The Kickstarter reveal for Crescent County, a unique “delivery adventure” featuring witches who soar on brooms and share affectionate moments, is refreshingly transparent. Anna Hollinrake, the seasoned art lead from developer Electric Saint, states, “I have a witch-tech delivery game to showcase, which I created alongside my friends after stepping into indie development. We might have chosen an intriguing moment to go indie.” The accompanying message boldly asserts, “The games industry is on fire.”
The Kickstarter explanation expands on this, reflecting the tough financial climate that many in the gaming world have been experiencing recently. In a related discussion, former Dragon Age narrative lead David Gaider, who is funding a roguelike card game named Malys, shared similar challenges.
Current Landscape of Game Funding
The campaign emphasizes, “Securing funds for games is an immense challenge at the moment. Despite our extensive experience and numerous pitches to a variety of publishers, new intellectual properties and teams around the globe are having difficulty finding financial support. We’ve dedicated two years and significant energy exploring this avenue, and it has been draining. Our primary goal is simply to create the game.”
Game Features
Crescent County revolves around crafting the ideal “motorbroom” for delivering packages by day and competing in races by night. A motorbroom is precisely that: a witch-themed, broom-like hoverbike that can stir up some dust. Players can enhance speed, hovering capabilities, and off-road performance, and apply stickers that allow for time rewinds or quick escapes from obstacles and competitors.
The Kickstarter page adds, “Assist the community while uncovering their challenges and ongoing stories (and earn some cash along the way). Organize your day by selecting your tasks and broom configuration, then dart around accomplishing your objectives!” The game also features a romantic element, introducing “plenty of kissing” as you navigate relationships that add new responsibilities daily. Players can choose from “various romances,” deciding where to take their companions and using a nostalgic flip phone to flirt.
Gameplay Insights
The game boasts a charming, vibrant aesthetic, complemented by a soundtrack featuring lo-fi and “crunchy alt-rock” tunes, at least according to the Steam demo I tried. The controls for the motorbroom feel responsive right away; players can drift akin to Mario Kart, lift the joystick to gain some air for clearing gaps, and achieve impressive speeds on flat surfaces. Despite being a floating vehicle, there is a tangible sense of weight to it.
With engaging characters, diverse delivery missions—including some involving sheep herding—and intriguing progression systems, this game promises to be a delightful experience. Currently, Crescent County is performing admirably on Kickstarter, having secured more than half of its funding goal with 27 days remaining. Electric Saint aspires for a release in late 2026, humorously pleading, “Just don’t let it be delayed like GTA 6.”
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