Flashback Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer
Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Kaneko |
| Publisher | Kaneko |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Chester Cheetah |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Kaneko, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as an action game. It blends action and platformer 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.
It is part of the Chester Cheetah series; on the Genesis you can also try Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest. The series also appears on other systems with Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool (SNES) and Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest (SNES). Kaneko also made Air Buster, Power Athlete and Wani Wani World for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool cheats & codes
18 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Cheese Paws (Health) | FFF81E:05 |
|---|---|
| Infinite White Paws | FFF821:99 |
Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool FAQ
When did Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool come out on the Genesis?
Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool?
It was developed by Kaneko.
Is Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool multiplayer?
No. Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool is a single-player game.
How long does Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool take to play?
As an action game, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool 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 Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool 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.