CrossFire Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action

CrossFire

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperKyugo Boueki
PublisherKyugo Boueki
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

CrossFire is a shoot 'em up released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Kyugo Boueki. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.

CrossFire is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing CrossFire 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.

CrossFire gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

CrossFire cheats & codes

57 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite LivesFF2E52:03
Infinite BombsFF2E18:03
Infinite Special (In Chopper)FF18AD:70
Infinite Special (On Foot)FF2E1A:02

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CrossFire 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.

CrossFire FAQ

When did CrossFire come out on the Genesis?

CrossFire was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.

Who made CrossFire?

It was developed by Kyugo Boueki.

Is CrossFire multiplayer?

No. CrossFire is a single-player game.

How long does CrossFire take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, CrossFire 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.

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.

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