Magical Tarurūto-kun Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action

Magical Tarurūto-kun

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperGame Freak
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Magical Tarurūto-kun is a platformer released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Game Freak and published by SEGA. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.

Game Freak also made Pulseman for the Genesis.

Magical Tarurūto-kun is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Magical Tarurūto-kun 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.

Magical Tarurūto-kun gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Magical Tarurūto-kun cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite EnergyFFFD46:0003
Infinite LivesFFFD44:0009
InvincibilityFFF828:002A
Infinite EnergyD65A-AABR
Infinite LivesD63A-AAEC
InvincibilityA22A-AN7G

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Magical Tarurūto-kun walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Magical Tarurūto-kun FAQ

When did Magical Tarurūto-kun come out on the Genesis?

Magical Tarurūto-kun was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Magical Tarurūto-kun?

It was developed by Game Freak and published by SEGA.

Is Magical Tarurūto-kun multiplayer?

No. Magical Tarurūto-kun is a single-player game.

How long does Magical Tarurūto-kun take to play?

As a platformer, Magical Tarurūto-kun 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 Magical Tarurūto-kun 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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