Demolition Man Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action

Demolition Man

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperDigital Extremes
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Demolition Man is a platformer released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Digital Extremes and published by Acclaim. It blends platformer and action elements.

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

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've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Demolition Man 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.

Demolition Man gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Demolition Man cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesFF054B:05
Infinite GrenadesFF8443:09
Infinite EnergyFF83A1:6F
Infinite MagnumFF8445:32

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Demolition Man 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.

Demolition Man FAQ

Who made Demolition Man?

It was developed by Digital Extremes and published by Acclaim.

Is Demolition Man multiplayer?

No. Demolition Man is a single-player game.

How long does Demolition Man take to play?

As a platformer, Demolition Man 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 Demolition Man 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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