Just imagine if the Nintendo Entertainment System had been capable of online play (or if we’d had an internet suitable for it back then). Well, imagine no more – it’s happening, thanks to the Super Tilt Bro. cartridge, a game that comes with built-in Wi-Fi for the NES!
It still has 29 days to go, but already this cart has raised £26,635 pledges of its £35,324 goal, thanks to 364 backers.
While the familiar-looking-and-sounding Super Tilt Bro. (“a fighting game with platforming mechanics”) has been around for a couple of years, this Kickstarter pretty much revolutionizes how you play games on an NES.
Super Tilt Bro. is a platform-fighting game for the NES, with a unique and revolutionary Wi-Fi enabled cartridge that allows you to play online! The game is ready for release and works on a real NES console! We are running this crowdfunding campaign in order to raise funds for physical production and offer collector limited editions that won’t be available once the campaign is over.
The game features three modes: online (casual, ranked, private tournament), local, and story. But, of course, if you’re thinking about backing this crowdfunder, you’re more interested in the online modes. the Super Tilt Bro. cart integrates an ESP8266 Wi-Fi chipset with an FPGA and uses rollback netcode to reduce latency.
Back Super Tilt Bro.
Various bundles are available depending on how much you want to put into this campaign. The digital version plus soundtrack and PDF comic book is just €15 (around £13) whereas the cheapest cart bundle is €50 (roughly £45). However, note that is an early bird price and other options are available.
To help you decide if you wish to back the game, a free playable (offline) demo of Super Tilt Bro. has been released for download. You can play this is your NES emulator.
Or simply back Super Tilt Bro. on Kickstarter.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links. This comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
