Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Platformer
Turrican
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | The Code Monkeys |
| Publisher | Accolade |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Turrican |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by The Code Monkeys and published by Accolade, Turrican arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and platformer elements.
It is part of the Turrican series; on the Genesis you can also try Mega Turrican. The series also appears on other systems with Turrican (TurboGrafx-16) and Super Turrican (SNES). The Code Monkeys also made Universal Soldier for the Genesis.
Turrican 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Turrican is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Turrican cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FF0492:99 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | FF03A9:63 |
| Infinite Time | FF03D5:FF |
| Infinite Grey Crystals (1st Weapon On HUD) | FF03CD:FF |
| Infinite Explosions (2nd Weapon On HUD) | FF03CF:FF |
| Infinite Grey Object (3rd Weapon On HUD) | FF03D1:FF |
Turrican walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Turrican.
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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.
Turrican FAQ
Who made Turrican?
It was developed by The Code Monkeys and published by Accolade.
Is Turrican multiplayer?
No. Turrican is a single-player game.
How long does Turrican take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Turrican 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.
Read more about Turrican 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.