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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Shooter
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Action, Shooter |
| Developer | Appaloosa |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Jurassic Park |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1997, The Lost World: Jurassic Park is an action game developed by Appaloosa and published by SEGA. It blends action and shooter elements.
It landed about 8 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1997 include NHL 98, Madden NFL 98 and Mario Andretti Racing.
It is part of the Jurassic Park series; on the Genesis you can also try Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition. The series also appears on other systems with Jurassic Park (NES) and Jurassic Park (Game Boy).
The Lost World: Jurassic Park 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 Lost World: Jurassic Park 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 Lost World: Jurassic Park cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy P1 | FF00DB:FD |
|---|---|
| Infinite Gun P1 | FFC243:09 |
| Infinite Energy P2 | FF01BF:FD |
| Infinite Gun P2 | FFC263:09 |
| Infinite Lives | FFA849:09 |
| Enable Level Select In Option Menu | FFFE15:01 |
The Lost World: Jurassic Park 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 Lost World: Jurassic Park FAQ
When did The Lost World: Jurassic Park come out on the Genesis?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1997.
Who made The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
It was developed by Appaloosa and published by SEGA.
Is The Lost World: Jurassic Park multiplayer?
Yes. The Lost World: Jurassic Park supports up to 2 players.
How long does The Lost World: Jurassic Park take to play?
As an action game, The Lost World: Jurassic Park 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 Lost World: Jurassic Park 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.