Xeno Crisis: a new game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

A project in Southampton, UK by Bitmap Bureau
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Xeno Crisis is a top-down arcade style shooter for Sega Genesis / Mega Drive taking inspiration from classics like Smash TV and Contra.
Backers: 1289
Average Pledge Per Backer: £56

Funded: £72,569 of £20,000
Dates: Dec 11th -> Jan 10th (30 days)
Project By: Bitmap Bureau
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Latest News

'Xeno Crisis' Is A Great New Game For The SEGA Mega Drive

October 27th - via: ladbible.com
Here's something you don't play every day: a brand-new video game that doesn't just take inspiration from arcade shooters of the 1980s and '90s, but actively targets home consoles of the era amongst its launch platforms. (Read More)

Mega Drive Kickstarter Success Xeno Crisis Is Getting A Limited Physical Edition On Switch

November 14th - via: nintendolife.com
Bitmap Bureau has revealed that Xeno Crisis - an arcade-style shooter set to launch for the 30-year-old Sega Mega Drive - will also be receiving a physical release on Nintendo Switch. You may remember that, right at the start of the year, we reported on the game's Kickstarter progress, noting that a $65,000 stretch goal was needed to secure a Switch version. Well, that goal was comfortably met and a Switch version has been confirmed for some time, but a much-wanted physical edition for Nintendo's platform was never an absolute certainty. Thankfully, for those who were desperate for a cartridge version, that physical edition is now confirmed to be on the way. (Read More)

Fifth stretch goal achieved! New audio preview…

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Our fifth stretch goal has been achieved with 24 hours remaining, and we’re now over 326% funded - we can’t believe the amazing support we’ve had during the campaign and we are truly grateful. Please keep all of your comments, suggestions and... (Read More)

Fourth stretch goal achieved! New stretch goal and video…

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We've achieved our fourth stretch goal and now have just under 3 days remaining! We’re now over 280% funded - a massive thanks to all of you who have backed and supported us along the way! Stretch GoalsAdded - Blast Processing We’re pleased to... (Read More)

'Xeno Crisis' Almost At Stretch Goal For Nintendo Switch Release

January 7th - via: comicbook.com
Old-school co-ops like Contra have gone down in history as some of gaming's most beloved titles, and a new game on Kickstarter seeks to recapture that magic on platforms both new and old. Bitmap Bureau's Xeno Crisis is looking to reach a stretch goal that will allow the game to be made for both digital and physical versions on Nintendo Switch, PC, as well as the Sega Mega Drive (Read More)

2-player footage sneak peek! 5 days to go…

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re well on the way to our fourth stretch goal with 5 days to go! Thanks to everyone for backing Xeno Crisis and those upgrading their pledges with add-ons! Please keep the comments and suggestions flying in, we’ve had some great ideas so... (Read More)

Third stretch goal achieved! New stretch goal and add-ons...

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Another stretch goal achieved! We are now over 225% funded with 10 days still to go! Thank you as always for all the excellent suggestions and feedback, please keep those coming!  Stretch GoalsAdded - New area, boss and translations We’re pleased... (Read More)

Over 200% funded! New images and a special limited pledge...

December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the growing community supporting Xeno Crisis we are now over 200% funded and we continue to march ever closer to our next stretch goal. Thank you for all the excellent suggestions and feedback, please keep those coming and we’ll try to... (Read More)

Dreamcast confirmed! Second stretch goal achieved. New enemies and more...

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s been just over a week, we’ve hit our second stretch goal and we’re now 183% funded! Thank you to everyone who has support Xeno Crisis and given us some great feedback and suggestions. We can now confirm Xeno Crisis is coming to the... (Read More)

Funded! First stretch goal achieved. New stretch goal announced!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! We were funded in just 40 hours and we’re now 141% funded! Thank you for the great support and feedback; we’re trying to make note of all the excellent ideas and suggestions. 2 player co-op modeFirst stretch goal achieved! So we’re pleased... (Read More)

2-player co-op and Dreamcast port!

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, what a start to the campaign we can’t believe that we’re already 92% funded - thank you so much for all your support! Based on the feedback we’ve had so far (and now all 100 of the exclusive collector’s editions have gone) we’re... (Read More)

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