Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow

Certified classic

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperDisney Interactive
PublisherEurocom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDonald Duck
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow is a platformer developed by Disney Interactive and published by Eurocom. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Donald in Maui Mallard.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar.

It is part of the Donald Duck series; on the Genesis you can also try QuackShot Starring Donald Duck. The series also appears on other systems with Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers (N64) and Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow (SNES). Disney Interactive also made Toy Story and Pocahontas for the Genesis.

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow 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 want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow 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.

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesFF1345:09
Infinite EnergyFF1346:01 FF1347:00

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Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow walkthroughs & guides

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Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow FAQ

When did Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow come out on the Genesis?

Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow?

It was developed by Disney Interactive and published by Eurocom.

Is Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow multiplayer?

No. Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow is a single-player game.

How long does Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow take to play?

As a platformer, Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow 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 Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow 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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