games anime toys
Don't just stand there!
Contribute to Dtoid:
Members login
About us RSS  
   All updates Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 Nintendo Wii PC / Windows DS PSP Retro Indie




Staff Columns

Ten Golden Rules
If you disagree ... you are wrong.
Hey Ash,
Whatcha Playin

A teenage girl's video saga
The Great Retro Quiz
Test your retro brain
Games Time Forgot
Great games of the past
Bargain Bin Laden
The best game bargains
The Memory Card
Amazing moments in games
Indie Nation
Killer independent games
Friday Night Fights
Game with us online
An RPG draws near
Remembering great RPGs
You're the
man now, dog!
This fad defies explanation
Nerdcore Culture
Trends in gamer culture
Debate to the death
May the best games win
Monday mind teasers
Do you know your box art?
Art Attack Friday
The artists of gaming
Best of the week
News from our network
Weekend reading
Let it simmer


   
Nick Chester
Editor-in-Chief
Anthony Burch
Features Editor
Jim Sterling
Reviews Editor
Hamza Aziz
Community Mgr
Niero
Robot-in-Chief
Bloggiest this week
Alan Johnson
Brad Nicholson
Brad Rice
Chad Concelmo
Colette Bennett
Dale North
Justin Villasenor
Samit Sarkar
Associate editors
Conrad Zimmerman
Dyson
Jonathan Holmes
Joseph Leray
Jordan Devore
Mike Ferry
Tom Fronczak
Topher Cantler
Tiffany Chow
Qais Fulton
Contributors
Adam Dork
Charlie Suh
Joe Burling
Jonathan Ross

 
Podcasts
Rev on Podtoid
Chad on Retroforce GO!
Jim on The Podcastle

Elephant Software
Thomas Lackner

Destructoid is made by
ModernMethod



Blast processing LIVES! A new Sega Megadrive game is coming soon
by Jim Sterling on 01.16.2008 35 comments

While not the most retro-minded staff member on Destructoid, it has to be said that I loved my old Megadrive growing up. Better known to some as the Genesis, the console that my brother and I shared saw a lot of use, as we teamed up to play Golden Axe, Streets of Rage and, of course, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (even though I was always bloody Tails). It is with great pleasure then, that I bring to you news that a brand new game for the Megadrive is being released after all these years, the J-RPG which has recently been officially named Pier Solar and the Great Architects.

Developed by the Sega homebrew community, Pier Solar (originally codenamed Tavern RPG) is a traditional RPG that sees you quest for the fate of the universe. It also looks really pretty in that retro-goggles way. The word is that just like my favorite adventures of old, the game is going to be released in cartridge format. A downloadable demo should also be available soon.

While the game has had some online teasers for a while, it should be coming out some time in 2008. If you've not heard of it before, check out the trailer above, and the game's Web site. Is that not some lovely, lovely music?

MORE IN OUR RPG SECTION

Latest comment by Batthink |view all 35 comments
If it is a half-decent RPG, I'd like it. :O) I'll have to check if my friend still has a Mega Drive....





Gemsi's Avatar
Gemsi at 01/16/2008 12:45

New mega drive game, the odd new dreamcast game, do sega consoles ever die ?
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 01/16/2008 12:45

I love it when people make games for old systems. Gives me a reason to bust out my not-emulator
DrNutt's Avatar
DrNutt at 01/16/2008 12:51

Hmmm. I would be more interested if it were being made for the far superior Super Nintendo. I don't care how good the music is, the Megadrive sound chip is fucking terrible.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 01/16/2008 12:52

This is just awesome. :)
windexwindex's Avatar
windexwindex at 01/16/2008 12:53

Those 'anime' drawings are fugly

the pixel art looks ok, though
CaffeinePowered's Avatar
CaffeinePowered at 01/16/2008 12:58

I don't like the art that end into it much, might try it if they release a demo ROM or something
GoldBond's Avatar
GoldBond at 01/16/2008 13:02

An RPG on the Genesis? Yuck. Why not do one on a certain 16-bit console that has a GOOD sound chip?
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 01/16/2008 13:06

That's awesome. :D
Zed's Avatar
Zed at 01/16/2008 13:12

There's going to be a SegaCD version too.
infinity's Avatar
infinity at 01/16/2008 13:34

sonic 4 or GTFO.
Klytus's Avatar
Klytus at 01/16/2008 13:35

The Retro-Goggles®, they do nothing!
braulio09's Avatar
braulio09 at 01/16/2008 13:43

SNES or GTFO
sh13ld's Avatar
sh13ld at 01/16/2008 13:46

@ Gemsi: Never.

The game looks very nice. I may have to buy it when it's released.
adam wolf's Avatar
adam wolf at 01/16/2008 14:00

i will definitely pick this up when it comes out. awesome.
Im OK's Avatar
Im OK at 01/16/2008 14:10

Kind of makes me wish I had a Genesis. If this were for SNES (which I do still have), I'd be all over it.
tsunamikitsune's Avatar
tsunamikitsune at 01/16/2008 14:51

Cool stuff, but not a big fan of the art.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 01/16/2008 14:59

Some of you lot are a miserable bunch.
nagolttam's Avatar
nagolttam at 01/16/2008 15:08

I agree. Are we Genesis fans that few? I'd play Streets of Rage 2 any day over Mario Kart.
SDogg554's Avatar
SDogg554 at 01/16/2008 15:18

SNES sucked. genesis forever. i'm glad i still have one but i won't be buying this. isn't it a little awkward to be making a new game on an old cartridge system?
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 01/16/2008 15:37

God, the character art is such generic anime crap. Other than that, looks alright.
bleep's Avatar
bleep at 01/16/2008 15:42

I agree with Necros
Im OK's Avatar
Im OK at 01/16/2008 15:42

Wow, it's like this post opened a time portal to the 90's or something.
Upgrayedd's Avatar
Upgrayedd at 01/16/2008 16:56

Love it visuals in game, but the character design looks mediocre at best.

I'll still try to get a copy though.
KamikazeTutor's Avatar
KamikazeTutor at 01/16/2008 17:41

I'm still waiting for my Grand Theftendo for the nes...
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 01/16/2008 19:00

You're all cunts for hating on this. Be glad it exists.
Cyberxion's Avatar
Cyberxion at 01/16/2008 19:12

@Wedge

Why?
Trowble's Avatar
Trowble at 01/16/2008 19:39

Oh the nostalgia a new game for an old system game bring, how you do make me reminisce of the good times.
Trowble's Avatar
Trowble at 01/16/2008 19:40

an old system brings*
MPHtails's Avatar
MPHtails at 01/16/2008 20:01

WOO NEW 16-BIT GAEM.

Like Gemsi said, Sega systems never die, only the people that play them. Although LOL Satun because it rarely gets homebrew love.

Also, I'm glad they're making a Sega CD version too.
Fading_Star's Avatar
Fading_Star at 01/16/2008 21:46

New? SWEET!
kevinski's Avatar
kevinski at 01/16/2008 22:45

I actually prefer Genesis audio to SNES audio. Hahahaha...the sound for Dracula turning into his third and final form in Castlevania: Bloodlines is nothing short of awesome. It's an acquired taste, though. Still, anyone who doubts Genesis' power as far as audio goes need to play Vectorman.
Hexen525's Avatar
Hexen525 at 01/16/2008 23:54

I'm all about SEGA games. I left the console market when they did. I'll dig up my old Genesis and play this RPG for sure. Good graphics are nice to have, but game play makes the difference.
Velt's Avatar
Velt at 01/17/2008 00:07

Well... is great to see people out there wanting to work with something old to bring s something new.
Anyway I dont want to start judging but I dont see a lot of gameplay there.
TorpedoTed's Avatar
TorpedoTed at 01/17/2008 06:02

Heh i think its great people still do this stuff, for a megadrive game it looks really nice, obviously its not a patch on my beloved snes but hey 10/10 fro trying.
May have to pick it up...or maybe it will come out on VC for the wii??
I want a new dizzy!! or jsut remake em for XBLA??
Batthink's Avatar
Batthink at 01/17/2008 16:13

If it is a half-decent RPG, I'd like it. :O)

I'll have to check if my friend still has a Mega Drive.

You must be logged in to post a comment. Click here to login or create a user account now.

RELATED ARTICLES

Seal away your great games forever
21 comments

The Great Retro Olympics!: Fencing
13 comments

Reformat the Planet Proves Nerd Culture Is Relevant, Rocks Out With Cock Out
8 comments

(Even more) Bionic Commando Secret Challenge Rooms
6 comments

The Island of Forgotten Games: Metal Storm
2 comments


Post a new community blog
This month's theme: Instant Replay
Game with us: Friday Night Fights
Meet Dtoiders near you

DTOID CONTEST ALERTS
Balls deep for Top Spin 3 contest winners announced!
Contest reminder: Get your ball-hitting pics in for a Top Spin 3 prize package!
Destructoid/Blast Works contest winners announced
Contest: Devil May Cry 4 PC and Age of Booty contest winner announcement!
The most jawdropping SoulCalibur cosplay in the world: We have our winners
MORE CONTEST ALERTS

GAME FIGURES & TOYS
more video game toys and collectibles

     
Confirmed: Weird golden dragonfly sidekick thing in latest Spyro game
Prince of Persia footage, now 46% longer and with 100% less German narration!
Darksiders: Wrath of War screens are full of wrath. Also, war
Confirmed: Weird golden dragonfly sidekick thing in latest Spyro game
Prince of Persia footage, now 46% longer and with 100% less German narration!
PlayStation Store Update: Questing for booty, Kratos, and Star Wars
An easy guide for easy stuff: Wii for Dummies
Iron Chef: Supreme Cuisine to feature Batali, Morimoto [update]
PopStar Guitar for the Wii manages to look worse than Rock Revolution
 
     
The Great Retro Olympics!: Fencing
Seal away your great games forever
The Great Retro Olympics!: 200 meter freestyle
DS: Tales of Hearts gets two versions: CGI and anime
PSP: Sony confirms UK prices for new PS3 and PSP 3000
PHONE: Mega Man III now available on mobile phones
Blizzard releases a sexy Wrath of the Lich King cinematic
Ride to Hell with these screenshots: There is riding, and maybe some Hell
Consuming darkness lurks in this Jumpgate Evolution trailer
 
         
Contribute

Post a blog
Submit a news tip
This month's theme
Video game forums
Support

Login issues
Community Blogs
Report abuse
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Keep in touch

RSS Feed
Facebook
Myspace
Flickr
Game with us
Meet ups
Seriously

Advertising

Our software
Jobs - We're hiring!
Our Network

About Destructoid

Japanator
Tomopop
ModernMethod Publishing