Fantastic Dizzy Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Platformer

Fantastic Dizzy

SystemSega Game Gear
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperChameleon
PublisherCodemasters
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDizzy
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Chameleon and published by Codemasters, Fantastic Dizzy arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a platformer.

It is part of the Dizzy series; on the Game Gear you can also try The Excellent Dizzy Collection. The series also appears on other systems with Fantastic Dizzy (NES) and Fantastic Dizzy (Genesis).

Fantastic Dizzy 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 Fantastic Dizzy 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.

Fantastic Dizzy gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Fantastic Dizzy cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00D9-6102

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Fantastic Dizzy FAQ

Who made Fantastic Dizzy?

It was developed by Chameleon and published by Codemasters.

Is Fantastic Dizzy multiplayer?

No. Fantastic Dizzy is a single-player game.

How long does Fantastic Dizzy take to play?

As a platformer, Fantastic Dizzy 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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