Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy

Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreStrategy
DeveloperMindscape
PublisherMindscape
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game is a strategy game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Mindscape.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Mindscape also made Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball and Outlander for the Genesis.

Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Target Number Modifier P1FFFFCA:0000
Enemies won't shoot at you or move during battleABBT-NA9T
Sink ships with 1 hitRF1A-R6YY
Infinite main gun ammoAJ1T-NA62
Infinite missilesAJ2T-NA3J
Infinite torpedoesAJ5T-NA7N

See all Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game cheats

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Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game FAQ

When did Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game come out on the Genesis?

Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game?

It was developed by Mindscape.

Is Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game multiplayer?

No. Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game is a single-player game.

How long does Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game take to play?

As a strategy game, Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game 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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