Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Pinball
Psycho Pinball
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Codemasters |
| Publisher | Codemasters |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, Psycho Pinball is a pinball game developed by Codemasters.
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 6 Genesis pinball games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Codemasters also made Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament, Pete Sampras Tennis and Sampras Tennis 96 for the Genesis.
Psycho Pinball supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- 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 want variety beyond one or a few tables
What playing Psycho Pinball is like
Video pinball recreates the flippers, ramps and bumpers of the real thing, often with tables that would be impossible in the physical world.
Tip for newcomers: Learn to trap the ball on a raised flipper to set up your shots, and look for the table's multiball triggers.
Psycho Pinball cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Balls | FF050B:0003 |
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Psycho Pinball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Psycho Pinball.
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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.
Psycho Pinball FAQ
When did Psycho Pinball come out on the Genesis?
Psycho Pinball was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Psycho Pinball?
It was developed by Codemasters.
Is Psycho Pinball multiplayer?
Yes. Psycho Pinball supports up to 4 players.
How long does Psycho Pinball take to play?
As a pinball game, Psycho Pinball 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 Psycho Pinball 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.