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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Racing
Combat Cars
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Accolade |
| Publisher | Accolade |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, Combat Cars is a racing game developed by Accolade.
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 45 Genesis racing games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
Accolade also made Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, Zero Tolerance and Barkley Shut Up and Jam! for the Genesis.
Combat Cars supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Combat Cars is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Combat Cars cheats & codes
41 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Character Modifier P1 | FF001D:XX |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | FF3CD5:99 |
| Max Acceleration For Car In Demo | FF0311:FF |
| Max Acceleration For P1 | FF1059:FF |
| Lap Modifier P1 | FF10C9:XX |
| Have Billions of Dollars P1 | FF0020:FF |
Combat Cars 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.
Combat Cars FAQ
When did Combat Cars come out on the Genesis?
Combat Cars was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Combat Cars?
It was developed by Accolade.
Is Combat Cars multiplayer?
Yes. Combat Cars supports up to 2 players.
How long does Combat Cars take to play?
As a racing game, Combat Cars 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 Combat Cars 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.