Sonic the Hedgehog Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Tengen |
| Publisher | Tengen |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Tengen. It blends platformer and action 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.
Tengen also made Klax, Rampart and Dragon's Revenge for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Genesis 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 Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt 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.
Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt cheats & codes
16 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | FFE8DD:0A |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFE8F6:64 |
| Enable Secret Options Menu | FFE897:01 |
| Speech Modifier | FFE8A0:0? |
| Have Jump Shoes | FFE91A:01 |
| Have Lightning Speed Power-Up | FFE91D:96 |
Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt.
If you like Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt, the Matrix also picks…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Classic Co-op
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Classic
Earthworm Jim Classic
Disney's Aladdin Classic
Aero the Acro-Bat Classic
Ecco the Dolphin Classic
Ristar Classic
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.
Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt FAQ
When did Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt come out on the Genesis?
Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt?
It was developed by Tengen.
Is Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt multiplayer?
No. Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt is a single-player game.
How long does Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt take to play?
As a platformer, Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt 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 Awesome Possum... Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt 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.