Unreleased NES Jetpac Successor ‘Plasma0’ Footage Shared Online

Kev Edwards has recently uncovered more undisclosed game development history, this time surrounding an unreleased NES successor to Jetpac called Plasma0. The game was developed by Paul Proctor, a friend of Edwards known for adapting titles like Sabre Wulf, Alien 8, and Knight Lore for the BBC Micro. Plasma0 offers a side-scrolling update to Jet Pac, where players control an astronaut navigating an alien world horizontally, avoiding enemy fire and collecting spaceship parts for their escape. Edwards shared a short video showcasing the gameplay, shedding light on this intriguing piece of gaming history.

Here's a video showing gameplay from the unreleased NES game Plasma0 ( Plasma naught ) by Paul Proctor. In essence it's a sideways scrolling update of Ultimate play the Game's 'Jet Pac'. Shortly after working on this Paul joined RARE and coded NES Wizards and Warriors. pic.twitter.com/VLJpQFivYq

— Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development ) (@KevEdwardsRetro) July 13, 2024