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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
El Viento
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Wolf Team |
| Publisher | Renovation Products |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
El Viento is a platformer released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Wolf Team and published by Renovation Products. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.
Wolf Team also made Arcus Odyssey, Zan: Yasha Enbukyoku and Dino Land for the Genesis.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing El Viento 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.
El Viento cheats & codes
47 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Master Code | 000346:6004 |
|---|---|
| Can Throw 4 Boomerangs Instead of 2 | FFAB40:0004 |
| Stops Player From Taking Damage From Most Enemies | 00C476:4A79 |
| Keeps Flame Weapon At Full Strength All The Time | 009402:4A79 |
| Infinite Energy | FFAB3B:27 |
| Infinite Max Energy | FFAB3B:96 |
El Viento 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.
El Viento FAQ
When did El Viento come out on the Genesis?
El Viento was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
Who made El Viento?
It was developed by Wolf Team and published by Renovation Products.
Is El Viento multiplayer?
No. El Viento is a single-player game.
How long does El Viento take to play?
As a platformer, El Viento 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 El Viento 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.