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Sega Game Gear · Platformer / Puzzle
Popils
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer, Puzzle |
| Developer | Tengen |
| Publisher | Tengen |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991, Popils is a platformer developed by Tengen. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Magical Puzzle Popils. It blends platformer and puzzle elements.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Tengen also made Klax, Marble Madness and Paperboy 2 for the Game Gear.
Popils supports up to 4 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 Popils 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.
Popils cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C3-2003 |
|---|
Popils walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Popils.
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Popils FAQ
When did Popils come out on the Game Gear?
Popils was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991.
Who made Popils?
It was developed by Tengen.
Is Popils multiplayer?
Yes. Popils supports up to 4 players.
How long does Popils take to play?
As a platformer, Popils 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 Popils 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.