Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Mappy
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mappy |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Mappy is a platformer released in 1991 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Namco. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and The G.G. Shinobi. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mappy series. The series also appears on other systems with Mappy (NES) and Mappy-Land (NES). Namco also made Pac-Man, Galaga '91 and Galaga 2 for the Game Gear.
Mappy supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Mappy 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.
Mappy cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Mappies (Lives) | 00C1-8009 |
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Mappy walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mappy.
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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.
Mappy FAQ
When did Mappy come out on the Game Gear?
Mappy was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made Mappy?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Mappy multiplayer?
Yes. Mappy supports up to 2 players.
How long does Mappy take to play?
As a platformer, Mappy 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 Mappy 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.