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Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Hook
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Spidersoft Limited |
| Publisher | Sony Electronic Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Spidersoft Limited and published by Sony Electronic Publishing, Hook arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1993 as a platformer.
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. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
Spidersoft Limited also made Pinball Dreams, Cliffhanger and Poker Face Paul's Blackjack 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 Hook 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.
Hook cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00DA-F709 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Seconds | 00DA-AB44 |
| Infinite Hits | 00DA-A902 |
Hook walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Hook.
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Hook FAQ
When did Hook come out on the Game Gear?
Hook was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.
Who made Hook?
It was developed by Spidersoft Limited and published by Sony Electronic Publishing.
Is Hook multiplayer?
No. Hook is a single-player game.
How long does Hook take to play?
As a platformer, Hook 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 Hook 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.