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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Red Zone
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Time Warner Interactive |
| Publisher | Time Warner Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Red Zone is a shoot 'em up released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Time Warner Interactive. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter 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. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
Time Warner Interactive also made Rise of the Robots, Sylvester and Tweety in Cagey Capers and Dick Vitale's "Awesome Baby" College Hoops for the Genesis.
Red Zone 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 Red Zone 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.
Red Zone cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Start A New Game With Twice As Much Fuel | HLRT-TAAW |
|---|---|
| Start A New Game With 8x As Much Fuel | 7CRT-TAAW |
| Invincibility | FF003C:5279 |
| Infinite Cannon | FF031C:270F |
| Infinite Stinger | FF031A:0064 |
| Infinite Rocket | FF031E:0063 |
Red Zone walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Red Zone.
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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.
Red Zone FAQ
When did Red Zone come out on the Genesis?
Red Zone was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Red Zone?
It was developed by Time Warner Interactive.
Is Red Zone multiplayer?
No. Red Zone is a single-player game.
How long does Red Zone take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Red Zone 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 Red Zone 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.