High Seas Havoc Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action

High Seas Havoc

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreAction
DeveloperData East
PublisherCodemasters
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, High Seas Havoc is an action game developed by Data East and published by Codemasters.

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.

Data East also made Joe & Mac, Captain America and The Avengers and Crude Buster 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing High Seas Havoc is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

High Seas Havoc gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

High Seas Havoc cheats & codes

55 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite LivesAFYA-AADT
Infinite EnergyR00T-A6TJ
InvincibilityAKCA-AA6L
infinite jumpsWZRA-ACMY
run hyperAFDA-AA3N
Gems keep increasingAG0T-AAGE

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High Seas Havoc walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

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High Seas Havoc FAQ

When did High Seas Havoc come out on the Genesis?

High Seas Havoc was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made High Seas Havoc?

It was developed by Data East and published by Codemasters.

Is High Seas Havoc multiplayer?

No. High Seas Havoc is a single-player game.

How long does High Seas Havoc take to play?

As an action game, High Seas Havoc 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 High Seas Havoc 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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