The Incredible Hulk Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer

The Incredible Hulk

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperU.S. Gold
PublisherProbe Software
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesHulk
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by U.S. Gold and published by Probe Software, The Incredible Hulk arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It is part of the Hulk series. The series also appears on other systems with The Incredible Hulk (SNES) and The Incredible Hulk (GBA). U.S. Gold also made Flashback, Winter Olympics and Olympic Gold for the Genesis.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Incredible Hulk is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

The Incredible Hulk gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

The Incredible Hulk cheats & codes

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

Infinite HealthFF08A4:63
Infinite LivesFF0889:09
Fake Infinite HealthFF0010:63

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The Incredible Hulk 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.

The Incredible Hulk FAQ

Who made The Incredible Hulk?

It was developed by U.S. Gold and published by Probe Software.

Is The Incredible Hulk multiplayer?

No. The Incredible Hulk is a single-player game.

How long does The Incredible Hulk take to play?

As an action game, The Incredible Hulk 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 The Incredible Hulk 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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