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Sega Game Gear · Platformer / Beat 'em Up
Chicago Syndicate
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Eternal Champions |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by SEGA, Chicago Syndicate arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1995 as a platformer. It blends platformer and beat 'em up elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1995 include Tails Adventure, Sonic Drift 2 and Sonic Labyrinth. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the Eternal Champions series. SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Chicago Syndicate is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Chicago Syndicate cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00C8-2563 |
|---|---|
| Low Date - One's Digit (Affects Hideout/Side-Scrolling Mode) | 00C8-1400 |
| Low Date - Ten's Digit (Affects Hideout/Side-Scrolling Mode) | 00C8-1301 |
Chicago Syndicate walkthroughs & guides
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Chicago Syndicate FAQ
When did Chicago Syndicate come out on the Game Gear?
Chicago Syndicate was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.
Who made Chicago Syndicate?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Chicago Syndicate multiplayer?
No. Chicago Syndicate is a single-player game.
How long does Chicago Syndicate take to play?
As a platformer, Chicago Syndicate 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.
Read more about Chicago Syndicate on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.