Ghen War Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Shooter

Ghen War

Deep cut

SystemSega Saturn
Released1996
GenreShooter
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Published by Sega, Ghen War arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1996 as a shooter.

It came out in the Saturn's second year on the market. Other notable Saturn releases from 1996 include Guardian Heroes, Saturn Bomberman and Shining the Holy Ark. Among the 24 Saturn shooters in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

Ghen War 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Ghen War is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Ghen War gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Ghen War cheats & codes

6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives160948F03C64
Infinite Lock-On Rockets36094909999999996486845820854296906948909342515216117705192787369000960.00
Infinite Mines360949200006
Infinite Robots360949210006
Infinite Rockets3609491f0008
Master Codef606b124c305 b60028000000

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Ghen War walkthroughs & guides

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Ghen War FAQ

When did Ghen War come out on the Saturn?

Ghen War was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.

Who made Ghen War?

published by Sega.

Is Ghen War multiplayer?

No. Ghen War is a single-player game.

How long does Ghen War take to play?

As a shooter, Ghen War 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 Ghen War 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.

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