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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up
Gaiares
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Telenet |
| Publisher | Renovation Products |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990, Gaiares is a shoot 'em up developed by Telenet and published by Renovation Products.
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.
Telenet also made Valis III for the Genesis.
Gaiares is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gaiares is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Gaiares cheats & codes
61 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Unlimited Men | FFF3E1:0004 |
|---|---|
| Permanent Shield (Invincible) | FF509000:0004 |
| Power Meter Always Full | FF56B000:0007 |
| Most Powerful Weapon | FFF5A000:0009 |
| P Cannon | FFF5A0:0002 |
| Always Have Max Speed | FFF413:0018 |
Gaiares walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gaiares.
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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.
Gaiares FAQ
When did Gaiares come out on the Genesis?
Gaiares was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made Gaiares?
It was developed by Telenet and published by Renovation Products.
Is Gaiares multiplayer?
No. Gaiares is a single-player game.
How long does Gaiares take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gaiares typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gaiares 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.