Flink Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Adventure

Flink

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenrePlatformer, Adventure
DeveloperSony
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Sony and published by Psygnosis, Flink arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a platformer. It blends platformer and adventure elements.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.

Sony also made Hook and Bram Stoker's Dracula for the Genesis.

Flink is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Flink 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.

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

Flink cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesFFA2CB:09
Infinite/Max MagicFFC8D1:1F

See all Flink cheats

Flink walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Flink.

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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.

Flink FAQ

When did Flink come out on the Genesis?

Flink was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Flink?

It was developed by Sony and published by Psygnosis.

Is Flink multiplayer?

No. Flink is a single-player game.

How long does Flink take to play?

As a platformer, Flink 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 Flink 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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