Forge your fate in The InBetween, an emotional action-adventure metroidvania about choices. You play as Pipit, a boy whose fate as well as an infected world lies in your skills and actions.
With a blend of fast-paced combat, abilities and movement along with Undertale-inspired battles as well as a fusion of hand-drawn and pixel art visuals, The InBetween delivers an experience that combines nostalgia with a modern gaming touch.
Will you become the hero destined to bring peace back to Aija? A beacon of mass destruction? Or somewhere InBetween?
Choose...
FEATURES
A hand-drawn story full of unique characters that focuses on Loss, Neutrality, Togetherness and best of all; Determination.
Shoot, Blast and dodge your way through an onslaught of monsters.
Get stronger through Shrines! Bite-sized levels meant to challenge your platforming, puzzle and combat skills forged by warriors of old.
PIXL MODE: Turn-Based gameplay inspired by Undertale. Where you fight against enemies infected by VIR or uninfected opponents with the intention of Healing/Sparing them, or Killing them.
Multiple endings depending on the choices and actions you've made in-game. With some having heavier consequences than the other.
A mystery to uncover Within and Beyond the game's story.
I wonder what that PASSWORD does?
Inspirations
In the underground world of Aija, there lived three tribes who held dominance over the land. One fateful day, a deadly infection called the VIR was set loose. The elders of each tribe sacrificed their lives to seal it and all was peaceful.... until today.
Now it is your turn, as a young Nomani named Pipit, to set forth on an epic quest to find the VIR's source and eliminate it as well as heal people infected by the VIR, before it's too late.
PIPIT
Pipit is a 9 year old Nomani boy who loves exploring new things and areas. He is currently tasked with saving Aija from the Vir. He's a generally quiet and shy person who rarely meets people unless they are someone he really trusts.
ILIJA
Ilija is a fail-safe created by the 3 elders to select a new vessel who will seal the VIR, should it return. She is Pipit's companion and takes on the role of his extra source of power, a minor form of immunity against the VIR and as his moral compass.
IT
That is all the information gathered so far, presumed to be the source of the VIR.
PIPIT'S MOM
A fierce Nomani sorceress(currently retired). She is a kind and loving mother of one young boy. She loves cooking and would not hesitate to learn a new recipe.
THE SWORDSMAN
A mysterious elite Sol warrior whose goal is to eliminate Ilija and Pipit for IT. A skilled user of the G'lich Art.
AND MUCH MORE!!!
REWARDS
-Name in Credits ($1-4)
-Free digital copy of game + Name in Credits ($5)
-Starter($10)
All rewards from $5 tier
Exclusive playtest build
Digital Wallpaper Pack
A copy of The InBetween's Comic Book(part 1)
-G'lich Trainee($25)
All rewards from $10 tier
The InBetween's Official Sountrack
-G'lich Elite($50)
All rewards from $25 tier
Game Manual + Artbook
A special statue of a character of your design in the Forsaken Village. Help create the appearance and message for your statue: Tell of a previous life, drop an inspiring or taunting quote(Nothing too offensive. :) )
-G'lich Master($100)
All rewards from $50 tier
Create a Nomani NPC of your design. Help create the appearance and message for your NPC: Tell us of a day-to-day hobby, drop an inspiring message, or crack a joke.(Nothing too offensive. :) )
-Elder($1000)
All rewards from $100 tier
Design a Pixl mode enemy and battle with developer.
How to Back The InBetween
Scroll down to the end of this post.
Click on "YES" to save(It's a link to the game's main support page)
Insert the amount you would like to donate(according to any of the reward options)
Follow the further instructions that pop up.
That's it! Thanks!! :D
The Studio
VCD's the name and fun is our aim! :D
We're a studio consisting of individuals from different corners of the world passionate about video games. VCD's main goal is to create as many fun games that offer a deep and engaging lesson for anyone and everyone to enjoy, and The InBetween is one of those games. It's cute, scary, epic, tense and thought-provoking.
About me
Despite everything, it's still you. :)
Hello!!
My name is Victory and I LOVE video games till today. Ever since I was 6 years old, I'd always dreamed of making video games. Fast-forward to 2021, after a couple of smaller projects(mostly from game jams ;0) under my belt, The InBetween was born.
I personally love video games with a strong or deep narrative underneath its gameplay as well as animation. I also believe video games are an awesome way to tell a neat story as we play, which is another thing that inspired me to make this game.
Fast-forward(again) to 2024 and we(I'm not alone anymore! :D) are doing our best to make The InBetween an unforgettable experience.
However, to make that a reality, we need your help. Together, we strongly believe we can make The InBetween come out in its best state.
Why Buymeacoffee?
The thing is, I would have loved to use Kickstarter or patreon, especially Kickstarter. Unfortunately there is a region lock that prevents me or anyone from my country(Nigeria) from creating a kickstarter campaign without jumping through a lot of hoops or having connections from the other side.
Plus, given the game's current stage in Development, we had been advised to not focus our efforts on running a kickstarter campaign. Thankfully Buymeacoffee provides an easier alternative. Allowing us to receive support while still staying true to the game's scope till we reach the finish line.
Risks and challenges
Most of the technical challenges and setbacks I was worried about have been resolved during my work on the demo. The main risk is that I may not finish the game on time. However, a large chunk of the systems are already in place, and I have all of the major points of the game planned out.
We have finally reached the end of this long post. :)
Would you like to Save? :D
YES(Take me to Support Page)
No