ZPF

It's good Big problem tho is bullet and enemy visibility; most of the time it isn't a problem but I can imagine certain sections of the game being a complete guessing game if you have the "right" type of color blindness A local leaderboard would be great Game is recent and it was released physically on the Genesis so idk how possible it is or if that's something the devs even want to do but a "1.5" version could be great at some point, I'd like to see this game expanded or at least get more options But as it is, it's good, it's a Genesis game, and clearly not a game that did the bare minimum just to say "hey, it runs on the real stuff"

Disappointing game that doesn't respect player time. While the core gameplay is average, there are a number of puzzling design decisions that make this game more of an exercise in frustration. From not saving the highscore tables (so why include them at all?), no continues given, sloppy collision detection and a frankly puzzling art pallette which, while bright, is pretty poor for readability of projectiles and enemies. While an argument could be made that this is an "old school" Genesis side-scroller shooter, that argument ignores a lot of design evolution that makes these types of games more approachable for a wider audience and, tbh, more enjoyable. There are better games to play, sorry to say.

Developed by ZPF Team and published by Mega Cat Studios, ZPF is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up that pays homage to the golden age of 16-bit arcade action while incorporating enough modern refinements to appeal to today's players. Inspired by genre classics from the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive era, the game embraces fast gameplay, detailed pixel art, and challenging level design without feeling like a simple imitation. Instead, it builds upon the foundations established by legendary shooters to create an experience that feels both nostalgic and fresh, offering a rewarding blend of old-school intensity and contemporary polish. The core gameplay revolves around navigating increasingly dangerous stages filled with enemy formations, environmental hazards, and elaborate bullet patterns that demand constant awareness. Every level introduces new visual themes and enemy types, preventing the action from becoming repetitive while maintaining a consistently brisk pace. The game's pixel art is particularly impressive, featuring richly animated backgrounds, imaginative creature and machine designs, and explosive visual effects that capture the charm of classic arcade shooters. The soundtrack co…

It does what it says on the tin. ZPF is a solid Sega Genesis shmup ported to the PC. If you've played horizontal scrolling shmups such as Thunder Force, Lords of Thunder or the Darius series you'll know roughly what to expect here. Lords of Thunder is the closest comparison (given the shop and mele attack) but that game is still pretty obscure so I don't know if that will help a lot of people. Everything here is pretty solid (most importantly the controls feel tight and responsive) and I appreciate that the bullets are very visible as that could be an issue in some older shmups. I probably won't look at Mike and Ike candy the same way again though. I like the in game store as well since when you combine it with the three different ships, you have a lot of choice on how to try to tackle the challenges presented. On a negative note, this is literally just a Sega Genesis ROM with a border to fill out 16:9 screens. No extras, save states, rewind, practice mode or any such features that modern shmups tend to include. Even the difficulty options are pretty limited. Ultimately though I can't give something a negative review that is such an awesome callback to Lords of Thunder. So give…

meh. unpolished, color palette choice sometimes is very strange, odd and annoying. enemies are repeating too much, gameplay is just dull. maybe it's not the case,

Loving it! Challenge is just right. Love the variety of the stages and the ships play very differently. I wish options and high scores would save.