The well-funded shooter ZPF from Mega Cat Studios has opened up for pre-orders, with shipping estimated at being February 2025.
The game reached its Kickstarter funding goal in just 19 minutes and went on to raise over $162,000 – more than 1,080% of its initial $15,000 target.
Developed by the ZPF Team and published by Mega Cat Studios, this new Sega Genesis/Mega Drive title features three unique playable characters, engaging scoring mechanics, and a mix of fantasy, sci-fi and horror elements across its various stages. The game is being created by a veteran team including Perry Sessions on art and animation, Mikael Tillander handling programming, and Jamie Vance composing the music.
The game is currently priced between $50 (the basic cartridge only) and $150 (the collector’s edition) and promises to deliver an authentic 16-bit shooting experience complete with mid-stage and end-stage bosses. Development is nearly complete, with only minor bug fixes and backer names left to be added before release.
You can pre-order it here.
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