Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Metroidvania's aren't the most common game genre you see developed for retro systems, which makes Kai Software's Life on Mars: Genesis quite an interesting one to check out. As a Mega Drive/Genesis port of an MSX2 game, find out if it truly takes advantage of Sega's 16-bit beast here!
Want to buy Life on Mars?
● Order LoM: Genesis on cart at (or download the demo): kai-magazine-software.fwscart.com/SEGA_GENESIS___MEGADRIVE/cat4398490_555342.aspx
● Or check the PC version out at: store.steampowered.com/app/677910/Life_on_Mars_Remake
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Beyond The Scanlines is a series of explorations of *interesting* games (old and new) for classic home computer and console systems.
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Metroidvania's aren't the most common game genre you see developed for retro systems, which makes Kai Software's Life on Mars: Genesis quite an interesting one to check out. As a Mega Drive/Genesis port of an MSX2 game, find out if it truly takes advantage of Sega's 16-bit beast here!
Want to buy Life on Mars?
● Order LoM: Genesis on cart at (or download the demo): kai-magazine-software.fwscart.com/SEGA_GENESIS___MEGADRIVE/cat4398490_555342.aspx
● Or check the PC version out at: store.steampowered.com/app/677910/Life_on_Mars_Remake
Thanks for watching!
Beyond The Scanlines is a series of explorations of *interesting* games (old and new) for classic home computer and console systems.
Missed an episode? Check out the Beyond The Scanlines Full Playlist at: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZAgJhaPWsQJpvpcqCxgDtI420aKxsUnI
Want to keep on top of new episodes as their drop? Subscribe (and turn on notifications), or join the mailing list at: eepurl.com/hnpZhX
Want to chat with like-minded fans of the show? Join the Discord over at: discord.gg/dypVTqYd3p
If you crave a more chilled experience? Why not check out my streams instead, which you can find at: twitch.tv/hellfire64/schedule
Want to support the show? One-off donations can be made over via Ko-fi (ko-fi.com/beyondthescanlines), or you can join the supporter community over on Patreon (patreon.com/robc)
