‘Out Of The Vortex’: An Unannounced Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Brawler

In the vast library of video games that never made it to market, there’s a hidden gem known as Out Of The Vortex. This side-scrolling fighter is based on a comic book by the same name and was being developed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive systems.

Developed by Cryo Interactive, known for their FMV-based titles like Mega Race, Dragon Lore, and Lost Eden, Out Of The Vortex is notable for its music and sound design by David de Gruttola. Today, he’s better known as the talent behind titles such as Beyond: Two Souls, Detroit: Become Human, and Heavy Rain.

With a reported 95% completion stage before cancellation around September 1995, Out Of The Vortex has now seen the light of day. Thanks to Pipozor, the original programmer and game designer, the last build and source code have been made available through Hidden Palace.

Recent Discovery and Prototype Access

Hidden Palace recently published information on the development of Out Of The Vortex, making this game accessible to a broader audience for the first time.

Have you played or heard of any previously unreleased games from your favorite platform, and do they hold a special place in your heart?