Play Mick & Mack as Global Gladiators Online

Mick & Mack as Global Gladiators came out on the Sega Genesis in 1992, published by Virgin Games. It was one of those platformers that felt right at home on the system, colorful and a bit quirky, with a clear environmental message that was pretty common in games around that time. You don't see many titles that try to mix platforming action with a call to clean up the planet.

You control either Mick or Mack, two kids armed with a slingshot, working through screen by screen levels to defeat enemies and collect recyclable items. Your main goal is to gather enough trash and tokens to progress, fighting off pollution-themed foes. The signature mechanics involve careful jumping across platforms, precise shooting with your slingshot, and the constant hunt for cans and bottles to toss into recycling bins. The pacing is fairly brisk, though some sections demand patience with enemy patterns and tricky jumps. It feels like a straightforward, earnest attempt to make an action game with a purpose.