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Imminence

A brutal 16-bit sci-fi shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of the Sega Genesis. Fight across multiple worlds, upgrade your ship, and confront the forces behind the Augmentation Program.

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Developer
Bob Warren
Publisher
Augmented Studios
Release
June 1, 2026
61 days ago
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About the Game

IMMINENCE is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming.

Built using real Sega Genesis development tools, IMMINENCE delivers authentic retro gameplay with modern polish, featuring intense combat, massive bosses, cinematic story sequences, and a dark science-fiction world filled with mystery.

You are a Piezo-Chemical Augment — a soldier enhanced beyond human limits — sent to fight a hostile rival across multiple planets.

Something is deeply wrong.

Fight through hostile environments and uncover the truth.

FEATURES

• Authentic 16-bit gameplay inspired by classic Genesis / Mega Drive shooters

• Multiple unique planets with different enemies, hazards, and bosses

• Large cinematic boss battles with unique attack patterns

• Upgrade system with shields, railgun, phase mode, and more

• Story-driven campaign with animated cutscenes and voice acting

• Original soundtrack with FM synthesis and retro sound design

• Multiple difficulty levels for casual and hardcore players

• Built using real Genesis hardware limitations for authentic feel

• CRT look and feel

• Tested on real Sega Genesis hardware

Travel across dangerous worlds including volcanic wastelands, desert warzones, deep-sea facilities, and abandoned research stations.

Each mission brings you closer to the truth — and to something far worse than a system malfunction.

IMMINENCE combines classic arcade-style gameplay with a dark science-fiction story inspired by 90s cyberpunk and 16-bit era shooters.

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