GG Shinobi Unofficially Ported to Genesis/Mega Drive
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A fan-made project is underway to unofficially port GG Shinobi from the Sega Game Gear to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. This initiative, led by a developer known as Pigsy, aims to bring the classic action game to a new platform with enhanced features and visuals.The project utilizes the Sega Genesis Development Kit (SGDK), allowing the developer to write the game's code from scratch. This approach ensures that the port is tailored specifically for the Genesis/Mega Drive hardware, taking full advantage of its capabilities. The developer has shared progress through a series of development diaries, highlighting key advancements such as new

Fan-developers are working on an unofficial port of GG Shinobi from the Sega Game Gear to the more powerful Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The project, led by a developer known as Pigsy, utilizes the Sega Genesis Development Kit (SGDK) to write the game’s code from scratch, ensuring it takes full advantage of the Mega Drive/Genesis hardware.

  • Pixel Art: New graphics have been created to enhance stages while staying true to the original design.
  • Music: Classic tracks are being reimagined in 16-bit style to provide a richer audio experience.
  • Gameplay Mechanics: Improved level collision, scrolling, and overall gameplay balance.

The community has shown strong support for this endeavour, with fans eagerly looking forward to the final product.

What specific improvements do you hope they make in this unofficial port?