Global Gladiators Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Platformer

Global Gladiators

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

Released for the Sega Game Gear, Global Gladiators is a platformer developed by Krisalis Software and published by Virgin.

Global Gladiators 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 Global Gladiators 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.

Global Gladiators gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Global Gladiators cheats & codes

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

Invulnerability00D5-04FF
Invulnerability18D-5DD-6EA
Invincibility00D5-10A6
Infinite Time00D4-EA59
Infinite Tokens00D5-0199
Infinite Lives00D0-B909

See all Global Gladiators cheats

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Global Gladiators FAQ

Who made Global Gladiators?

It was developed by Krisalis Software and published by Virgin.

Is Global Gladiators multiplayer?

No. Global Gladiators is a single-player game.

How long does Global Gladiators take to play?

As a platformer, Global Gladiators 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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