Cool Spot Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Platformer

Cool Spot

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1993
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperVirgin Interactive
PublisherVirgin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Cool Spot is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Virgin Interactive.

It landed about 2 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, Tom & Jerry: The Movie and Power Strike II.

Cool Spot is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Cool Spot 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.

Cool Spot gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Cool Spot cheats & codes

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

99% Cool (Enables Bonus Game After Level)00C7-6999
Infinite Health00D1-8F30
Infinite Lives00D1-8E03
Invincibility00D1-BD02
Infinite Time00D0-9055

See all Cool Spot cheats

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Cool Spot FAQ

When did Cool Spot come out on the Game Gear?

Cool Spot was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.

Who made Cool Spot?

It was developed by Virgin Interactive.

Is Cool Spot multiplayer?

No. Cool Spot is a single-player game.

How long does Cool Spot take to play?

As a platformer, Cool Spot 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.

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.

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