Following its massively successful Kickstarter campaign that achieved over 1000% of its funding goal this summer, the high-flying felines at Mega Cat Studios and ZPF Team are thrilled to announce that pre-orders are now open for ZPF, a brand-new 16-bit shoot-’em-up for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. Starting today, bullet-dodging aficionados can secure their copy through Backerkit.
Inspired by classic shooters like Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and Thunder Force 3 and 4, ZPF takes players on a journey through a variety of surreal realms that blend horror, sci-fi, and fantasy themes. This action-packed adventure pushes the limits of Sega Genesis hardware. Featuring stunning pixel art, lightning-fast gameplay, and an electrifying soundtrack, ZPF transports players back to the golden age of 16-bit gaming. It’s a shoot-’em-up experience that no fan of the genre can afford to miss!
ZPF is a retro-inspired, horizontal shoot ’em up (SHMUP) adventure for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Prepare for a mesmerizing journey through fantastical spaces. You’ll face off against unique enemies and battle a gauntlet of wicked 16-bit bosses.
Key Features:
- Go head-to-head against hordes of screen-filling bosses.
- Test your skills with an engaging and satisfying scoring system that rewards boldness.
- 6+ levels of absolute insanity as you soar across surreal sci-fi, horror, and fantasy landscapes.
- Three unique characters to master, each with their own play style.
- A high-energy chiptune soundtrack that fits the on-screen action like a glove.
“In 2019, I had no idea where this thing would even go. It didn’t have much direction or focus at the start, but the mess smoothed out, and eventually things clicked into place. By the time the Kickstarter was ready, I had done at least twice the work as any of my other projects…and still more going now. It’s felt like we’ve been finished three or four times already, but it’ll be nice to be finally done.” – the game’s creator and ZPF Team co-founder Gryzor, reflecting on ZPF’s upcoming launch.
The developers plan to ship the Genesis and Mega Drive versions of ZPF in Q1 2025, followed by a Steam release shortly after.
