Psychic World Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer

Psychic World

Deep cut

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1991 (originally 1988)
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperSanritsu Denki
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Sanritsu Denki and published by SEGA, Psychic World arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1991 as an action game. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988. It blends action and platformer 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 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Sanritsu Denki also made Aerial Assault and Fantasy Zone for the Game Gear.

Psychic World is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Psychic World 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.

Psychic World gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Psychic World cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite ESP00DF-1238
Infinite H.P (Hit Points)00DF-1038

See all Psychic World cheats

Psychic World walkthroughs & guides

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Psychic World FAQ

When did Psychic World come out on the Game Gear?

Psychic World was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991; the original game dates back to 1988.

Who made Psychic World?

It was developed by Sanritsu Denki and published by SEGA.

Is Psychic World multiplayer?

No. Psychic World is a single-player game.

How long does Psychic World take to play?

As an action game, Psychic World 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 Psychic World 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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