Mighty Final Fight Forever: Fan-Made NES Sequel Demo Released
Bouncer Games drops a free demo for their ambitious, non-profit sequel to the beloved 8-bit beat 'em up.
Fans of pixelated pugilism, rejoice! A free, playable demo for Mighty Final Fight Forever, a fan-made sequel to Capcom's 1993 NES classic, has just been released. The project, developed by Czech studio Bouncer Games (Daniel99j), aims to deliver a brand-new chapter for the chibi-style brawler, and you can grab the demo right now. The full announcement and details can be found on the official project page.
Set four years after the original, the story sees Mayor Mike Haggar, Cody, and Guy reunite to save Metro City once more. Built using the OpenBOR engine, this labour of love promises a massive expansion of the 8-bit formula with new characters, moves, levels, and a remixed soundtrack. It's the latest in a fantastic trend of dedicated fan developers breathing new life into classic franchises, much like the recent unofficial *Star Fox 64* Dreamcast port.
📊 Quick Specs- Platform: Windows (Demo v0.15)- Price: Free (Full game will also be free)- Engine: OpenBOR- Modes: 2-Player Co-op, Retro Mode, Arena- Setting: Metro City, 1997
What's in the Demo?
The demo, version 0.15, offers a substantial taste of what's to come. Players can battle through remade levels from the original Mighty Final Fight alongside completely new stages. The core trio-Haggar, Cody, and Guy-return with redesigned sprites and expanded move sets. The package is rounded out with a 2-player co-op mode, a 'Retro' mode for a purist experience, and an Arena mode for testing your skills. The soundtrack features both faithful remakes of the iconic NES tunes and brand-new compositions.
You can download the demo directly from Bouncer Games or via its GameJolt page.
A Community Passion Project
It's crucial to note that Mighty Final Fight Forever is a non-profit, freeware project. The developers have stated the full game will be completely free upon completion, driven purely by passion for the source material. This ethos has been warmly received in communities like r/SBCGaming, where fans are always on the lookout for great new retro-style experiences to play on handheld devices. It's a testament to the enduring legacy of these 8-bit classics and the creativity they continue to inspire decades later.
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Mighty Final Fight Forever is shaping up to be a heartfelt and impressive tribute. If the demo is anything to go by, fans of the series have a thrilling, fist-flying future to look forward to.
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