Toughman Contest Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Toughman Contest

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Sports
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts, Toughman Contest arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995 as a sports game.

It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar.

EA Sports also made NBA Live 96, NHL 98 and Mario Andretti Racing for the Genesis.

Toughman Contest supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Toughman Contest is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Toughman Contest gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Toughman Contest cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health P1FFF78B:63
Infinite Time (Seconds)FFFA5B:44
No Health P2/CPUFFFAC7:00 FFFBF5:00

See all Toughman Contest cheats

Toughman Contest walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Toughman Contest.

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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.

Toughman Contest FAQ

When did Toughman Contest come out on the Genesis?

Toughman Contest was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.

Who made Toughman Contest?

It was developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Toughman Contest multiplayer?

Yes. Toughman Contest supports up to 2 players.

How long does Toughman Contest take to play?

As a sports game, Toughman Contest typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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