Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherRealtime Associates
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Realtime Associates, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar. Among the 111 Genesis action games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

Realtime Associates also made Barney's Hide & Seek Game, Warlock and The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure for the Genesis.

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 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.

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters cheats & codes

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

Infinite HealthFFB78D:15
Infinite LivesFFE775:09
Infinite "M" BooksFFE779:09
Infinite Skulls ObjectsFFE777:99

See all Aaahh!!! Real Monsters cheats

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters FAQ

When did Aaahh!!! Real Monsters come out on the Genesis?

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Aaahh!!! Real Monsters?

It was developed by Realtime Associates.

Is Aaahh!!! Real Monsters multiplayer?

No. Aaahh!!! Real Monsters is a single-player game.

How long does Aaahh!!! Real Monsters take to play?

As an action game, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 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 Aaahh!!! Real Monsters 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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