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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Action
DJ Boy
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990, DJ Boy is a beat 'em up developed by SEGA. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing DJ Boy is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
DJ Boy cheats & codes
38 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FFA189:0004 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | FFA189:0A |
| Max Energy | FFA195:0A |
| Infinite Money | FFA198:03E7 |
DJ Boy walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for DJ Boy.
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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.
DJ Boy FAQ
When did DJ Boy come out on the Genesis?
DJ Boy was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made DJ Boy?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is DJ Boy multiplayer?
No. DJ Boy is a single-player game.
How long does DJ Boy take to play?
As a beat 'em up, DJ Boy typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about DJ Boy 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.