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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
Cutthroat Island
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Software Creations |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Cutthroat Island is a platformer released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Software Creations and published by Acclaim. It blends platformer and action elements.
Software Creations also made Blaster Master 2, Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety and The Tick for the Genesis.
Cutthroat Island supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Cutthroat Island is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Cutthroat Island cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy P1 | FF07CD:2F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives P1 | FF20E5:09 |
| Infinite Energy P2 | FF082B:2F |
| Infinite Lives P2 | FF20E7:09 |
| Kill Enemies in 1 Hit | FF0DAD:00
FF0E3B:00
FF03C9:00 |
Cutthroat Island walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cutthroat Island.
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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.
Cutthroat Island FAQ
Who made Cutthroat Island?
It was developed by Software Creations and published by Acclaim.
Is Cutthroat Island multiplayer?
Yes. Cutthroat Island supports up to 2 players.
How long does Cutthroat Island take to play?
As a platformer, Cutthroat Island 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 Cutthroat Island 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.