Last Action Hero Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Beat 'em Up

Last Action Hero

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreAction, Beat 'em Up
DeveloperBits Studios
PublisherSony Imagesoft
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Last Action Hero is an action game developed by Bits Studios and published by Sony Imagesoft. It blends action and beat 'em up elements.

Last Action Hero is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Last Action Hero 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.

Last Action Hero gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Last Action Hero cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesFF000B:05
Infinite EnergyFF0770:08
Infinite TimeFF0055:03 FF0056:00 FF0057:00

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Last Action Hero walkthroughs & guides

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Last Action Hero FAQ

Who made Last Action Hero?

It was developed by Bits Studios and published by Sony Imagesoft.

Is Last Action Hero multiplayer?

No. Last Action Hero is a single-player game.

How long does Last Action Hero take to play?

As an action game, Last Action Hero 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 Last Action Hero 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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