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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Battle Squadron
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Battle Squadron is a shoot 'em up developed by Electronic Arts. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Electronic Arts also made Road Rash II, Road Rash 3 and Budokan: The Martial Spirit for the Genesis.
Battle Squadron supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Battle Squadron is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Battle Squadron cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Ships P1 | FF0177:09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Secondary Blasts P1 | FF017F:09 |
| Infinite Ships P2 | FF02ED:09 |
| Infinite Secondary Blasts P2 | FF02F5:09 |
Battle Squadron 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.
Battle Squadron FAQ
Who made Battle Squadron?
It was developed by Electronic Arts.
Is Battle Squadron multiplayer?
Yes. Battle Squadron supports up to 2 players.
How long does Battle Squadron take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Battle Squadron 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 Battle Squadron 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.