Death Duel Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shooter

Death Duel

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreShooter
DeveloperPunk Development
PublisherRazorsoft
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Death Duel is a shooter developed by Punk Development and published by Razorsoft.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 24 Genesis shooters in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Death Duel is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Death Duel gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Death Duel cheats & codes

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

Unlimited TriesFFFF29:0005

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Death Duel 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.

Death Duel FAQ

When did Death Duel come out on the Genesis?

Death Duel was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Death Duel?

It was developed by Punk Development and published by Razorsoft.

Is Death Duel multiplayer?

No. Death Duel is a single-player game.

How long does Death Duel take to play?

As a shooter, Death Duel 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 Death Duel 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.

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