Friday the 13th: The Game - Kickstarter Edition

Just before Thanksgiving, a small package from Limited Run games arrived in my mailbox. Inside was the Kickstarter version of Friday the 13th: The Game for the Xbox One. Like many Kickstarter campaigns I've previously backed, I had no idea if this one would ever see the light of day. Delay after delay the game kept being pushed back...well at least this version. I could've walked into any Target or Walmart and purchase the retail version of the game and saved money. So what exactly did I get for my $75 pledge?

The game shipped in a cardboard sleeve, which looks like an old VHS rental. They also tossed in a poster, a sticker of Jason and a logo magnet. I think those were added because of all of the delays, but I'm not 100% sure.

The cardboard sleeve is pretty cool, but when the campaign said the game would have exclusive cover art I just assumed the game case would have different art, not a sleeve. Oh well, at least it's laid out well.

The game case itself appears to be the standard retail release...no changes. It does say on the cover that it does include an exclusive bloody Jason skin & counselor clothes pack. I haven't installed the game yet, but hope to do that over this Thanksgiving holiday.

The included folded poster is small, but I do like the art work on both sides. I don't know what I'll do with this, but again its a nice included freebie.

I should also mention that I received a free digital code for the game, but since I knew my physical copy was coming I decided not to ever use the code. I believe my name should also appear in the Thanks portion of the game credits. Again, I haven't played the game so I haven't seen my own name.

Overall did I get my money's worth out of the Kickstarter? I've got to say "no". If my pledge helped in any way get this game created, then cool...however was there really any chance this game wouldn't get created? I really don't know how to feel about video game Kickstarters. I've backed three others that are way past their delivery date and while two of the campaigns has been good to update everyone (Bloodstained & Henshin Engine) the other I haven't heard from in awhile (Saber Rider & the Star Sheriffs).

After this debacle I'm not sure I'll be backing any further video games on Kickstarter. Oh well, time to start the long download so I can hopefully dive into the game tonight. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!