Dynamite Duke Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shooter / Action

Dynamite Duke

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperSeibu Kaihatsu
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Dynamite Duke is a shooter released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Seibu Kaihatsu and published by SEGA. It blends shooter and action elements.

Among the 24 Genesis shooters in our database, it ranks #15 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 Dynamite Duke 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.

Dynamite Duke gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Dynamite Duke cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health P1FFF30D:63
Infinite Ammo P1FFF305:FF
Infinite Special Attacks P1FFF303:09
Press Button To Activate Special Attack P1 (No Charge Is Required)FFF309:64
1 Hit To Kill BossFFF375:00

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Dynamite Duke 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.

Dynamite Duke FAQ

Who made Dynamite Duke?

It was developed by Seibu Kaihatsu and published by SEGA.

Is Dynamite Duke multiplayer?

No. Dynamite Duke is a single-player game.

How long does Dynamite Duke take to play?

As a shooter, Dynamite Duke 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 Dynamite Duke 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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