Revenge of Drancon Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Platformer

Revenge of Drancon

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1991
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperEscape
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesWonder Boy
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991, Revenge of Drancon is a platformer developed by Escape and published by SEGA.

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.

It is part of the Wonder Boy series; on the Game Gear you can also try Monster World II: Dragon no Wana, Wonder Boy and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. The series also appears on other systems with Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Master System) and Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (Master System).

Revenge of Drancon is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Revenge of Drancon 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.

Revenge of Drancon gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Revenge of Drancon cheats & codes

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

Start With 5 Lives05D-DDF-E66
Start With 7 Lives07D-DDF-E66
Start With 12 Lives0CD-DDF-E66
Start With 25 Lives195-DDF-E66
Start With 50 Lives325-DDF-E66
Start With 99 Lives635-DDF-E66

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Revenge of Drancon FAQ

When did Revenge of Drancon come out on the Game Gear?

Revenge of Drancon was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991.

Who made Revenge of Drancon?

It was developed by Escape and published by SEGA.

Is Revenge of Drancon multiplayer?

No. Revenge of Drancon is a single-player game.

How long does Revenge of Drancon take to play?

As a platformer, Revenge of Drancon 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.

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