«Metal Blast 2277» - comics style Run'n'Gun (+ side-scrolling shooter) for Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. 2277 year. Planet Akhdir. Space Invaders. One hero!

My latest project has been in work since 2018, and it has already entered the final stage of production. This new game is a homebrew Contra clone with many original elements and gameplay-changing mechanics. For example, the player character has no control over the jump physics, like in classic action platformers, such as “Castlevania”. The graphics rely heavily on the classic comics style, with clearly outlined silhouettes and text balloons, like in the well-known Sega Mega Drive platformer, Boogerman.

The gameplay makes use of two separate genres: the platform shooter and the scroll shooter. There are 11 levels overall, and every level has its own boss at the end. Two levels let the player control a rocket scooter, and there is also a level that features a hoverboard that the player can master – just like in “Back to the Future”.

The soundtrack for the game is composed by a friend of mine, and features over 15 long, vibrant and expressive chiptune melodies specifically created for this project.

5 types of weapons: machine gun, auto cannon, Spread gun, plasma, flamethrower.
11 levels with 40+ minutes gameplay
Parallax scrolling, Fullcolor - 40-61 on screen
33 types of enemies: flying, floating, running, etc.
Giant bosses: technology, robots, monsters, etc.
Weather effects: rain, snow, etc.
15+ music tracks
Sound effects for all actions
Menu with options: to turn off the music, sounds.
5 difficulty modes (in Options): Very Easy to Very Hard
Cheat codes