The most famous or infamous homebrew of them all, the brew you wish was Mega Man, but is more of I Wanna Be the Guy is Sivak's Battle Kid. Released in 2010, is an expansive, single shot death, platforming "metroidvania" like action game. This homebrew's development was highly visible to the public. The developer announced the game on NA forums and posted updates through out its development. Forum members could critique and or comment on graphics, gameplay, or even enemy names. The development was very much in the spot light and the homebrew released with a bang.
Battle Kid Fortress of Peril has been released as Limited Edition, V1.00 CIB regular edition, V1.100 CIB regular edition, V1.100 Cart and manual, and Prototypes.
From the publisher's site:
"Inspired from I Wanna Be The Guy along with other classic platforming games, Sivak Games proudly presents Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril, the newest platformer game to grace the NES in almost 15 years.
After having uncovered a plot to build a Supermech, you head to an ancient high-tech fortress in an effort to prevent this weapon from being completed. You must navigate through the various sectors of the fortress, while battling its denizens and avoiding its many dangers. Along the way, you will uncover items that will allow progress to new locations of the fortress and grant you new abilities. Over 550 rooms, more than 30 enemy types, and 8 bosses stand between you and victory. Also featured are 5 difficulty settings and a password system.
Much more than a reproduction, this original game cartridge is built using all new parts. No donor carts were harmed in the making of this game.
Package Includes:
Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril v1.100 cart with high quality label (SIV-BK-GBL)
Ciclone multi region lockout chip for NTSC, PAL A, PAL B, Asian Systems
Printed full color manual
Brand new clear dust sleeve"
NES Assembly Line Podcast Episode
Wikipedia Entry (What??? it has its own Wikipedia page)
Edited by Deadeye