Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Platformer
Mega Turrican
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Factor 5 |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Turrican |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, Mega Turrican is a shoot 'em up developed by Factor 5 and published by Data East. It blends shoot 'em up and platformer elements.
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. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Turrican series; on the Genesis you can also try Turrican. The series also appears on other systems with Turrican (TurboGrafx-16) and Super Turrican (SNES).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mega Turrican is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Mega Turrican cheats & codes
104 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | FFBF20:0040 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | FFBF90:0099 |
| Most Powerful Weapon | FFBD0F:0002 |
| Infinite Bombs | FFBD0B:0003 |
| Infinite Lives | FFBF26:0005 |
| Infinite Time | FFBF29:72 |
Mega Turrican walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mega Turrican.
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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.
Mega Turrican FAQ
When did Mega Turrican come out on the Genesis?
Mega Turrican was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Mega Turrican?
It was developed by Factor 5 and published by Data East.
Is Mega Turrican multiplayer?
No. Mega Turrican is a single-player game.
How long does Mega Turrican take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Mega Turrican 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.
Read more about Mega Turrican 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.