Mauro Xavier, a developer known for Final Fight MD, has announced a new game called Driftin’ Rage for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. This 16-bit racing game is inspired by classics like OutRun and Top Gear. He shared the news on Twitter, along with a 2-minute video showcasing the title screen, driver profiles, a music selection menu, and a basic time-attack mode.

This is a short video showing the progress of my new game. It is a love letter to the great racing classics of the 16-bit era and, of course, also running on a 16-bit console. There is much more to come! #MegaDrive #SegaGenesis #sgdk pic.twitter.com/GywO1tyywd

— Mauro Xavier (@MXRetroDev) July 16, 2024

The video showcases a racing game where players can choose from various drivers and car models, each with unique stats that influence track performance. Driver skills include strength, dexterity, intelligence, and luck, while car features encompass speed, defense, handling, and “Turbo.” Additionally, players can customize their in-game music through a radio, similar to the classic OutRun, with tracks utilizing the Mega Drive’s YM2612 sound chip. More details about the project are expected to be revealed soon, as indicated by Xavier.

- The drifting system is almost ready.
- The circuit mode is working (editor mode, here we go!).
- The track curves have a more reliable "fake 3D" effect (but it's still far from what I want to create).
- All the music now uses PCM percussion.
- The car sounds have been improved. pic.twitter.com/OKSAjBenX7

— Mauro Xavier (@MXRetroDev) July 20, 2024