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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports / Simulation

American Gladiators

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenreSports, Simulation
DeveloperImagitec Design
PublisherGameTek
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

American Gladiators is a sports game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends sports and simulation elements.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Imagitec Design also made Brutal: Paws of Fury, TNN Outdoors Bass Tournament '96 and Gadget Twins for the Genesis.

American Gladiators supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing American Gladiators is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

American Gladiators gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

American Gladiators cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite Time P1&P2 (Seconds - Ones Digit)FF01FE:0009
Infinite Health P1&P2 (Joust)FF10D0:0032
Health Modifier CPU (Joust)FF11D0:0000
1 Hit No Energy CPU (Joust)A4YT-GA8W
Infinite Energy (Joust)ALYT-GA34
Invincibility (Joust)R0YT-G6V4

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American Gladiators 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.

American Gladiators FAQ

When did American Gladiators come out on the Genesis?

American Gladiators was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made American Gladiators?

It was developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek.

Is American Gladiators multiplayer?

Yes. American Gladiators supports up to 2 players.

How long does American Gladiators take to play?

As a sports game, American Gladiators typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about American Gladiators 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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