Sunset Riders Classic Co-op
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Crack Down
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Metal Gear |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Crack Down is a shoot 'em up released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It is part of the Metal Gear series. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Gear Solid (PS1) and Metal Gear (NES). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
Crack Down 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've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Crack Down is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Crack Down cheats & codes
84 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Gives Ben Unlimited Machine Gun Bullets | 028210:6002 |
|---|---|
| Gives Andy Unlimited Machine Gun Bullets | 0282CA:6002 |
| Gives Ben Unlimited Cannon Shots | 0281F2:6002 |
| Gives Andy Unlimited Cannon Shots | 0282AC:6002 |
| Gives Ben Unlimited Super Bombs | 00584E:6004 |
| Gives Andy Unlimited Super Bombs | 0057BC:6004 |
Crack Down walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Crack Down.
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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.
Crack Down FAQ
Who made Crack Down?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Crack Down multiplayer?
Yes. Crack Down supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Crack Down take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Crack Down 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 Crack Down 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.