Metal Mack: A Mega-Sized New Homebrew For Genesis

[Peter Paltridge]

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Independent game studio BitBeamCannon, based out of Knoxville, has been working on a very Mega Man-inspired platformer for the Sega Genesis (and Steam too). It’s called Metal Mack, and the influence is just barely disguised. Instead of Dr. Light you have Professor Photon, instead of Rush you have Rusty. etc. The year is 20XX and the world is in peril. Photon converts his most advanced android into a powerful attack robot and sends him out to make scrap metal of the evil machines running rampant. You’ll find power-ups throughout the levels, and you can easily guess how you’ll earn them. Unlike Mega Man, though, Metal Mack has the ability to duck and shoot at the same time. The wildest thing about Metal Mack is that it’s also coming out for the Neo Geo…physically. The Neo Geo was SNK’s super-high-end console from the early 90s that no one could afford except adult collectors. The games came on giant cartridge boards that cost $700 in some cases (in 90s money). Metal Mack’s Neo Geo cart doesn’t run the bill up quite that much, but $325 is still a wild amount for a homebrew game. Don’t panic though…there’s a Metal Mack for every […]
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[Drake]

Sorry, I’m just not interested. I already have several Mega Man titles that I can play anytime, so a cheap imitation like Metal Mack doesn’t appeal to me. I get that it’s a homebrew and people might enjoy the nostalgia factor, but I’m looking for something with its own identity. Playing a game that basically swaps names and characters feels unnecessary when the originals are still available and hold up really well. I’m all for supporting indie developers, but this one just doesn’t spark my interest.

 

[Amy Rose]

I’m just happy to see people still making games for retro consoles. The Genesis is a classic, and having something new come out on it feels special. I probably won’t spend $325 for the Neo Geo, but the Genesis cart seems doable. The Kickstarter timing is tight, so I need to decide soon. I like that there’s a cheap option too, because it means more people can play without spending a lot. The combination of old-school design and modern touches like ducking while shooting makes me optimistic about the game.

 

[Kyo]

I’m mostly intrigued by the idea of the Neo Geo version. I never owned one, but I’ve always admired the cartridges and how massive they were. $325 is definitely high, but I think that’s just part of owning something rare. If I had the means, I would probably get it for display, even if I never play it. The fact that homebrew developers are making games for that console decades later is fascinating. It shows how much enthusiasm still exists for these old systems.

 

[Angela423]

Sorry, I’m just not interested. I already have several Mega Man titles that I can play anytime, so a cheap imitation like Metal Mack doesn’t appeal to me. I get that it’s a homebrew and people might enjoy the nostalgia factor, but I’m looking for something with its own identity. Playing a game that basically swaps names and characters of iosmirror feels unnecessary when the originals are still available and hold up really well. I’m all for supporting indie developers, but this one just doesn’t spark my interest.

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