Dick Tracy Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action

Dick Tracy

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreAction
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Dick Tracy is an action game developed by SEGA.

SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dick Tracy is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Dick Tracy gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Dick Tracy cheats & codes

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

Infinite HealthFFFD62:06
Begin With 99 LivesFFFD61:0064
Infinite TimeFFFD71:0059
No Health BossesFFFDAF:00
Level Text ModifierFFFD3B:XX

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Dick Tracy 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.

Dick Tracy FAQ

Who made Dick Tracy?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Dick Tracy multiplayer?

No. Dick Tracy is a single-player game.

How long does Dick Tracy take to play?

As an action game, Dick Tracy 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.

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