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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up
Hellfire
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Toaplan |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Toaplan and published by SEGA, Hellfire arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990 as a shoot 'em up.
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.
Toaplan also made Zero Wing, Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom and Grind Stormer 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Hellfire 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.
Hellfire cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FF0067:09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Super Weapons | FF0069:09 |
| Max Weapon Power | FF0845:05 |
Hellfire walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Hellfire.
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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.
Hellfire FAQ
When did Hellfire come out on the Genesis?
Hellfire was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made Hellfire?
It was developed by Toaplan and published by SEGA.
Is Hellfire multiplayer?
No. Hellfire is a single-player game.
How long does Hellfire take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Hellfire 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 Hellfire 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.