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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Caliber .50
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | SETA Corporation |
| Publisher | Visco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by SETA Corporation and published by Visco, Caliber .50 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Caliber .50 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Caliber .50 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.
Caliber .50 cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FF9929:1E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo | FF995E:37 |
| Infinite Lives | FF9968:03 |
| Cannot Be Touched | FF9921:AF |
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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.
Caliber .50 FAQ
Who made Caliber .50?
It was developed by SETA Corporation and published by Visco.
Is Caliber .50 multiplayer?
No. Caliber .50 is a single-player game.
How long does Caliber .50 take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Caliber .50 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 Caliber .50 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.