ZPF is a recent Sega Genesis shooter from retro publisher Mega Cat Studios. We’ve been following the game’s release and are excited to hear the announcement that ZPF is being ported to modern consoles next month. The original Genesis title will be released on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $9.99, on April 16th, 2026. This modern release includes a variety of updates and improvements for current platforms, including achievements and modern optimized display settings.
In a press statement, Mega Cat Studios said. “One of the most anticipated shooters of 2025, ZPF earned massive praise from critics and fans of the genre when it soared onto the Genesis and Mega Drive last year. Now, ZPF brings its surreal, high-intensity action to modern platforms, inviting even more players to dive into a fever dream of mind-melting visuals, endless layers of parallax, and relentless arcade gameplay.”
Key features:
Go head-to-head against hordes of screen-filling bosses
Test your skills with a rewarding scoring system that encourages bold play
Battle through 6+ levels of surreal sci-fi, horror, and fantasy landscapes
Master three unique characters, each with their own play style
Experience a high-energy chiptune soundtrack that amplifies the action
