Flashback Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer
ESWAT: City Under Siege
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
ESWAT: City Under Siege is an action game released in 1990 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA. It blends action and platformer 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 111 Genesis action games in our database, it ranks #18 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing ESWAT: City Under Siege 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.
ESWAT: City Under Siege cheats & codes
51 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | FFFF29:16 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives P1 | FFFF39:09 |
ESWAT: City Under Siege walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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ESWAT: City Under Siege FAQ
When did ESWAT: City Under Siege come out on the Genesis?
ESWAT: City Under Siege was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made ESWAT: City Under Siege?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is ESWAT: City Under Siege multiplayer?
No. ESWAT: City Under Siege is a single-player game.
How long does ESWAT: City Under Siege take to play?
As an action game, ESWAT: City Under Siege 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 ESWAT: City Under Siege 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.