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Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | Novalogic |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by SEGA and published by Novalogic, Captain Planet and the Planeteers arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a platformer. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. 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.
SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris 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 Captain Planet and the Planeteers 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.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | FFF26E:38 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Power | FFF270:38 |
| Infinite Time | FFF3A2:59 |
| Super Jump (Duke Nukem Level) | FFDE0C:4F |
| No Water In Pipe Level | FFDE03:00 |
Captain Planet and the Planeteers 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 Planet and the Planeteers FAQ
When did Captain Planet and the Planeteers come out on the Genesis?
Captain Planet and the Planeteers was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Captain Planet and the Planeteers?
It was developed by SEGA and published by Novalogic.
Is Captain Planet and the Planeteers multiplayer?
No. Captain Planet and the Planeteers is a single-player game.
How long does Captain Planet and the Planeteers take to play?
As a platformer, Captain Planet and the Planeteers 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 Captain Planet and the Planeteers 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.