Arena Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Shooter

Arena

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreShooter
DeveloperEden Entertainment Software
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Game Gear, Arena is a shooter developed by Eden Entertainment Software and published by SEGA.

Eden Entertainment Software also made RoboCop 3 for the Game Gear.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Arena is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Arena gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Arena cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00D2-F209
Infinite Bullets00D2-AA99
Infinite 3 Way (Pick Up 3 Way To Use00D2-AC10
Infinite Rapid Fire(Pick Up Rapid Fire To Use)00D2-AE10
Infinite Grenades(Pick Up Grenades To Use)00D2-B410
Infinite Blaster (Pick Up Blaster To Use)00D2-B010

See all Arena cheats

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Arena FAQ

Who made Arena?

It was developed by Eden Entertainment Software and published by SEGA.

Is Arena multiplayer?

No. Arena is a single-player game.

How long does Arena take to play?

As a shooter, Arena typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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