James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Simulation

James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreSimulation
DeveloperTaito
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing is a simulation game released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Taito and published by SEGA.

Taito also made The Flintstones, Darius II and Growl for the Genesis.

James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy P1FF84BD:FF
Infinite Energy P2FF853D:FF
No Energy P1FF84BD:00
No Energy P2FF853D:00

See all James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing cheats

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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.

James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing FAQ

Who made James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing?

It was developed by Taito and published by SEGA.

Is James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing multiplayer?

Yes. James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing supports up to 2 players.

How long does James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing take to play?

As a simulation game, James 'Buster' Douglas Knockout Boxing typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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