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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Revolution X
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Revolution X is a shoot 'em up released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Midway and published by Acclaim. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Midway also made Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Mortal Kombat 3 for the Genesis.
Revolution X 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 dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Revolution X 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.
Revolution X cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | FFE872:26 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Discs P1 | FFEA99:FF |
| Infinite Health P2 | FFE880:26 |
| Infinite Discs P2 | FFEAA9:FF |
Revolution X walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Revolution X FAQ
Who made Revolution X?
It was developed by Midway and published by Acclaim.
Is Revolution X multiplayer?
Yes. Revolution X supports up to 2 players.
How long does Revolution X take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Revolution X 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 Revolution X 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.