Exile Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG

Exile

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991
GenreRPG
DeveloperRenovation Products
PublisherTelenet
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Renovation Products and published by Telenet, Exile arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a role-playing game.

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.

Renovation Products also made Earnest Evans, Arrow Flash and Master of Monsters for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Exile is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Exile gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Exile cheats & codes

22 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Sadler Max GoldFFF23E:270F
Sadler Max Level (99)FFF220:0063
Sadler Max ExpFFF222:FFFF
Sadler Max APFFF22E:03E5
Sadler Max ACFFF236:03E6
Sadler 999 HPFFF226:03E7 FFF228:03E7

See all Exile cheats

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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.

Exile FAQ

When did Exile come out on the Genesis?

Exile was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.

Who made Exile?

It was developed by Renovation Products and published by Telenet.

Is Exile multiplayer?

No. Exile is a single-player game.

How long does Exile take to play?

As a role-playing game, Exile typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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