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ZPF

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed 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, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.

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Developer
ZPF Team
Publisher
Mega Cat Studios
Release
April 16, 2026
108 days ago
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Mostly Positive22 reviews77.3%

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About the Game

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 Tänzer.



Players will dodge and weave through intense bullet patterns, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon hordes of unique and challenging enemies.



Choose your hero - from the teleporting trickster to the laser-wielding warrior! Each character boasts a distinct playstyle with unique shots and melee attacks.



Brace yourself for epic encounters with mid and end-stage bosses, each demanding a different strategy to defeat.



Upgrade your arsenal and gain valuable tips between levels at each of the world’s in-game shops.



Finish every stage and discover a treasure trove of hidden secrets.
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