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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Twinkle Tale
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | ZAP |
| Publisher | Wonder Amusement Studio |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Twinkle Tale is a shoot 'em up developed by ZAP and published by Wonder Amusement Studio. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Twinkle Tale 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.
Twinkle Tale cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | ALHA-AA48 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | ACHA-AN2W |
| Infinite L Power of Extra Weapons After Touching Enemies | ALHA-AA4T |
| Infinite Magic | CLMT-AA28 |
| Infinite Credit | AKFT-AA6T |
| Infinite Energy After Falling Into The Abyss | AJET-CA36 |
Twinkle Tale walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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Twinkle Tale FAQ
When did Twinkle Tale come out on the Genesis?
Twinkle Tale was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Twinkle Tale?
It was developed by ZAP and published by Wonder Amusement Studio.
Is Twinkle Tale multiplayer?
No. Twinkle Tale is a single-player game.
How long does Twinkle Tale take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Twinkle Tale 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 Twinkle Tale 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.