The WiiU port vs. Nintendo Switch version

They need aprox 8k units sold to port it (considering the cost of the port at around 250k as the needed stretch goal in the initial campaing). Also that is money they DON'T have right now, which would make the profit of the Wii U just break even, they would need at least another 10k units sold after that to have some profit from that console at all. It's a lose lose situation no matter what, they don't have the money to port it right now, and they would lose all the profits they could eventually make just by costing the port. Bloodstained would be lucky to sell 1,000 or more units for the Wii U by 2018, also said by them. Never mind 18,000 copies to get a decent profit from that version, thats just not realistic.

I VOTE YES! I have a PS4 version reserved but I'm intending to changing it to the NS for the portable Nintendo nostalgia of taking my metrodvania on the move like I've done with my past Castlevania games on my 3ds.😏

I personally would be in favor of it, but while I own a Wii U (since launch, no less) it's one of several systems I own. I assume the folks with only a Wii U wouldn't be too keen on the idea. Since a Wii U version was promised (and presumably funded) by the campaign it'd probably be best to follow through with that promise, unless an overwhelming majority of the Wii U backers approve of canceling it in favor of a Switch version. And even then the Wii U backers who don't approve should be offered full refunds should that version be scrapped.

Now with the WiiU being officially confirmed to ending production in Japan soon it's a matter of time before it happens in the west. And with the Switch only 4 months away I don't think we'll have to wait too long for that to happen.

Cancel Bloodstained on WiiU in favor of a Switch version. Let WiiU backer change their pledge to any other platform, including Switch, and finally offer refunds to those left unsatisfied.

There's no other way. It's what's best for Iga and this new game we hope can become a successful franchise.

I respect the points you're making, giwagiwa, but let's try to be a little more measured. I don't think Scars Unseen's concerns were baseless, as many other folks have also raised them. And only IGA himself, or our official team members like Mana, Fangamer Steve, etc. can tell us how finances are or what the future of the series might be. So don't be too quick to lay out some harsh words; remember that he's a fan with concerns, just like you.

Your concerns are legitimate too--don't think I'm chastising you harshly or anything, just a reminder for civility. Anyways, we can edit posts, but I don't think we can edit polls themselves, that's something different. I think if we wanted new options someone would have to make a whole new poll. But this one is good for now, so no need to worry

I wouldn't use Nintendo's approach at the audience as leverage for gauging what they're capable of.

I take it you didn't hear the latest Bloodstained Community Broadcast podcast where XombieMike interviewed Ben Judd. A bunch of truth bombs about the state of the WiiU were laid out including how they need the game to make money in order to continue and spending a lot of money on a dead console is not going to help them. Go listen to it. Hopefully you'll understand why it doesn't make any sense.

Also you talk about baseless arguments but then you make a very extreme one declaring that Bloodstained will be a resounding success if it was just released on one current platform. How's that for a baseless statement? Bloodstained is an indie, new, and niche IP that needs all the help it can get to be noticed.

Bloodstained won't be the first or the last KS game that has to cancel ports for the good of the property. And Judd said in the podcast that releasing a late port after launch will hurt said port's sales immensely putting at risk said version's profitability. And as long as they give WiiU backers the option to switch to another platform (including the Switch) or give refunds to those unsatisfied I don't see why this should even be a problem. The poll on this very thread tells me it won't be an issue.

What if their schedule hasnt changed, and the wiiu is still scheduled to stop production on the exact aame day they had a year ago? They were asked about when an apple would stop being shipped, and they talked about apple season, its a misdirect not a lie

Honestly, at this point, I would rather see Bloodstained on the 3DS than the WiiU. I was always sorely disappointed that we didn't unlock a 3DS version, I'd love to be able to play it and collect streetpasses for things like potions and wall-roasts lol. Short of that, I would much rather see it on the Switch than an outmoded console.  Nintendo announced that production of the WiiU will cease, the console is officially 'dead'. Let's not be bitter over it, instead let's move on and make use of the Tegra chip in the Switch for Bloodstained's beautiful back and foregrounds. <3