The Sega Mega Drive/Genesis is a beloved platform, famous for its array of beat 'em up classics like Streets of Rage and Golden Axe. Now, it looks like the console may be welcoming another entry to this genre in the form of Kirito The Game – a new homebrew project currently on Kickstarter.

Key Points:

• Developer: A small group led by Thulf Ham.
• Gameplay: Following a story where a retro YouTuber seeks revenge after his collection is stolen and he’s beaten up.
• Tech: Created using SGDK, the Sega Genesis Development Kit.

Funding Status:

• Total campaign goal: €20,000
• Current raised amount: The target has already been surpassed
• Available support tiers include:
• Digital edition: €12
• Physical editions (different artwork for each region): €59
• Premium offers including art book and soundtrack

What’s Next?

The game is available as a demo to download or play in various emulators and even on real hardware.

If you’re interested, head over to the Kickstarter page to see more.

They also have their own web site: https://www.kiritothegame.com/

Will Kirito The Game find its place in the legacy of Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, or will it become a niche release for fans only?