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Midnight Resistance
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Midnight Resistance is a shoot 'em up released in 1990 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Data East. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Data East also made Joe & Mac, Captain America and The Avengers and Crude Buster for the Genesis.
Midnight Resistance 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 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 Midnight Resistance 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.
Midnight Resistance cheats & codes
54 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives P1 | FF6451:09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Hammers? P1 | FF6457:09 |
| Infinite Chaingun Ammo P1 | FF6463:75 |
| Infinite 'Spreadgun' Ammo P1 | FF6467:75 |
| Always Have Spreadgun | FF645A:02
FF645C:0C
FF6462:04
FF6466:04 |
Midnight Resistance walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Midnight Resistance FAQ
When did Midnight Resistance come out on the Genesis?
Midnight Resistance was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made Midnight Resistance?
It was developed by Data East.
Is Midnight Resistance multiplayer?
No. Midnight Resistance is a single-player game.
How long does Midnight Resistance take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Midnight Resistance 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 Midnight Resistance 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.