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Pengo
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by SEGA, Pengo arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1990 as a puzzle game.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1990 include Columns and Boxxle.
SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pengo is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Pengo cheats & codes
22 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Stop Timer And Keep Sno-Bee Eggs Flashing | 00C-F9D-E6E |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives | 020-85F-F7E |
| Start With 7 Lives | 070-85F-F7E |
| Start With 9 Lives | 090-85F-F7E |
| Infinite Lives | 007-3EF-3BE |
| Start On Act 10 | 0A0-8AF-E6E |
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Pengo FAQ
When did Pengo come out on the Game Gear?
Pengo was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1990.
Who made Pengo?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Pengo multiplayer?
No. Pengo is a single-player game.
How long does Pengo take to play?
As a puzzle game, Pengo typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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