Kickstart this: Within combines competitive arcade fighting and the deck customisation of a card battler

You may wonder what card battling could possibly bring to an arcade fighting game. I know I did.

But developer DESTINYbit saw the potential and ran with it. The result is Within, which is currently on Kickstarter.

It's a 1-on-1 fighting game as you know it: four buttons, combos, and special attacks. However, you can collect and trade cards that allow you to customise your fighter.

This means that two players could have the same base character but entirely different abilities and powers. There will be eight characters at launch and 140 cards.

Each character has one or more Emotions tied to it (Sorrow, Anger, Fear, Pride, and Hope). The cards are also tied to Emotions. Oh, and a character's power can be boosted if they match up.

It's an interesting concept, and one that means it's just as important to have the right deck as it is to perform well during the fight.

Within is going to be a free-to-play game for iOS, Android, and PC. However, to finish the game off, DESTINYbit is after $28,000.

You can support Within on Kickstarter in exchange for starter packs and collector cards. They'll help you out when playing the game.

You can find out more information about the game on Within's website.