Bio-ship Paladin Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up

Bio-ship Paladin

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperAisystem Tokyo
PublisherUPL
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Bio-ship Paladin is a shoot 'em up released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Aisystem Tokyo and published by UPL.

It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.

Aisystem Tokyo also made F-1 Hero MD and Thunder Fox for the Genesis.

Bio-ship Paladin 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 Bio-ship Paladin 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.

Bio-ship Paladin gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Bio-ship Paladin cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Ships P1FFF2E8:09
Infinite Health P1FF9824:08
Ship "Expands" When HitFFF2EA:04

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Bio-ship Paladin 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.

Bio-ship Paladin FAQ

When did Bio-ship Paladin come out on the Genesis?

Bio-ship Paladin was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.

Who made Bio-ship Paladin?

It was developed by Aisystem Tokyo and published by UPL.

Is Bio-ship Paladin multiplayer?

Yes. Bio-ship Paladin supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bio-ship Paladin take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Bio-ship Paladin 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 Bio-ship Paladin 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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