Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Adventure
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Star Trek |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by SEGA, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as an adventure game.
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.
It is part of the Star Trek series; on the Genesis you can also try Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Crossroads of Time. The series also appears on other systems with Star Trek: The Next Generation (NES) and Beyond the Nexus (Game Boy). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Character 1 Modifier | FF0B31:XX |
|---|---|
| Character 2 Modifier | FF0B33:XX |
| Character 3 Modifier | FF0B35:XX |
| Character 4 Modifier | FF0B37:XX |
| Infinite Health Character 1 | FF58CB:FF |
| Infinite Health Character 2 | FF58FB:FF |
See all Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past cheats
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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.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past FAQ
When did Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past come out on the Genesis?
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past multiplayer?
No. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past is a single-player game.
How long does Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past take to play?
As an adventure game, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Echoes from the Past typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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