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Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Tempo Jr.
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sims |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Tempo |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Tempo Jr. is a platformer released in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Sims and published by SEGA.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1995 include Tails Adventure, Sonic Drift 2 and Sonic Labyrinth.
It is part of the Tempo series. The series also appears on other systems with Super Tempo (Saturn). Sims also made Tom & Jerry: The Movie, Disney's Aladdin and Alien Syndrome for the Game Gear.
Tempo Jr. 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 Tempo Jr. 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.
Tempo Jr. cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C4-7409 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Hits | 00C4-7303 |
Tempo Jr. walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tempo Jr..
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Tempo Jr. FAQ
When did Tempo Jr. come out on the Game Gear?
Tempo Jr. was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.
Who made Tempo Jr.?
It was developed by Sims and published by SEGA.
Is Tempo Jr. multiplayer?
No. Tempo Jr. is a single-player game.
How long does Tempo Jr. take to play?
As a platformer, Tempo Jr. 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 Tempo Jr. 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.