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SNES - Fan-Made Prequel to Turrican II – Set Entirely Inside the Intro Ship

SUPER-J11BIT · 2026-01-21T11:09:23Z

Hi everyone! I’m working on a personal project: a fan-made game that serves as a direct prequel to Turrican II. The core idea is to show what actually happens during the intro of the original Amiga game—the attack on the Freedom Forces’ ship and the fall of the crew. My game will end exactly where Turrican II begins, so players will realize in the final scene that the first level of the classic game starts right after the events they just experienced. The entire adventure takes place inside the large spaceship seen in the intro. I’m imagining it as a massive structure with multiple decks and sectors, giving me plenty of room to design varied and coherent levels. Each area will have its own atmosphere, hazards, and narrative beats, gradually building up to the ship’s total collapse. Project Goal The goal is to show the fall of the ship from the inside, following the protagonist as he fights through the invasion and tries to survive. The ending will connect directly to the opening of Turrican II, creating a narrative bridge that the original game never showed. Image In my version, Bren McGuire doesn’t wear the iconic battle armor. Instead, he appears in a more human form—agile, exposed, and equipped with a sleek futuristic rifle. Weapon System: All Fire Modes at Your Fingertips There are no weapon pickups or upgrades scattered throughout the level. Instead, each button on the controller triggers a different type of fire: Image A fast, precise shot A wide-range energy wave An explosive projectile A high-powered charged blast Everything is built into the controls from the start, giving players instant access to a full arsenal. Fast-Paced, Streamlined Gameplay The goal is to deliver a fluid, action-packed experience where players can adapt quickly without pausing to manage inventory or switch weapons. I’ve just wrapped up all the sprites and the entire graphics set for the game. It’s been a ton of work, but seeing everything come together has been amazing.Starting today, I’m officially moving on to the SNES coding phase — the most technical part, but also the one that will finally bring everything to life.Stay tuned, because things are about to get really exciting. Let me know what you think, I’m excited to hear your reactions!

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SUPER-J11BIT28 days ago

Mini Update: I Just Had to Show You This

https://drive.proton.me/urls/VVFRQQD1Y8#7o3xEZn32M61

Okay, I know.. I said the next post would be the official announcement of the finished game.

But I'm breaking that rule for a very good reason.

While working on the final level, I ended up putting together this armor hall.. and it turned out so good that there was no way I could keep it hidden until release. It instantly became one of my favorite rooms in the entire game.

So here it is: the armor hall from the last level.

Just a small preview, a little taste of the atmosphere you'll find in the finale. I won't spoil anything else, but trust me-its role in the game is pretty special.

Alright, now the next post will really be the final announcement.

We're almost there, and I can't wait for you all to play it.

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SUPER-J11BIT5 days ago

The patch is ready! Releasing tomorrow!

Good news: the patch is finished!

Tomorrow you’ll finally be able to try all the fixes and improvements the community asked for.

Thanks for all your feedback — it really helped shape this update.

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SUPER-J11BIT4 days ago (3 edits)

SNES-Patch 05/02/2026

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The Avalon 1 has fallen under attack. Robots malfunction, mutants outsmart you, and some even steal advanced armor to turn themselves into deadly bosses. As Bren McGuire-still without the iconic Turrican suit-you fight through collapsing decks, chaotic corridors, and jetpack arenas using a built-in four-mode weapon system. Survive the invasion from inside the ship and reach the exact moment where Turrican 2 begins.

Now that the game is finally out, I’d really love to see how you all experience it.

If you create any videos, gameplay clips, reviews, or if you come across content made by others, please share the links here on the forum or send them to me by email. I’m genuinely interested in seeing how you play, what stands out to you, and what you enjoy — every bit of feedback helps me keep improving the game.

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