Kev Edwards has recently uncovered more undisclosed game development history, this time surrounding an unreleased NES successor to Jetpac called Plasma0. The game was developed by Paul Proctor, a friend of Edwards known for adapting titles like Sabre Wulf, Alien 8, and Knight Lore for the BBC Micro. Plasma0 offers a side-scrolling update to Jet Pac, where players control an astronaut navigating an alien world horizontally, avoiding enemy fire and collecting spaceship parts for their escape. Edwards shared a short video showcasing the gameplay, shedding light on this intriguing piece of gaming history.

Here's a video showing gameplay from the unreleased NES game Plasma0 ( Plasma naught ) by Paul Proctor. In essence it's a sideways scrolling update of Ultimate play the Game's 'Jet Pac'. Shortly after working on this Paul joined RARE and coded NES Wizards and Warriors. pic.twitter.com/VLJpQFivYq

— Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development ) (@KevEdwardsRetro) July 13, 2024