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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Adventure
Pirates! Gold
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | MicroProse |
| Publisher | MicroProse |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, Pirates! Gold is an adventure game developed by MicroProse.
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.
MicroProse also made F-15 Strike Eagle II and Tinhead for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- 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 fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pirates! Gold is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Pirates! Gold cheats & codes
48 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Historical Period Modifier | FFFF19:XX |
|---|---|
| Nationality Modifier | FFFFAF:XX |
| Infinite Health While Sword Fighting | FF12FB:24 |
| Almost No Health For Enemy While Sword Fighting | FF69BF:01 |
| Max Crew Members | FF01C5:FF |
| Cannons Reload Much Faster During Sea Battles | FFFF41:00 |
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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.
Pirates! Gold FAQ
When did Pirates! Gold come out on the Genesis?
Pirates! Gold was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Pirates! Gold?
It was developed by MicroProse.
Is Pirates! Gold multiplayer?
No. Pirates! Gold is a single-player game.
How long does Pirates! Gold take to play?
As an adventure game, Pirates! Gold typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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