– Screen Rant
– Cracked
Trust us, if you are an adventure or horror fan, you will want to support this
– Retro Gaming Magazine
Sacred Line brings an unique Sega Genesis experience never seen before on the platform
– TechnoVortex
The story is the main attraction, not to mention the brutal deaths you’ll experience if you choose the wrong path – Bloody Disgusting
Cartridge Version 1.2 Final Release Date
– February 27 2015 (Watermelon)
Digital Version 1.1.9 Release Date
– July 2015 (Sasha Darko)
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Sacred Line Genesis is a brand new Graphic Adventure game developed exclusively for Sega Mega Drive / Genesis console. It’s an extended version of the original Sacred Line game.
It tells the story of Ellen, a private detective, who is trying to survive in Eastern Europe. Lately detective business, which she inherited from her missing sister Sarah, almost ceased its existence and one day before she was going to close her office she got an anonymous call. The unknown asked her to find some hidden forest outpost and told her about its position. That was just the beginning.
Sacred Line II is available here.
あなたは、東欧で生き残るためにしようとしているエレン、私立探偵を演じている。最近、彼女のビジネスはほとんど存在しないとなると、彼女は彼女のオフィスを閉めるつもりだった一日前に、彼女は匿名電話があった。未知のは、彼女がいくつかの隠された森の前哨基地を見つけるように頼まれ、その位置を彼女に話した。それはいつものいたずらや精神病質者と思われたが、他の全要求を除いて何かそれについて非常に奇妙だったし、呼び出し側の女性の声は非常に精通していました。午前中にエレンは、検索の際に運転しただけ、日没後の彼女は最終的に閉鎖の近くの森の小屋を見つけましたが、それでも軍事基地をよく守った。それはただの始まりだった。
Features:
– High quality 3D graphics (optimized for CRT TV)
– PCM Audio soundtrack (which sounds like a GBA output, and it won’t be slow for PAL users)
– Unique and memorable setting, story and environments
– Text-based dice fighting system (ideally you need a dice, but you can also play without it)
– Multiple endings: normal, secret and deaths, deaths, deaths
– Don’t be frustrated: if you die, you’ll start from the last checkpoint
– In-game enclyclopedia will help you learn more about characters
– Cartridge release won’t boot on TMSS Model 1 models, but you can use Game Genie to fix it
– The game uses GINCS engine, its Visual Studio modification. Which uses basic WAV Z80 Player and WAV files cannot be stopped immediately there, they will always play to the end. Not everyone will take it as a problem but it must be mentioned.
– Text has no shadows. Somehow, just theoretically, IF you’re crazy enough and decided to play any GINCS game via very, very, very bad RF connection on a very, very, very bad, just simply broken LCD screen and there’s also gas all around you plus myst which looks like the one from that Stephen King movie…then in-game text will be hard to read. But nobody ever reported that kind of problem since GINCS was created (2006)…except Fonzie. There’s a 99% possibility that you need to be Fonzie to experience such a problem.
– There is a super exotic GINCS bug which was reported by a GenDev user: the game might crash if you will insert gun or mouse to Port 2. Why would you put your mouse in a second port, to play Cannon Fodder on a party?
Trivia (Did You Know?)
The development took about 2.5 years and the text was revised by six people.
Cartridge cover is based on the original art of digital release cover and was itched by Fonzie (Watermelon) on a metal piece.
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Press News – Cartridge Release 1.2
English: Cracked / Bloody Disgusting / Rely On Horror / Destructoid / IGN / Retro Gamer / Siliconera / Twinfinite / TechnologyTell / RetroCollect / Retro Gaming Magazine / Sega Nerds / Hey Poor Player
International (Non-English): T3N (DE) / SH Downloads (Argentina) / GamerFocus (Colombia) / VOXEL (Brazil) / PSX Extreme (Poland) / TechnoVortex (Brazil) / MO5 (France) / Retromaniac / Paper Blog (Spain)
News from Blogs: Paciente Sero S.A. (Spain) / The Sega Freak (Brazil) / Retro Treasures (US)
Press News – SLG Remix PC Port
Siliconera | Mega Visions | Elboton Select | Tallon4 | Pato Gamer
Press about Sacred Line Zero (Sacred Line II Prototype)
Unseen64 (English) / MO5 (French)
Press about conflict with the publisher
ROMGame / JeuxVideo / Commenjouer (French)
Sacred Line Genesis – Spanish Fan Translation
Available as an IPS patch here: https://www.elotrolado.net/hilo_sacred-line-genesis-en-castellano_2362950
Screenshots (1.0 version):
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- The dimension of Positive Source
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- Offices
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- Elevator encounter
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- In-game encyclopedia
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- Superiors’ Diary
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- Battle #2
Sacred Line Genesis – Standard Edition (Digital, 1.1.9 Version)
Latest version of the game before turning into a cartridge release. It features complete text overhaul by Melf of Sega-16 and adds new plot details, including first appearance of The False Darkness. Cartridge exclusive Watermelon-related content (such as WM logo, alternate title screen, WM manual and WM cover) does not appear in this version, since it belongs to WM. All Standard Pack buyers who bought the early version get the new one as a free update.
Price: 7.99$
How to order:
Send money (7.99$) to PayPal e-mail (kaskelotenzebbe@gmail.com) and then send me an e-mail message with payment receipt to my primary e-mail (earth_incubator@yahoo.com). I’ll send you a link to a .rar archive (ROM, manual (PDF), cover) within 24 hours (the process is manual and I personally greet every buyer by their name).
How to launch / Compatibilty:
Use any flashcart (like Everdrive or InviteDrive) or any Sega Mega Drive emulator or this Kega Fusion build configured specifically for Sacred Line Genesis: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qct1jr9jm09ia3/Kega%20Fusion%203.64.rar?dl=0
Using with a flashcart, the game is compatible with all Genesis / Mega Drive systems, including Chinese clones.
Sacred Line Genesis – Unique Deluxe Edition (Digital, 1.1.9 Version / 1.0)
Latest version of the game before turning into a cartridge release. It features complete text overhaul by Melf of Sega-16 and adds new plot details, including first appearance of The False Darkness. Cartridge exclusive Watermelon-related content (such as WM logo, alternate title screen, WM manual and WM cover) does not appear in this version, since it belongs to WM. All Standard Pack buyers who bought the early version get the new one as a free update.
Purchasing Unique Edition allows you to make the game signed with your own name (you will see something like “John Doe’s copy” in the main menu), which makes every copy completely unique and exclusive to you.
It also includes early prototypes, promotional bonuses and discounts.
Price: 14.99$
How to order:
Send money (14.99$) to PayPal e-mail (kaskelotenzebbe@gmail.com) and then send an e-mail message with payment receipt to my primary e-mail (earth_incubator@yahoo.com), also telling me your name / nickname I should use to put in the game. I’ll send you a link to a .rar archive (signed ROM, manual (PDF), cover, early prototypes, promo bonuses, discounts) within 24-48 hours.
How to launch / Compatibilty:
Use any flashcart (like Everdrive or InviteDrive) or any Sega Mega Drive emulator or this Kega Fusion build configured specifically for Sacred Line Genesis: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qct1jr9jm09ia3/Kega%20Fusion%203.64.rar?dl=0
Using with a flashcart, the game is compatible with all Genesis / Mega Drive systems, including Chinese clones.
Sacred Line Genesis – Legacy Edition (Digital, 1.1.9 Version / 1.0 + Steam + Soundtrack + SLZ Prototype)
Latest version of the game before turning into a cartridge release. Complete text overhaul by Melf and new plot details (first appearance of The False Darkness).
Cartridge exclusive content (such as WM logo, new title screen, new manual and new cover) does not appear in this version.
Purchasing Legacy Edition allows you to make the game signed with your own name (you will see something like “John Doe’s copy” in the main menu), which makes every copy completely unique and exclusive to you. You will receive both Steam and DRM-Free copies of SLG Remix and SLG Remix Definitive Soundtrack, essentially four copies in total.
Sacred Line Zero Prototype is now part of the package, which is an early alpha version of the canceled sequel. The package also includes early prototypes of Sacred Line Genesis, promotional bonuses and discount for “Underwater”.
SLG PC port features higher resolution graphics, non-compressed audio and save system. But it’s also rebuilt as a kinetic visual novel (no choices and no in-game fights) and is Windowed only due to the engine limitations. PC version soundtrack also features two bonus tracks. It’s not a definitive version of the game and mostly recommended for collectors.
Price: 21.99$
How to order:
Send money (21.99$) to PayPal e-mail (kaskelotenzebbe@gmail.com) and then send me an e-mail message with payment receipt to my primary e-mail (earth_incubator@yahoo.com), also telling me your name / nickname I should use to put in the game. I’ll send you a link to a .rar archive (signed ROM, manual (PDF), cover, early prototypes, promo bonuses, discounts, SLG Remix Steam key, SLG Remix – Definitive Soundtrack Steam key, SLG Remix DRM-Free copy, SLG Remix – Definite Soundtrack DRM-Free copy) within 24 hours.
How to launch / Compatibilty:
Use any flashcart (like Everdrive or InviteDrive) or any Sega Mega Drive emulator or this Kega Fusion build configured specifically for Sacred Line Genesis: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qct1jr9jm09ia3/Kega%20Fusion%203.64.rar?dl=0
Using with a flashcart, the game is compatible with all Genesis / Mega Drive systems, including Chinese clones.
You will also need to install Steam client to activate Steam keys which come with the purchase in order to install the content. The game key is also partly region-locked and won’t activate in RU+CIS countries, Soundtrack key will redeem in all regions. However, you can just ask for DRM-Free option in your order and I will send you links to the DRM-Free version of PC port and its soundtrack (.mp3 320kbps).
Sacred Line Genesis – Complete Edition (1.1.9 Version / 1.0 + PC Steam 1.0 + Definitive Soundtrack + TLD Complete Steam)
Latest version of the game before turning into a cartridge release. Complete text overhaul by Melf and new plot details (first appearance of The False Darkness).
Cartridge exclusive content (such as WM logo, new title screen, new manual and new cover) does not appear in this version.
Purchasing Complete Edition allows you to make the game signed with your own name (you will see something like “John Doe’s copy” in the main menu), which makes every copy completely unique and exclusive to you. You will receive both Steam and DRM-Free copies of SLG Remix and SLG Remix Definitive Soundtrack, essentially four copies in total. You will also receive Steam keys for The Last Dogma and its soundtrack (two keys).
Sacred Line Zero Prototype is now part of the package, which is an early alpha version of the canceled sequel. The package also includes early prototypes of Sacred Line Genesis, promotional bonuses and discount for “Underwater”.
SLG PC port features higher resolution graphics, non-compressed audio and save system. But it’s also rebuilt as a kinetic visual novel (no choices and no in-game fights) and is Windowed only due to the engine limitations. PC version soundtrack also features two bonus tracks. It’s not a definitive version of the game and mostly recommended for collectors.
Price: 29.99$
How to order:
Send money (29.99$) to PayPal e-mail (kaskelotenzebbe@gmail.com) and then send an e-mail message with payment receipt to my primary e-mail (earth_incubator@yahoo.com), also telling me your name / nickname I should use to put in the game. I’ll send you a link to a .rar archive (signed ROM, manual (PDF), cover, early prototypes, promo bonuses, discounts, SLG Remix Steam key, SLG Remix – Definitive Soundtrack Steam key, SLG Remix DRM-Free copy, SLG Remix – Definite Soundtrack DRM-Free copy), The Last Dogma Steam Key, The Last Dogma – Sountrack Steam Key within 48 hours.
How to launch / Compatibilty:
Use any flashcart (like Everdrive or InviteDrive) or any Sega Mega Drive emulator or this Kega Fusion build configured specifically for Sacred Line Genesis: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qct1jr9jm09ia3/Kega%20Fusion%203.64.rar?dl=0
Using with a flashcart, the game is compatible with all Genesis / Mega Drive systems, including Chinese clones.
You will also need to install Steam client to activate Steam keys which come with the purchase in order to install the content.
SLG Remix key is also partly region-locked and won’t activate in RU+CIS countries, Soundtrack key will redeem in all regions. However, you can just ask for DRM-Free option in your order and I will send you links to the DRM-Free version of PC port and its soundtrack (.mp3 320kbps).
The Last Dogma keys have no region locks.
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Sacred Line – BITS Edition (Signed or Non-signed)
This is a Standard Edition of the game, brand new, sealed and signed by its author with a personal line using your name to every buyer.
Price: 249€ shipped (International Premium Air Mail Shipping w/ Tracking Number is included!)
In stock: YES! Four copies left as of November 2023 (Restocked)
How to order:
It’s brand new, sealed and signed by its author with a personal line using your name to every buyer. Send money to PayPal e-mail (kaskelotenzebbe@gmail.com) and then send me an e-mail message with payment receipt to my primary e-mail (earth_incubator@yahoo.com), also telling me which name I should use to sign.
Can’t ship to Australia and Poland (!) due to the postal restrictions.
Your order will be shipped within 2-5 working days and I’ll send both tracking number plus high resolution photo of the postal receipt to your e-mail within a day after shipment.