Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
James Pond 3: Operation Starfish
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Millennium Interactive |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | James Pond |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
James Pond 3: Operation Starfish is a platformer released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Millennium Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. Depending on the region, you may also know it as James Pond 3.
It is part of the James Pond series; on the Genesis you can also try James Pond 2: Codename: RoboCod, James Pond: Underwater Agent and The Aquatic Games Starring James Pond and the Aquabats. The series also appears on other systems with The Aquatic Games Starring James Pond and the Aquabats (SNES) and James Pond 2: Codename: RoboCod (SNES).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing James Pond 3: Operation Starfish is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
James Pond 3: Operation Starfish cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Crescents | FFFCD1:63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFFA9F:09 |
| Infinite Orange Fish (Health Bar) | FFFAA1:04 |
James Pond 3: Operation Starfish walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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James Pond 3: Operation Starfish FAQ
Who made James Pond 3: Operation Starfish?
It was developed by Millennium Interactive and published by Electronic Arts.
Is James Pond 3: Operation Starfish multiplayer?
No. James Pond 3: Operation Starfish is a single-player game.
How long does James Pond 3: Operation Starfish take to play?
As a platformer, James Pond 3: Operation Starfish 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.
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