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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Panorama Cotton
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Success |
| Publisher | Success |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Cotton |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Success, Panorama Cotton arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action 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.
It is part of the Cotton series. The series also appears on other systems with Cotton 2: Magical Night Dreams (Saturn).
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 Panorama Cotton 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.
Panorama Cotton cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | FFF371:3C |
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Panorama Cotton walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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Panorama Cotton FAQ
When did Panorama Cotton come out on the Genesis?
Panorama Cotton was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Panorama Cotton?
It was developed by Success.
Is Panorama Cotton multiplayer?
No. Panorama Cotton is a single-player game.
How long does Panorama Cotton take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Panorama Cotton 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 Panorama Cotton 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.