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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shooter / Action
Lethal Enforcers
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Lethal Enforcers |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Lethal Enforcers is a shooter released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Konami. It blends shooter and action elements.
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. Among the 24 Genesis shooters in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lethal Enforcers series; on the Genesis you can also try Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters. The series also appears on other systems with Lethal Enforcers (Sega CD) and Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters (PS1). Konami also made Sunset Riders, Contra: Hard Corps and Castlevania: Bloodlines for the Genesis.
Lethal Enforcers supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Lethal Enforcers is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Lethal Enforcers cheats & codes
53 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | FFA09F:05 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bullets P1 | FFA0AF:06 |
| Infinite Health P2 | FFA0A1:05 |
| Infinite Bullets P2 | FFA0B1:06 |
| Infinite Credits | FFA095:99 |
Lethal Enforcers walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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Lethal Enforcers FAQ
When did Lethal Enforcers come out on the Genesis?
Lethal Enforcers was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Lethal Enforcers?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Lethal Enforcers multiplayer?
Yes. Lethal Enforcers supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Lethal Enforcers take to play?
As a shooter, Lethal Enforcers 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 Lethal Enforcers 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.