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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports
Greatest Heavyweights
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Acme Animation |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, Greatest Heavyweights is a sports game developed by Acme Animation and published by SEGA.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
Acme Animation also made Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing and David Robinson's Supreme Court for the Genesis.
Greatest Heavyweights supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Greatest Heavyweights is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Greatest Heavyweights cheats & codes
44 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Power | FFF1A
0000D |
|---|---|
| Infinite Speed | FFF1A
2000D |
| Infinite Stamina | FFF1A
4000D |
Greatest Heavyweights walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Greatest Heavyweights.
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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.
Greatest Heavyweights FAQ
When did Greatest Heavyweights come out on the Genesis?
Greatest Heavyweights was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Greatest Heavyweights?
It was developed by Acme Animation and published by SEGA.
Is Greatest Heavyweights multiplayer?
Yes. Greatest Heavyweights supports up to 2 players.
How long does Greatest Heavyweights take to play?
As a sports game, Greatest Heavyweights 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 Greatest Heavyweights 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.