The side-scrolling shooter game, ZPF, originally made its debut for Genesis / Mega Drive on November 20, 2025, through the Mega Cat Studios Store. Mega Cat Studios, the publisher, and ZPF Team, the developer, have announced that their game will be available for multiple platforms including Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam starting April 16, at a price of $9.99.
This game is a tribute to the retro horizontal shooter experience adapted for SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive. Embark on a thrilling adventure through different worlds characterized by elements of fantasy, science fiction, and alien themes. As players navigate through this cosmic maze, they will face a countless number of epic boss battles, all while trying to achieve high scores and uncover hidden secrets.
In ZPF, elements from classic horizontal shooters such as Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and the Thunderforce series have been referenced. The game has been beautifully designed by the creator and developer of Super XYX and Tanzer, expressing their passion for the arcade-style gaming genre.
In the mayhem of over six stages filled with pixelated chaos, players will have to skillfully dodge and weave through intense bullet patterns, all the while eliminating numerous unique and challenging enemies.
ZPF presents three on-screen characters to select from. Each character displays a unique playstyle, equipped with unique shots and melee attacks. From teleporting tricksters to laser-wielding warriors, each hero adds a unique fun element to the game.
Get ready for the epic mid and end-stage boss battles. Each boss requires a distinctive strategy for victory. When not in battles, players will have an opportunity to upgrade their arsenals and gain valuable tips between levels at the world’s in-game shops.
Reaching the end of each stage reveals a wealth of hidden secrets, further enhancing the gaming experience. A new trailer highlighting the upcoming release date also provides a sneak peek into what players can anticipate in this thrilling game.
About
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, science-fiction, and alien-themed worlds.
Inspired by classic horizontal shooters like Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and the Thunderforce series, ZPF is a passion project from the designer and developer of Super XYX and Tanzer.
Key Features
- Over Six Stages of Full-On Pixel Mayhem – Players will dodge and weave through intense bullet patterns, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon hordes of unique and challenging enemies.
- Three Playable Characters – Choose your hero—from the teleporting trickster to the laser-wielding warrior! Each character boasts a distinct playstyle with unique shots and melee attacks.
- Boss Battles – Brace yourself for epic encounters with mid and end-stage bosses, each demanding a different strategy to defeat.
- Shop Buffs and Hints – Upgrade your arsenal and gain valuable tips between levels at each of the world’s in-game shops.
- Secrets Galore – Finish every stage and discover a treasure trove of hidden secrets.
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