ Herds, it serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by indie game developers. Despite their best efforts, unforeseen obstacles and financial constraints can sometimes hinder the completion of promising projects.
Ultimately, the cancellation of Them’s Fightin’ Herds sends a message about the realities of game development. It highlights the importance of careful budgeting and securing sufficient funds to ensure the successful creation and delivery of crowdfunding projects.
Goodbye to a Promising Game
Them’s Fightin’ Herds, a promising fighting game, has announced the cessation of its development. Regrettably, the game’s crowdfunding supporters will not receive the promised rewards.
Setbacks and Challenges
Initially conceived as a My Little Pony fan project, Them’s Fightin’ Herds encountered trademark conflicts and had to rebrand. Nevertheless, the game persevered, gathering support through crowdfunding.
Development Halted, Rewards Unfulfilled
Due to unexpectedly high development costs, Mane6, the development team, has decided to halt Them’s Fightin’ Herds. Unfortunately, this means the rewards pledged through crowdfunding will not be delivered.
A Difficult Decision and Partial Refunds
With the team unable to secure additional funding, the decision was made in the best interest of Mane6 and their partners. The FGC has shown understanding and support, and partial refunds will be provided for backers. However, the refund process may take some time.