Side-scrolling shoot ’em up ZPF launches April 16 for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
First released for Genesis in 2025.
Side-scrolling shoot ’em up game ZPF, which first launched for Genesis / Mega Drive on November 20, 2025 via the Mega Cat Studios Store, will come to Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 16 for $9.99, publisher Mega Cat Studios and developer ZPF Team announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Mega Cat Studios:
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.
Watch a new trailer below.