MIDI Maze Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Shooter / Action

MIDI Maze

Deep cut

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1993 (originally 1987)
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperXanth Software
PublisherRiverhillsoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Xanth Software and published by Riverhillsoft, MIDI Maze arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1993 as a shooter. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987. It blends shooter and action elements.

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 9 Game Gear shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

MIDI Maze supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing MIDI Maze is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

MIDI Maze gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

MIDI Maze cheats & codes

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

Turkey Modifier00D9-5FBE
Gremlins Modifier00D9-6000
Rovers Modifier00D9-6100
Bouncers Modifier00D9-6200

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MIDI Maze walkthroughs & guides

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MIDI Maze FAQ

When did MIDI Maze come out on the Game Gear?

MIDI Maze was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993; the original game dates back to 1987.

Who made MIDI Maze?

It was developed by Xanth Software and published by Riverhillsoft.

Is MIDI Maze multiplayer?

Yes. MIDI Maze supports up to 2 players.

How long does MIDI Maze take to play?

As a shooter, MIDI Maze 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 MIDI Maze 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.

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