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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
Dashin' Desperadoes
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Data East, Dashin' Desperadoes arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a platformer.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
Data East also made Joe & Mac, Captain America and The Avengers and Crude Buster for the Genesis.
Dashin' Desperadoes 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 Dashin' Desperadoes 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.
Dashin' Desperadoes cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| CPU Player Gets Stuck At Start of Level | FF8A20:FFFF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | FF8947:64 |
| Infinite Dash P1 | FF89CA:02 |
Dashin' Desperadoes walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dashin' Desperadoes.
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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.
Dashin' Desperadoes FAQ
When did Dashin' Desperadoes come out on the Genesis?
Dashin' Desperadoes was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Dashin' Desperadoes?
It was developed by Data East.
Is Dashin' Desperadoes multiplayer?
Yes. Dashin' Desperadoes supports up to 2 players.
How long does Dashin' Desperadoes take to play?
As a platformer, Dashin' Desperadoes 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 Dashin' Desperadoes 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.