Marko Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action

Marko

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreAction
DeveloperDomark
PublisherDomark
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, Marko is an action game developed by Domark.

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.

Domark also made Prince of Persia, James Bond 007: The Duel and F1 for the Genesis.

Marko 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 Marko 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.

Marko gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Marko cheats & codes

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

Infinite HealthFF8D28:0005
Infinite LivesFF8D24:0009
InvincibleFFCFD0:0010
Infinite HealthAVTT-2A20
Infinite Soda CansFF8D1A:0009 FF8D1C:0009
Infinite White StarsFF8D2A:0009 FF8D2C:0009

See all Marko cheats

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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.

Marko FAQ

When did Marko come out on the Genesis?

Marko was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Marko?

It was developed by Domark.

Is Marko multiplayer?

No. Marko is a single-player game.

How long does Marko take to play?

As an action game, Marko 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.

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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