Hi master-linkuei,
I hope you're doing well. I’ve been reading through the material released by Hidden Palace about the unreleased AKIRA prototype for the Sega Mega Drive — the one developed by Black Pearl Software in the early 90s and later dumped by drx after Matsuda found the EPROM boards.
Since the prototype is only partially playable (about 65% accessible, with missing SFX, incomplete stages, unused assets, and several crashes), it remains one of the most intriguing unfinished projects of the 16‑bit era. Its mix of genres and ambitious design make it a fascinating piece of gaming history.
I wanted to share a simple idea: if you ever felt inspired to explore, restore, or expand this prototype, I believe you could bring out something truly special from it. Your past work shows the kind of technical skill and creativity that could give this lost project a second life.
No pressure at all — just a sincere suggestion from someone who appreciates your work and thinks you might enjoy diving into such a unique and historically important unfinished game.
Best regards!