Super Battletank Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Simulation

Super Battletank

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreSimulation
DeveloperAbsolute Entertainment
PublisherAbsolute Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesBattletank
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Super Battletank is a simulation game released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Absolute Entertainment. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 18 Genesis simulation games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Battletank series. The series also appears on other systems with Super Battletank (SNES) and Super Battletank 2 (SNES). Absolute Entertainment also made The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends for the Genesis.

Super Battletank 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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Super Battletank is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Super Battletank gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Super Battletank cheats & codes

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

Infinite 120mmFFC3EF:99
Infinite LaserFFC3F3:99
Infinite SmokeFFC3F7:99

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Super Battletank 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.

Super Battletank FAQ

When did Super Battletank come out on the Genesis?

Super Battletank was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Super Battletank?

It was developed by Absolute Entertainment.

Is Super Battletank multiplayer?

No. Super Battletank is a single-player game.

How long does Super Battletank take to play?

As a simulation game, Super Battletank typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Super Battletank 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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