Mega Cat Studios and ZPF Team have announced that 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 Steam on April 16 for $9.99.

 

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.