Mega Lo Mania Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy

Mega Lo Mania

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenreStrategy
DeveloperSensible Software
PublisherVirgin
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Mega Lo Mania is a strategy game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.

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 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

Sensible Software also made Cannon Fodder, Sensible Soccer and Tyrants: Fight Through Time 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mega Lo Mania is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Mega Lo Mania gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Mega Lo Mania cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Number of Men Playing Island ModifierFFB603:XX
Fake Number of Men Playing Island ModifierFF1257:XX

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Mega Lo Mania walkthroughs & guides

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Mega Lo Mania FAQ

When did Mega Lo Mania come out on the Genesis?

Mega Lo Mania was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Mega Lo Mania?

It was developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin.

Is Mega Lo Mania multiplayer?

No. Mega Lo Mania is a single-player game.

How long does Mega Lo Mania take to play?

As a strategy game, Mega Lo Mania typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Mega Lo Mania 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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