Skeleton Krew Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Shooter

Skeleton Krew

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreAction, Shooter
DeveloperFront Street Publishing
PublisherCore Design
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Skeleton Krew is an action game released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Front Street Publishing and published by Core Design. It blends action 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.

Skeleton Krew 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Skeleton Krew is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Skeleton Krew gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Skeleton Krew cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health P1FF806D:31
Weapon Modifier P1FF807B:XX
Infinite Lives P1FF8077:09
Infinite Time To Respawn After DyingFF8049:09
Have 9999 Kills P1FF8072:99 FF8073:99

See all Skeleton Krew cheats

Skeleton Krew 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.

Skeleton Krew FAQ

When did Skeleton Krew come out on the Genesis?

Skeleton Krew was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Skeleton Krew?

It was developed by Front Street Publishing and published by Core Design.

Is Skeleton Krew multiplayer?

Yes. Skeleton Krew supports up to 2 players.

How long does Skeleton Krew take to play?

As an action game, Skeleton Krew typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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