Lemmings Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle
Man Overboard!
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Codemasters |
| Publisher | Codemasters |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Codemasters, Man Overboard! arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.
Codemasters also made Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament, Psycho Pinball and Pete Sampras Tennis for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Man Overboard! is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Man Overboard! cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time For Level Preview | FF10E3:63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives P1 | FF0751:09 |
| People Rescued Modifier | FF075B:XX |
| People Left To Be Rescued Modifier | FF075D:XX |
If you like Man Overboard!, the Matrix also picks…
Tetris Classic
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Classic
Lemmings 2: The Tribes Classic
Sonic Eraser Classic
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.
Man Overboard! FAQ
When did Man Overboard! come out on the Genesis?
Man Overboard! was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Man Overboard!?
It was developed by Codemasters.
Is Man Overboard! multiplayer?
No. Man Overboard! is a single-player game.
How long does Man Overboard! take to play?
As a puzzle game, Man Overboard! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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