Sega Game Gear · Puzzle
Gear Works
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Teque |
| Publisher | Sony Electronic Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Teque and published by Sony Electronic Publishing, Gear Works arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1993 as a puzzle game.
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.
Teque also made Kawasaki Superbike Challenge, James Pond 3: Operation Starfish and F1 for the Game Gear.
Gear Works is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gear Works is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Gear Works cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite "Targets" (Third Item On Bar) | 00C0-8299 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bombs | 00C0-8399 |
| Infinite Oil | 00C0-8499 |
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-8A09 |
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Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
Gear Works FAQ
When did Gear Works come out on the Game Gear?
Gear Works was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.
Who made Gear Works?
It was developed by Teque and published by Sony Electronic Publishing.
Is Gear Works multiplayer?
No. Gear Works is a single-player game.
How long does Gear Works take to play?
As a puzzle game, Gear Works typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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