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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting / Action
ClayFighter
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Visual Concepts |
| Publisher | Interplay |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | ClayFighter |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, ClayFighter is a fighting game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Interplay. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the ClayFighter series. The series also appears on other systems with ClayFighter (SNES) and ClayFighter 2: Judgment Clay (SNES). Visual Concepts also made Desert Strike and WeaponLord for the Genesis.
ClayFighter 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 want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing ClayFighter is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
ClayFighter cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Character Modifier P1 | FF8E4A:XX |
|---|---|
| Character Modifier P2 | FF8E0B:XX |
| CPU/P2's Number of Rounds Won Modifier | FF19A9:XX |
| Fake Infinite Health P1 | FF41C3:45 |
| Infinite Time | FF56FA:1D |
| Stage Modifier | FF08B0:XX |
ClayFighter walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for ClayFighter.
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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.
ClayFighter FAQ
When did ClayFighter come out on the Genesis?
ClayFighter was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made ClayFighter?
It was developed by Visual Concepts and published by Interplay.
Is ClayFighter multiplayer?
Yes. ClayFighter supports up to 2 players.
How long does ClayFighter take to play?
As a fighting game, ClayFighter 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 ClayFighter 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.