True Lies Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Shooter

True Lies

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreShooter
DeveloperBeam Software
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim, True Lies arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a shooter.

Beam Software also made 5 in 1 FunPak, Casino FunPak and Choplifter III for the Game Gear.

True Lies 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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing True Lies is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

True Lies gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

True Lies cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health00CC-3F15
Infinite Bullets00D3-C363
Infinite Lives00D3-C209

See all True Lies cheats

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True Lies FAQ

Who made True Lies?

It was developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim.

Is True Lies multiplayer?

No. True Lies is a single-player game.

How long does True Lies take to play?

As a shooter, True Lies 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.

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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