Broken Relic: Sandpenguin's Nostalgic Point-and-Click Adventure Surpasses Kickstarter Goal

Broken Relic: Sandpenguin's Nostalgic Point-and-Click Adventure Surpasses Kickstarter Goal The point-and-click adventure genre continues its resurgence with "Broken Relic," an indie title from developer Sandpenguin (Pablo Morales).

While fans eagerly anticipate Simon the Sorcerer: Origins from ININ Games and Smallthing Studios set to arrive later this month on consoles and PC, Broken Relic is quickly carving out its own niche, receiving both critical attention and crowdfunding support. "Broken Relic" is the debut game from industry veteran Pablo "Sandpenguin" Morales, whose previous experience at renowned studios like Ubisoft, Rebellion, and King includes credits on titles such as Rainbow Six: Siege, Sniper Elite 5, and Farm Heroes Saga.

Morales describes Broken Relic as "a heartfelt tribute" to the classic adventure games famously crafted by LucasArts and Sierra.

He refers to the project on Steam as a blend of revered titles like Discworld, Simon the Sorcerer, and The Secret of Monkey Island, highlighting "clever puzzles and comical narratives" as hallmarks of the upcoming release. The game's story centers on Tim, a young apprentice who inadvertently unleashes an ancient evil and must set out across a vibrant, humor-filled world to recover the fragments of a powerful relic.

Along the journey, players will engage with a diverse cast of quirky characters, including everything from drowsy professors to ill-tempered mailmen.

Feedback from the currently available demo points to rich interactions and memorable personalities that echo the genre's golden era. Launched on Kickstarter in May 2024 with an original funding goal of £10,000, Broken Relic has already surpassed expectations, amassing £13,103 in support from backers.

The campaign remains open for contributions, which could help unlock stretch goals including ports for Nintendo Switch (and its anticipated successor, Switch 2) as well as potential versions for iOS and Android.

The campaign showcases the continued appetite for narrative-driven adventures and the vital role of community backing in indie development. For PC adventure fans, Broken Relic promises an experience rooted in tradition with a modern touch.

Key features detailed by Sandpenguin include: - A streamlined and intuitive point-and-click interface - Expertly crafted pixel art, recalling the signature style of 90s classics - Professionally voiced dialogue (English) - An original, atmospheric musical score - Puzzles designed to engage and challenge - Planned availability for PC, Mac, and Linux on platforms like Steam and itch.io The digital PC version is currently available to back through Kickstarter at an entry price of £15, with a planned digital release window set for December 2026.

A collectible physical 'big box' edition is also available for supporters, with estimated shipping in December 2027. Broken Relic's early success on Kickstarter underlines a growing demand for quality adventure games and signals a promising future for Sandpenguin and fans of the genre.

With its roots in the classic traditions of LucasArts and Sierra, and the endorsement of a passionate backer community, Broken Relic is poised to become a standout title in the indie adventure space.

Interested players can follow development progress via the official Kickstarter page and Steam listing, ensuring they don’t miss updates on potential console launches such as a future Nintendo Switch version.

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