Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer

Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperPlaymates Interactive
PublisherAdrenalin Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles is an action game developed by Playmates Interactive and published by Adrenalin Interactive. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Doom Troopers. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar.

Playmates Interactive also made Earthworm Jim 2 and Exosquad for the Genesis.

Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles 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.

Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles cheats & codes

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

Skip LevelsAKHA-LA7Y
Double VelocityBBHA-LA7Y
Infinite LivesAJEA-NA3C
Infinite EnergyAM7A-LA3R
Infinite AMMOATFA-AA84
Infinite Energy P1FF06BE000E

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Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles walkthroughs & guides

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Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles FAQ

When did Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles come out on the Genesis?

Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles?

It was developed by Playmates Interactive and published by Adrenalin Interactive.

Is Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles multiplayer?

Yes. Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles supports up to 2 players.

How long does Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles take to play?

As an action game, Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles 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 Doom Troopers: Mutant Chronicles 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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