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Shellshock

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SystemSega Saturn
GenreAction
DeveloperCore Design
PublisherEidos Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Shellshock is an action game released for the Sega Saturn, developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.

Among the 23 Saturn action games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Core Design also made Tomb Raider, Swagman and Firestorm: ThunderHawk 2 for the Saturn.

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 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Shellshock is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Shellshock gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Shellshock cheats & codes

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

Air Support160707480001
Chain Gun Coolant160707520004
Engine Upgrade1607074a0004
Extra Armor1607073000000.00
Infinite Cash16070756ffff
Reload Mechanism16070740000.00

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Shellshock walkthroughs & guides

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Shellshock FAQ

Who made Shellshock?

It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.

Is Shellshock multiplayer?

No. Shellshock is a single-player game.

How long does Shellshock take to play?

As an action game, Shellshock 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 Shellshock 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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