Jett Rider returns with a brand-new Game Boy adventure — Kickstarter now live!

JanduSoft and Last Chicken Games are proud to announce that the Kickstarter campaign for Jett Rider Mini H.E.R.O., a brand-new adventure developed for the classic Game Boy, launches today at 5:00 PM (CEST) / 8:00 AM (PT).

Set in the universe of Jett Rider, this retro spin-off delivers a compact handheld experience inspired by the golden era of portable gaming. After the events of Jett Rider on modern platforms, the team wanted to continue exploring the story of their beloved hero in a format that pays tribute to the hardware that inspired them.

 As passionate fans of retro consoles, JanduSoft and Last Chicken Games have created a project built specifically for the classic Nintendo Game Boy, embracing its visual and technical limitations to deliver an authentic 8-bit experience.

The Kickstarter campaign aims to fund the physical production of the Game Boy edition, with a goal of €5,000 and a duration of 15 days. Backers can choose between:

 

⬇️ Digital Edition (€12 / Early Bird €10)

• Includes a Steam key (with built-in emulator)

• ROM file compatible with Game Boy emulators

• Digital instruction booklet (PDF)

💾 Limited Boxed Edition (€59 / Early Bird €49, limited to 50 units)

• All digital edition content

• Includes a physical Game Boy cartridge

• Printed instruction manual

• Cardboard box

• Transparent protective case

📦 Shop Bundle (x10 units – €500)

• Designed for video game stores and collectors, includes 10 complete boxed editions.

About the Game

Jett Rider, the most unlikely hero stars in the biggest 2D adventure of the year. Save the planet Gravos, free its people, face the toughest bosses... And don't forget to recycle!

A collision in the orbit of the planet Gravos is the starting point of an unforgettable adventure with tons of fun and love for the classics. Jett, the space sweeper, was only supposed to pick up the wreckage of the AC-137 cargo ship, but he soon discovered that something messy was brewing on the surface of Gravos.

Features

• Shooter action, exploration, lots of humor and impressive bosses.
  
• Upgrade your jetpack and skills to reach unexplored areas of Gravos.
  
• Make money by recycling space debris.
  
• Expand your arsenal and choose your favorite weapon.
  
• Collect the Golden Idols and exchange them for unique items at the Peach Store.