Spiritual Warfare Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG / Adventure

Spiritual Warfare

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994 (originally 1992)
GenreRPG, Adventure
DeveloperWisdom Tree
PublisherWisdom Tree
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Wisdom Tree, Spiritual Warfare arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a role-playing game. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992. It blends RPG and adventure 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.

Wisdom Tree also made Exodus and Joshua & the Battle of Jericho for the Genesis.

Spiritual Warfare is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Spiritual Warfare 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.

Spiritual Warfare gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Spiritual Warfare walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

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Spiritual Warfare FAQ

When did Spiritual Warfare come out on the Genesis?

Spiritual Warfare was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994; the original game dates back to 1992.

Who made Spiritual Warfare?

It was developed by Wisdom Tree.

Is Spiritual Warfare multiplayer?

No. Spiritual Warfare is a single-player game.

How long does Spiritual Warfare take to play?

As a role-playing game, Spiritual Warfare 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 Spiritual Warfare 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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