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Cutthroat Island

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Also known as
A Ilha da Garganta Cortada

Scrolling sword combat to find map pieces and buried treasure.

Cutthroat Island for Sega Genesis was released in 1995 by Acclaim Entertainment, and this is also the original release year for the game on any platform.

About Cutthroat Island

"Cutthroat Island" is a Sega Genesis title adapted from its cinematic counterpart. The player controls Morgan, a female pirate who inherits a fragment of a treasure map from her deceased father.

Her objective is to locate the remaining map segments, which will ultimately lead to a concealed treasure on the island referenced in the game's name. The core activity involves side-scrolling movement and engaging in one-on-one sword fights against a variety of adversaries, including pirates.

Combat utilizes several distinct attacks, and additional fighting combinations become accessible as the player advances through the game.

Cutthroat Island Screenshots

12 images
Intro
Title screen
Player select
Map
First level
You are dead...
You learn new battle techniques now and then
Stage clear screen
Quarry stage
You can hit the guys, but beware of dead ends
A dirty town of Spittalfield
You can enter many houses in the town