SeaQuest DSV Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy / Shooter

SeaQuest DSV

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreStrategy, Shooter
DeveloperBlack Pearl Software
PublisherBlack Pearl Software
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, SeaQuest DSV is a strategy game developed by Black Pearl Software. It blends strategy and shooter elements.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar. Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Black Pearl Software also made Bass Masters Classic: Pro Edition, Bass Masters Classic and Time Killers for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing SeaQuest DSV is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

SeaQuest DSV gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

SeaQuest DSV cheats & codes

19 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite MissilesFF0A8E:FF
Infinite MinesFF0A97:FF

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SeaQuest DSV 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.

SeaQuest DSV FAQ

When did SeaQuest DSV come out on the Genesis?

SeaQuest DSV was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made SeaQuest DSV?

It was developed by Black Pearl Software.

Is SeaQuest DSV multiplayer?

No. SeaQuest DSV is a single-player game.

How long does SeaQuest DSV take to play?

As a strategy game, SeaQuest DSV typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about SeaQuest DSV 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.

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