SeaQuest DSV for Sega Genesis is a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure video game inspired by the 1990s television series of the same name. Players command the high-tech submarine SeaQuest to explore underwater environments, rescue prisoners, and engage in battles with enemy subs and creatures. The game combines elements of exploration, strategy, and combat as gamers fulfill various objectives while managing the submarine's resources. Its genre blends action-adventure with simulation as players experience the life of an undersea captain in a futuristic marine setting.