Mega Man V Classic
Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer
Mega Man
Certified classic
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Freestyle |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mega Man |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Mega Man is an action game released in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Freestyle and published by U.S. Gold. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1995 include Tails Adventure, Sonic Drift 2 and Sonic Labyrinth. Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mega Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Mega Man (NES) and Mega Man 2 (NES).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Game Gear's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mega Man is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Mega Man cheats & codes
39 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00C2-68FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 00C2-6A09 |
| Scroll Modifier | 00C2-05XX |
| Infinite Secondary Weapon (Rush Coil/Enemy Weapons | 00C6-05FF |
| Toggle During Boss Battles To Kill Bosses In One Hit | 00C3-3500 |
| Infinite E-Tanks | 00C6-0E09 |
Mega Man walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Gear games today
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Mega Man FAQ
When did Mega Man come out on the Game Gear?
Mega Man was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.
Who made Mega Man?
It was developed by Freestyle and published by U.S. Gold.
Is Mega Man multiplayer?
No. Mega Man is a single-player game.
How long does Mega Man take to play?
As an action game, Mega Man 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 Mega Man 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.