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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting / Action
Power Athlete
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Kaneko |
| Publisher | Kaneko |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Power Athlete is a fighting game developed by Kaneko. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Deadly Moves. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.
Kaneko also made Air Buster, Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool and Chester Cheetah: Wild Wild Quest for the Genesis.
Power Athlete supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Power Athlete is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Power Athlete cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | FF577A:3E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health P2 | FF577B:3E |
| Always Win P1 | FF57CE:02 |
| Infinite Credits | FF5F2B:05 |
Power Athlete walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Power Athlete.
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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.
Power Athlete FAQ
When did Power Athlete come out on the Genesis?
Power Athlete was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Power Athlete?
It was developed by Kaneko.
Is Power Athlete multiplayer?
Yes. Power Athlete supports up to 2 players.
How long does Power Athlete take to play?
As a fighting game, Power Athlete 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 Power Athlete 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.