The Lawnmower Man Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action

The Lawnmower Man

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreAction
DeveloperSales Curve
PublisherTime Warner Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Sales Curve and published by Time Warner Interactive, The Lawnmower Man arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as an action game.

Sales Curve also made Mega SWIV for the Genesis.

The Lawnmower Man supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing The Lawnmower Man 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 Lawnmower Man gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

The Lawnmower Man cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Energy P1FF3877:04
Infinite Lives P1FF3591:09
Invinicible P1 (Sidescrolling Levels)FF35DE:01

See all The Lawnmower Man cheats

The Lawnmower Man 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 Lawnmower Man FAQ

Who made The Lawnmower Man?

It was developed by Sales Curve and published by Time Warner Interactive.

Is The Lawnmower Man multiplayer?

Yes. The Lawnmower Man supports up to 2 players.

How long does The Lawnmower Man take to play?

As an action game, The Lawnmower Man 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 Lawnmower Man 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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