Little Devil Inside: A controversial Ghibli-style RPG game after a 10-year delay.
The promising indie game project Little Devil Inside still lacks an official release date after a decade of development, leaving the Kickstarter community deeply disappointed.
Little Devil Inside, the role-playing game (RPG) that once caused a sensation with its unique art style, is currently facing controversy. After more than 10 years of development, the project, which was expected to become one of the highlights of indie games on PlayStation 5, still has no specific release date, causing early supporters to lose patience.
The journey from a Kickstarter project to prolonged disappointment.
Originally a promising crowdfunding project (Kickstarter), Little Devil Inside was initially scheduled for release in 2016. However, this timeline was repeatedly pushed back over the years. The prolonged lack of information left the support community feeling abandoned, leading to strong criticism regarding the transparency of the development team.
Despite its impressive appearance at PlayStation's State of Play event, raising hopes for an imminent release, the reality didn't live up to expectations. In April 2024, the developers sent out a new update to users. While there were signs that the project was still ongoing, the lack of a solid release date continued to fuel doubts about the game's future.
The appeal of a distinctive graphic style.
The main reason Little Devil Inside has retained its appeal despite being delayed for a decade is its Studio Ghibli-inspired graphic style. The combination of a fantastical open world, survival elements, and sophisticated character design has created a unique identity, hard to find in other RPGs on the market.
However, for those who have been waiting since 2016, the visual beauty is no longer enough to compensate for the delay. The patience of the Kickstarter community is reaching its limit as the project enters its 10th year of development without a clear conclusion.
