Tyrants: Fight Through Time Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy

Tyrants: Fight Through Time

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreStrategy
DeveloperSensible Software
PublisherVirgin
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993, Tyrants: Fight Through Time is a strategy game developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Sensible Software also made Cannon Fodder, Sensible Soccer and Mega Lo Mania for the Genesis.

Tyrants: Fight Through Time is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tyrants: Fight Through Time is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Tyrants: Fight Through Time gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Tyrants: Fight Through Time cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Start A New Game With 250 Men (Instead Of Only 100)9KRA-CAC8
Start A New Game With 500 Men (Instead Of Only 100)8VRA-CCC8
Infinite MenATWA-CA6N
Number of Men Playing Island ModifierFFB602:0000
Fake Number of Men Playing Island ModifierFF1256:0000

See all Tyrants: Fight Through Time cheats

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Tyrants: Fight Through Time FAQ

When did Tyrants: Fight Through Time come out on the Genesis?

Tyrants: Fight Through Time was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Tyrants: Fight Through Time?

It was developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin.

Is Tyrants: Fight Through Time multiplayer?

No. Tyrants: Fight Through Time is a single-player game.

How long does Tyrants: Fight Through Time take to play?

As a strategy game, Tyrants: Fight Through Time typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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