Sega Game Gear Games Collection
The Sega Game Gear, released in 1990 (Japan) and 1991 (North America), was Sega's color handheld competitor to Nintendo's Game Boy. Technically superior with a full-color backlit screen (unlike the original Game Boy's monochrome display), the Game Gear suffered from short battery life (requiring 6 AA batteries for about 3-5 hours of play). The system was essentially a portable Master System, with many games being conversions of Sega's 8-bit console titles. Its library included Sonic the Hedgehog titles, Shinobi, and a variety of arcade ports. The Game Gear supported accessories like a TV tuner and magnifier, but these added to the system's already bulky design. While it sold approximately 11 million units (far less than the Game Boy's 118 million), the Game Gear established Sega as Nintendo's primary handheld competitor throughout the early 1990s. The system developed a cult following for its vibrant (for the time) color display and strong arcade-style games. Today it's remembered as an ambitious but flawed attempt to challenge Nintendo's handheld dominance, though its legacy influenced later color handhelds including Sega's own Nomad portable Genesis system.
All Sega Game Gear Games
1992
Run and GunAlien 3 is a 1992 run and gun game developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim for the Game Gear. Based on the 1992 film, players control Ellen Ripley through a prison facility overrun by Xenomorphs, featuring weapon upgrades and motion tracker mechanics.
The Little Mermaid is a 1993 Action-Platformer developed and published by Sega for the Game Gear. Based on Disney's 1989 animated film, players control Ariel through underwater levels, using her tail to attack enemies and collecting treasures while avoiding sea creatures.
A side-scrolling platformer where Cyclops and Wolverine battle through Mojo's twisted game show dimensions to rescue captured X-Men. Features character-switching mechanics and power-ups.
1995
ActionThis 1995 Game Gear action game adapts the first Power Rangers film, featuring side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay with all six Rangers. Play as Jason, Zack, Billy, Trini, Kimberly, or Tommy across 8 levels, culminating in battles against Ivan Ooze and his putty army.
This 1991 Game Gear adaptation of Tecmo's arcade classic transforms the original beat-'em-up into a side-scrolling action-platformer. Players control Ryu Hayabusa through 6 stages of ninja combat, featuring shuriken throws, wall jumps, and brutal difficulty.
1994
Tactical RPGThis tactical RPG sequel follows Nick and his allies as they battle the evil Iom to recover the legendary Sword of Hajya. Features grid-based battles, character promotions, and a portable adaptation of Shining Force's signature gameplay.