Coffee Crisis for the Sega Genesis - Metal, Aliens & Awesome

A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Mega Cat Studios
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Coffee Crisis is a groundbreaking Sega Genesis game in 16-bit, Hi-Definition glory. Stop the Smurglians & save the Earth!
Backers: 213
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71

Funded: $15,076 of $10,000
Dates: Nov 4th -> Dec 4th (31 days)
Project By: Mega Cat Studios
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Latest News

Feature: Homebrew Experts Mega Cat Studios On Surviving A Coffee Crisis And Coming Out Stronger

December 22nd - via: nintendolife.com
We're incredibly lucky, and thankful, that we have some great supporters that share our vision for awesome games with a retro aesthetic. Coffee Crisis was the first game we released for the Sega Genesis. (Read More)

Character Updates & Final Hours!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for the support everyon!  We're aiming to hit 15k, and getting close! We've been hard at work updating every single graphic in the game, and have some very cool character animation updates to share.  See below! http://i.imgur.com/e4wUdLp.gif... (Read More)

Thank You Backers!

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Trophy Unlocked. Achievement Attained. Goal Unlocked. Bonus Round! A big thank you to all our backers and friends who were there to help support our first Kickstarter campaign. If you haven't yet, here is still some time to grab up some amazing tier... (Read More)

Get kickin'!

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Ashley taunts the fallen security guard with her mighty kick.  #coffeecrisis #kickstarter #megacatstudios #notickets #blackforgecoffeehouse  (Read More)

Mirror Match

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
On Wednesdays we wear red.  #coffeecrisis #mirrormatch #megacatstudios #kickstarter #toomuchcoffee #toolittlecoffee  (Read More)

Thanks to all our backers so far!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
With every day, we are closer to our goal!  #kickstarter #coffeecrisis #segafan #genesisdoes #blackforgecofee #zekescoffee #gaming #kickstarter  (Read More)

Action-Combat Mondays!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this snapshot of the vicious and fast-paced combat Coffee Crisis offers.  We're within the final week of Mega Cat Studios' first Kickstarter Campaign! And with the tremendous support we've been receiving we look forward to this being an... (Read More)

Updates Updates!

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Adding some detail!    (Read More)

2nd Helping of Leftovers

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Coffee Crisis is the best cure for a turkey coma.  #coffeecrisis #thanksgiving #theitis #turkeycoma #megacatstudios #givethanks #thankful #leftovers  (Read More)

A "Stuffed" Thanksgiving update!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Even though Thanksgiving is behind us here in the U.S. there's still plenty of leftovers for everyone to enjoy!  Nick channels another legendary pair of metal-head heroes.   Early Manual Draft   Bro Attack #coffeecrisis #wyldstallyns #billandted... (Read More)

No Decaf Here

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
An artist's rendition of what it feels like to indulge in a steaming cup of Coffee Crisis  #coffeecrisis #psychedelic #caffinehigh #megacatstudios #kickstarter #caffeinated   (Read More)

Meet your next enemy

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
  Darth BrooksLikes: Star Wars (except episodes 1-3), country music, rolling up his proverbial sleeves, his 20-something girlfriend Dislikes: His pain of an ex-wife, Jar Jar Binks, wasted tax dollars on pointless invasions, cursed video... (Read More)

Humble Brew Beginnings

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Early Concept Art Like all great creative projects, having rough sketches, or in this case, a MS Paint illustration helped visualize the game even during its concept phase.   (Read More)

No cloud storage here!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
What mysteries await on the sacred password screen?  #coffeecrisis #password #writeitdown #notes #megacatstudios #savingtheworld  (Read More)

A proper beat em' up is nothing without hard-hitting air attacks!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Nick unleashes his leaping bean bag attack    (Read More)

Aliens on the streets of Pittsburgh!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You take an alien, and then go out on a stroll, watch him start to maraud…  #coffeemetal #symphonyofdestruction #megadeth #coffeecrisis #metal #brutal #aliens #kickstarter  (Read More)

Check out these Coffee Crisis Special Editions! Region Free!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Left to Right: PAL Mega Drive, First Brew, and NintendoAge Editions now available! We're expanding our Coffee Crisis line up! For all our PAL/ European backers, you'll receive the Limited Edition Sega Mega Drive variant. The red Sega Genesis version... (Read More)

Just reached the half way mark! Thank you everyone for your support so far!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Keep on Rock'in! We just hit the midpoint of our goal! Congratulations to everyone who has been helping us with this project! From us here at Mega Cat Studios, thank you!  (Read More)

The Legendary Six-Demon Blend is real!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
It's the demon blend, drink a cup and you'll descend.  #coffeemetal #ironmanlyrics #blacksabbath #coffeecrisis #megacatstudios #metal #sega #genesis #kickstarter  (Read More)

How do you like your coffee?

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're pretty sure this is the only game where "Metal" is an option for both music AND difficulty.    (Read More)

Special Thanks all Around!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of the great backers sending us messages in support of our beat'em up passion project!   "Thank meow!" Nerd Immersion TechRaptor Nerdite Nintendo Life Hardcore Gamer College Gadgets Retro Gaming Magazine We The Nerdy Team Rock Metal... (Read More)

Power Ups Abound!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Coffee beans and bran muffins join the ranks of Fire Flowers and E-Tanks for best video game power ups!  #coffeecrisis #powerup #emptycup #coffee #showusyourmetal  (Read More)

Is this really the end of our Metal music?

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Better grab a fresh cup before trying again!  #coffeecrisis #gameover #playagain #continue  (Read More)

Steam Greenlight is Live! Please upvote and share :-)

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Vote for us here, please!    (Read More)

A question we at MCS ask throughout the day.

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Where indeed, Roy. Where indeed.  #coffeecrisis #thesearch #metalquest #coffeemetal  (Read More)

The boss is in the office today.

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
As we continue to develop Coffee Crisis day in and day out, our own fur-extraordinaire and commander-in-chief drops by for team inspections.     (Read More)

Just one of the puppeteers, pulling the strings on this devious alien plot.

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hell Face   Likes: Working in unison, talking in the 3rd person.   Dislikes: Aliens who leave one cube of ice in the ice tray   Wants: To assimilate all beings into one entity.   Job: Bookkeeper and wifi password cracker   The amalgamation of... (Read More)

Meet Gibletor. Have you heard about his power suit?

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
   Gibletor Likes: His power suit, telling people about his power suit   Hates: Needing a power suit to compensate for his dull home life, being disrespected Wants: To destroy the Black Forge Coffee House barista's so that he can rub it in the... (Read More)

Enemy Roll Call! Ma an Pa Kettlecorn!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Ma & Pa Kettlecorn Likes: The Golden Oldies   Dislikes: Everyone and everything else.   Wants: Reaganomics to make an aggressive return Job: Both retired, permanent complainers   Motto: "Get off our music! Turn down that lawn!" Having dabbled... (Read More)

Your friend and guide, the Crazy Yinzer

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Likes: Tinfoil (it keeps the aliens from reading your thoughts), The X-files, Yuengling beer, Heinz ketchup, Pierogies, putting french fries on his sandwich, and the Steelers  Dislikes: Aliens reading his thoughts, Google, and the New World Order ... (Read More)

Meet the Cast!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Nick Miller Likes: Going to shows, playing guitar, black coffee, black clothes, metal music, the band Glassjaw, the devil’s lettuce, craft beer, video games, sensory deprivation tanks, a good pun, podcasts, and a well made bed Dislikes: Bad... (Read More)

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