Retro horror fans have something interesting to look forward to this Halloween season. Sacred Line III, the final entry in the Sacred Line trilogy, releases digitally today, October 16, 2025, for the Sega Genesis.
Developed by Earth Incubator, Sacred Line III continues the story of Ellen and Sarah, two sisters caught in the chaos of war-torn Yugoslavia, besieged by demons summoned by an ancient cult. The narrative stretches across time, blending medieval 1366 and modern 1999, pulling players through elements of horror, mystery, and revelation as they uncover the truth behind the Sacred Line mythos.
The game features advanced 3D graphics, crafted in Unity and optimized for CRT screens, seeking to create a cinematic experience. A symphonic metal soundtrack, recorded with live synths, violin, and guitar, marks an ambitious undertaking for Sega’s classic console.
Game Features:
- Advanced 3D graphics that squeeze all the juice out of Sega Genesis, hand-crafted in Unity and optimized for CRT TV screens
- The most advanced soundtrack on the platform: all-digital symphonic / metal soundtrack recorded using a set of live organic instruments (synths, violin and guitar)
- Unique and memorable surreal setting, story and environments
- Classic text-based dice fighting system overhauled for SL3
- Tricky logic puzzles
- Multiple endings
- Fair play: if you die, you’ll start from the last checkpoint
- In-game encyclopedia will help you learn more about the game characters, and “Previously on Sacred Line” menu will tell you what happened before the events of Sacred Line 3
While compatible with all official Sega hardware, players using TMSS Genesis Model 1 systems may need to press Reset after startup or use a Game Genie workaround to boot the game properly.
You can watch the new trailer below, and boot up your Genesis for a first run after purchasing the game on its official site.
