MD Engine
Create real Sega Mega Drive / Genesis games using drag-and-drop with no coding required. Export ROMs for original hardware, plus Web, Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux Handhelds.
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About this game
Unleash your creativity and bring classic 16-bit gaming adventures to life with our intuitive, visual scripting game engine!
Inspired by your favorite “Blast Processing”-powered system, this engine allows both beginners and experienced creators to build authentic, nostalgic games effortlessly.
With its easy-to-use, drag-and-drop event system, you can design diverse game experiences without writing a single line of code. Create thrilling platformers, intense shooters, immersive action RPGs and even combine multiple genres in a single game! Let your imagination run wild as you craft engaging worlds, memorable characters, and compelling narratives, in all their 16-bit glory! Just like they did it back in the day, only a lot easier!
Our integrated Debugger gives you complete control, allowing you to monitor palettes, global and local variables, actor positions, and game logic in real-time. Perfect your gameplay, optimize performance, and polish your mechanics with powerful debugging tools at your fingertips.
Key Features:
Visual Scripting: Quickly prototype and refine gameplay using intuitive drag-and-drop events.
Retro Graphics: Craft visually authentic 16-bit games effortlessly.
Versatile Gameplay Creation: Easily build platformers, shooters, action RPGs, puzzle games, and more.
Powerful Debugging: Real-time insights into palettes, variables, actor coordinates, and event logic.
Beginner-Friendly, Expert-Ready: Accessible to newcomers yet robust enough for seasoned game developers.
Export and Play on Original Hardware: Easily export your games, burn them to cartridges, and enjoy your creations on original retro hardware. The games have been tested so far on Sega Mega Drive 1 (JP NTCS), 2 (PAL), and Genesis 1-3 (NTCS) original models, as well as with Retron3 HD and MegaSG consoles!
Web Export: Export your game to HTML5 and upload it to the internet for everyone to see!
Steam Integration: Export for Windows with full support for Steam, including Steam Achievements to enhance your game's reach and player engagement.
Made with MD Engine
Square Brothers: A cooperative platformer
Inkventure: A colorful puzzle platformer
Prisonela MD: An action platformer adventure
All built with visual scripting. All running on real Mega Drive hardware.
The Editor UI & Visual Scripting System is based on GB Studio by Chris Maltby
