Golden Axe Classic Co-op
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Action
Captain America and The Avengers
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Captain America |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Captain America and The Avengers is a beat 'em up developed by Data East. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Captain America series. The series also appears on other systems with Captain America and The Avengers (SNES) and Captain America and The Avengers (Game Boy). Data East also made Joe & Mac, Crude Buster and Midnight Resistance for the Genesis.
Captain America and The Avengers supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Captain America and The Avengers is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Captain America and The Avengers cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Unlimited Energy | FF9F0B:0064 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health P1 | FF9F13:99 |
| Infinite Health P2 | FF9FE9:99 |
| Infinite Lives P1 | FF9E89:09 |
| Infinite Lives P2 | FF9F5F:09 |
| Character Modifier P1 | FF9E5D:XX |
Captain America and The Avengers 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.
Captain America and The Avengers FAQ
When did Captain America and The Avengers come out on the Genesis?
Captain America and The Avengers was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Captain America and The Avengers?
It was developed by Data East.
Is Captain America and The Avengers multiplayer?
Yes. Captain America and The Avengers supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Captain America and The Avengers take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Captain America and The Avengers 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 Captain America and The Avengers 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.