Stormlord Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action

Stormlord

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1990
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperRazorsoft
PublisherHewson
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Stormlord is a platformer released in 1990 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Razorsoft and published by Hewson. It blends platformer and action elements.

It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Stormlord is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Stormlord gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Stormlord cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesFF0255:0005

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Stormlord 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.

Stormlord FAQ

When did Stormlord come out on the Genesis?

Stormlord was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.

Who made Stormlord?

It was developed by Razorsoft and published by Hewson.

Is Stormlord multiplayer?

No. Stormlord is a single-player game.

How long does Stormlord take to play?

As a platformer, Stormlord 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.

Read more about Stormlord 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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