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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG
Shadowrun
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Sky Fallen |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Shadowrun |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Shadowrun is a role-playing game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Sky Fallen and published by SEGA.
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 37 Genesis RPGs in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shadowrun series. The series also appears on other systems with Shadowrun (Sega CD).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Shadowrun is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Shadowrun cheats & codes
71 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Mental Health (First Character Only) | FF019C:0A00 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Essence (First Character Only) | FF017E:0700 |
| Always Have At Least $1,000,000 | FFFBFE:0010 |
| Cheat Menu/Debugger Is Always Available | FFF100:00FF |
| Infinite Ammo | FF014E:1E14 |
| Infinite Karma | FF018D:FF |
Shadowrun walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shadowrun.
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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.
Shadowrun FAQ
When did Shadowrun come out on the Genesis?
Shadowrun was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Shadowrun?
It was developed by Sky Fallen and published by SEGA.
Is Shadowrun multiplayer?
No. Shadowrun is a single-player game.
How long does Shadowrun take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shadowrun typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shadowrun 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.