DaddaRuleKonge

I made this book after I had done the PSX book and needed some-
thing smaller to cooldown the OCD overdose I had. Another simi-
lar book I made was a NES book, including several other book in
the same vein, from TMNT toys to Point and Click games. I like to
catalog and categorize stuff, like all the comic I buy, I put in excel
lists and every game I own I do the same with.
I made this book for myself as as a fan of the Sega Master Sys-
tem. I have tried to make the book well presented and easy to look
through. Although spelling errors are present, try to look past it and
don`t get to hung up on them. I suck at grammar, i know:(
If you are happy with the book then please look at some of the web-
sites on the “Reference Guide” page. Find a site that you like and
give them some spending money. Or give cash to something you
belive in. A kickstarter project or something, i don`t know?
If you are annoyed, or the owner of some of the content i took from
you, send an email to me: [email protected]
from: Daniel aka DaddaRuleKonge
DaddaRuleKonge.com
I hope you will get some use of this book, and maybe help you in
your quest on collecting, or just having fun with this great system.

NoCopyright © 2014 by DaddaRuleKonge

All rights are NOT reserved. EVERY part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, in-
cluding photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. I do not own
anything in this book. You use part of this publication on your OWN RISK though. As places in this book may have a copyright by the original
owner.
 Sega Master System
This is a short wikipedia introduction for the Sega Master System.
In the early 1980s, Sega Enterprises, Inc., then a subsidiary of Gulf and Western, was one of the top five arcade
game manufacturers active in the United States, as company revenues rose to $214 million. A downturn in the
arcade business starting in 1982 seriously hurt the company, leading Gulf & Western to sell its North American
arcade manufacturing organization and the licensing rights for its arcade games to Bally Manufacturing. The
company retained Sega’s North American R&D operation, as well as its Japanese subsidiary, Sega of Japan.
With its arcade business in decline, Gulf & Western executives turned to Sega of Japan’s president, Hayao
Nakayama, for advice on how to proceed. Nakayama advocated that the company leverage its hardware ex-
pertise gained through years working in the arcade industry to move into the home console market in Japan,
which was in its infancy at the time. Nakayama received permission to proceed with this project, leading to
the release of Sega’s first home video game system, the SG-1000.

The SG-1000 was first released in Japan on July 15,

1983, at a price of JP¥15,000. It released on the same
day as Nintendo launched the Famicom in Japan. A
computer version of the console with a built-in key-
board was released by Sega as the SC-3000, also known
as the Sega Computer 3000, as well as the upgraded
SC-3000H. The SG-1000 was later released in Austral- SG-1000
ia through John Sands Electronics, as well as in Italy,
Spain, and other countries.

The SG-1000 made little impact on the video game industry, but it did serve as the predecessor to the Master
System.
Designed by an internal division of Sega referred to as the “Away Team”, the same team that had designed
the SG-1000, the Mark III was a redesigned iteration of the previous console. The CPUs in the SG-1000 and
SG-1000 II were Zilog Z80s running at 3.58 MHz, while
the Mark III, SC-3000—a computer version of the SG-
1000—and Master System feature a Z80 running at 4
MHz. The Mark III and Master System also carried over
the Sega Card slot used in the SG-1000. According to
Edge, lessons from the SG-1000’s lack of commercial
success were used in the hardware redesign of the Mark
III, and the console was designed to be more powerful
than the Famicom.
For the console’s North America release, Sega restyled
and rebranded the Mark III under the name “Master Sys-
SEGA MARK III tem”, similar to Nintendo’s own reworking of the Fami-
com into the Nintendo Entertainment System. The “Mas-
ter System” name was one of several proposals Sega’s
American employees considered, and was ultimately
chosen by throwing darts against a whiteboard, although
plans to release a cheaper console similarly referred to as
the “Base System” also influenced the decision. Sega En-
terprises Chairman Isao Okawa endorsed the name after
being told it was a reference to the competitive nature of
both the video game industry and martial arts, in which
only one competitor can be the “Master”. The futuristic
final design for the Master System was intended to appeal
SEGA MASTER SYSTEM to Western tastes.
Sega released the Mark III in Japan in October 1985 at a price of ¥15,000. Despite featuring technically more
powerful hardware than its chief competition, the Famicom, the Mark III did not prove to be successful at its
launch. Difficulties arose from Nintendo’s licensing practices with third-party developers at the time, whereby
Nintendo required that titles for the Famicom not be published on other consoles. To overcome this, Sega de-
veloped its own titles and obtained the rights to port games from other developers, but they did not sell well.
NEC later used the same strategy on some of Sega’s titles when developing games for the TurboGrafx-16. In
preparation for the launch, game designer Mark Cerny has stated that “pressure was very, very high”, with a
typical game being allotted only three months of development time.
After being restyled the “Master System”, the console was released in North America in 1986 at a price of
US$200, including a multicart of the games Hang-On and Safari Hunt. It and Nintendo, which was similarly
exporting the Famicom to the US as the NES, planned to spend $15 million in fall and winter 1986 to market
their consoles; Sega hoped to sell 400,000 to 750,000 consoles in 1986. However, as in Japan, the Master
System in North America suffered from a poorly received game library compared to its competition. By 1988,
Nintendo commanded 83 percent of the North American video game market share. Sega claimed that “our
system is the first one where the graphics on the box are actually matched by the graphics of the game”, and
marketing for the Master System was targeted at bringing home the arcade experience, but its marketing de-
partment was run by only two men, giving Sega a disadvantage in advertising.

The European launch of the Master System occurred in 1987. Virgin Mastertronic focused marketing the
Master System on ports of Sega’s arcade games and positioning it as a superior alternative to the Commodore
64 and the ZX Spectrum home computers in terms of video games. As a result of this marketing and of Nin-
tendo’s less effective approaches in Europe, the Master System began to attract European-based developers.
The Master System held a significant part of the video game console market in Europe through the release of
Sega’s succeeding console, the Mega Drive. Brazil was also a successful market for the Master System, where
the console was released in 1989 and distributed by Tectoy.
Sega released the Mega Drive, a 16-bit video game con-
sole, in Japan on October 29, 1988. The final commercial
release for the Mark III and Master System in Japan was
Bomber Raid in 1989. During the same year, Sega was
preparing to release the new Mega Drive, relabeled as
the “Sega Genesis”, in North America. In 1990, Sega re-
leased the remodeled Master System II, designed to be
a lower-cost version of the console which also removed
the Sega Card slot. Sega promoted the new model them-
SEGA MASTER SYSTEM II
selves, but the console still sold poorly in the region. In
1991, Nintendo was found guilty of violating United
States antitrust law and forced to abandon some of its licensing practices, but the Master System had already been
in decline long before. By early 1992, Master System production ceased in North America. By the time of its
discontinuation, Master System had sold between 1.5 million and 2 million units in the United States, finishing
behind both Nintendo and Atari, which controlled 80 percent and 12 percent of the market, respectively.
Contrary to its performance in Japan and North America, the Master System was eventually a success in Eu-
rope, where it outsold the NES by a considerable margin. As late as 1993, the Master System’s active installed
user base in Europe was 6.25 million units, larger than that of the Mega Drive’s 5.73 million base that year.
Combined with the Mega Drive, Sega represented the majority of the console user base in Europe that year.
The Master System’s largest markets in the region were France and the United Kingdom, which had active
user bases of 1.6 million and 1.35 million, respectively, in 1993. The remodeled Master System II also proved
to be successful and helped Sega to sustain the Master System’s market share in Europe. The Master System
has also had continued success in Brazil, where new variations have continued to be released long after the
console was discontinued elsewhere. By 2012, the Master System had sold 5 million units in Brazil.
 CONTENT
Sega Master System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Corporations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Master System games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SMS Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Japanese Exclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Unlicensed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Homebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Noteworthy Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
System Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Carrying Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Checklist
US. Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
US. Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
European/Australian/etc. Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Telstar Double Value Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Double Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
European Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Brazilian Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Brazilian Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Japanese Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Asian Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
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Reference Guide
These are web sites that i use alot for pictures/screenshots, reference and much of the information. I can
recommend all of these websites, as they are very informative and fun to look through. If you are the owner
of one of these sites and feel that i have done you wrong, then please send me an e-mail and i will make the
necessary change to your wish.

SEGA8bit

“Welcome to Sega8bit.com, one of the few fan sites dedicated to the Sega Master
System. ”

•Used for screenshots, some trivia info, rarity.

A great web site for SMS collectors as the site includes detailed information on the
library of games as well as being easy and nice to look through.

http://www.smstributes.co.uk/

Out of Print Archive

“ This site is strictly created for the purpose of preservation and education.”

A great web site that includes loads of magazine scans, including Sega magazines.

http://www.outofprintarchive.com/magazine_catalogue_UK.html

SegaCollect.com

“Welcome to my first ever blog. I have been a fan of Sega since I first got a Master
System about 18 years ago.”

A blog on Sega collecting. It has a nice piece on one of the smurf game for SMS,
among other articles.

http://segacollect.blogspot.no/2008/08/les-schtroumpfs-les-schtroumpfs-autour.html
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GameFAQs

“Founded in 1995, GameFAQs has over 40000 video game FAQs, Guides and
Walkthroughs, over 250000 cheat codes, and over 100000 reviews.”

•Used pictures and the review score.

A great webiste regarding many of games released with loads of information, faqs
and pictures.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/

Sega Retro

“Welcome to Sega Retro, a project from the people behind Sonic Retro. We aim to
cover everything possible about Sega from the 1940s to today.”

•Used for info guide, some screenshots.

A giant wiki archive on everything Sega. An invaluable site on information about

the SMS among other Sega releated things.

http://segaretro.org/Main_Page

Moby Games

“MobyGames is the oldest, largest and most accurate video game database for
games of every platform spanning 1979-2014.”

•Used for info.

A good site for information and pictures on much of the games released.

http://www.mobygames.com/

Codiekitty.com

A cartoon blog. It has a fun little page on the many weird SMS covers.

http://www.codiekitty.com/File/Master/games.htm
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Corporations

Sega
Sega (originally short for Service Games), officially Founded 1940
styled as SEGA, is a Japanese multinational video Parent Sega Sammy Holdings
game developer, publisher, and hardware develop- Headquarter Ōta, Tokyo, Japan
ment company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with Employees 2,226 (2014)
multiple offices around the world. Website sega.com
Sega’s roots can be traced back to a company based
in Honolulu, Hawaii named Service Games, which
began operations in 1940. In 1951, Raymond Le-
maire and Richard Stewart moved the company to Tokyo, Japan to develop
and distribute coin-operated jukeboxes, games, and slot machines. Within a
few years Service Games began importing these machines to American mili-
tary bases throughout Japan.
In 1982, Sega’s revenues would surpass $214 million, and they introduced the
industry’s first three-dimensional game, SubRoc 3D. The following year, an
overabundance of arcade games led to the video game crash, causing Sega’s Sega Headquarters complex in
revenues to drop to $136 million. Sega then pioneered the use of laser disks Ōta, Tokyo
in the video game Astronbelt, and designed and released its first home video
game console, the SG-1000 for the second generation of home consoles.
On November 27, 1998, Sega launched the Dreamcast, their final console, in Japan. The console was competi-
tively priced, partly due to the use of off-the-shelf components, but it also featured technology that allowed
for more technically impressive games than its direct competitors, the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation. An ana-
log 56k modem was also included, allowing for online multiplayer. It featured titles such as the action-puzzle
title ChuChu Rocket!, Phantasy Star Online, the first console-based MMORPG, “Quake 3 Arena” and Alien
Front Online, the first console game with online voice chat. The Dreamcast’s launch in Japan was a failure;
launching with a small library of software and in the shadow of the upcoming PS2, the system would gain little
ground, despite several successful games in the region.
On January 23, 2001, a story ran in Nihon Keizai Shimbun claiming that Sega would cease production of the
Dreamcast and develop software for other platforms in the future. After initial denial, Sega Japan then put
out a press release confirming they were considering producing software for the PlayStation 2 and Game Boy
Advance as part of their “New Management Policy”. Subsequently on January 31, 2001, Sega of America offi-
cially announced they were becoming a third-party software publisher. The company has since developed into
a third-party publisher that oversees games that launch on game consoles produced by other companies, many
of their former rivals, the first of which was a port of ChuChu Rocket! to Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance. On
March 31, 2001, the Dreamcast was discontinued.
By March 31, 2002, Sega had five consecutive fiscal years of net losses. To help with Sega’s debt, CSK
founder Isao Okawa, before his death in 2001, gave the company a $695.7 million private donation, and
talked to Microsoft about a sale or merger with their Xbox division, but those talks failed. Discussions also
took place with Namco, Bandai, Electronic Arts and again with Microsoft. In August 2003, Sammy bought the
outstanding 22% of shares that CSK had, and Sammy chairman Hajime Satomi became CEO of Sega. During
mid-2004, Sammy bought a controlling share in Sega Corporation at a cost of $1.1 billion, creating the new
company Sega Sammy Holdings, one of the biggest game manufacturing companies in the world.
Sega, along with their many substudios, are known for their multi-million selling game franchises including
Sonic the Hedgehog, Virtua Fighter, Phantasy Star, Yakuza, and Total War, amongst many others.
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Tec Toy
Industry Toys Tectoy (known as Tec Toy before late 2007) is a Bra-
Founded 1987 zilian videogame and electronics company. They
Headquarter São Paulo, Brazil are best known for producing, publishing and dis-
Website tectoy.com.br tributing Sega’s consoles and video games in Bra-
zil. The company stock is also traded at Bovespa.

Tectoy was founded in 1987 by a group of former Sharp engineers led by Daniel Dazcal, with the purpose
of making electronic toys, a niche that other Brazilian toy manufacturers had failed to notice. They quickly
struck a deal to become the exclusive representative of Japanese video game giant Sega Enterprises Ltd..
Consequently, their first product was the Zillion infrared toy gun. In the coming years they would release all
of Sega’s game machines, from the Master System to the Dreamcast. Their success in the gaming field was so
notable that toys became a minor part of their business.
With Tectoy, Sega had a huge advantage over rival Nintendo in the Brazilian market; although there were
countless NES clones there, Nintendo had no official representatives until 1993. This way, the Master System
was a massive success there, and Tectoy even made some game versions not released anywhere else. During
the 1990s, Tectoy had 80% of the official Brazilian market.
Besides the video games, Tectoy’s most successful toy was Pense Bem (“Think well” in Portuguese): using
books (themed history, geography, mathematics, etc.) with questions, the kids clicked the buttons with alter-
natives in a machine. The toy responded if it was right or wrong. Some Pense Bem books included famous
characters like Monica’s Gang, Sonic the Hedgehog, Dinosaurs and Donald Duck.

Core Design
Founded 1988
Core Design Limited (stylised as CORE Design) Defunct 2006
was a British video game developer best known Headquarter Derby, United Kingdom
for Chuck Rock, Rick Dangerous and Tomb Raider Owner Eidos (brand, intellectual property)
franchises. For most of its history, it was owned by Rebellion Developments
British publisher Eidos Interactive. (staff, assets)

Based in the city of Derby, England, Core Design was set up in 1988 by Chris Shrigley, Andy Green, Rob
Toone, Terry Lloyd, Simon Phipps, Dave Pridmore, Jeremy Heath-Smith, Kevin Norburn and Greg Holmes.
Most were former employees of Gremlin Graphics.
The studio was part of distribution company CentreGold when it was acquired by Eidos Interactive in 1996.
Eidos subsequently sold most of CentreGold, but retained U.S. Gold, the owners of Core Design. Core had a
brief history of producing titles for the Sega consoles, such as Thunderhawk for the Mega-CD and later the
original Tomb Raider game for the Sega Saturn.
In the aftermath of the poorly managed transition to the next generation of consoles and the subsequent dam-
age to the Tomb Raider brand displayed in The Angel of Darkness, Eidos decided to shift development re-
sponsibilities of the franchise to its other subsidiaries, thereby bringing about Core Designs’ eventual demise.
Core Design ceased to exist in 2006 after its assets were sold off and most key employees departed the com-
pany on the heels of the Angel of Darkness debacle.
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Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc., also known as EA Games, is Founded May 28, 1982
an American developer, marketer, publisher and Founder Trip Hawkins
distributor of video games. EA also owns and oper- Headquarter Redwood City, California, U.S.
ates major gaming studios, EA Tiburon in Orlando, Employees 9,370 (2013)
EA Canada in Burnaby, BioWare in Edmonton as Website EA.com
well as Montreal, and DICE in Sweden.
In February 1982, Trip Hawkins arranged a meeting with Don Valentine of Sequoia Capital to discuss financ-
ing his new venture, Amazin’ Software. Valentine encouraged Hawkins to leave Apple Inc., in which Hawkins
served as Director of Product Marketing, and allowed Hawkins use of Sequoia Capital’s spare office space to
start the company. On May 28, 1982, Trip Hawkins incorporated and established the company with a personal
investment of an estimated US$200,000. For more than seven months, Hawkins refined his Electronic Arts
business plan. With aid from his first employee, Rich Melmon. He recruited his original employees from Ap-
ple, Atari, Xerox PARC, and VisiCorp, and got Steve Wozniak to agree to sit on the board of directors.
In the mid-1980s Electronic Arts aggressively marketed products for the Commodore Amiga, mistakenly
believing that its low price and sophistication would cause the computer to supplant the Apple Macintosh.
PC compatibles instead became the dominant personal computer. In 1990 Electronic Arts began producing
console games for the Nintendo Entertainment System, after previously licensing its computer games to other
console-game publishers. Eventually, Trip Hawkins left EA to found the now defunct 3DO Company.
In 2011 Electronic Arts was the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue after Nintendo and Activi-
sion Blizzard.

HiCom
Founded 1988
Defunct 2004 HiCom were a video game developer and publisher
Headquarter South Korea headquartered in South Korea. They became e-
SoftNet in October 1999.

Little is known about HiCom, however they are considered fairly important in the world of Sega as they were
responsible for the distribution of consoles and games in South Korea, dating as far back as the Sega Mark
III. Untill 1998 it was prohibited by Korean law to import and/or distribute Japanese media, including video
games. The way around this was to license a third-party (preferably Korean) business to distribute a Japanese
product. Nintendo did this as well, by letting Hyundai Electronics distribute the NES, renamed as Comboy.
HiCom apparantly distributed the Sega Mark III and the Sega Mega Drive, but Oacs seems to be the official
distributer of the Sega Mark III and Samsung distributed the Sega Mega Drive renamed as Super Aladdin Boy.
The role of HiCom in the process is unknown.
HiCom became an official third-party developer for Sega of America in June 1996 in the hopes of providing
Sega Mega Drive games to the west, however all of their titles were canceled as Sega focused more on the
Sega Saturn. After becoming “e-SoftNet”, they ceased to exist in 2004. All their MMO’s stayed online, for
they were mostly taken over by other studios (which often consisted of former e-SoftNet staff).

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Ocean Software
Founded 1984 Ocean Software Ltd (also known in the United
Defunct 1998 (Renamed) States as Ocean of America, Inc.), commonly re-
Fate Acquired by Infogrames in 1996 and ferred to as Ocean, was a British software devel-
renamed to Infogrames UK in 1998. opment company, that became one of the biggest
Headquarter Central Street, Manchester, England European video game developers/publishers of the
1980s and 1990s.

The company’s early releases in 1984 (Moon Alert, Hunchback, High Noon, Gilligan’s Gold, Daley Thomp-
son’s Decathlon etc.) were developed in-house, but later in that year Ocean Software acquired its former
Liverpool rival, the defunct software developer Imagine, and focus shifted from development to publication
of games. Also in 1984, Ocean struck a deal with Konami to publish their arcade games for home computers.
One of the most recognizable features of Ocean games on the Commodore 64 was the Ocean Loader. Since
this computer used cassettes as storage, loading a game could take several minutes. Ocean used a special
loading system that displayed a picture based on the game and played music while the game was loading. The
Ocean loader music is still popular by fans of chiptunes.
Ocean was famous for often buying the rights to make video games from different arcade, movie and televi-
sion franchises. Many license games combined several styles for example featuring platform action and car
driving. The most well received license games by Ocean were RoboCop (1988), Batman The Movie (1989)
and Robocop 3 (1992), which featured 3D graphics in 16-bit versions. Also the adventure game, Hook (1992)
got positive reviews. The 1986 game Batman got a rating of 93% in Crash magazine.

Probe Software
Founded 1984
Acclaim Cheltenham was a British video game stu- Defunct 2004
dio in Croydon, England. It was founded in 1984 Headquarter Croydon, England
as Probe Software by Fergus McGovern and Vakis Parent Independent (1984-1995)
Paraskeva, later renamed Probe Entertainment. Acclaim Entertainment (1995-2004)

Probe Software were acquired by Acclaim Entertainment Inc. on October 10, 1995. In 1999, Probe Entertain-
ment became Acclaim Studios London and a year later, changed to Acclaim Studios Cheltenham. Their USA
based parent company, Acclaim, declared bankruptcy in 2004.
It was responsible for developing Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II for the Sega Mega Drive and Ex-
treme-G and Extreme-G 2 for Nintendo 64. They were also well known for successful licensed games such as
Die Hard Trilogy and Alien Trilogy.
During their Probe years, the studio was responsible for porting many games to Sega systems, mainly those
published by Acclaim or U.S. Gold.
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Seibu Kaihatsu
Founded 1982 Seibu Kaihatsu Inc. is a Japanese manufacturer of
Headquarter Tokyo, Japan arcade games. The company was founded in 1982
Key people Hitoshi Hamada at Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan as Seibu Denshi Inc.,
Website seibu-kaihatsu.co.jp but changed to its current name sometime in 1984.
It is currently owned by Hitoshi Hamada.

One of their earliest arcade hits was the 1989 rail shooter Dynamite Duke, one of the first to feature close com-
bat with long-range shooting. A year later, Seibu Kaihatsu became best known for their 1990 vertical-scrolling
shoot ‘em up arcade game Raiden, which was successful enough to earn several sequels and spin-offs in its
series of titles. In 1991, a development department known as Rise Corporation was spun from Seibu Kaihatsu.
During the late ‘80s, Fabtek bought the rights to internationally distribute Seibu Kaihatsu’s arcade titles out-
side of Japan.
In 1999, its arcade division vanished and its official website shut down. It was also rumored that they filed for
bankruptcy; in fact, Seibu Kaihatsu temporarily disbanded itself. Therefore, Fabtek’s international distribution
rights expired while closing its business. During the same year, they established Mahjong Cats, right before
the dissolution of their relationship with adult video game developers h.m.p. and Mink to develop adult mah-
jong video arcade games. In 2005, the development staff left Seibu Kaihatsu to apply at MOSS, then bought
the development rights to the Raiden franchise from Seibu Kaihatsu to develop Raiden III and Raiden IV in
order to keep the franchise’s fanbase hyped with Seibu Kaihatsu assisting them.

Software Creations
Founded 1987
Software Creations was a video game developer
Headquarter Manchester, England
based in Manchester, England, first established in
1987 by Michael Webb and Richard Kay.

According to Richard Kay, Software Creations began in 1986 when Steve Ruddy responded to an advertise-
ment he had placed in the Manchester Evening News.
Most of their early games were ports of budget titles to other platforms such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spec-
trum, Amiga, Atari ST, NES and the Game Boy. The company’s breakthrough game was the Commodore 64
version of the arcade hit Bubble Bobble, a conversion which won critical acclaim and commercial success,
and led to Software Creations being asked to do many more ports of popular arcade games. By this time the
company had grown to include brothers Mike, Tim, and Geoff Follin, and artist Mark Wilson.
An early demo of Solstice: The Quest for the Staff of Demnos by Mike Webb won Software Creations a con-
tract with Nintendo, leading to some high profile NES and Super NES games.
During the early 1990s, Software Creations was responsible for the development of sound tools used in the
creation of music for the Nintendo 64 and its development systems.
Software Creations titles in their later years were all published by now the defunct company Acclaim En-
tertainment. By May 2002, Acclaim had purchased most of their assets and established their own in-house
development unit called Acclaim Studios Manchester. Software Creations CEO Paul Hibbard moved over to
the new company as General Manager after the take-over, with all titles produced under the name Acclaim
Entertainment. Just prior to Acclaim’s collapse in 2004, the Manchester studio was dismantled and sold off to
try and cover Acclaim’s financial difficulties.
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U.S. Gold
U.S. Gold was a British video game publisher and Founded 1984
developer from the early 1980s through the mid- Fate Merged into Eidos Interactive
1990s, producing numerous titles on a variety of Headquarter Birmingham, United Kingdom
8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit platforms.
U.S. Gold was founded in Birmingham in spring 1984 by Geoff and Anne Brown as the publishing division of
their software-distribution company Centresoft. Its primary purpose was to republish popular American com-
puter games—which the company claimed, usually had larger budgets and longer production time than Brit-
ish games—in the UK and Europe. Brown sold them for £9.99, much lower prices than in the United States,
and purchased full-colour advertisements in computer magazines. By 1985 the company claimed to expect
$6 million in annual sales. It planned to release 150 games that year from 24 American software companies,
including up to 80 for the Commodore 64.
The company was voted Best Software House Of The Year at the Golden Joystick Awards. The publisher
continued to expand their operation well into the 1990s. However, a number of their more lucrative licens-
ing deals, particularly one with LucasArts, fell through, threatening to affect their income. In order to help
consolidate their finances, they joined forces with Brown’s UK software distributor CentreSoft to form the
CentreGold Plc Group. Internal game development studios owned by U.S. Gold were the internally formed
Silicon Dreams and acquired Core Design in 1994. While Core Design was wholly owned by CentreGold Plc
Brown developed Tomb Raider within the US Gold publishing group at Core Design.

The last retail game to bear the U.S. Gold logo was Olympic Games: Atlanta 1996, released in June 1996 for
the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PC and 3DO. The remaining U.S. Gold games awaiting publication at the time
of their acquisition by Eidos were released in August 1996 with the exception of Dream Team Basketball.

Zemina
Founded 1981 Zemina were one of many companies which provid-
Headquarter South Korea ed software exclusively to the South Korean mar-
ket, beginning with the Daewoo Zemmix (MSX)
before progressing to the Sega Master System.
South Korea lacked copyright laws for computer programs until 1987, so Zemina spent many years hacking
overseas games for a South Korean audience. The legality of some of their later releases is also questioned too,
as newer laws only protected the game’s code, not intellectual property rights. It is unknown whether Zemina
had permission to create games for Sega’s Master System (which was distributed by Samsung), or whether
they had permission from third-party developers (such as Konami) to bring their games to the system.
Many of Zemina’s Master System games were ports of MSX games which were themselves pirates of com-
mercial games. These typically run using the Master System’s first graphics mode (which was used for back-
wards compatibility with SG-1000 games), meaning they are essentially SG-1000 games “in disguise”. This
is because MSX and SG-1000 hardware is very similar in design.
The company faded away during the 1990s, presumably as copyright laws became more strict and Japanese
competitors were allowed to enter the market.
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Master System games

With about 360 Sega Master System games officially released during the
console’s lifespan (including the Mark III), the Master System has a size-
able set of games in its library, but far fewer than its successors. Though
statistically better than its main rival, the NES, a lack of third-party support
ultimately placed the console in a distant second place during the third gen-
eration of video game consoles.
The majority of the Master System’s big hits were ported from the arcades,
with Fantasy Zone, Space Harrier, and Out Run being amongst the more
well known. Initially, Sega Master System games came in cartridge and
“Sega Card” formats; the latter was phased out towards the end of the dec-
ade with developers adopting larger game sizes that only the carts could
handle. By 1989 and 1991, the console had been phased out in Japan and
North America respectively, but support continued to come in from Euro-
pean developers and publishers, and the console was kept alive well into the
21st century in Brazil. Japanese relese

In Japan, games were generally packaged in brown/gold cardboard pack-

aging with rich and colourful artwork. In the west, games were packaged
in plastic clamshell cases (which would also be used for the Mega Drive),
featuring comparatively dull box art consisting of a grey grid on a white
background and a simple graphic pertaining to the game. At first, during its
early years in the 1980’s, the covers had lots of unused space with only one
graphic printed. However, as time went on, the covers became more color-
ful (especially in Brazil where later boxes were blue). Since 1991 onward
in Europe, released games such as Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit), G-LOC:
Air Battle, Mercs, and The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck have
had their covers composed of a very large graphic of the game covering a
majority of it, as well the game’s title and the system’s name, ‘Sega Master
System’, shown in full on the upper half. Similar aesthetics were applied to
the cartridge designs.
Brazil would receive a large amount of exclusive Master System games, European relese
often converted from the Game Gear, meaning many Master System games
are now considered valuable collectors’ items.

Sega Card
The Sega Card or Sega My Card media format was an alternative to car-
tridges, designed by Sega for use with the SG-1000 II, Sega Mark III and
Sega Master System. The latter two used cards with the name Sega My
Card Mark III in Japan, to differentiate them from those designed for Mark
II hardware.
Sega Cards were typically cheaper to produce, but have a limited storage
capacity of 32KB (128KB cards were planned at one point, but never re-
leased). The idea at the time was to distribute bigger games on cartridge to
be sold at a higher price, while smaller games would be distributed on card
at a reduced price. Sega backed both formats during the 1980s, but phased
out the Sega Card format in 1989 due to limited popularity with consumers.
Brazilian relese
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SMS GAMES
This is the main portion of the book. This is what i envisioned the book to be. A collection of every official
SMS game with a sweet cover art, a screen-shot and some information about the game.

Page Break-Down
This is a break-down of what the PSX GAMES pages consist of:

A.Cover-Art C.Info D. E.

Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars

6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars features Alex Kidd and Stella search-
ing for the twelve Zodiac signs. Alex’s mission is to run through
each level, knocking down enemies, and obtain the six miracle
balls. These balls are hidden inside such unusual places as golden
eggs, the Fantasy Zone ship out of action, clamshells, Christmas
presents, pumpkins, and desk bells.
The game is known for the scream Alex Kidd lets out whenever Rarity EU: 4
he gets hit, falls, or loses all his time. Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: 5
B.Title
F.

A. Cover-Art
This is the cover. I mostly used the PAL version for this picture. I used GameFAQs for much of
the pictures.
B. Title
This is a screenshot of the title. More often then not I used the website smstributes.co.uk for
most of the pictures.
C. Info
The Info box is hard to get right. The Developers of SMS games is often different on sites,
and it`s difficult to find what is true. I suspect some of my information is wrong, and often
the developer credited is actually the makers of the original game, e.g. arcades, and not the
one who did the SMS port for example. The Publisher are more often not a problem, and it is
often credited to the same on the different web-sites. Release Date is also a little sketchy. In
the info or trivia section, i wanted some sentences that was informativ, interesting, and/or fun.
If i did not use wikipedia or change the content to much, and did a direct transcript, i would try
to credit the source material. The credit is in italic.
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D. Screenshot
This is a gameplay screenshot of the game, found wherever. More often then not on either mob-
ygames.com or smstributes.co.uk.
F. Web Reviews
The review score SHOULD and MUST be taken with a grain of salt. I used the review score
from “GameFAQs.com”, cause` they could often be seen as fair, as they usually are reviews by
several users. Though, some of the more obscure games often had few reviews, and could be
seen as biased. If the site did not have a review, i would not include one, as seen on the many
unlicensed games.
G. Rarity
The rarity are from “smstributes.co.uk”, as i found them to have the most complete guide. It
consist of an U.S. rarity, an E.U. rarity, and an Brazilian rarity. The Japanese rarity is found on
the check-list, along with the variant rarity. On some of the rarity scores missing on the sm-
stributes.co.uk I used “digitpress.com”, though, I quickly found out that their score system
was broken on the Brazilian and unlicensed games, as every score was set at the same. 5
rarity score on Brazilian games and 7 rarity score on unlicensed games, as seen on the unli-
censed games pages. The score should be used as a refrence point, and not to be taken all too
literally.

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20 em 1
2.2
Developer Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1995
Genre Compilation

20 em 1 (20 in 1) is a compilation of twenty previously unre-

leased games in a single cartridge, which came bundled with Tec
Toy’s Master System III Compact (Master System II in Europe
and US).
The game has only two songs, one played at the title screen, the
other played during all gameplay. All the text in the game is in
Portuguese.
Rarity BR: 5
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Ace of Aces
4.2
Developer Artech
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Ace of Aces is a 1st person, 2D flight simulation. Players are

onboard a British RAF Mosquito, maverick fighter bomber. The
mission ... stop enemy trains, intercept the terrible german V-1
buzz bombs, sink the german U-boats and down the Nazi bomb-
ers.
The game was awarded with an American Software Publishers
Rarity EU: 4 Association’s Gold Award for selling more than 100,000 units.
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Action Fighter
6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Action, Racing
Players 1-2 Players

This is a top down vertically scrolling shooter, in which players

start off as a motorbike. They are quite vulnerable to attack at
first, but power ups come in the form of a Sega van which they
have to dock with. The first time players dock they get double
fire, the second time gives them a rocket, the third gives a rear
force field and the fourth invulnerablility.
Rarity EU: 1 Picking up flags gives players bonus points with 10,000 points
Rarity US: 3 gaining them an extra life.
Rarity BR: 2

Aerial Assault
6.8
Developer Sanritsu Denki
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

In Aerial Assault, one play the Freedom Fighter who must de-
stroy five targets, including the Vinsk, CB-53 Bomber, “El”, and
two cliff fortresses. During each of the five missions, players will
encounter enemy jets, choppers, submarines, jeeps, parachute
bombs, and several other enemies which they must destroy.
The US version of the game has strikingly different box art,
Rarity EU: 5 meant to be purposefully more flashy.
Rarity US: 6
Rarity BR: 7
22 • Air Rescue

After Burner
6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

After Burner is an aircraft shooter. The goal is simple: players

use their F-14 Tomcat and shoot as many enemies as they can.
Being one of the most widely distributed games, After Burner
has several different cover variations. The major differences are
between the US/Brazil, PAL, and Japanese versions. The JAP
version is much more elaborate, based on the original artwork.
Rarity EU: 1
“smstributes.co.uk” Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: 1

Air Rescue
6.2
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Air Rescue is similar to Choplifter!. Players are a pilot of a heli-

copter and the object is to rescue hostages without being shot
down by soldiers, jeeps, tanks, choppers, and ground-based mis-
siles, and bring them back to base. A maximum of four hostages
can fit into the helicopter at any given time, so it is necessary to
make more than one trip.
A particuarly rare version with different artwork, layout, and Rarity EU: 3
fonts have been found. Rarity BR: 4

Aladdin
6.9
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Sega’s 8-bit systems received a unique adaptation of Disney’s

1992 animated film Aladdin.
Like other versions, it is a side-scrolling action game. The player
controls Aladdin, making his way through a variety of locations,
including the streets of Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders, the Sul-
tan’s palace and more.
Rarity EU: 3
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: 1
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

7.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Alex Kidd in Miracle World was arguably the most widely known
game in the Alex Kidd series, due to it being built into most Mas-
ter System II consoles.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World is a platform game. The player must
finish levels and overcome obstacles and puzzles in a 2D side-
scrolling environment. Throughout the 17 stages, Alex Kidd fac-
Rarity EU: 4 es many monsters, and the three henchmen of Janken the Great,
Rarity US: 3 before facing Janken himself.
Rarity BR: 2

Alex Kidd in Shinobi World

7.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Alex Kidd continues his adventures in Alex Kidd in Shinobi

World, featuring remixes of the music from Shinobi, and featur-
ing the common enemy: Ninjas.
The Dark Ninja, whom was banished 10,000 years ago, has re-
turned to rule Miracle World. He also takes young Alex’s girl-
friend and use her as a sacrifice. To help Alex defeat the Dark
Rarity EU: 2 Ninja and rescue his girlfriend, a god enters Alex’s body, causing
Rarity US: 7 Alex to become a ninja master.
Rarity BR: 4

Alex Kidd: High-Tech World

5.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

A new arcade has hit town, and Alex and his friends decide to
check it out. Sadly, they have no idea where it is, so it’s up to
Alex to find the eight map pieces cleverly hidden inside the cas-
tle.
Getting all the pieces is only the start, he must then fight his way
through a forest filled with ninja assassins, enter town to do re-
Rarity EU: 3 quired tasks, obtain a travel pass, then get through a second forest
Rarity US: 5 filled with other nasties.
Rarity BR: 3
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Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars

6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars features Alex Kidd and Stella search-
ing for the twelve Zodiac signs. Alex’s mission is to run through
each level, knocking down enemies, and obtain the six miracle
balls. These balls are hidden inside such unusual places as golden
eggs, the Fantasy Zone ship out of action, clamshells, Christmas
presents, pumpkins, and desk bells.
The game is known for the scream Alex Kidd lets out whenever Rarity EU: 4
he gets hit, falls, or loses all his time. Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: 5

ALF
3.3
Developer Nexa
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The game is based on the American television series ALF. Play-

ers control the titular character as he attempts to locate parts with
which to repair his spaceship, so he can meet up with his friends
Skip and Rhonda on the planet Mars.
In most of the reviews received ALF fairly low ratings. Recep-
tion was generally negative. Criticism was leveled at virtually all
aspects of the game: graphics, music creation, management and Rarity US: 6
gameplay.

Alien 3
5.9
Developer Probe Software
Publisher Arena Entertainment
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Alien³ is a video game based on the movie of the same name. The
plot of the movie picks up directly after the end of Aliens.
The gameplay of the various Alien³ conversions varies from plat-
form to platform. This version is a side-scrolling action game
with large maze-like levels. In each level, players have to rescue
all the trapped prisoners and then make their way to the exit, all
while surviving multiple alien attacks. Rarity EU: 2
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Alien Storm
5.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

The aliens are invading Earth, and it’s up to the “Alien Busters”
to wipe them out and destroy their creator. The Busters consist
of Karla, Gordon, and Scooter. Each one of them have their own
weapons and special attacks.
Only two versions exist. The PAL version is fairly common, but
the Brazilian version is known for being quite elusive, especially
Rarity EU: 2 complete.
Rarity BR: 8

Alien Syndrome
6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Alien Syndrome is a scrolling shooter arcade conversion.

The players objective is to run around and rescue all the captives
and make it to the escape hatch before the time bomb explodes.
Then face the mother alien at the end of the level.
One can play as a single player or two people, taking turns (Play-
er 2 starts the game after Player 1 dies and vice versa).
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 3
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Rarity BR: 5

Altered Beast
5.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher Activision
Release date 1989
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

The player are a hero raised from the dead by the god Zeus to
rescue his daughter Athena. With scenery inspired by Ancient
Greece, players have to fight hordes of undead and demons, with
a boss at the end of each level until they meet the god Neff, who
holds the girl captive.
Several versions of this game exist. The majority have the same
Rarity EU: 2 basic layout and artwork. In Brazil, a ‘blue box’ version was re-
Rarity US: 2 leased with artwork taken from the 16-Bit version.
Rarity BR: 3
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American Baseball
4.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Sports
Players 1 Player

Reggie Jackson Baseball (American Baseball in Japan and PAL

countries) is, as the name implies, a simulation of USA’s most be-
loved sports: baseball. There are four modes in the game: Exhibi-
tion, Tournament, Watch Mode, and finally a Home Run Contest.
Several variations of the same basic game exist, with minor dif-
ferences. The Canadian version, it should be noted, is still like
the PAL version. Rarity EU: 5
“smstributes.co.uk” Rarity BR: 4

American Pro Football

6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Walter Payton Football, or American Pro Football, as it is called

in Japan and Europe, is a simulation of American football. There
are two modes in the game. One is called “Monday Night Game”
and is the same as a friendly game or exhibition mode; the other
is “Road to Superbowl”, and is basically a play-off tournament
in the NFL.
One variation has thus far been located; PAL. This title was ap- Rarity EU: 6
parently not released outside of Europe. Rarity BR: 8

Andre Agassi Tennis

4.4
Developer TecMagik Entertainment
Publisher Lance Investments
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

A game endorsed by the American player who stunned the ten-

nis world in the early 90s with his “Image is everything” looks,
sporting long hair, earrings and colorful shirts, Andre Agassi
Tennis includes eight players (male and female and as expected,
only Agassi is a real player) rated according to movement speed
and both accuracy and strength on serve, backhand and forehand.
Two variations have thus far been located; Brazilian and PAL. Rarity EU: 5
There are no major differences between the two. Rarity BR: 2
 Ariel - The Little Mermaid • 27

Arcade Smash Hits

7.2
Developer Images Software
Publisher Virgin Games
Release date 1992
Genre Compilation
Players 1-2 Players

Arcade Smash Hits is a compilation of three classic Atari arcade

games, previously unreleased for Sega Master System: Centi-
pede, Breakout, and Missile Command. This release adds short
introduction sequences to each game.
Only a PAL version of this game exists.

Rarity EU: 3
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Ariel - The Little Mermaid

5.6
Developer BlueSky Software
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1997
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Players must help either Ariel, the gleeful little mermaid, or Tri-
ton, her father, foil the evil Ursula, who has transformed every-
one into small, green worm-like creatures, including the charac-
ter the player don’t initially choose.
Rescuing requires players to simply swim into the unfortunate
little victims as they hang about at fixed places in the watery
Rarity BR: 9 world; while fending off and dodging enemies like eels, clams,
sharks, and several other sea meanies. “mobygames.com”

Assault City
6.0
Developer Sanritsu Denki
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Assault City is a one-player shooter. At the beginning of the

game, players participate in a little shooting practice, where they
must shoot squares that contains pictures of robots, and avoid
shooting squares that contains pictures of humans. In the levels
that follow the shooting range, players must kill robots that ap-
pear and attack them.
Rarity EU: 4 Assault City comes in two flavors: the control pad version, as
well as a Light Phaser version.
“mobygames.com”
28 • Astérix and the Secret Mission

Astérix and the Great Rescue

6.0
Developer Core Design
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Astérix and the Great Rescue received a unique version for Sega’s
8-bit systems. It follows the same story as the Genesis version,
but offers unique levels and gameplay mechanics.
To rescue their friends Getafix and Dogmatix from the Romans,
Asterix and Obelix must make their way through five levels of
platforming action, encompassing Gaul, a Roman encampment,
the forest, a Roman galley and the city of Rome itself, fighting Rarity EU: 7
animals and Roman soldiers. “mobygames.com”
Rarity BR: 5

Astérix and the Secret Mission

6.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The druid Getafix is out of magic potion, and Astérix and Obelix
are set out on a secret mission: to find the necessary herbs, so he
can brew the potion again.
There are three known versions of this game. The PAL and Bra-
zilian versions have similar artwork. Later in Europe, this game
was released in a ‘classic’ brown-box style. It is slightly more
difficult to find than the original, but only differs in the insert. Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: 8

Astérix
7.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Romans, who fail to conquer one final Gaul village, kidnap
Getafix, the druid brewing the magic potion that gives all the
inhabitants supernatural strength. Vitalstatistix, the village chief,
orders Asterix and Obelix to find him, keep him out of Caesar’s
hands and bring him back at any cost.
In seven rounds, one can play either with Asterix or Obelix, and
in the bonus stages, players control the little Dogmatix. Rarity EU: 1
Rarity BR: 2
 Astro Warrior / Pit Pot • 29

Astro Warrior
6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

The game is a basic top down shooter that was common at the
time, similar to Zanac for the NES. The game plays through three
levels with a boss at the end of each. Astro Warrior’s three levels
each have many different kinds of enemies that attack in vari-
ous patterns. The stages themselves have no obstacles. Like most
shooters, learning the enemies’ patterns and how best to deal
with them is the key to success in Astro Warrior.
Rarity US: 5

Astro Warrior / Pit Pot

4.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Compilation
Players 1 Player

This is a mult cart featuring two games on one cartridge: Astro

Warrior and Pit Pot: The Magical Castle.
Only the PAL version exists. There is a German variant that ap-
pears to be slightly more common, but general not much rarer
than the typical PAL version.

Rarity EU: 5
“smstributes.co.uk”

Aztec Adventure
6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Action, Strategy
Players 1 Player

Aztec Adventure is a traditional action/labyrinth game in which

the player assumes the role of Nino, an explorer whose aim is to
find the Aztec Paradise.
A few different versions exist, all with generally the same art-
work. The Japanese version is the same minus the title change,
but features an entirely different front cover.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity US: 4 “smstributes.co.uk”
Rarity BR: 2
30 • The Addams Family

The Addams Family

4.6
Developer Ocean
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Morticia has been kidnapped! Uncle Fester has lost his memory
and fallen under the spell of Abigail Craven - only Gomez can
save the day, finally confronting the evil Judge.
The Addams Family is a side-scrolling platformer based on the
movie of the same name. The player takes the role of Gomez who
searches for his missing family members. To find them he has to
explore six different parts of the mansion, e.g. the woods, which Rarity EU: 6
are basic platform levels.
 Back to the Future III • 31

Back to the Future II

4.8
Developer Images Software
Publisher Image Works
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Based on the second installment of the popular Hollywood se-

ries Back to the Future, this movie conversion has Marty McFly
and Doc Brown travel through time to stop their arch-rival Biff
from changing the future. The game consists of five parts, each
inspired by one of the movie’s most memorable scenes.
No variations of the game are known to exist.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 2 “mobygames.com”

Back to the Future III

5.3
Developer Probe Software
Publisher Image Works
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Back to the Future III is a collection of four arcade games. Mar-

ty McFly and Doc Brown have traveled back through time to
the year 1885 - and they’re soon deep in trouble when they face
“Mad Dog” Tannen’s gang and have to find a way to return to the
present. This game takes four scenes from the Hollywood movie
Back to the Future III and turns them into arcade sequences.
Rarity EU: 4 Two variations have thus far been located: Australian and PAL.
“mobygames.com”

Baku Baku
6.8
Developer SEGA AM3 R&D Division
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Baku Baku Animal is a variation on the very often copied Tetris

type of game. The game has three different play modes: practice,
normal and hard. .
The objective is to pair animal heads with their respective food.
If a rabbit head comes falling, players must make it fall on a pile
of carrot tiles, dog heads with bones, panda heads with bamboos
Rarity BR: 4 and monkey heads with bananas.
32 • Bart Vs. the Space Mutants

Bank Panic
6.4
Developer Sanritsu Denki
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Bandits are holding up a bank and have taken people hostage,

and as a gunslinger, it’s the players job to shoot them. The bank
has 12 doors, and the bandits are behind each one of them. When
they pull a gun out at the player when they open a door, the play-
er have only a few seconds to shoot them before they shoot them.
If players shoot them too early (ie: before he sticks his gun out
at them), it is considered unfair, and they won’t score any points
Rarity EU: 4
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: 4

Bart Vs. the Space Mutants

4.0
Developer Imagineering
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Bart vs. The Space Mutants is a platform game where the player
goes into the role of Bart Simpson and must stop the Space Mu-
tants from invading Springfield.
On each of the five levels, Bart must collect (or get rid of) the
ingredients that the Space Mutants are planning to use to build
their machine, such as purple objects or balloons.
Rarity EU: 3
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: 6

Bart Vs. the World

3.3
Developer Imagineering
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

This game is actually a compilation of smaller games belonging

to different genres. Krusty the clown appears in the beginning of
the game and presents a menu with five games to play: A jump-
and-run game, where Bart must find an exit on a ship, while en-
emies fire at him and try to prevent him from reaching the exit; a
card game, where players have five tries to find hidden cards on
a board; a simple jigsaw puzzle; a series of trivia questions con-
Rarity EU: 6
cerning the Simpsons; and finally, a platform-skateboard game. Rarity BR: 6
“mobygames.com”
 Batman Returns • 33

Basketball Nightmare
4.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

The captain of the home town basketball team is leading his team
to win the All-American Championships. But then the captain
had a strange dream, nightmare in fact, where he was playing
basketball against all these strange creatures in exotic locations.
Basketball Nightmare is a basketball game where the player plays
basketball against strange humanoid creatures on the court where
Rarity EU: 4 the creature lives. The player must play and defeat each creature
Rarity BR: 5 before moving onto a new place with a new harder opponent.

Batman Returns
6.3
Developer Aspect
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

From Sega 8-bit specialists Aspect comes one of many adapta-

tions of Tim Burton’s 1992 superhero sequel Batman Returns.
Like other versions, it is a side-scrolling platformer. While very
similar to the Game Gear version, the Master System version has
slightly different levels and gameplay mechanics.
Unlike in the Game Gear version, there is no health bar: a single
Rarity EU: 1 hit will kill Batman. To compensate, the game contains a gener-
Rarity BR: 6 ous amount of extra lives.

Battlemaniacs
6.2
Developer Rare
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1-2 Players

Battletoads in Battlemaniacs is another game in the Battletoads

series by Rare. Much like its predecessor, it blends fighting
game elements (in the style of Double Dragon) with other kinds
of gameplay, like racing levels, “snake riding” levels and such.
There are some bonus levels between some of the regular ones,
where the player can collect extra lives.
Rarity BR: 7 Buddies can team up and defeat the opposition together in the
two coop-modes available.
34 • Black Belt

Battle Out Run

6.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Battle Out Run is Sega’s answer to Taito’s Chase H.Q. Players

drive a red sports car and must apprehend eight target vehicles
in selected cities across the USA, including Los Angeles, Chi-
cago, Miami, and New York. Players have to do this while avoid-
ing yellow cars and other obstacles. Halfway through the eight
stages, they enter a shop that allows them to upgrade their car
and get some nitros, as long as they have money, and they will be
Rarity EU: 3
rewarded if they apprehend the vehicles. Rarity BR: 7
“mobygames.com”

Black Belt
6.9
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Fighting
Players 1 Player

Black Belt is a side-scrolling game that is split into seven chap-

ters. During these chapters, players are fighting Chinese Kung
Fu men, wrestlers, jujitsu men, eagles, ninjas, and black women.
At the end of each chapter, players have to defeat several bosses
before continuing on to the next round.
There are a few versions of this game. Most notable are the Ital-
ian version with a special manual and the NTSC rerelease. The Rarity EU: 3
rerelease is harder to locate. Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: 1

Blade Eagle 3-D

5.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Players fight against hundreds of robot warriors equipped with

particle beam weapons. The game is played from the bird’s eye
view. The players mission is to blast through nine levels of the
most unbelievably treacherous 3-D terrain imaginable, shooting
aliens and ships on three different planes.
Blade Eagle is designed for play in conjunction with the Sega
3-D Glasses. Rarity EU: 6
Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: 2
 Bonkers Wax Up! • 35

Bonanza Bros.
6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

As either Mobo or Robo, players must collect all the treasures

before leaving the ten buildings and shoot any security guards
that get in their way. Players are under a time limit. An in-game
map will help then locate the treasures. There is a bonus stage
after three buildings, where the object is to collect the gold bars
in a limited amount of time without one of the three spotlights
shining on the player.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 5 “mobygames.com”

Bonkers Wax Up!

4.4
Developer Al Baker & Associates
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

In this platform game, players controls Bonkers through several

levels where they must find 7 pickle clues. By pressing the pause
button, a compass is shown, with the number of remaining clues
and the direction of the next one. Bonkers can run, jump, duck
and slide.
Bonkers find some of his friends, like Marylin, who’ll show him
Rarity BR: 6 the way to bonus levels, where he must find pieces of the Toon
Toaster.

Bomber Raid
6.8
Developer Sanritsu Denki
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

In Bomber Raid, the player controls a small “Freedom Fighter”

aircraft able to fire different types of projectiles through five lev-
els. As a shoot ‘em up game, gameplay is similar to the arcade
games 1942 and Raiden.
Bomber Raid was the last game for the Master System in Japan.

Rarity EU: 5
Rarity US: 5
36 • Bubble Bobble

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

4.1
Developer Probe Software
Publisher Sony Imagesoft
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Bram Stroker’s Dracula is a side-scroller platform game loosely

based on the 1992 film of the same name. Players take the role of
Jonathan Harker whose mission is to destroy Count Dracula by
first heading to Transylvania and then London.
Jonathan Harker can move left and right, jump and attack with a
weapon, the most basic of which is a knife. The status display on
the screen shows Harker’s health bar, countdown timer to com- Rarity EU: 5
plete the level and currently held weapon.

Bubble Bobble
8.2
Developer Taito
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Bubble Bobble is the story of two humans, Bub and Bob who
wander into the mysterious cave of monsters and magically turn
into dinosaurs. The only way to transform back is to reach the
end of the cave...
Bubble Bobble is a platform game, with each level being a single
screen. The enemies must be cleared from a level to go to the
next one. Rarity EU: 3
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: 7

Buggy Run
6.4
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

Buggy Run is a game that lets players race dune buggies in a

championship over 15 possible tracks (plus 4 in 2 player mode)
each winning money that can be used for dune buggy upgrades.
There are 4 different modes that can be played in single player
mode that includes Race, Vs Com, Freerun, and Battle.
In the main mode Race the player is given $20,000 starting cash
that can be used to upgrade the buggy. Rarity EU: 3
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: 7
 Buster Douglas Knockout Boxing • 37

Buster Douglas Knockout Boxing

6.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher Sanritsu Denki
Release date 1990
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

James ‘Buster’ Douglas Knockout Boxing is a boxing simula-

tion featuring the former world heavyweight boxing champion
(replaced with the fictional S. Davis in the European version).
The game is not to be confused with the Genesis title of the same
name, which is an entirely different game. Instead this title is
completely identical to the Game Gear and Master System ver-
sions of George Foreman’s KO Boxing, to which it served as a
Rarity US: 8
basis, only with George Foreman instead of James Douglas.
38 • California Games II

California Games
6.7
Developer Epyx
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Branching from their popular Summer Games and Winter Games

series, this game consisted of some sports purportedly popular
in California including skateboarding, freestyle footbag, surfing,
roller skating, flying disc and BMX.
The game sold very well, topping game selling charts for winter
months. It also got very positive reaction from reviewers, many
of whom consider California Games to be the last classic Epyx Rarity EU: 1
sports game, due to staff changes not long after its release. Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: 2

California Games II
5.2
Developer Epyx
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

The five sports events in California Games 2 consist of: Hang

gliding, Jet ski, Snowboarding, Bodysurfing, and Skateboarding.
The object of the game is to score as many points as possible by
performing stunts and surviving the event. Each event have dif-
ferent play mechanics and physics as well.

Rarity EU: 6
Rarity BR: 4

Captain Silver
6.7
Developer Data East
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Captain Silver is a port of a 1987 arcade game. The Master Sys-

tem version was released by Sega. Two versions of the game
were produced, a 1-Megabit cartridge for the American market
and a 2-Megabit cartridge for Japan and Europe.
In Captain Silver, one play the role of Jim, a brave young lad
with a taste of adventure. Players embark on a journey to find
Captain Silver’s secret treasure hoard, which is rumored to be Rarity EU: 3
hidden on an island in the Eastern Seas. Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: 7
 Castle of Illusion • 39

Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum
2.7
Developer Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1997
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum (Ra-Tim-Bum Castle) is an action/adven-

ture game based on a quite popular educative Brazilian TV se-
ries, produced during the mid 90’s but aired as late as 2007. The
player can chose to play either Pedro or Biba to search for the
ingredients through five levels. The main difference between the
two is that Biba is a little faster than Pedro.
Rarity BR: 6
“mobygames.com”

Castle of Illusion
7.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Sega’s 8-bit systems received their own version of the Genesis’

Disney platformer. The story and main theme remain the same,
but the game has its own unique levels and slightly different
gameplay mechanics.
To save his girlfriend Minnie from the wicked witch Mizrabel,
Mickey must venture into the Castle of Illusion. Crossing six lev-
Rarity EU: 1 els, he must collect the gems of the rainbow in order to confront
Rarity US: 7 and defeat the witch. “mobygames.com”
Rarity BR: 4

Casino Games
5.1
Developer Compile
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Casino
Players 1 Player

In Casino Games the player can visit a Casino with $500 in the
pocket where they spend it on casino games. The games come in
3 different categories that include card game, slot machine, and
pinball.
The categories and games available are: Poker, Blackjack, Bac-
carat, Slot Machine, and Pinball.
Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: 5 “mobygames.com”
40 • Champions of Europe

Championship Hockey
5.5
Developer Electronic Arts
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1994
Genre Sports
Players 1 Player

Championship Hockey is a 1992 ice hockey video game that was

released exclusively for the European Sega Master System. A
port of the game was released in 1994 for the Sega Game Gear.
Players must play international ice hockey matches against 22 of
the world’s most powerful ice hockey playing nations.
Teams involved in the game include the United States of Ameri-
Rarity EU: 8
ca, Russia, Canada, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Poland,
Austria, and Yugoslavia are the wild cards in this video game.

Champions of Europe
3.8
Developer TecMagik
Publisher TecMagik
Release date 1992
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Champions of Europe is a traditional football simulation video

game released to coincide with the UEFA Euro 1992 football
tournament. It is a top-down football game that was the only of-
ficial game of the tournament available for the Master System.
In issue 34 of Zero magazine, reviewer Patrick McCarthy gave
the game a score of 87%. His only real criticisms relating to col-
lision detection for the goalkeepers, and the aforementioned for- Rarity EU: 1
mation changing function. Rarity BR: 6

Chapolim X Drácula
6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Chapolim X Drácula: Um Duelo Assustador is an authorized

“hack” of Ghost House, with Ghost House’s hero, Mick, replaced
by Chapolim, a famous Mexican character from a TV series.
Chapolim is a parody to superheroes in general. He dresses a red
grasshopper costume with a yellow heart in the chest with the
leters “CH”. He also usually carries his Marreta Biônica a red
toy hammer.
Rarity BR: 4
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 Choplifter • 41

Cheese Cat-astrophe
6.8
Developer Cryo Interactive
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1995
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Cheese Cat-Astrophe Starring Speedy Gonzales is a 2D single-

player platform video game developed by Cryo Interactive and
published by Sega under license from Warner Bros.
Sylvester’s alter-ego, the dastardly Dr. Cheesefinger, has “kit-
napped” the cheese supply and Speedy Gonzales’ girlfriend, Car-
mel. This “speedy mouse” must outwit the callous cat and rescue
Rarity EU: 6 the village cheese supply.
Rarity BR: 4

Choplifter
6.6
Developer Brøderbund/SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Originally released for Apple II home computers, Choplifter!

was later ported to the arcades and a number of video game con-
soles. Many imitators and homages would follow.
Choplifter is a side-scrolling action/arcade game that puts play-
ers in command of an attack chopper. The mission: Go behind
enemy lines and rescue up to 16 hostages per level.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity US: 2 “mobygames.com”
Rarity BR: 3

Chuck Rock
6.2
Developer Core Design
Publisher Virgin Games
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Chuck Rock is a slapstick side-scrolling platform video game of

the early-to-mid 1990s, which was initially created by Core De-
sign in 1991 and was subsequently ported to a large number of
home consoles of the time over the next few years.
Chuck fights of a variety of dinosaurs using his belly-buster at-
tack and a jump kick. Occasionally he has to pick up and throw
Rarity EU: 2 rocks to defeat enemies and allow him to jump to greater heights.
Rarity BR: 2
42 • Cloud Master

Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck

6.7
Developer Core Design
Publisher Core Design
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The story takes up a little while after the end of the first game.
After Chuck Rock rescued his woman, Ophelia Rock, from the
T-Rex bully Gary Gritter, Chuck and Ophelia had a son, named
Chuck Junior. Chuck senior works in a factory, where he devel-
ops great skill at carving automobiles out of stone. A rival manu-
facturer becomes jealous of Chuck’s abilities and kidnaps him,
leaving it up to Junior to rescue his father.
Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: 4

Cloud Master
6.5
Developer Taito
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

One play a small character who floats about on a cloud and shoots
small balls of energy at bad guys who fly at him from the left
and right of the screen. Players can collect powerups and visit
shops to upgrade their offensive and defensive powers. There are
a number of different stages which are punctated by a mini-boss
half way through and a big boss at the end.
Some European copies were mis-printed with the box description Rarity EU: 4
from ‘Wanted’. Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: 3

Columns
7.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Columns is a match-three puzzle video game, first created in

1989 by Jay Geertsen. Early versions of the game were made
and ported among early computer platforms, and then the Atari
ST, until 1990, when Jay Geertsen sold the rights to Sega, where
it was ported to several Sega consoles. Because Columns was
made by Sega, versions were made available on the Master Sys-
tem, Mega Drive, Mega-CD, Game Gear, Saturn, and Dreamcast.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: 3
 Cosmic Spacehead • 43

Cool Spot
6.4
Developer Virgin
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Cool Spot is a colorful 2D platform game featuring the 7-Up mas-

cot as the main protagonist. The game objective is fairly simple
and straightforward. The player character has to collect enough
number of cool points throughout each level in order to find and
rescue his captured uncool Spot buddies and complete the game.

Rarity EU: 3
“mobygames.com”

Cosmic Spacehead
5.3
Developer Supersonic Software
Publisher Codemasters
Release date 1993
Genre Puzzle, Adventure
Players 1 Player

Linus Spacehead’s Cosmic Crusade is a video game released in

1992 by Codemasters for the NES. A remake of the game, reti-
tled Cosmic Spacehead, was released later for the Sega Master
System.
Linus had crash landed on a distant planet called Earth, and made
his way back home again. Trouble is, no one believes his tale of
Rarity EU: 6 the planet he discovered! The job is to help Linus make his way
back to planet Earth so he can convince his friends.

Crash Dummies
6.7
Developer Gray Matter
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

The Incredible Crash Dummies is an action video game based on

the line of action figures of the same name.
The Crash Dummies need to earn some money so they’ve taken
on some odd jobs. And when it comes to Crash Dummies, the
odder the better. Although it shares the same name, this game
greatly differs from the NES version and other platforms. One
Rarity EU: 5 play as crash dummy Slick, trying to earn money. The better he
do, the more money he earn.
44 • Cyborg Hunter

Cyber Shinobi
6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Cyber Shinobi (also known as Shinobi Part 2) is a side-

scrolling action game released for the Master System in 1990. It
was the third Shinobi game for the console (following Alex Kidd
in Shinobi World) and served as a futuristic-themed sequel to the
original Shinobi. The game was released exclusively in Europe,
Australia, and Brazil, as it was released at a time the Master Sys-
tem was discontinued in other markets.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: 4

Cyborg Hunter
6.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Cyborg Hunter is a horizontal scrolling, action video game re-

leased in 1988 on the Sega Master System. It was both developed
and published by Sega in Japan and Europe, and published by
Activision for the North American market.
The original Japanese game was designed by Hirohiko Yoneda
who would later work on Shenmue, and Yasushi Yamaguchi who
is also credited for design on Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Music was Rarity EU: 5
composed by Nav and Key. Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: 8
 Danan: The Jungle Fighter • 45

Daffy Duck in Hollywood

5.3
Developer Probe Software
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Looney Tunes platformer Daffy Duck in Hollywood re-

ceived a unique version for Sega’s 8-bit systems. While similar
in story, concept and themes to the Mega Drive version, the 8-bit
version has unique level designs and also several differences in
gameplay.
Players control Daffy Duck, who is hired to reacquire Yosemite
Rarity EU: 7 Sam’s Golden Cartoon Movie Awards, stolen by the nefarious
Rarity BR: 5 Doctor Duck Brain.

Danan: The Jungle Fighter

5.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Danan: The Jungle Fighter borrows elements from different game

genres, such as Hack ‘n Slash action, vertical and horizontal plat-
forming; non-linear level designs; an elaborate plot mostly un-
raveled by talking to npc’s; item collection, summons (animal
aid); levelling up; ... It’s often described by game journalists and
game bloggers as a cross between Hack ‘n Slash action in the
vein of Rastan, Golden Axe and The Legendary Axe, and action-
Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: 4
adventures games like Lord of the Sword and Faxanadu.

Dead Angle
5.9
Developer Seibu Kaihatsu
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Dead Angle is a 1988 arcade game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu.

A port of the game was later released for the Sega Master System.
The gameplay involves players having to shoot all the mafia
henchmen before being able to fight the level boss. The game is
view as a 1st person/3rd person hybrid where players are shoot-
ing in first person but they can see the outline of their character.
Rarity EU: 4 To avoid getting shot players have to make sure they are not in
Rarity US: 5 front of an enemy as when they are their outline turns red.
Rarity BR: 3
46 • Desert Speedtrap

Deep Duck Trouble

7.1
Developer Aspect
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck, known in Japan as

Donald Duck’s Four Treasures is a Disney-licensed game devel-
oped by Sega.
This game is a sequel to Sega’s previous Donald Duck title Lucky
Dime Caper. It is a platform game reminiscent of Castle of Illu-
sion Starring Mickey Mouse, as both have similar gameplay ele-
ments. Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 7

Desert Speedtrap
5.9
Developer Probe Software
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

This is a platform game starring Looney Tunes famous Road

Runner and nemesis Wile E. Coyote. Road Runner can jump,
eat birdseed to replenish life and run. Holding the D-pad down
speeds him up. The clock is ticking and if the player run out of
time a try is lost, collecting stars adds time to the clock. There are
also various items/powerups and bonus areas.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 3
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Desert Strike
7.0
Developer Electronic Arts
Publisher Domark
Release date 1992
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

The first game in the Strike series. A year after the Gulf War, a
self-styled general named Kilbaba takes over an Arab Emirate
and threatens to start World War III against his western enemy,
the United States.
Players must fly a specially designed AH-64A Apache on a series
of missions to rescue missing-in-action characters, destroy pow-
er plants, blow apart SCUD missiles, etc. to take out the enemy Rarity EU: 3
defense while trying to find out Kilbaba’s plans.
 Double Dragon • 47

Dick Tracy
3.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Dick Tracy is a side-scrolling arcade game where players control

the famous hero through various stages to bring down Big Boy.
Tracy can walk, jump, duck, shoot a pistol, and use a Tommy
gun to hit enemies and objects in the background. Each level has
a series of sub-levels to it and bonus points awarded if players
could avoid hitting any of the various objects in the background;
i.e., windows, fire hydrants, and street lights. One of the levels
Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: 6
switches the action up slightly by having players control Tracy
Rarity BR: 5 during a police chase.

Double Dragon
7.1
Developer Technos Japan
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Beat ‘em up
Players 1-2 Players

The player takes control of martial artist Billy Lee and his twin
brother Jimmy, as they fight their way into the turf of the Black
Warriors gang in order to rescue their common love interest Mar-
ian. he player character has a repertoire of martial art techniques
which they can perform.
There is a particularly rare NTSC rerelease version with some
Rarity EU: 1 minor differences.
Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: 3

Double Hawk
6.3
Developer Opera House
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Double Hawk is a shoot ‘em up game for the Sega Master Sys-
tem. The basic premise of the game was that in the 1990s vio-
lence was spreading across the globe, brought forth by a group of
terrorists. The protagonists, John Jackson and Jack Thomas, are
sent into battle to eradicate all threats.
Throughout the game the player must eliminate various enemies
Rarity EU: 5 including foot soldiers, armed vehicles, and helicopters using
multiple guns and ordnance weapons.
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Dragon Crystal
6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Role-playing game
Players 1 Player

Dragon Crystal is similar to and shares assets with Fatal Laby-

rinth, which was also released around that time.
The game is a dungeon crawler with RPG elements, along the
lines of classics such as Rogue or Nethack. Without relying on a
story, the game throws players into a randomly generated world
which they should explore carefully - and most importantly,
where they must survive. Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 7

Dragon: the Bruce Lee Story

3.7
Developer Virgin
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1994
Genre Beat ‘em up
Players 1 Player

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is a multiplatform fighting video

game based on the film Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, which is a
semi-fictionalized account of the life of Bruce Lee.
The Master System and Game Gear versions are a platformer/
beat’em up game, rather than a one-on-one fighting game as
SNES, Genesis and Jaguar versions.
Rarity EU: 7

Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine

7.3
Developer Compile
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine is a puzzle game. It is the

Western release of Puyo Puyo and the first Puyo Puyo game to be
released in the West. The game is based on Adventures of Sonic
the Hedgehog animated series rather than taking place on the
main games’ universe. It is also one of a few titles in the Sonic
the Hedgehog series to not feature Sonic himself.
Rarity EU: 7
Rarity BR: 6
 Dynamite Dux • 49

Dynamite Duke
6.1
Developer Seibu Kaihatsu
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Duke, armed with a machine gun and cybernetic arm, walks

sideways through enemy bases, shooting snipers and engaging in
hand-to-hand combat with bosses and the occasional knife-wield-
ing soldier. An over-the-shoulder perspective is used throughout.

Rarity EU: 5
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Dynamite Dux
6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Beat ‘em up
Players 1 Player

Dynamite Düx is a side-scrolling ‘beat ‘em up’ arcade game

ported to the Sega Master System in 1989, where the game was
somewhat altered. Due to the console’s limitations, both the
graphics and sound are noticeably inferior to the arcade original
which ran on the much more powerful System-16 board. Many
of the enemies’ unique dying animations had to be cut or altered
due to the Master Systems’ limitations. There are fewer weapons
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 4
and power-ups per level as well as fewer enemies per level.

Dynamite Headdy
5.3
Developer Treasure
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Players control Headdy, a puppet with a detachable head. This

head can be fired in eight directions to attack enemies and obsta-
cles, as well as retrieve out of reach items. By grabbing a Hang-
Man, Headdy is able to pull himself up various platforms, or
drag certain areas towards him. By finding a walking case named
HeadCase, Headdy can gain a special head type depending on the
image shown on HeadCase at the time he hits it.
Rarity BR: 8
 Ecco: The Tides of Time • 51

Ecco the Dolphin

6.5
Developer Novotrade
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Action-adventure
Players 1 Player

It is the first installment in the Ecco the Dolphin video game fran-
chise. The player character, Ecco, is a bottlenose dolphin who
travels through time to combat hostile extraterrestrials in Earth’s
oceans and on an alien spacecraft.
Attacking enemies is accomplished by making Ecco ram into
them at high speeds. Swimming can be made progressively faster
Rarity EU: 4 by tapping a certain button, and the speed can be maintained by
Rarity BR: 6 holding it down.

Ecco: The Tides of Time

5.7
Developer Novotrade
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Action-adventure
Players 1 Player

The followup to Ecco the Dolphin, in which Ecco successfully

destroyed the Vortex. Unfortunately, it turns out that the Vortex
Queen followed it to the Earth and eventually destroyed the As-
terite. All the world’s oceans are threatened, and actually already
doomed.
The game features better graphics than its predecessor, and in-
Rarity BR: 9 troduces a new gameplay mode in which the camera follows the
dolphin from behind instead of from the side.

Earthworm Jim
6.6
Developer Shiny Entertainment
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Earthworm Jim is a 1994 run and gun platforming video game

developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Playmates
Interactive Entertainment, featuring an earthworm named Jim in
a robotic suit who battles evil. Created by Doug TenNapel and
designed by David Perry, the game was released for the Sega
Genesis in 1994, and subsequently ported to the Sega Master
System.
Rarity BR: 7
52 • E-SWAT

Enduro Racer
6.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

The game was developed for the Sega Master System in 1987
and later released for the Wii’s Virtual Console. The player races
on motorcycle tracks against both cars and motorcycles earning
one point for each one that is passed. Points can be used to buy
new parts or for repairs. The game also uses an isometric view.
The Japanese version has more tracks and objects like people and
trees than the American and European releases.
Rarity EU: 1
Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: 2

E-SWAT
5.9
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

E-SWAT: Cyber Police is a horizontal-scrolling beat ‘em up

where players have to make their way from left to right and de-
feat a mastermind. There are 15 stages to complete, and have
players patrolling through Liberty streets, car yards, stadiums,
restaurants, the CBD, construction sites, and boat docks. While
their out on patrol, they can pick up ammunition, and the amount
they get varies. Once players have obtained the cyber-suit, they
Rarity EU: 4
wear it for the duration of the game. Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: 3
 Fantastic Dizzy • 53

F-16 Fighter
4.1
Developer Nexa Corporation
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

In this game, players are flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the
most advanced jet fighter in the world. In this carefully crafted
simulation, the mission is to take down all enemy jets and remain
airborne as possible.
Players are equipped with your standard gun, plus some missiles
that they can use to take them down. There are ten levels. The
Rarity EU: 3 number of missiles they have vary between each level.
Rarity BR: 2
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Fantastic Dizzy
6.0
Developer Chameleon
Publisher Codemasters
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The most technically-advanced of Dizzy’s adventure games in

many ways, it was the only one to feature actual scrolling rather
than a flick-screen system, the only one not to be released for the
8 bit computers the character originated on, the only one to origi-
nate on a console, as well as featuring many mini-games, such as
Bubble Dizzy and an Operation Wolf clone.
Rarity EU: 6 Gameplay involves walking Dizzy through the levels, picking up
objects and using them to solve simple puzzles.

Fantasy Zone
7.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Fantasy Zone is a surreal arcade game released by Sega in 1986.

It was later ported to a wide variety of consoles, including the
Sega Master System. The player controls a sentient spaceship
named Opa-Opa who fights nonsensical invader enemies in the
titular group of planets, full of settings atypical of the traditional
scrolling shooter and pastel colors. Opa-Opa is sometimes re-
ferred to as Sega’s first mascot character.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: 3
54 • Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Fantasy Zone II
7.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Like the first Fantasy Zone, the player controls a sentient space-
ship named Opa-opa who fights surreal invader enemies. Like its
predecessor, Fantasy Zone II departs from the traditional scroll-
ing shooter themes with its bright colors and whimsical designs.
For this reason, it is occasionally dubbed a “cute ‘em up”.
Also like in the original can players walk on the ground to avoid
approaching enemies, and spend money in the shop to get new Rarity EU: 5
weapons. Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: 4

Fantasy Zone: The Maze

6.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Fantasy Zone: The Maze is a video game originally released as

a arcade game. Between 1987 and 1988 was published in the
various markets console conversion for Sega Master System. It
is known to many fans as Fantasy Zone III.
Unlike the other Fantasy Zone games which were Cute ‘em ups,
Fantasy Zone: The Maze is a maze game.
Rarity EU: 6
Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: 4

Férias Frustradas Do Pica Pau

3.6
Developer Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Férias Frustradas do Pica-Pau (roughly translates as Woody

Woodpecker’s Frustrated Vacations) is a platform game released
in Brazil only.
The player takes the role of Woody Woodpecker. Woody’s at-
tack is using his beak to attack at enemies. One can also jump
to cross platforms or to avoid enemy attacks such as throwing
acorns. Also the player would have to collect money bags which Rarity BR: 5
are across the levels.
 Fire & Ice • 55

FIFA International Soccer

5.6
Developer Tiertex Design Studios
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Based on the sport of association football, the game tasks the

player with controlling a football team. Initially, the development
took place for the Sega Mega Drive platform under the work-
ing title of EA Soccer, with a small budget of around $50,000-
$100,000. The game was later ported to numerous other systems.
The game was the first game in the FIFA series.
Rarity BR: 2

Fire & Ice

4.8
Developer Virgin
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

In this game a coyote runs, throwing ice cubes, through various

worlds. In the levels players must jump on platforms and kill
the enemies. The enemies can be shot with their ice cubes; they
become frozen, so players smash them. Sometimes they leave
part of a key behind after they’re destroyed. The complete key,
assembled from all the pieces, opens the door to the next world.
Rarity BR: 8

Fire and Forget 2

5.8
Developer Titus
Publisher Titus
Release date 1990
Genre Action, Racing
Players 1 Player

Part two in the Fire and Forget series, best described as Crazy
Cars (also by Titus) with weapons in a futuristic setting. This
game combines the genres action and driving.
In each of the five levels players need to blow their way to the
front of the death convoy and shot down the leader of a group of
terrorists, who plans to blow up a city. The players machine of
Rarity EU: 5 destruction is a car with the ability to fly.
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56 • The Flintstones

The Flash
6.0
Developer Probe Software
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Flash is an action video game based on the DC Comics su-

perhero of the same name. The game’s release followed approxi-
mately two years after the cancellation of the Flash TV series on
CBS.
Apart from a speedy protagonist, the game has some similarities
to Sonic the Hedgehog, as the levels have a similarly complex
structure with different passages and many optional areas. Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: 4

The Flintstones
5.2
Developer Tiertex Design
Publisher Grandslam
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

It’s weekend. Fred Flintstone thinks of only one thing: bowling

with his friend and neighbor Barney. Unfortunately, his wife Wil-
ma got other plans for him. Fred has to paint the living room and
Wilma is not going to help him with it. No, she goes shopping.
And if that’s not enough, Wilma also tells Fred that his mother-
in-law is coming over.
Rarity EU: 4
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: 2

Forgotten Worlds
6.6
Developer Capcom
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Forgotten Worlds, originally titled Lost Worlds in Japan, is a

side-scrolling shoot-’em-up game by Capcom originally released
as a coin-operated video game in 1988. A Master System ver-
sion was released by Sega in Europe and Brazil. This version is
1-player only and due to the presence of only two buttons on the
Master System’s standard controller, the buttons are used solely
to rotate the character, who shoots automatically. The Megacrush
Rarity EU: 4
attack is performed in this version by pressing both buttons si- Rarity BR: 2
multaneously.
 F1 • 57

F1
4.3
Developer Teque Interactive
Publisher Domark
Release date 1993
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

F1 is an Official Formula One Racing Game. There are two

modes of play available: “Arcade”, “Grand Prix”. In both of
these modes players complete a certain number of laps (4, 8, or
12) and select which circuit that they want to race on. The cir-
cuits include San Marino, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Por-
tugal, Japan, and Australia. Some circuits are easy, while some
are difficult.
Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: 5 “mobygames.com”
58 • Galaxy Force

Gain Ground
7.2
Developer Sanritsu
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Action, Strategy
Players 1-2 Players

Gain Ground is a 1988 action-strategy arcade game later ported

to the Sega Master System.
The game is an arcade style action game with a bit of strategy
thrown in. The goal is get all of the soldiers to the opposite side
of the screen or to kill all of the enemies. Each soldier in the army
has a unique specialization, from among 20 types.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 5

Galaxy Force
7.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher Activision
Release date 1989
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Galaxy Force is a sprite-scaling rail shooter arcade game, re-

leased by Sega in 1988 and built upon the Sega Y Board. The
game which is in the tradition of Sega’s successful Space Harrier
is set in space. The game was later ported to the Sega Master
System.
The game is divided into four “scenes”, or planets: the A world is
a green planet, world B is a fire-ridden lava planet, world C is a Rarity EU: 4
green water planet and world D is barren ice planet. Rarity US: 6

Gangster Town
7.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

In Gangster Town, players must use the Light Phaser to shoot

unruly mobsters from the town, starting with a car chase, a walk
through downtown, shootouts in a bar and nightclub and more.
Bonus games, such as finding a key in a brick wall, are included
as players complete the game.
Brazilian version was issued in both white and blue style TecToy
boxes. The blue style is a later release and much harder to find Rarity EU: 4
than the original. Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: 1
 Game Box Serie Corridas • 59

Game Box Serie Esportes Radicais

3.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Sports
Players 1 Player

Game Box Série Esportes Radicais (which means Game Box

Radical Sports Series) is a modified version of California Games.
Four of its six events were removed and now the player can only
compete in the Surfing and BMX events. The team selection
(sponsorship) was also removed, as well as the ability of naming
the players.
Rarity BR: 4

Game Box Serie Corridas

1.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1994
Genre Compilation
Players 1-2 Players

Game Box Série Corridas (which means Game Box Racing Se-
ries) is a compilation of the three following games in a single
cartridge: Games included are Super Cross, Super Monaco GP,
and World Grand Prix.

Rarity BR: 5

Game Box Serie Esportes

5.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1994
Genre Compilation
Players 1-2 Players

Game Box Série Esportes (which means Game Box Sports Se-
ries) is a compilation of the three following games in a single
cartridge: Great Volley, Super Futebol 2, and Wimbledon.
The game was also released in Portugal with a purple and white
cover. This is the only known Game Box series game to be re-
leased outside of Brazil.
Rarity BR: 4
60 • Gauntlet

Game Box Serie Lutas

5.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1995
Genre Compilation
Players 1 Player

Game Box Série Lutas (which means Game Box Fighting Se-
ries) is a compilation of the three following games in a single
cartridge: Shinobi, The Ninja, and Kung Fu Kid.

Rarity BR: 5

Gauntlet
7.6
Developer Tiertex Design
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1990
Genre Hack and slash
Players 1-2 Players

Gauntlet is an action game where players choose characters and

fight their way through hordes of enemies that assault them on
the way to the end of the level. One or two players must make
their way through 100 levels of mayhem and magic.
The game features a choice of four characters to play with, each
with different weapons. Thor the Warrior, Thyra the Valkyrie,
Questor the Elf, and Merlin the Wizard. Rarity EU: 2
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: 3

George Foreman’s KO Boxing

2.2
Developer SIMS
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1992
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

George Foreman’s KO Boxing was released in 1992 for the Sega

Mega Drive/Genesis and other 16-bit gaming consoles such as
the SNES that features multiple heavyweight champion George
Foreman. The game was also later available on the 8-bit Sega
Master System, and the Sega Game Gear. These two versions dif-
fer greatly from the other releases and were based on the Master
System version of James Buster Douglas Knockout Boxing.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: 5
 Ghostbusters • 61

Geraldinho
6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Geraldinho is a modified version of Teddy Boy, with Teddy Boy

replaced by Geraldinho, a famous Brazilian comic character.
Geraldinho is an infantile version of another comic character,
Geraldão (both drawn by the Brazilian cartoonist Glauco). He is
a boy addicted to soft drinks, ice cream and TV, and he’s always
with his friends, the dog Cachorrão and the cat Tufinho.
Rarity BR: 6
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Ghostbusters
6.1
Developer Compile
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Ghostbusters is a licensed game produced by Activision based

on the movie of the same name. It was designed by David Crane,
produced by Brad Fregger, and released for several home compu-
ter platforms in 1984, and later released for various video game
console systems, including the Sega Master System and NES.
From Ghostbusters HQ, the player must monitor a map of mid-
Rarity EU: 2 town Manhattan for “ghost alarms”, as well as for casual, roam-
Rarity US: 2 ing spirits, and plot a route to the alarmed area.
Rarity BR: 3

Ghost House
6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Platformer
Players 1-2 Players

Ghost House is a single-player, side-scrolling horror-action video

game loosely based on Sega’s 1982 arcade game Monster Bash.
The game was originally released in the short lived Sega Card
format, but was re-released on cartridge.
The player controls Mick, a young vampire hunter out to destroy
five vampires (or “Draculas” as the instruction book calls them)
Rarity EU: 2 in each stage before proceeding to the next.
Rarity BR: 2
62 • Global Defense

Ghouls’n Ghosts
7.5
Developer Capcom
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, the sequel to Ghosts ‘n Goblins is a platform

game/run and gun developed by Capcom and released as an ar-
cade game in 1988, and subsequently ported to a number of other
platforms.
Released in both white and blue style covers in Brazil. The Bra-
zilian blue style variant has much more elaborate and detailed
artwork. Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: 6
Rarity BR: 2

Global Defense
6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

SDI - Strategic Defense Initiative, or simply titled SDI and some-

times known as Global Defense, is a 1987 side-scrolling shoot
‘em up arcade game originally produced and released interna-
tionally by Sega. It was later ported to game consoles. Players
control a satellite and must destroy enemies by moving a cross-
hair over them and firing the satellite’s weapons.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: 6

Global Gladiators
5.2
Developer Virgin
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Global Gladiators is a platform game licensed from fast food

chain McDonalds. While playing through the game’s 12 levels
the players notice McDonalds logos, burgers and all sorts of fam-
ily restaurant type stuff as they take Mick and Mack on a journey
to clean up “Monsters of Slime World”, “Toxi-Town”, etc.

Rarity EU: 1
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 Golden Axe • 63

G-LOC: Air Battle

6.0
Developer Sanritsu
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

G-LOC: Air Battle is a 1990 air combat arcade game by Sega.

The title refers to “G-force induced Loss Of Consciousness”.
The game was later ported to the Sega Master System. The port
include certain features not present in the arcade version, like
bosses.
The game is split into 8 stages, which are split into sub-stages
Rarity EU: 2 over land and sea, each of which has a strict time limit, and a
Rarity BR: 1 target number of planes to shoot down.

Golden Axe
6.6
Developer Team Shinobi
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Hack ‘n’ slash
Players 1 Player

Golden Axe is a side-scrolling, beat ‘em up, hack and slash ar-
cade video game released in 1989 by Sega for the System 16-B
arcade hardware. Makoto Uchida was the primary developer of
the game and also was responsible for the creation of Altered
Beast. The game was ported to the Master System, among others.
Players take one of the three characters; the barbarian Ax Battler,
Rarity EU: 1 a dwarf named Gilius Thunderhead or the amazon Tyris Flare,
Rarity US: 5 and bash everything on screen.
Rarity BR: 2

Golden Axe Warrior

7.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Action-adventure
Players 1 Player

Golden Axe Warrior is an action-adventure game released on the

Sega Master System in 1991 and a spin-off of the popular Golden
Axe video game series. The game follows a young warrior who
tries to avenge the death of his parents by exploring ten laby-
rinths, collecting nine missing crystals and battling with the evil
tyrant Death Adder.
Rarity EU: 4 The game is considered by some to be one of the system’s rarest
Rarity US: 6 games.
Rarity BR: 3
64 • Golvellius

Golfamania
5.2
Developer Sanritsu
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

Golfamania is a golf video game released exclusively for the

Sega Master System in Brazil and Europe. One of the game’s
innovative features is its create-a-player mode. The game uses a
battery-packed RAM in order to save progress.
There is only one golf course; which has some island holes in ad-
dition to trees and bunkers. A fanfare is performed when a player
performs at par or better; the only other music track other than Rarity EU: 3
the title screen music. Rarity BR: 4

Golvellius
7.3
Developer Compile
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Role-playing game
Players 1 Player

Maou Golvellius is an action adventure video game originally

released for the Japanese MSX home computer system. Sega li-
censed the franchise in 1988 and released their own remake of
the game for the Sega Master System, featuring enhanced graph-
ics and entirely different overworld and dungeon layouts. This
version was released worldwide under the name Golvellius: Val-
ley of Doom.
Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: 3

GP Rider
5.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

GP Rider is an arcade game developed and manufactured by

Sega. It was ported to the Sega Master System and Game Gear in
1993 just 3 years after the arcade release.
This version is played permanently in a split screen, regardless
of if one or two players are playing. If only one player is rac-
ing then the second player is replaced by a computer opponent
called “Wayne.” “Wayne” plays like a human player in that his Rarity EU: 4
performance varies from race to race. Rarity BR: 3
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Great Baseball
5.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Great Baseball, released in Japan as The Pro Yakyuu: Pennant

Race, give players the role of a manager. They choose between
a total of 26 teams, including New York, Toronto, Milwaukee,
Chicago, Seattle, Boston, etc. Then, select their pitcher and his
specialty and stamina.

Rarity EU: 6
Rarity US: 2

Great Basketball
4.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Great Basketball is an 8-bit simulation of international basketball

competition. Players choose from one of eight countries (USA,
Canada, USSR, Japan, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Italy, Hungary)
and jump into the hoops action, featuring 5-on-5 play, defensive
and offensive fouls, free throws, and three-point shots.
Single player mode is a double-elimination tournament. Win a
Rarity EU: 5 game, and players get to allocate bonus points to various RPG-
Rarity US: 2 style attributes like shooting, passing, and jumping.
Rarity BR: 6

Great Football
3.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Great Football plays as a regular professional American football

game. One has the option to choose from the AFC league or the
NFC league and then choose from several fabricated teams such
as the Bombers, Sharks, Beavers or Bucks.
During gameplay, one must choose from a number of play for-
mations. The player can choose from running and passing plays
Rarity EU: 5 to field goals and punting plays when the time is right.
Rarity US: 2
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Rarity BR: N/A
66 • Great Ice Hockey

Great Golf
3.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

Welcome to the Sega Master’s Tournament where players need

to play better than “par” if they want to win. This championship
course has been groomed for a competitive challenge. Eighteen
holes full of roughs, bunkers, and water hazards will put players
nerves to a real test. Or a boore.

Rarity EU: 2
Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: N/A

Great Ice Hockey

2.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Great Ice Hockey, is a multi-player sports video game that re-

quires the use of the Sega Sports Pad to play the game. It is part
of the Great line of sports games released by Sega for the Master
System.
Player begin his career in the big leagues and they can choose be-
tween seven different international hockey teams, to indicate his
team as the winner of all other teams, because here’s a rough and Rarity EU: N/A
tumble hockey game that takes a steady hand and quick reflexes. Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Great Soccer
6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

This version of Great Soccer is on the Sega cartridge. The other

version of Great Soccer is on the Sega card and an entirely dif-
ferent game.
All the same rules apply to this soccer game as in a real life match.
There are kickoffs, offside violations, slide tackles, corner kicks,
out of bound throw-ins and goalie saves all during gameplay.
Rarity US: 5
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Great Volleyball
4.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Great Volleyball is very simple to play, and features a practice

mode. Players can try out the game mechanics there, and a coach
judges their skill by yelling at them. If players fail to perform
even the simplest tasks correctly, they’ll have to do everything
again.
Once their confident enough to take on other teams, players can
Rarity EU: 5 check out the tournament mode, where they play against the oth-
Rarity US: 5 er teams to obtain the world cup.
Rarity BR: N/A
68 • Hang On/Astro Warrior

Hang On
6.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Hang-On was originally released as an 1985 arcade game. The

title is derived from when the biker is turning and has to “hang
on” to the bike while the bike is leaning, which Suzuki had read
in a Japanese bike magazine, though Suzuki learned later the
technique was called “hang off” in North America. Nevertheless,
he chose to keep the former name. The game was also built into
some versions of the Sega Master System.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: 4

Hang On/Astro Warrior

7.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Compilation
Players 1 Player

Twice the action. Twice the risk. One incredible combination.

Hang On is the 3-D motorcycle race game that’s taken the ar-
cades by storm. Players race through grasslands, seasides, val-
leys, nighttime city scapes and motorcycle racecourses.
Astro Warrior pits players against the enemy’s fleet of superpow-
ered spaceships. And ultimately, the invincible Master Ship. In
this treacherous black universe players can only count on them- Rarity US: 4
self.

Hang On/Safari Hunt

7.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Compilation
Players 1-2 Players

This is a compilation, featuring the two games: Hang-On - Simi-

lar to Pole Position, but with bikes. Players race against time
while trying to get past their opponents. Beating the clock will
extend the time and provides a new backdrop.
And Safari Hunt - Players use their Sega Light Phaser to shoot
as many wildlife as they can until they run out of ammunition. If
their score is above the qualifying score by the time it runs out, Rarity US: 2
they proceed to the next round. If it is not, they lose.
 Heroes of the Lance • 69

Heavyweight Champ
6.6
Developer Sanritsu Denki
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Heavyweight Champ is a boxing simulation featuring the fiction-

al S. Davis.
The player is cast as S. Davis to go through a series of boxing
matches against different opponents to win the championship ti-
tle belt. The boxers are shown from the side. Players can move
left or right in the ring to avoid punches. Other moves including
Rarity EU: 3 blocking, and left and right punches that can be varied into jabs
Rarity BR: 5 and crosses.

Heroes of the Lance

4.3
Developer U.S. Gold
Publisher Tiertex Design
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Heroes of the Lance, also known as Advanced Dungeons & Drag-

ons: Heroes of the Lance, is based on the first Dragonlance cam-
paign module for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing
game, Dragons of Despair, and the first Dragonlance novel Drag-
ons of Autumn Twilight.
The gameplay consists of horizontal fighting with a maze like
Rarity EU: 3 map using doors to change the view.
Rarity BR: 5

Home Alone
2.6
Developer Probe Entertainment
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Home Alone for the Sega Master System is a game based on the
1990 Home Alone film. It is a different (but similar) game to the
Mega Drive and Game Gear versions - the Master System ver-
sion was developed by Probe and only released in Europe. It is
also considered to be the slightly better game.

Rarity EU: 8
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Incredible Hulk
4.8
Developer Probe Software
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The player controls the Incredible Hulk while searching for the
Leader. Five levels await ranging from city skyscrapers to alien
landscapes. The Marvel Comics villains featured as the five lev-
els’ respective bosses are The Abomination (who appears as a
sub-boss in every level), Rhino, Absorbing Man, Tyrannus, and
the Leader.
Rarity EU: 7 In Europe the game was later re-issued on the Kixx budget label.
Rarity BR: N/A

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

6.3
Developer Tiertex Design
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1990
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

As in the movie (and the more famous graphic adventure), the

players task is to find the Holy Grail. Before this can be done
Indy must find the Cross of Coronado, a shield and a diary.
There’s two cover variations for the European release, aswell as
both white and blue Brazilian covers and a later Portugese ver-
sion.
Rarity EU: 1
Rarity BR: N/A

Impossible Mission
4.6
Developer Epyx
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1990
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

The original version of Impossible Mission was released for the

Commodore 64, programmed by Dennis Caswell and published
by Epyx in 1984.
Players take the role of a secret agent on a quest to stop the evil
Professor Elvin Atombender, who is believed to be tampering
with national security computers. Players must penetrate Atom-
Rarity EU: 2 bender’s stronghold, avoid his deadly robot creations, and ac-
Rarity BR: N/A quire various pieces of a password to use in the control room.
 James Pond 2: Robocod • 73

James Bond 007: The Duel

6.4
Developer Domark
Publisher Domark
Release date 1993
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

James Bond 007: The Duel is loosely based on the spy films fea-
turing Ian Fleming’s secret agent, 007. The game was developed
and published by Domark. There is also a Sega Mega Drive/Gen-
esis cartridge version which has Tengen logo and credits instead
of Domark.
The game was the first Bond game not to be directly based on a
Rarity EU: 5 movie or novel. Instead it featured an original storyline, albeit
Rarity BR: N/A one featuring familiar villains including Jaws and Oddjob.

James Pond 2: Robocod

7.5
Developer Tiertex Design
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

James Pond 2: Codename RoboCod, also known as Super James

Pond, is a platform video game and sequel to James Pond. The
game was originally released on the Amiga, Atari ST and Mega
Drive in 1991 by three different publishers.
The gameplay takes place across worlds themed around particu-
lar types of toys, such as sporting goods, candy and aircraft. The
Rarity EU: 3 levels scroll sideways, although a small amount of vertical move-
Rarity BR: N/A ment is included.

Joe Montana Football

5.0
Developer Blue Sky Software
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Joe Montana Football is an American football video game fea-

turing Joe Montana. Since Sega did not secure the rights from
the NFL, teams are generically named for US cities and the only
non-fictional player in the game is Montana himself.
The player controls the on-screen player as they try to run up the
field. Once the player is downed the game turns to a play selec-
Rarity EU: 5 tion screen where the player can choose their next play (tactic)
Rarity US: 5 out of the 17 different preset plays available.
Rarity BR: N/A
74 • Jurassic Park

The Jungle Book

7.0
Developer Syrox Developments
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Jungle Book is a series of video games based on the 1967

Disney animated film The Jungle Book, primarily released in
1994. It was first released by Virgin Interactive in 1993 for the
Sega Master System.
There’s 5 different European covers (multi-language, English,
German, French, Spanish). There’s also a later Portugese version
with a different cover altogether. Rarity EU: 1
Rarity BR: N/A

Jurassic Park
6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

One of many games based on the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park,

the version for Sega’s 8-bit systems combines side-scrolling
shooting action and platforming levels. In each of the five stages
of the game, one escaped dinosaur species must be recaptured.
Each level begins with a side-scrolling driving section.
The game was released in both white and blue style boxes in
Brazil. Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: N/A
 King’s Quest: Quest for the Crown • 75

Kenseiden
7.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Kenseiden was released as Hwarang-ui Geom in Korea and has

the main character sprite altered to look like a Korean warrior
and the Japanese map changed to a map of Korea. In the original
Japanese version, Hayato is blond. In the Western versions he has
black hair.
The game stars Hayato, a samurai that has to fight against war-
Rarity EU: 4 locks and evil spirits that plague 16th century Japan.
Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: N/A

King’s Quest: Quest for the Crown

6.0
Developer Microsmiths
Publisher Parker Brothers
Release date 1989
Genre Adventure
Players 1 Player

King’s Quest is a 1983 adventure game, originally published for

the IBM PCjr. The story and the general design of the game was
developed by Roberta Williams.
The Sega Master System port uses its own engine, with a verb/
noun interface (similar to early LucasArts titles). It has original
tile and sprite-based graphics. The game is based on the original
Rarity US: 6 King’s Quest and shares the puzzles and point list of that game.

KLAX
5.3
Developer Atari
Publisher Tengen
Release date 1991
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Klax is a 1989 computer puzzle game designed by Dave Akers

and Mark Stephen Pierce. After the arcade version, Klax saw
ports to most contemporary video game systems of the 1990s.
The object of the game is to catch assorted color falling tiles and
create rows, columns, or diagonals of a single color. Each level
requires a different pattern to be made, and the tiles fall faster,
Rarity EU: 3 more at a time, and in an increasing number of colors as the game
progresses.
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Krusty Fun House

5.2
Developer Audiogenic
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1992
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Krusty’s Fun House is a video game based on the cartoon series

The Simpsons.
The player directs small rats to an extermination area through
complicated maze-like levels. The player controls Krusty the
Clown, who must navigate through his Krusty Brand Fun House.
Each level is a puzzle in which a number of rats must be exter-
minated. Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Kung Fu Kid
6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

Kung Fu Kid, known in Japan as Makai Retsuden, is a Sega Master

System video game about a kid that has knowledge of kung fu (in-
cluding the fascinating art of wall jumping). This action game tests
his skills as he defeats terrible enemies in order to save the day.
Computer Gaming World criticized Kung Fu Kid‍ ‘​s “incred-
ibly contrived play-mechanics” and the “tiny and cartoon-like”
graphics, and mocked the Engrish documentation that stated that Rarity EU: 2
the player would fight “the unnaturally evil one”. Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: N/A
 Laser Ghost • 77

Land of Illusion
7.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a sequel to Castle of

Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.
The game is a typical platform game, with the player sidescroll-
ing his way through 14 stages, trying to retrieve the crystal to the
villagers. Mickey can attack his enemies by picking up an item
(such as a stone block) and throwing it at his enemies, or he can
Rarity EU: 1 jump at them in a sitting pose.
Rarity BR: N/A

Laser Ghost
6.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Laser Ghost is a horror-themed shooting gallery arcade game re-

leased by Sega in 1989. The Sega Master System game with the
same title was released in 1991 exclusively for Europe, but was
not based on the arcade original.
In the game, players must protect a young girl named Catherine
who is being held captive in the haunted White Manor. Using
Rarity EU: 4 either the joypad or the Light Phaser gun, players eliminate the
Rarity BR: N/A various hazards Catherine encounters as she attempts to escape.

Legend of Illusion
6.9
Developer Aspect
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a platform game re-

leased for the Game Gear, with a Master System version released
later in Brazil. It is the last game in the series.
Unlike the other two Master System Illusion games, Mickey de-
feats enemies by throwing bars of soap (and later rocks) to defeat
them rather than by bouncing on them. Frequently there are puz-
Rarity BR: 5 zles that need to be solved to progress through the stages. One of
the stages is a scrolling shooter.
78 • Les Schtroumpfs

Lemmings
7.5
Developer DMA Design
Publisher SEGA, Psygnosis
Release date 1992
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Lemmings is a puzzle-platformer video game originally devel-

oped by DMA Design and first published by Psygnosis for the
Amiga in 1991. The game was programmed by Mike Dailly and
David Jones, and was inspired by a simple animation that Dailly
created while experimenting with Deluxe Paint.
The popularity of the game on the Amiga led to its rapid porting
to many other platforms, and it is regarded as one of the most Rarity EU: 1
widely ported video games. Rarity BR: N/A

Les Schtroumpfs
5.3
Developer Bit Managers
Publisher Infogrames
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Smurfs is a platform game based on the popular eponymous

series. Released by Infogrames in 1994 for home consoles and in
1997 for Windows, it was one of the few games available in more
than one language, selectable by the player.
On each level players must collect five stars in order to get access
to the bonus level. On the bonus level, players try to collect as
many bonuses as possible before the time runs out. Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Les Schtroumpfs autour du monde

4.4
Developer Infogrames
Publisher Infogrames
Release date 1996
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The magic crystal has broken. And so inquisitive Smurf and

Smurfette are teleported through time and all around the world.
Sadly they discover that the whole world suffers from pollution.
They set off to find the 21 crystals in each area and smurf the
world’s rubbish in order to get back to their European village.
The Master System version is notable for being the last commer-
cial release for the console in Europe. Rarity EU: 9
 The Lion King • 79

Line of Fire
6.6
Developer Sanritsu Denki
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Line of Fire was originally released as a arcade shooting video

game, played from a first person perspective, and developed by
Sega. It was released on the Sega Master System in 1991, how-
ever the style of the game was changed to that of an overhead
scrolling shooter. It follows a two man commando unit as they
try to escape from a terrorist facility after seizing a prototype
weapon. The Sega Master System version was seen as disap-
Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: N/A
pointing.

The Lion King

6.9
Developer Syrox Developments
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Lion King, based on the famous Disney movie, is a platform

game where players control Simba - initially as a young cub, and
later as an adult lion. The plot of the game follows the plot of the
movie. Each of the levels represents a part of the movie.
The game features no in-game save function, and it needs to be
replayed from the beginning every time.
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Lord of the Sword

6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Action-adventure
Players 1 Player

Lord of the Sword is side scrolling action-adventure video game

for the Sega Master System. The game is based in a medieval
fantasy setting.
Landau, the player character, is armed with a sword for close com-
bat and a bow for ranged combat. The Kingdom of Baljinya has
towns and villages where Landau can stop to rest (restoring his
Rarity EU: 4 health) and gather information from the people. There are also cas-
Rarity US: 3 tles which can only be entered after completing certain tasks.
Rarity BR: N/A
80 • The Lucky Dime Caper

The Lucky Dime Caper

7.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck, known in Japan

as Donald Duck’s Lucky Dime, is a platform game released for
Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear. It is the 8-bit coun-
terpart to QuackShot, a Sega Mega Drive/Genesis-only release.
The gameplay follows the same pattern of Castle of Illusion Star-
ring Mickey Mouse which was released for Sega consoles a year
before, but unlike Mickey, Donald can attack enemies by hitting Rarity EU: 2
them with a hammer or throwing discs. Rarity BR: N/A

The Lucky Dime Caper

Limited Edition
The
dvvdLucky Dime Caper Limited Edition Boxed Set The Lucky Dime Caper set contains the Master Sys-
is one of those items every Master System collector tem video game, an audio cassette featuring an as-
wants, or if they are lucky enough to own it then it is sortment of Disney songs and a Lucky Dime Caper
likely to be one of their favourite items. This is the T-shirt. The box opens out into two halves with the
only set of it’s kind for the Master System (a very aid of a small black cotton tab at the top. The hinge
similar set was released for the Mega Drive for Ecco is at the bottom end of the box (It’s wise to take great
The Dolphin). The first thing that strikes one when caution when handling one of these as one can imag-
they come into contact with this set is the size of the ine a careless hand could damage the joins or inner
thing. The outer box measures 330mm x 250mm x sections).
70mm. The next thing they notice is that it’s a really
Within the main box there are 3 removable card sec-
high quality item, made from thick textured card,
tions that hold the contents. The two smaller sections
that feels expensive (unlike most of
which hold the game and cassette are both construct-
today’s thin glossy cardboard
ed from the same thick card as the outer box. The
video game sets).
larger section which holds the T-shirt is made from a
much thinner card (which is quite easy to damage).
The Audio cassette, titled ‘Donald Duck’s Disney
Selection’, has 4 popular Disney tracks on each side.

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Marble Madness
6.0
Developer Atari
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1992
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Marble Madness was originally released as a arcade game de-

signed by Mark Cerny and published by Atari Games in 1984.
The game was commercially successful and ported to numerous
platforms.
The object of the game is to move a marble down an isometric
field from one point to another, making sure not to fall of ledges
Rarity EU: 2 or be damaged in other ways.

Marksman Shooting & Trap Shooting

6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Compilation
Players 1 Player

These two games allow players to use the Sega’s Light Phaser to
their advantage. In Marksman Shooting, players shoot red spots
on a several number of targets in order to score points before they
disappear.
In Trap Shooting, players shoot discuses that are thrown into the
air. If they miss, then they will fall into the distance. The gun is
Rarity US: 4 reloaded after each go.
Rarity BR: N/A “mobygames.com”

Marksman Shooting/Trap Shooting/

5.8
Safari Hunt
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Compilation
Players 1 Player

This cartridge bundles three games that all support the light
phaser. Marksman Shooting and Trap Shooting were previously
available as a bundle on a single cartridge, while Safari Hunt was
released individually.

Rarity EU: 4
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Master Games 1
5.9
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Compilation
Players 1-2 Players

Master Games 1 is a compilation cart. It follows a similar format

to the Sega Mega Drive’s Mega Games 1, Mega Games 2 and
Mega Games 3, in that it contains three previously released Mas-
ter System games on one cartridge. It was distributed as part of
later Master System II bundles.
Games included are Columns, Super Monaco GP, and World
Soccer. Rarity EU: 2
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Master of Darkness
7.5
Developer Sims
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Master of Darkness is a platform game, very similar to Castleva-

nia. The plot has the player entering the role of a psychologist
named Dr. Social trying to defeat Dracula, who is behind a series
of killings in London which have been attributed to Jack the Rip-
per.
The game features five rounds divided into three stages. At the
end of each stage, a boss must be defeated. At the end of the final Rarity EU: 2
stage, the player must defeat Dracula himself. Rarity BR: N/A

Masters of Combat
6.9
Developer Sims
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Masters of Combat is a versus fighting game, where players

choose one of the final four participants in a tournament and need
to defeat the three opponents and themself in a mirror match,
before they can take on the final boss. Unlike most fighters, the
game does not use “up” on the D-pad for jumping, but one of the
other buttons, leaving one button for punches and kicks.
Rarity EU: 8
Rarity BR: N/A
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Maze Hunter 3-D

6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Maze Hunter 3-D makes use of the 3-D Glasses add-on, and per-
haps produces the best effects of those that do. All the sprites and
backgrounds are given their own illusion of depth, and jumping
makes the character appear to move closer to the viewer. There
is no 2D equivalent game, and no way to disable the 3D effect.
The player is required to find their way out of a series of mazes
Rarity EU: 6 viewed from a top-down perspective, armed only with a stick to
Rarity US: 3 kill various monsters.
Rarity BR: N/A

Mercs
5.1
Developer Tiertex
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Mercs, originally released as Senjō no Ōkami II for the arcades,

is a 1990 top-down run and gun game. It is a followup to the
1985 Commando.
Players run through each of the 8 levels, which primarily scroll
horizontally, shooting everyone before they can shoot the player.
At times players will have to shoot trees and other scenery to
Rarity EU: 4 progress.
Rarity BR: N/A

Mickey’s Ultimate Challenge

7.7
Developer WayForward Technologies, Designer Software
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1998
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Mickey’s Ultimate Challenge is a puzzle game for the Super

NES, Game Boy, Genesis/Mega Drive, Sega Master System, and
Game Gear. The Master System version, released in 1998, was
the last game ever released for that console.
The game let the player chooses either Mickey or Minnie to play
with. They’ll find five characters from the Disney’s universe in
Rarity BR: 9 the kingdom, and will be prompted to help them in several tasks.
84 • Missile Defense 3-D

Micro Machines
7.3
Developer Codemasters
Publisher Codemasters
Release date 1993
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

Micro Machines are based on the line of toys originally made by

Galoob in the mid-1980s and throughout the 1990s.
The game involves racing miniatures representing particular ve-
hicle types across a particular terrain found around the house.
The Sports Cars race on the desktop, 4x4s in the sandpit, For-
mula 1 cars on a snooker table, and so on.
Rarity EU: 6

Missile Defense 3-D

6.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Missile Defense 3-D, advertised as World War 3-D in early pro-

motional material, is a shooting game developed and published
by Sega for the Sega Master System. The game requires both the
3-D Glasses and Light Phaser to play.
The player assumes the role of an anti-nuclear satellite armed
with a laser, with the mission of destroying all nuclear missiles
launched by two superpowers at each other and the satellite. Rarity EU: 6
Rarity US: 4
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Rarity BR: N/A

Miracle Warriors:
6.8
Seal of The Dark Lord
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Role-playing game
Players 1 Player

In Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord, players have been

asked to recover the Golden Seal which is being guarded by the
Dark Lord Terarin.
The Japanese release for the game came in a big box with a cloth
map and a steel figure. It also made use of the Mark III’s FM
Sound Unit add-on for enhanced music (the Japanese Master Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 3
System had the FM unit built-in). Rarity BR: N/A
 Monopoly • 85

Mônica no Castelo do Dragão

7.6
Developer Westone, SEGA, Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1991
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Mônica no Castelo do Dragão is a retooled version of Wonder

Boy in Monster Land released in 1991, exclusively in Brazil. The
game was produced by Tec Toy together with Maurício de Sousa
Produções (also known as Estúdios Mauricio de Sousa) with the
goal of suiting the brazilian audience, using popular brazilian
characters. This was the first Master System game to receive this
type of localization treatment from Tec Toy.
Rarity BR: 6
“segaretro.org”

Monopoly
7.3
Developer Nexa
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Table
Players 1-10 Players

Monopoly was the first Master System game to be developed in

the US in an attempt to capture the mood of the American public,
who at this point were greatly favouring Nintendo’s rival con-
sole, the NES, over Sega and their Master System. All previous
games, despite sometimes being localised, were developed by
Sega and other companies within Japan, although ironically the
project originally started with Chinese developers at the helm.
Rarity EU: 5
Rarity US: 5 “segaretro.org”

Montezuma’s Revenge
6.1
Developer Utopia Software, Parker Brothers
Publisher Parker Brothers
Release date 1989
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Montezuma’s Revenge was originally created by Robert Jaeger

and published in 1984 by Parker Brothers. The game’s title refer-
ences a colloquial expression for diarrhea contracted while visit-
ing Mexico.
The player character is a treasure hunter named Panama Joe,
whose goal is to find an ancient treasure hidden by Aztec warrior
Rarity US: 6 deep inside catacombs.
86 • Mortal Kombat

Moonwalker
6.1
Developer SEGA, Arc System Works
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker is the name of two video game

tie-ins made by Sega based on the 1988 film, Moonwalker. As the
name suggests it is endorsed by pop sensation Michael Jackson,
who would go on to have a long history working with Sega.
In the game, Mr. Big has kidnapped children and has nasty things
in store for them, like drugging them and making them slaves. So
it’s up to Michael to use his magical powers and dancing talent to Rarity EU: 1
try to catch Mr. Big and rescue his little friends. Rarity US: 6
Rarity BR: N/A

Mortal Kombat
5.6
Developer Probe Software
Publisher Arena, (JP) Acclaim
Release date 1993
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Mortal Kombat is a side-scrolling fighting game. Fighting is set

as one-on-one combat, allowing each player to perform a variety
of punches, kicks, and special moves in order to defeat their op-
ponent.
Predictably the Master System version is toned down for the
weaker hardware, and is censored until a cheat code is inputted.
Kano and Reptile have been omitted from this version, presum- Rarity EU: 3
ably to save space. Rarity BR: N/A

Mortal Kombat II
6.0
Developer Probe Software
Publisher Acclaim
Release date 1994
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Like other Sega Console versions, it was developed by Probe

Entertainment. The Game Gear and Master System versions are
identical aside from the screen size. Eight characters and Shao
Kahn are present but several were removed such as Raiden, Bar-
aka, Johnny Cage, Kung Lao, Noob Saibot, and Kintaro. Several
levels are also missing and the only level with a stage fatality
is the Kombat Tomb. Each character has one fatality removed
Rarity EU: 6
along with friendships. Rarity BR: N/A
 Ms. Pac-Man • 87

Mortal Kombat 3
4.9
Developer Software Creations
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

The Sega Master System version of the game was an exclusive

Brazilian release by Tectoy and is mostly identical to the Game
Gear version, save the larger resolution.

Rarity BR: 4

Ms. Pac-Man
6.8
Developer Tengen
Publisher Tengen
Release date 1991
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Ms. Pac-Man is a 1981 arcade game originally developed by

Midway as an unlicensed modification of the original Pac-Man,
before being taken by Namco as an official game. Its success
caused the game to be ported to a plethora of platforms, includ-
ing the Sega Master System.
Like her boyfriend, Ms. Pac-Man attempts to clear four various
Rarity EU: 4 and challenging mazes filled with dots and ever-moving bounc-
Rarity BR: N/A ing fruit while avoiding Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Sue.

My Hero
4.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Beat-’em-up
Players 1-2 Players

My Hero is a Sega arcade/video game released in 1985 and was

later ported to the Sega Master System in 1986. The gameplay
takes the form of a simple side-scrolling beat ‘em up fighting
game, which was seen as being frustratingly difficult at several
points in the game.
The game was initially released as a Sega Card internationally,
Rarity EU: 3 and later as a cartridge in Europe, Australia, Brazil and South
Rarity BR: N/A Korea.
 The Newzealand Story • 89

Ninja Gaiden
7.7
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Ninja Gaiden stars Ryu Hayabusa and is part of the Ninja Gaiden
series, although it features a plot not connected to any of the other
Ninja Gaiden games. Due to the discontinued support of the con-
sole in Japan and North America because of its lukewarm sales
in both regions when compared to the NES, the game was only
released in Europe, Australia and other PAL territories, bearing
the Ninja Gaiden label instead of the Shadow Warriors one that
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: N/A
usually was used for the series by the time in PAL releases.

The Newzealand Story

6.3
Developer Taito
Publisher Taito
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Newzealand Story stars Tiki the kiwi, whose friends have
been kidnapped by a giant walrus.
The Mega Drive port of The NewZealand Story is unique in
that it was based on a prototype revision of the Japanese arcade
board, leading to radically different level designs which lack the
on-screen map for navigation. There are also fewer levels; 13
Rarity EU: 3 versus the 20 seen in other ports.
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The Ninja
6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

The Ninja is a retooled version of the Sega System 1 game Sega

Ninja. Though very similar in design, The Ninja has a different
soundtrack, slightly different level layouts and an entirely new
male protagonist.
The game is typical of a run and gun game, such as Commando
and Ikari Warriors, where the player has to shoot enemies and
Rarity EU: 1 defeat a boss.
Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: N/A
90 • Operation Wolf

Olympic Gold
6.6
Developer U.S. Gold
Publisher U.S. Gold, (JP) SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

Olympic Gold is the official video game of the XXV Olympic

Summer Games, hosted by Barcelona, Spain in 1992. Developed
internally by U.S. Gold, the game was sponsored by Coca-Co-
la and the game featured both the company logo on a zeppelin
above the scoreboard, as well as the company jingle.
The game uses button mashing as the main part of gameplay, but
in three events it isn’t used (archery, diving) or is slow-paced Rarity EU: 1
(swimming). Rarity BR: N/A

Operation Wolf
6.9
Developer Taito
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Operation Wolf was originally released as a 1987 arcade game by

Taito. It was ported by Taito and published by Sega for the Sega
Master System. Operation Wolf is a shooting game which makes
use of the Light Phaser peripheral, however it can also be played
by moving a cursor around the screen with a Control Pad. The
box for the Master System version features promotional art from
Operation Thunderbolt.
Rarity EU: 1
Rarity BR: N/A

The Ottifants
5.2
Developer Graftgold
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Ottifants is a 2D side-scrolling platformer where the player

controls Bruno through five worlds: starting with the house and
the basement, through to the building site, the office and final-
ly the jungle, whereas each world is in turn divided into three
stages. Bruno’s primary weapon is his trunk, which gives him
the ability to blast enemies by firing sweets at them, or suck in
objects like out-of-reach platforms or boxes by holding down the
Rarity EU: 3
Fire-button. Rarity BR: N/A
 OutRun 3-D • 91

OutRun
6.6
Developer AM R&D Dept. #2
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

OutRun is a racing game that allows the player to race across var-
ied terrain in a readily available Ferrari, complete with a female
passenger, over a series of short tracks.
Gameplay is viewed from just above and behind the car. The
roads are full of sharp bends and hazards, contact with which can
cause the car to roll and lose the player’s time. The player has to
Rarity EU: 2 to complete five track sections in total, out of the fifteen in the
Rarity US: 4 game.
Rarity BR: N/A

OutRun 3-D
8.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

OutRun 3D is a 1988 racing game which makes use of the 3-D

Glasses add-on for the system. It is largely the same as the 1987
Master System conversion of the OutRun arcade game. Like all
3D Master System games, OutRun 3D using a flickering effect to
create the illusion of depth. The game has the option of a stand-
ard 2D mode, since 3D will only work with the 3-D Glasses pe-
ripheral.
Rarity EU: 6
Rarity BR: N/A “segaretro.org”

OutRun Europa
5.4
Developer Probe Software
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1991
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Though it carries the OutRun brand, it has little to do with Sega

or Sega AM2 who were responsible for the original arcade game.
The working title for this game was OutRun Europe.
OutRun Europa is very different to previous games in the series,
in that rather than just driving a car, the player uses a variety of
vehicles including bikes and jet skis. Some levels arm the player
Rarity EU: 3 with a weapon to take out enemies. The player travels across the
Rarity BR: N/A continent in pursuit of “enemy agents”.
 Paperboy • 93

Pacmania
6.3
Developer Tengen
Publisher TecMagik
Release date 1991
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Pac-Mania is a variation on the game Pac-Man. Players need to

guide Pac-Man around a maze and eat all of the dots on the board
in order to proceed on to the next round. The maze is now shown
in isometric perspective and is larger than screen which will
scroll to follow the action. To help get out of tight spots, Pac-Man
now has the ability to jump. Some of the ghosts have learned this
trick as well and the player can end up in a mid air collision.
Rarity EU: 2
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Paperboy
6.4
Developer Tiertex
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1990
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Paperboy was originally a 1985 arcade game by Atari Games.

The players take the role of a paperboy who delivers newspa-
pers along a suburban street on his bicycle. The game was ported
to numerous video game consoles and personal computers. The
NES version represented the first NES game developed in the
United States and coincidentally, the Sega Master System ver-
sion represented the first SMS game developed in the United
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity US: 5
Kingdom.
Rarity BR: N/A

Parlour Games
6.1
Developer Compile
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Table
Players 1-4 Players

Parlour Games includes 3 titles: Billiards, Darts and World Bingo.

Billiards, allows players to play different variations of the game,
such as nine ball and five ball. Darts includes variations and well,
including 301, 501, Around The Clock & Double Down. World
Bingo combines slot machines and bingo.

Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: 4 “mobygames.com”
94 • PGA Tour Golf

Penguin Land
6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Penguin Land, known in Japan as Doki Doki Penguin Land:

Uchuu Daibouken, is the direct sequel to Doki Doki Penguin
Land, and was released exclusively on the Sega Master System.
Gameplay is much the same as the original Doki Doki Penguin
Land game, but introduces more block types and enemies, in-
cluding moving and disappearing platforms, “penguin-only”
blocks, and moving spike crushers. It also takes place in space. Rarity EU: 5
Rarity US: 4
“segaretro.org”

PGA Tour Golf

3.5
Developer Polygames
Publisher Tengen
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

PGA Tour Golf introduced many of the conventions commonly

seen in the genre since. The three-click control method (the first
to start the swing, the second setting power and over-swing, the
third setting draw or fade) allowed for a multitude of different
shots, and required a sense of timing.
When playing a tournament there are 60 opponents, each repre-
senting top US golfers - ten of these appear with tactical advice Rarity EU: 3
for each hole.

Phantasy Star
8.0
Developer SEGA R&D4
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Role-playing game
Players 1 Player

Phantasy Star is the first in a long line of Phantasy Star games,

and is often considered one of the best games for the Sega Master
System. It is considered one of the pioneers amongst role-playing
video games, both for its advanced graphics technology, and for
being one of the first story-driven games released in the West. It
is also notable for being one of the first games featuring a female
protagonist.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: N/A
 Populous • 95

Pit Fighter
4.3
Developer The Kremlin
Publisher Domark
Release date 1992
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Pit-Fighter was originally a 1990 arcade fighting game by Atari

Games, notable for its early use of digitized live actors. The
Kremlin ported it to the Sega Master System with a new sound-
track by The Doomsday Machine.
In the game, players select one of three fighters (Buzz, Ty or
Kato) to take on anyone who dares. At the conclusion of a match,
Rarity EU: 3 players are individually awarded a Knockout Bonus, Brutality
Rarity BR: N/A Bonus, and a Fight Purse.

Populous
6.8
Developer Bullfrog
Publisher TecMagik
Release date 1991
Genre Strategy
Players 1 Player

In Populous, players play as a deity who controls land to affect

peoples’s lives in the hopes of crushing followers of another
deity. When players have enough followers, they can make the
leader of their people into a hero.
The game is played from an isometric perspective, although un-
like later attempts at simulations (such as Sim City 2000), there
Rarity EU: 1 is no scrolling.
Rarity BR: N/A

Poseidon Wars 3-D

5.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Poseidon Wars 3D is ocean-based shooting game developed and

published by Sega for the Sega Master System which uses the
3-D Glasses to create the illusion of depth. There is an option to
play without the glasses in a basic 2D mode. The game is played
from a first-person perspective, requiring the player to shoot
down a series of enemy vessels and helicopters.
Rarity EU: 6
Rarity US: 5
“segaretro.org”
Rarity BR: N/A
96 • Power Strike II

Power Strike
6.9
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Aleste is a shoot-’em-up by Compile released in 1988 for the

MSX computer in Japan. It is the first game in Compile’s Aleste
series of shoot-’em-ups. Sega ported the game to the Sega Mas-
ter System and released it internationally, calling it Power Strike
outside Japan.
In North America, Power Strike was the first in the “special edi-
tion” range of Master System games. These could not be found Rarity EU: 4
on store shelves, and had to be ordered from Sega themselves. Rarity US: 6
Rarity BR: N/A

Power Strike II
7.6
Developer Compile
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

This was the only original Power Strike game (it isn’t a world-
wide version of any existing Compile game nor was released in
Japan). Unlike the other Power Strike game, it takes place in the
1930s, where the main characters tries to capture aerial pirates.
While it plays the same as it predecessor (or any other Aleste
game), it also features a charged attack by holding the fire button.
Rarity EU: 7
Rarity BR: N/A

Predator 2
5.1
Developer Teeny Weeny Games
Publisher Arena
Release date 1992
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Predator 2 is similar to its 16-bit counterpart. The player controls

Lt. Mike Harrigan in a side scrolling view (instead of an isomet-
ric one) through 7 levels.
Mike has to fight drug dealers and must rescue a certain number
of hostages at each level. The Predator’s three-dotted laser aim
is a menace to avoid, which can kill either the hostages or Mike
himself. Rarity EU: 3
“mobygames.com” Rarity BR: N/A
 Pro Wrestling • 97

Prince of Persia
6.4
Developer Domark
Publisher Domark
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Prince of Persia is a fantasy platform game, originally developed

by Jordan Mechner and released in 1989 for the Apple II, that
represented a great leap forward in the quality of animation seen
in video games. After the original release on the Apple II, it was
ported to a wide range of platforms.
The game’s nameless protagonist is thrown into the palace dun-
Rarity EU: 3 geons. The player must lead him out of the dungeons and to the
Rarity BR: N/A palace tower, defeating Jaffar and freeing the Princess.

Pro Wrestling
5.9
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Pro Wrestling, known as Gokuaku Doumei Dump Matsumoto

in Japan, is a sports/wrestling game developed and published by
Sega for the Sega Master System. It is a sequel to or remake of
the Sega System 16 arcade game Body Slam, released the same
year.
Players compete in three sets of ten fall matches to complete the
Rarity EU: 2 game. The matches are the Mexican League, the Pacific League
Rarity US: 2 and finally the World League.
Rarity BR: N/A

Psychic World
6.5
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Psychic World is a port of the 1988 game Psycho World for the
MSX. The Game Gear and Master System versions are very dif-
ferent, featuring graphical and stage design changes.
As a platform game, the game character Lucia runs from one
stage to the other using her ESP booster to blast monstrous en-
emies while obtaining item pick-ups through them or by jumping
Rarity EU: 5 on various ledges and platforms.
Rarity BR: N/A
98 • Putt & Putter

Psycho Fox
7.3
Developer VIC Tokai
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Psycho Fox is a platform game, starring Psycho Fox who must

rid the land of an evil god named Madfox Daimyojin. The game
can be seen as a spiritual successor to VIC Tokai’s 1988 NES
release Kid Kool.
Due to a typo, some European cartridges are labeled as “Psyco
Fox”. In Brazil the game was re-released in 1995 with graphical
changes as Sapo Xulé Vs Os Invasores do Brejo. Rarity EU: 2
“segaretro.org” Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Putt & Putter

6.1
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Putt & Putter for the Sega Master System, known as Minigolf
in Brazil, is an isometric minigolf game developed by SIMS. It
should not be confused with the Game Gear version, which con-
tains completely different maps. The only gameplay difference
is that the ball can go out of bounds, in which case the ball will
return to the previous legal position.
Rarity EU: 4
“segaretro.org” Rarity BR: N/A
 Quartet • 99

Quartet
6.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Platformer
Players 1-2 Players

Quartet was originally a 1986 arcade game developed for the

Sega System 16 arcade hardware. The Master System release
only features two players, and was hence retitled Double Tar-
get: Cynthia no Nemuri in Japan (as “Quartet” suggests there are
four).
The job in the game is to basically find the end-of-level boss, and
Rarity EU: 5 then defeat it to obtain the key that will open the level exit, but
Rarity US: 4 the task is made difficult by the planet’s inhabitants.
100 • Rambo: First Blood Part 2

Rainbow Islands
6.8
Developer I.T.L
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 is a sequel to

Bubble Bobble, originally released in arcades by Taito in 1987. It
was ported to the Sega Master System six years later and released
only in Europe and Brazil. It is seen as a fairly late conversion, as
an update to Rainbow Islands, Rainbow Islands Extra had been
released for Japanese Sega Mega Drive consoles in 1990, and
many older consoles and computers received this game earlier.
Rarity EU: 3
“segaretro.org” Rarity BR: N/A

Rambo: First Blood Part 2

6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Secret Command was released several times under different

names. In Japan, it is known as Ashura. In North America it was
tied with the Rambo movie franchise and renamed Rambo: First
Blood Part II (with only minor graphics and music changes oc-
curring between releases). In Europe and in later re-releases of
the game, it is labeled as Secret Command, however the title
screen reads Secret Commando.
Rarity US: 2
“segaretro.org” Rarity BR: N/A

Rambo III
5.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Rambo III is a shooting game developed and published by Sega

for the Sega Master System, making use of the Light Phaser pe-
ripheral. It is based upon the film Rambo III. The Mega Drive
version of Rambo III is an entirely different game, though both
were developed by Sega.

Rarity EU: 3
“segaretro.org” Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: N/A
 Rampart • 101

Rampage
6.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA, (US) Activision
Release date 1988
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

Rampage is an arcade game which was ported among other con-

soles to the Sega Master System. The player controls either Ralph
the Wolf, George the Ape or Lizzie the Lizard, and must destroy
buildings and vehicles and eat people. Each round is completed
when a particular city is completely reduced to rubble. If a mon-
ster takes too much damage, it reverts into a naked human and
starts walking off the screen sideways, covering its modesty with
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 3
its hands.
Rarity BR: N/A

Rampart
5.5
Developer RazorSoft
Publisher Tengen
Release date 1991
Genre Puzzle, Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Rampart is a game combining strategy and artillery action. Play-

ers build their castle from Tetris-style pieces, place their cannons,
bombard the enemy, try to repair, and do it all over again.
The Master System version was originally developed for Tengen
by RazorSoft and the various permutations of their staff; conse-
quently who developed the Mega Drive version is unclear.
Rarity EU: 3

Rastan
6.8
Developer Taito
Publisher Taito
Release date 1989
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Rastan features five levels of hacking and slashing gameplay with

a boss at the end of each level. Numerous enemies assault play-
ers on their journey such as flying demons, chimeras, valkyries,
piranhas, skeleton undead and more. Players fight through to the
end and save the land of Lograth from certain doom.

Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: 3 “mobygames.com”
Rarity BR: N/A
102 • Reggie Jackson Baseball

R.C. Grand Prix

6.5
Developer Absolute Entertainment
Publisher SEGA, (US) Seismic
Release date 1989
Genre Racing
Players 1-4 Players

R.C. Grand Prix is a racing game, in which the player controls

a radio controlled car, competing against other drivers around
a track. Players can upgrade their car, by adding higher capac-
ity batteries and gear ratios in addition to the usual racer ele-
ments such as better suspension, tires and motors. They compete
against 3 other opponents in this 3/4 overhead racer.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Reggie Jackson Baseball

4.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

American Baseball, originally released in the United States as

Reggie Jackson Baseball is, as the name implies, a simulation
of USA’s most beloved sports: baseball. There are four modes
in the game: Exhibition, Tournament, Watch Mode, and finally a
Home Run Contest. In the Watch Mode the computer just plays
against itself, and in Tournament Mode you compete against the
computer.
Rarity US: 4
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Ren & Stimpy:

4.0
Quest for the Shaven Yak
Developer Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Quest for the Shaven Yak Starring Ren Hoëk and Stimpy is a
1993 video game based on the Nickelodeon cartoon The Ren &
Stimpy Show. In this platform game the player is prompted to
choose playing either as Ren or Stimpy at the start of new life or
some stages. Both can jump and shoot, but each one has his own
special ability: Ren can perform high jumps, Stimpy can smash Rarity BR: 7
things jumping over them.
 Rescue Mission • 103

Renegade
6.3
Developer Natsume
Publisher Taito
Release date 1993
Genre Beat ‘em up
Players 1-2 Players

Renegade is a 1986 arcade beat-em-up by Technos Japan. Its

success in the arcades saw it ported to numerous home consoles
and computers, including the Sega Master System in 1993. The
Master System version is based largely on the NES port rather
than the original arcade, but with enhanced graphics and several
improvements like new death cutscenes and a revamped ending.
This port was only released in Europe, Australia and Brazil.
Rarity EU: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Rescue Mission
6.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Rescue Mission is a shooting game for the Sega Master System.

Using the Light Phaser peripheral, the player is required to shoot
waves of enemy soldiers to protect a medic on a rail cart who
slowly moves around the level rescuing injured friendly soldiers.
There are three levels of difficulty to choose from, and no option
to play without the Light Phaser.
Rarity EU: 1
Rarity US: 3
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Rarity BR: N/A

Road Rash
6.8
Developer Probe Entertainment
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1992
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

Road Rash is the first game in the Road Rash series of motor-
cycle racing games originally developed by Electronic Arts in
1991 for the Sega Mega Drive. It has since been ported to other
consoles, including the Sega Master System.
In Road Rash, the player competes in illegal street races in Cali-
fornia, where competitors are given free will to deliberately dam-
Rarity EU: 5 age competitors to get to first place.
Rarity BR: N/A
104 • Robocop versus the Terminator

Robocop 3
2.9
Developer Eden Entertainment Software
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

RoboCop 3 is a side-scrolling platform shooter. Players get mis-

sions (such as rescuing their colleagues who are being kept hos-
tages), which are divided into several smaller levels. The levels
usually consist of several platforms, and are heavily populated
by enemies who shoot at Robocop. Players can gather special
repair kits, which will be used to restore their health after they’ve
completed a level. “RoboCop 3” is more of a shooter than its
Rarity EU: 6
predecessors, having more and tougher enemies. Rarity BR: N/A

Robocop versus the Terminator

6.6
Developer NMS Software
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1994
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

RoboCop Versus The Terminator is a sidescrolling shoot ‘em up

that combines elements from the Terminator and RoboCop mov-
ie franchises similar to Aliens vs. Predator. The story was largely
based on a comic book of the same name, though elements may
have been taken from a script for a feature-length film (which
was later cancelled).
The player controls RoboCop, who has re-assembled himself in Rarity EU: 2
the future to stop Skynet. Rarity BR: N/A

Rocky
5.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Rocky is the second video game based on the popular series of

Rocky movies, released for the Sega Master System in 1987. The
player must train Rocky Balboa before each fight to improve his
skills. Rocky possesses a straight punch, a hook, an uppercut,
and body punch as well as various combos.
The opponents, in order, are: Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang and
Ivan Drago. Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 3
Rarity BR: N/A
 Running Battle • 105

R-Type
7.7
Developer Irem, Compile
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

R-Type is a critically acclaimed shoot-’em-up developed by

Irem. Following its initial arcade release in 1987, the game was
ported to a variety of home computers and consoles, including
the Sega Master System.
The stages of R-Type are made in an organic style, certainly in-
spired by H. R. Giger’s artwork for the Alien movies.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity US: 4
Rarity BR: N/A

Running Battle
5.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Beat ‘em up
Players 1 Player

Running Battle is basically a brawler where the police officer has

to eliminate a series of armed thugs that are trying to take over
his anonymous city. The leader’s name is simply the letter “M”
and he calls his troops “The Soldiers of Darkness.” Players can
only move from left to right; like in a side-scrolling platformer.
The player can also regain his health on certain power-ups, in ad-
dition to getting a temporary boost in his muscle power and the
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: N/A
temporary ability to access weapons.
106 • Sapo Xulé O Mestre do Kung Fu

Sagaia
6.9
Developer Natsume
Publisher Taito
Release date 1992
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Sagaia, originally released as Darius II for the arcades by Taito,

is the second installment in Taito’s shoot ‘em up series. Its main
distinguishing features are the non-linear level system and the
enemies, which are different kinds of seafood.
The Master System conversion is somewhat based on the Mega
Drive port, and while Tiat Young and her abilities are still present
(though even more limited), many zones (and thus bosses) have Rarity EU: 3
been completely removed. Rarity BR: N/A

Sapo Xulé O Mestre do Kung Fu

6.1
Developer SEGA. Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1995
Genre Platformer
Players 1-2 Players

Sapo Xulé: O Mestre do Kung Fu (which means Sapo Xulé: the

Master of Kung Fu) is a modified version of Kung Fu Kid, with
its main character replaced by Sapo Xulé, a character based on a
popular toy in Brazil back in the 80’s: a toad with shoes which,
when taken off, release a really bad smell.
In this side-scrolling/platform game, Sapo Xulé will fight his en-
emies kicking and jumping along seven rounds, fighting a boss at Rarity BR: N/A
the end of each round.

Sapo Xulé: S.O.S. Lagoa Poluida

6.7
Developer SEGA, Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy, SEGA (PT)
Release date 1995
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Sapo Xulé: S.O.S. Lagoa Poluída is a retooled version of Astro

Warrior, released for a Brazillian audience.
The ga,e is virtually identical to Astro Warrior, but now takes
place underwater rather than in Space. Astro Warrior had previ-
ously been released in Brazil making this the second outing of
this game in that region - Portugal did not see Astro Warrior as a
stand-alone release, instead in the form of the combo cartridge, Rarity BR: N/A
Hang-On / Astro Warrior.
 Scramble Spirits • 107

Sapo Xulé Vs Os Invasores do Brejo

7.3
Developer VIC Tokai, Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1995
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Sapo Xulé vs. Os Invasores do Brejo (which translates Sapo Xulé

vs. The Swamp Invaders) is a modified version of Psycho Fox.
No known cover variations of the game exist, though a few have
been found without the sticker on the cover. The sticker says
“Warning, Stink Inside!”

Rarity BR: N/A

Scramble Spirits
6.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Scramble Spirits is a 1988 shoot-’em-up developed by Sega.

Though it never reached the success of shooters from Konami or
Compile, having been devleoped for Sega System 24 hardware
meant that at the time, the graphics were far more detailed than
its rivals. The game was ported to the Sega Master System a year
after the arcade release.
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: N/A
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Secret Command
6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

Secret Command was released several times under different

names. In Japan, it is known as Ashura. In North America it was
tied with the Rambo movie franchise and renamed Rambo: First
Blood Part II. In Europe and in later re-releases of the game, it
is labeled as Secret Command, however the title screen reads
Secret Commando.
Rarity EU: 4 The game is a top-down action/shoot-’em-up.
108 • Sensible Soccer

Sega Chess
5.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Table
Players 1-2 Players

Sega Chess follows the standard chess rules. There are 11 dif-
ficulty modes: beginner, novice, amateur, intermediate, profes-
sional, chess champion, grand chess champion, chess master,
grand chess master, adaptive (which tries to adapt to the player’s
skill and infinite think mode. The game also offers a problem
solving mode.
Rarity EU: 3
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Rarity BR: N/A

Sensible Soccer
3.6
Developer Eurocom
Publisher Sony Imagesoft
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Sensible Soccer, or Sensible Soccer: European Champions is an

entry in the Sensible Soccer series of football games. Despite
its name, the Sega versions of Sensible Soccer are in fact based
upon the Amiga/Atari ST Sensible Soccer 92/93, an update to the
“real” Sensible Soccer which was released exclusively for these
computers.
Rarity EU: 5
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Shadow Dancer
7.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Shadow Dancer is a side-scrolling action game produced by Sega

originally released as an arcade game in 1989. It is the second
arcade game in the Shinobi series, following the original Shinobi
itself.
With the help of his dog, Hayate must kill his enemies while he
venture through locations such as airports, railroads, waterfalls,
sewers, and more. Furthermore, Hayate must find and disarm Rarity EU: 2
several bombs along the way before he leave. Rarity BR: N/A
 Shanghai • 109

Shadow of the Beast

4.6
Developer Reflections Interactive
Publisher TecMagik
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Shadow of the Beast is a side-scrolling platformer. The player

takes the role of the Beast Messenger. Born a human child and
kidnapped at a young age by mages who serve the Beast Lord, he
were transformed into a monster and had all his memories wiped
to enter a lifetime of servitude. However, suddenly, all his memo-
ries return to him and he seek revenge and escape.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: N/A “segaretro.org”

Shanghai
6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Table
Players 1-2 Players

Shanghai is one of the first video game adaptations of the tile-

based game played with the Chinese mahjong stones - essentially
a puzzle game that has little to do with real mahjong rules.
The gameplay involves 144 tiles, each depicting different im-
ages, which have to be removed by matching them into pairs.
The tiles are arranged in a gridded pattern, which is higher near
Rarity EU: 5 the centre. A tile can only be removed if it has no tile next to it
Rarity US: 2 on at least one side.

Shinobi
7.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Shinobi is a Sega System 16 arcade game developed by Sega. As

well as being released in arcades, the game was brought to the
Sega Master System in 1988.
It follows the journey of a ninja called Joe Musashi who must
free children from his clan from the evil Zeed organisation. Each
level is broken down into smaller scenes and hostages are guard-
Rarity EU: 1 ed by big blokes who throw swords.
Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: N/A
110 • Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

Shooting Gallery
6.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Using the Sega Light Phaser, players are given a specified length
of time to shoot as many targets as they can before the music
fades out. The targets include birds, balloons, blimps, balls,
and spaceships; some difficult, some not so difficult. As players
progress through the rounds, the game gets more difficult. The
game ends when the player don’t shoot enough targets.
Rarity EU: 5
Rarity US: 3
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Rarity BR: N/A

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

3.5
Developer Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1998
Genre Platformer
Players 1-2 Players

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo is a platform game developed and

published by Tectoy for the Sega Master System, released ex-
clusively in Brazil. The name and characters come from a bra-
zilian novel series, created by Monteiro Lobato and published
between 1920 and 1940. If Tectoy had previously honored one
of the greatest authors of brazilian children’s comics, Maurício
de Sousa, this time the idea was to do the same with the greatest
Rarity BR: 5
writer of children’s stories from Brazil.
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Slap Shot
5.7
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Slap Shot’s game play is very similar to hockey games that came
out in the 1980s; mainly NES’s Ice Hockey and Konami’s Blades
of Steel. This game allows the option of choosing to play an ex-
hibition match or in a tournament.
Slap Shot has over 24 different teams (but like NES’s Ice Hockey
the teams are country based) and are split into three pools. T
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 7
Rarity BR: N/A
 Sonic Spinball • 111

Sonic Blast
6.0
Developer Aspect
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1997
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Sonic Blast is a platformer originally released in late 1996 for the

Sega Game Gear. The Master System version suffers from worse
graphics, due to the system’s limited palette. The full width of the
screen was not used in that version, leaving a gap on the sides;
similarly, the HUD was not shifted to reflect the change in screen
resolution. Because of its large size (8 megabits), it won’t run in
the earliest Master System models.
Rarity BR: 5
“segaretro.org”

Sonic Spinball
6.4
Developer SEGA Interactive Development Division
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1995
Genre Pinball
Players 1 Player

Sonic Spinball is a 8-bit port of the Sega Mega Drive game Son-
ic Spinball, for the Sega Master System. The objective of this
pinball game remains the same as the 16-bit game as obstacles
still need to be cleared, Chaos Emeralds must be collected, and
bosses must be defeated. Enemies are the same and the theme of
the levels are also the same. Although the levels carry the same
theme as the 16-bit game, the layout of the levels and the graph-
Rarity EU: 7
Rarity BR: N/A
ics are different.

Sonic the Hedgehog

7.8
Developer Ancient
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Sonic the Hedgehog is an 8-bit game based on the Mega Drive

game of the same name. The gameplay is similar to that of the
Sega Genesis version. The Sonic’s abilities and the items avail-
able are the same. Although the gameplay is similar, it is slower
than its 16-bit counterpart. There are some differences however:
Checkpoints take the form of point arrow monitors rather than
posts. Chaos Emeralds aren’t found in special stages; rather, one
Rarity EU: 1
Rarity US: 8
is hidden in each of the six regular zones.
Rarity BR: N/A
112 • Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

7.6
Developer Aspect
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Even though it shares its name with the 16-bit version of Sonic
2 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, it is not a port, as it contains
entirely different levels. It was released slightly before its 16-bit
namesake, making this game host to the first appearances of both
Miles “Tails” Prower and Mecha Sonic. One of the major differ-
ence from its predecessor is its speed: Sonic 2 is faster than its
prequel and is closer to that of the Mega Drive games.
Rarity EU: 1
“segaretro.org” Rarity BR: N/A

Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos

7.1
Developer Aspect
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

This Sonic game is notable as being the first 8-bit title to feature
Tails as a playable character. Not only is it the first game on any
system to allow the player to control Tails’ flight, it is also the
first 8-bit title to introduce the Spin Dash and the Super Peel-
Out. Also of note is that the game shares the same title music and
death jingle as Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Game Gear, but in
a higher key.
Rarity EU: 1
“segaretro.org” Rarity BR: N/A

Space Gun
6.8
Developer Taito, Cream
Publisher Taito
Release date 1992
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Space Gun is a 1990 light gun arcade game developed and pub-
lished by Taito. It was subsequently brought to a variety of home
systems including the Sega Master System in 1992.
As expected, the Master System version of the game relies on the
Light Phaser. The objective is to shoot as many aliens as possible
without harming the humans or allowing the player to be killed.
Rarity EU: 2
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 Space Harrier 3-D • 113

Space Harrier
6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Originating in the arcades, Space Harrier is a third-person rail

shooter with pseudo-3D graphics, set in the same world as Fanta-
sy Zone. The lone titular hero fights aliens with a fireball-launch-
ing cannon, which can also be used to transform the hero into a
flying rocket. The protagonist is constantly in motion, but the
speed of his movement can be regulated by the player.
Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: N/A
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Rarity BR: N/A

Space Harrier 3-D

7.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Space Harrier 3D is a sequel to the Master System version of

Space Harrier, making use of the 3-D Glasses to create the illu-
sion of depth as the player flies into the screen. The 3D effect may
be turned off with a code if the player doesn’t have the required
Glasses: get a high score, then enter the name as “THREE” with
the second controller to enable the option.
Rarity EU: 6
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Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Special Criminal Investigation

4.9
Developer Natsume
Publisher Taito
Release date 1992
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Special Criminal Investigation, known often simply as S.C.I., is

a action-driving game released by Taito for the arcades in 1989.
It was subsequently ported a variety of consoles and computers
including the Sega Master System in 1992. The game is a sequel
to Chase H.Q., with some versions of the game going so far as to
call it Chase H.Q. II: Special Criminal Investigation. Aside from
being part of the same series, it is unrelated to the Sega Mega
Rarity EU: 4
Drive game Chase H.Q. II.
114 • Speedball 2

Speedball
3.1
Developer Mirrorsoft
Publisher Image Works, Virgin
Release date 1991
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Speedball is a video game series based on a violent futuristic cy-

berpunk sport that draws on elements of handball and ice hockey,
and rewards violent play as well as goals.
Speedball is played out on a small court with five players on each
team, making it more frantic than the more famous sequel. The
ball must be thrown into the goal at your opponent’s end. Any
amount of physical contact can be made, and there are no illegal Rarity EU: 3
ways to get the ball or the goal.

Speedball 2
2.5
Developer The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1992
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Brutal Deluxe doesn’t live up to their name - in fact they’re the

worst team Speedball has ever seen. As their manager, it is the
players job to transform their fortunes. As well as the league sys-
tem, which consists of 2 8-team divisions and challenges them
to advance to the top, there are also 2 cup tournaments, one of
which is played out over 2 ‘legs’ with the aggregate score decid-
ing who progresses.
Rarity EU: 3
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Spellcaster
7.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Role-playing game
Players 1 Player

Kujakuou is an action game by Sega for the Sega Master System

tying into Makoto Ogino and Shueisha’s Kujakuou manga series.
When released overseas, Sega renamed the game SpellCaster,
and changed some graphics/names (Ex. the protagonist Kujaku
was renamed Kane and given a different design). It would be fol-
lowed by Kujakuou 2: Geneijou on the Sega Mega Drive.
Rarity EU: 5
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Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: N/A
 Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six • 115

Spider-Man
5.8
Developer Technopop
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin, commonly referred to as just Spi-

der-Man or Spiderman, is a platform video game based on the
Spider-Man Marvel comic book series released for the Sega
Master System. The Master System version was released at the
same time as a Sega Mega Drive version, which although follows
the same plot, is a different game to this version.
Rarity EU: 1
“segaretro.org”
Rarity US: 6
Rarity BR: N/A

Spider-Man:
4.6
Return of the Sinister Six
Developer B.I.T.S.
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is a side-scrolling game

which puts players in the role of Spidey throughout six levels
against Electro, Sandman, Mysterio, Vulture, Hobgoblin and
Doctor Octopus respectively. Some puzzle solving (like finding
a key) is necessary to beat some levels. Collecting web cartridges
Rarity EU: 5 allows Spidey to shoot limited web projectiles.
Rarity BR: N/A “mobygames.com”

Sports Pad Football

1.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Sports Pad Football is an American football game developed for

the Sega Master System. It requires the Sports Pad.

Rarity US: 6 “segaretro.org”

116 • Star Wars

Spy vs Spy
7.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Action, Strategy
Players 1-2 Players

MAD magazine’s comic strip of the same name comes to life in

this game which was designed for one or two players. The split-
screen shows both spies at the same time.
The black spy and the white spy are out to outsmart each other
before the time bell rings. Players must find the needed objects
by searching rooms in the embassy, which include desks, file
cabinets and other furniture. And foil the opponent by setting Rarity EU: 5
creative booby traps in the various rooms. Rarity BR: N/A

Star Wars
6.3
Developer Tiertex
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1993
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

This game is based closely on Star Wars. It combines a number

of gameplay styles, but primarily it is a side scrolling run-and-
jump platformer.
The game begins on Tatooine, where the player, as Luke Sky-
walker, must travel around and meet up with R2D2, C3PO, Obi-
Wan, and so on. Eventually, they travel through Mos Eisley and
the Death Star as well. Rarity EU: 3
Rarity BR: N/A

Street Fighter II’

5.9
Developer Capcom
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1997
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Street Fighter II’ is a port of Capcom’s revolutionary arcade fight-

ing game Street Fighter II to the Sega Master System by TecToy
in 1997. While it is a port of the original game, it adds the ‘ found
in the title of Street Fighter II’: Champion Edition to its name.
Though severely watered down due to the weaker hardware of
the SMS, this version of Street Fighter II is still a reasonably
faithful rendition of the game. However, the game is held back Rarity BR: 5
by a lack of moves.
 Streets of Rage II • 117

Streets of Rage
7.2
Developer Ancient
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Beat ‘em up
Players 1-2 Players

Streets of Rage is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up released by Sega

in 1991 for the Sega Genesis. Master System and Game Gear
versions of Streets of Rage were produced following the success
of the Mega Drive original (curiously this game stands as one
of the few occasions where the Master System port is entirely
different to the Game Gear one, with different game assets). The
Master System version omits two player co-operative support.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: N/A “segaretro.org”

Streets of Rage II
6.8
Developer Japan System House, MNM Software
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Beat ‘em up
Players 1 Player

Streets of Rage 2 differs from the previous title in several ways.

There are changes in both graphics (characters now are bigger,
more detailed and with more animation frames, and scenarios
are less grainy) and gameplay (the rocket move was replaced by
a special move that doubles in offense and defense along sev-
eral new moves), along other new features such as life bars (and
names) for all enemies and the radically different new characters.
Rarity EU: 6
Rarity BR: N/A “mobygames.com”

Strider
5.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Sega versions of Strider were licensed from Capcom, but

developed internally at Sega.
Unlike its NES counterpart, the Master System Strider is a com-
pacted version of the arcade game, with simpler graphics and
sound as is to be expected of the console. It is known, however,
to suffer from heavy slowdown when the engine is under stress,
Rarity EU: 3 so much so that simply attacking will cause the frame rate to
Rarity US: 7 drop.
Rarity BR: N/A
118 • Submarine Attack

Strider II
6.6
Developer Tiertex
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Strider II, known as Strider Returns: Journey from Darkness in

North America (although initially it too was known as Strider
II), is a sequel to Strider, released for the Sega Master System. It
should not be confused with the later release of Strider 2 which
was developed in-house by Capcom - Strider II was developed
by U.S. Gold, who, at the time, had the rights to the Strider li-
cense outside of Japan.
Rarity EU: 2
“segaretro.org” Rarity BR: N/A

Submarine Attack
7.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

In Submarine Attack, the player controls a submarine in an un-

derwater environment. The player must shoot down enemies that
are coming toward them using missiles either at the front or rear
of the sub.
There are six stages in the game, and at the end of each one, the
player has to defeat a boss who requires multiple shots to kill.
When the player defeats a boss they proceed to the next, more Rarity EU: 3
difficult stage. Rarity BR: 5

Summer Games
6.5
Developer Zap, SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

Summer Games, known as Jogos Olímpicos in Brazil, is a sports

game first released by Epyx in 1984. It was ported to the Sega
Master System in 1991 and is the first in Epyx’s Games series.
Featured are a number of events similar to those seen in the Ol-
ympic Games. Including; Pole vault, Platform diving, 4x400
meter relay, 100 meter dash, Gymnastics, Freestyle swimming,
Skeet shooting, 100 meter freestyle, and Rowing.
Rarity EU: 3
Rarity BR: N/A
 Super Kick Off • 119

Superman: the Man of Steel

3.8
Developer Graftgold
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Superman: The Man of Steel is a side-scrolling platform game in

which the player takes on the role of Superman.
As Superman the player has limited energy which is depleted
when Superman comes in contact with enemies or their projec-
tiles. Superman can jump, and attack. When Superman almost
drops from a building he automatically starts flying. There’s
Rarity EU: 4 three different difficulty settings.
Rarity BR: N/A “mobygames.com”

Super Kick Off

5.0
Developer Anco Software
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1991
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Super Kick Off is a football game for the Sega Master System,
released exclusively in Europe and Brazil. It is considered by
many to be the watered-down version of Kick Off 2, previously
released for the Commodore Amiga.
The game includes 40 teams (16 national and 24 club), along the
ability to edit club team names and shirts and player names and
Rarity EU: 1 looks.
Rarity BR: 2

Super Off Road

4.2
Developer Graftgold
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1993
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

Players enter the world of off-road racing as 4 vehicles will face

each other, on a series of tracks which are based around flipped
and reversed versions of a core selection.
Successful races bring more money, which can be used to soup
up their machine. Boosts to top speed, grip and acceleration can
be purchased, and the nitro boost must be kept topped up.
Rarity EU: 4
“mobygames.com”
120 • Super Monaco GP 2

Super Monaco GP
6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

Super Monaco GP is a Formula One racing simulation video

game released by Sega, originally as a Sega X Board arcade
game in 1989, followed by ports for multiple video game con-
soles and home computers in the early 1990s.
The game allows players to race other cars around the famous
Monaco Grand Prix course. The race has players competing
against 19 other drivers and as well as trying to beat them all Rarity EU: 1
they must get to checkpoints within a time limit or it is race over. Rarity US: 7
Rarity BR: N/A

Super Monaco GP 2
5.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II or simply Super Monaco

GP II is a racing game developed and published by Sega for the
Sega Master System. It is a sequel to Super Monaco GP, but this
time the game is sponsored by Ayrton Senna (who won the Mo-
naco Grand Prix six times). Also unlike the previous game, Super
Monaco GP II was not released in arcades or for any non-Sega
console or computer.
“segaretro.org” Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: 1

Super Smash T.V.

5.1
Developer Probe Entertainment
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1992
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

The original arcade game, Smash TV, is very similar to Robo-

tron 2084, in that the player is controlled by two joysticks. One
joystick alters the player’s movement, while the other alters the
direction of weapon fire. Problems arise in some console ports
of the game due to a lack of controller buttons. The Sega ports
for example have to make do with alternative control schemes as
neither the Mega Drive, Game Gear or Master System have four
Rarity EU: 3
firing buttons.
 Super Tennis • 121

Super Space Invaders

5.8
Developer The Kremlin
Publisher Domark
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Super Space Invaders is an update to Space Invaders, released for

a variety of consoles and computers including the Sega Master
System.
Gameplay is very similar to the original game, though there have
been updates in the graphics and sound departments and new en-
emies with different move patterns have been added.
Rarity EU: 5
“segaretro.org”

Super Tennis
5.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1985
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Super Tennis offers to control an unknown tennis player against a

AI opponent, in various tennis courts, competing to win matches.
The tennis players can be moved around freely on the court and
the regular rules are followed. A third-person camera perspective
is used, from a fixed perspective. The two buttons on the control-
lers are use to hit straight and fast, and to lob. When close to the
net, volleys and smashes are also possible.
Rarity EU: 1 “mobygames.com”

Snail Maze
6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Snail Maze is a hidden Sega Master System game, which is

available in the BIOS screen of any original model Master Sys-
tem console. It is accessed by holding 1, 2 and Up at the Sega
logo, assuming one do not have a cartridge inserted. The feature
was removed in the later Master System II models, as well as
models which include either Sonic the Hedgehog or Alex Kidd in
Miracle World built in. In the game the player must guide a snail
around a maze within a time limit.
122 • Taz Mania

Taito Chase H.Q.

6.6
Developer Taito
Publisher Taito
Release date 1990
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Chase H.Q. is a 1988 arcade racing game, released by Taito. It is

a spiritual successor of Taito’s 1987 Full Throttle. The game was
ported to many systems, including the Sega Master System.
As an undercover agent of Chase Headquarters, the job is to patrol
the streets and track down five criminals. Players are given a mis-
sion briefing before they start which gives information on the sus-
pect and what car they drive. Then they drive across the city with- Rarity EU: 2
out crashing into other cars, and catch up with the criminal’s car.

Taz Mania
6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Taz Mania is a 2D side-scrolling platform/adventure video game

based loosely on the Taz-Mania cartoon series.
Players control Taz as he searches for a giant egg. Taz is able to
jump, spin into a tornado and eat various objects. Spinning into a
tornado allows Taz to defeat most enemies, as well as gain extra
jump distance, knock away items and get past certain obstacles
unharmed. Rarity EU: 1
Rarity BR: N/A

Taz in Escape From Mars

5.3
Developer HeadGames
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1997
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Taz in Escape from Mars, also known as Escape from Mars Star-
ring Taz, is a platform game developed by HeadGames and pub-
lished by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System
and Sega Game Gear. The Master System version of the game
was ported from the Game Gear version by TecToy, and was
released in March 1997, exclusively to Brazil. It is a sequel to
Taz-Mania that follows Taz escaping from Mars, and his captor:
Rarity BR: 7
Marvin the Martian.
 Teddy Boy • 123

Tecmo World Cup ‘93

6.5
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Tecmo World Cup ‘93 is a soccer arcade game. The game is a

continuation of previous football games released by Tecmo such
as Tecmo World Cup ‘90 and Tecmo World Cup ‘92.
The game replecates matches of football with the option of 45,
30 or 15 minutes per half. In multiplayer two human players can
play each other. Single Player has a world cup tournament con-
Rarity EU: 5 sisting of a group stage, second round, quarter finals, semi finals
and final.

Teddy Boy
6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1985
Genre Platformer
Players 1-2 Players

Teddy Boy Blues – Yohko Ishino is a 1985 arcade game made

by Sega. Sega’s console-ported version of the game became a
launch title for their Mark III. The exported Master System ver-
sion is simply titled Teddy Boy and featured different background
music as well as no references to Ishino.
It stars a young boy who is armed with a gun. Each level is an
Rarity EU: 2 infinitely-repeating maze with several dice.
Rarity BR: N/A

Tennis Ace
4.2
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Using a top-down view, Tennis Ace lets players play single or

double games with computer players. Two human players can
either duel or work cooperatively in a doubles game. By working
their way to one of the six grand slam finals, with practice games
and exhibition matches, they gain experience, which improves
their playing style.
Rarity EU: 2
“mobygames.com”
Rarity BR: N/A
124 • T2: The Arcade Game

The Terminator
5.7
Developer Probe Entertainment
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The Terminator is a game that was released in 1992 by Virgin

Interactive and Probe Entertainment Limited for the Sega Master
System. It is based on the 1984 film of the same name. The game
focuses on a soldier named Kyle Reese who was sent back in
time from the future to protect a woman named Sarah Conner.
A Cyborg from the future is also sent back in time to assassinate
Sarah Conner.
“segaretro.org” Rarity EU: 1
Rarity BR: N/A

T2: The Arcade Game

5.8
Developer Bits Studio
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

This is an arcade rail-shooter based on the film Terminator 2:

Judgment Day. Up to two players shoot through future and
present levels as robotic killers reprogrammed to serve the hu-
man resistance.
Both players wield a machine gun with infinite ammo that lowers
its firing rate (overheats) as it is continuously fired. A secondary
weapon (missile launchers in the future, shotguns in the present) Rarity EU: 8
has limited ammo but deals heavy damage.

T2 Terminator 2: Judgement Day

5.4
Developer Arc Developments
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a Action/Adventure beat ‘em up

that was released on NES and then ported to Sega Master Sys-
tem. It is based on the film of the same name.
The game consists of five levels. Level 2 is an isometric rac-
ing game, whereupon the player must race fast enough to catch
John Conner on his moped whilst using weapons to beat back the
T-1000, who is fast approaching in a tractor trailer. All the other Rarity EU: 6
levels are side-scrolling beat ‘em ups.
 Time Soldiers • 125

Thunder Blade
6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Thunder Blade is a 1987 arcade shoot ‘em up game origianlly

designed for Sega X Board hardware. It is heavily inspired by the
Blue Thunder franchise of the early 1980s.
The game features 12 levels split into three distinct styles. Play-
ers will be flying over a city in a helicopter, shooting out tanks
by ducking low enough to target them, but also climbing to avoid
Rarity EU: 1 the skyscrapers in the area.
Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: N/A

Time Soldiers
6.6
Developer Alpha Denshi
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Time Soldiers is a top-viewed run and gun video game. The player
takes the role of a Time Soldier, who is asked to rescue five war-
riors from different time periods: Sirius in the “Primitive Age”,
Laplace in the “Age of Rome”, Dymos in “The World Wars”,
Alpha in the “Age of Rome”, and Altair in “Future World”. Each
one of them is guarded by one of Gylend’s henchmen, but to get
to them, players must fight off other enemies that are specific to
Rarity EU: 4
Rarity US: 3
each time era.
Rarity BR: N/A

Tom & Jerry: The Movie

6.4
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

As in the popular cartoon series, Tom the cat is once again af-
ter that little mouse Jerry. The player plays as Tom, a curious
cat who will do anything to get his paws on that trouble-maker
mouse, Jerry. Tom tries to catch Jerry as he runs through six dif-
ferent levels. Starting in the Kitchen, Jerry will lead Tom through
the Garden, Down Town, the Forest, Rock Mountain, and finally
ending up in the Nursery.
Rarity EU: 2 “segaretro.org”
Rarity BR: N/A
126 • Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition

TransBot
5.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1985
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

TransBot is a commonly found Sega Master System game first

released in 1985. In Japan it is known as Astro Flash and in Brazil
it is known as Nuclear Creature. It was one of the first titles to be
released on Sega Card, though was later re-released on cartridge.
In TransBot, the player pilots a CA-214 starfighter, which has the
ability to transform into a robot through power-up icons. It is a
sidescrolling shoot-’em-up with a number of different levels and Rarity EU: 1
firing modes. Rarity BR: N/A

Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition

6.7
Developer Teque London
Publisher Domark
Release date 1992
Genre Edutainment
Players 1-6 Players

Trivial Pursuit: Genus Edition, or simply Trivial Pursuit is a vid-

eo game interpretation of the board game with the same name. It
was released for the Sega Master System exclusively in Europe
in 1992.
The question categories are exactly the same as the board game:
Art & Literature, Science & Nature, Geography, History, Sports
& Leisure, and Entertainment. Rarity EU: 2

Turma da Mônica em: O Resgate

x.x
Developer Westone, Sega, Tec Toy
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Turma da Mônica em: O Resgate (which translates to “Mônica’s

Gang in: The Rescue”) is a modified version of Wonder Boy III:
The Dragon’s Trap, with Wonder Boy’s hero, Tom-Tom, replaced
by Mônica, a famous Brazilian comic character.
In Turma da Mônica em: O Resgate, when Mônica disappears,
Chico Bento (Lizard-Man in Wonder Boy III) shows up and
starts the gang’s quest. After defeating each dragon, a new friend Rarity BR: 3
takes place in the quest.
 TV Colosso • 127

TV Colosso
6.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

As Aventuras da TV Colosso (which means “The Adventures of

TV Colosso”) is a modified version of Astérix and the Secret
Mission, with Astérix and Obelix replaced by Gilmar and Pris-
cila, characters from a Brazilian TV puppet show, popular during
the early 90’s.

Rarity BR: 7
“mobygames.com”
128 • Ultimate Soccer

Ultima 4
6.9
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1990
Genre Role-playing game
Players 1 Player

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar, known as Última IV in Brazil, is

an entry in the Ultima series of RPGs created by Richard Garriot
at Origin Systems. It was originally released in 1985 for the Ap-
ple II computer, before being brought to the Sega Master System
five years later in 1990 (the only Ultima game to be released on a
Sega platform). The Master System version is very much like the
Apple II original, however features updated graphics, music and
Rarity EU: 4
gives its dungeons are played from top-down perspective. Rarity BR: N/A

Ultimate Soccer
3.1
Developer Rage Software
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Ultimate Soccer was originally released a year earlier for the

Commodore Amiga as “Striker”, a name which the Super Nin-
tendo port would retain, however, the Sega ports were renamed
as Ultimate Soccer.
The game is one of many football games released for Sega sys-
tems, opting for a pseudo-3D top-down perspective. The game
also contains numerous Sonic the Hedgehog cameos. Rarity EU: 7
Rarity BR: N/A
 Virtua Fighter Animation • 129

Vigilante
6.6
Developer Irem, SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Beat’em up
Players 1 Player

Vigilante is an arcade beat-’em-up game released by Irem in

1988. The following year it was ported and published by Sega
for the Sega Master System. Upon release, Vigilante was con-
sidered to be a sequel to the 1984 arcade game, Kung-Fu Master
(known as Spartan X in Japan and in its NES incarnation, simply
Kung-Fu). Although this version of the game was never released
in Japan, the Master System Vigilante is compatible with the FM
Rarity EU: 3
Rarity US: 3
Sound Unit which was only supported by Japanese (and Korean)
Rarity BR: N/A consoles.

Virtua Fighter Animation

6.8
Developer Aspect
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1997
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Virtua Fighter Animation is a fighting game based off the Vir-

tua Fighter anime series, which in turn was based off the video
game with the same name. Tec Toy, Sega’s Brazilian distributor,
brought Game Gear game to the Sega Master System in 1997.
Though there is some color loss, the Master System version of-
fers a larger screen resolution.
Rarity BR: N/A
130 • Wanted

Walter Payton Football

6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Walter Payton Football, or American Pro Football, as it is called

in Japan and Europe, is a simulation of American football. There
are two modes in the game. One is called “Monday Night Game”
and is the same as a friendly game or exhibition mode; the other
is “Road to Superbowl”, and is basically a play-off tournament
in the NFL.
Rarity US: 4
“mobygames.com”

Wanted
6.8
Developer Sanritsu
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Light-gun
Players 1 Player

Gameplay is split into two parts. The odd-numbered stages re-

quire players to shoot gunslingers that hang out at saloons, ho-
tels, and towns. In the even-numbered stages (except stage six),
players are required to ride across a desert, shooting gunslingers
that ride past them.
Some European copies are mis-printed with the Cloud Master
description on the incsert. Rarity EU: 6
Rarity US: 5
Rarity BR: N/A

Where in the World is

7.0
Carmen Sandiego?
Developer Brøderbund
Publisher Parker Brothers
Release date 1988
Genre Edutainment
Players 1 Player

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? is a game that tests

the player’s knowledge about geography and general knowledge
about different countries. Missions will begin with a treasure
being stolen and the player flying to that location. A time limit
counts down while they must search the area and interview wit-
nesses to find enough clues to figure out what country the thief Rarity US: 4
flew to next. Rarity BR: N/A
 Wimbledon 2 • 131

Wimbledon
6.2
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1992
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

The oldest of the four Grand Slam tournaments, held in London

on grass every July, is the basis for this tennis game. The ball
comes off the grass surface fast and low, reflecting the surface’s
reputation for providing the most exciting tennis. It’s viewed in
the typical third person perspective, although with quite a distinct
3D effect and with shadows. Players can play standard shots as
well as lobs and drop shots, and full service rules are featured.
Rarity EU: 1
Rarity BR: N/A “mobygames.com”

Wimbledon 2
8.2
Developer SIMS
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Wimbledon II is the sequel to Wimbledon, and was released ex-

clusively for the Sega Master System in 1993. Plans were made
to bring the game to the Sega Mega Drive too, but were ulti-
mately scrapped.
The game features two modes: Free Match allows for singles or
doubles games and supports one or two players. Tour Mode puts
Rarity EU: 4 the player on the road, playing the best in the world for the cham-
pionship cup.

Winter Olympics
6.0
Developer Tiertex
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1994
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

Winter Olympics or Winter Olympics: Lillehammer ‘94 and

known as Winter Olympic Games in North America, is a Sega
Mega Drive, Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear sports
game that ties in with the 1994 Winter Olympic Games held at
Lillehammer, Norway.
The game includes 5 different types of sports - biathlon, alpine
Rarity EU: 2 skiing, ski jumping, bobsleigh and skating.
Rarity BR: N/A
132 • Wonder Boy

Wolf Child
2.0
Developer Core Design
Publisher Virgin
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Wolfchild is a platform game originally released for the Amiga

and the Atari ST. It was later released for the Sega Master Sys-
tem.
As Saul, it is the players job to traverse five different areas on his
way to Draxx. When Saul collects enough power-ups, he turns
into his wolf form and gains a special psychic shot attack, which
can be improved by collecting further power-ups. Rarity EU: 4
Rarity BR: N/A

Wonder Boy
6.7
Developer Westone
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Platformer
Players 1-2 Players

Wonder Boy is a sidescrolling platform game, in which the ba-

sic goal is to keep heading to to the right, avoiding obstacles,
attacking enemies and jumping across platforms. Though it is
not a requirement to do so, the game encourages players to keep
moving to the right, as health decreases over time and the screen
cannot scroll left. Health, and by extension, time, is added to by
collecting fruit.
“segaretro.org” Rarity EU: 1
Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: N/A

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

7.6
Developer Westone
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Wonder Boy in Monster Land is the direct sequel to Wonder Boy.

The game ditches the left-to-right platforming gameplay of its
predecessor in favour of a platform-RPG hybrid gameplay style.
The player takes the role as Wonder Boy as he explores various
short levels filled with respawning enemies. The control panel
has two buttons: one to attack and one to jump. Up enters build-
ings. Rarity EU: 2
“segaretro.org” Rarity US: 3
 Wonder Boy III: the Dragon’s Trap • 133

Wonder Boy in Monster World

6.7
Developer Westone
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Wonder Boy in Monster World is the fifth game in the Wonder

Boy series and a direct sequel to Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s
Trap. It puts the player in control of Shion in his quest to save
Monster World from the evil hands of BioMeka. It controls like a
standard platform game - run, jump, and kill enemies. The game
has light RPG elements such as talking to townsfolk, collecting
money to buy items, upgrading the life-bar, and equipping a varie-
Rarity EU: 5
ty of armor and weapons - staying very close to the Zelda format.

Wonder Boy III: the Dragon’s Trap

8.7
Developer Westone
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Gameplay is similar to Monster Land, however the hero, Wonder

Boy, finds himself cursed early on in the game and spends his
time defeating other dragons to return to his human form. The
game was highly received for its gameplay and music, and is
often even said to be one of the greatest Master System games of
all time. It was given the 1989 Game of the Year award by Elec-
tronic Gaming Monthly.
Rarity EU: 1 “segaretro.org”
Rarity US: 4

World Class Leader Board

4.3
Developer Tiertex
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1991
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

Leaderboard is a series of golf simulation video games that was

originally developed by Bruce Carver and Roger Carver, and
published by Access Software. Leaderboard, the first game in the
series, was released in 1986 and included four different water-
based courses.

Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: N/A
134 • World Cup USA 94

World Cup Italia ‘90

5.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher Elite Systems
Release date 1990
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

This is the second World Cup official licensed franchise game

based on the 1990 FIFA World Cup featuring the official logo
and the mascot, the first having been the ill-fated and little-
known World Cup Carnival for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The
game gives official groups, teams and the fidelity schedule of the
championship. Gameplay occurs at a birds eye view.
Rarity EU: 2
Rarity BR: N/A

World Cup USA 94

6.5
Developer Tiertex
Publisher U.S. Gold
Release date 1994
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

World Cup USA 94 is a top-down football game recreating the

namesake tournament. Beside the 24 teams who qualified for the
actual World Cup, other significant footballing nations like Eng-
land, France and Denmark can be drafted in. Tackling is difficult
and passing is easy, making for a flowing end-to-end style of
play. The presentation of the menus is largely icon-based, with
the official mascot featured prominently.
“mobygames.com” Rarity EU: 6
Rarity BR: N/A

World Games
5.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1989
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

World Games is a sports game developed by Epyx for the Com-

modore 64 in 1986. It was ported to various other home comput-
ers and consoles. The game features a variety of less-well-known
sports from around the world, including bull riding (US), caber
toss (Scotland), log rolling (Canada) and barrel jumping (Ger-
many).
Rarity EU: 2
“segaretro.org” Rarity BR: N/A
 World Soccer • 135

World Grand Prix

6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

World Grand Prix is a 1986 Sega Master System video game.

During the course of the game, players uses a Formula One style
car. they has to drive the car as quickly as possible while navigat-
ing through turns and other vehicles on the road.
World Grand Prix would be ahead of its time for working around
the 8-bit math processor to allow the car to travel in excess of 255
Rarity EU: 1 kilometres per hour.
Rarity US: 2
Rarity BR: N/A

World Soccer
6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Player

World Soccer, known as Great Soccer in the US (though not the

same as Great Soccer released in Europe and Japan), and Super
Futebol in Brazil, is a sports game developed and published by
Sega for the Sega Master System.
Players choose from one of eight nations to compete in a match
of professional soccer. The nations available are Argentina, West
Rarity EU: 1 Germany, France, Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, USA and Japan —
Rarity BR: N/A each with their own strengths and expertise.

World Tournament Golf

5.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-4 Players

PGA Tour Golf introduced many of the conventions commonly

seen in the genre since. The three-click control method (the first
to start the swing, the second setting power and over-swing, the
third setting draw or fade) allowed for a multitude of different
shots, and required a sense of timing.
When playing a tournament there are 60 opponents, each repre-
Rarity EU: 6 senting top US golfers - ten of these appear with tactical advice
Rarity BR: N/A for each hole.
136 • WWF Wrestlemania Steel Cage Challenge

WWF Wrestlemania
4.8
Steel Cage Challenge
Developer xxx
Publisher Flying Edge
Release date 1993
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge is a professional

wrestling video game based on the World Wrestling Federation.
Ten wrestlers are playable; Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ted
DiBiase, I.R.S., Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Ric Flair, Papa
Shango, Shawn Michaels and Tatanka. All wrestlers share the
same moveset. Rarity EU: 6
Rarity BR: N/A
 Xenon 2: Megablast • 137

X-Men: Mojo World

5.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date 1996
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

In a dark future, Mojo has his own TV show where the partici-
pants fight to death. He has imprisoned some X-Men from the
past to recreate their greatest battles. Wolverine and Rogue have
to enter the game and rescue their friends, then defeating Mojo
to return back home.
In this platform game, the player starts choosing either Wolver-
Rarity BR: N/A ine or Rogue. At each new level beaten, a new X-Men will be
available: first Gambit, then Cyclops, Havoc and finally Shard.

Xenon 2: Megablast
4.5
Developer The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher Virgin Games, Image Works
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Xenon 2: Megablast is a scrolling shoot-’em-up developed by

The Bitmap Brothers and published by Virgin Games for a vari-
ety of systems including the Sega Master System. It is the sequel
to Xenon, a game that was released for several home computers
in 1988.
The Sega Master System version ommits player bullets during
Rarity EU: 3 heavy processor workload, several bosses have been removed
and the final stage is also missing.
138 • Ys: the Vanished Omens

Ys: the Vanished Omens

7.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Role-playing game
Players 1 Player

Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished Omen is a 1987 RPG developed by

Falcom first released on the NEC PC-88 before being ported to
pretty much every platform released at the time and over the next
few years. It is one of the few Master System games with FM
support to have the FM code completely removed in its over-
seas releases. Furthermore, the game takes advantage of a VDP
mirroring bug that was fixed on Master System 2s and anything
Rarity EU: 5
based on that hardware; consequently the game will look incor- Rarity US: 4
rectly on these systems. Rarity BR: N/A
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Zaxxon 3-D
6.2
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Zaxxon 3D is a shoot-’em-up developed and published by Sega

for the Sega Master System. The game requires the use of the
3-D Glasses to create an illusion of depth.
Zaxxon 3D is a sequel to the arcade game Zaxxon. Unlike the
original game, which was isometric, Zaxxon 3D is viewed from
behind the player’s ship, with the enemy ships approaching from
Rarity EU: 5 the distance. This perspective makes effective use of the 3D ef-
Rarity US: 4 fect.
Rarity BR: N/A

Zillion
7.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Zillion is an action platform game developed and published by

Sega for the Sega Master System. It is based upon the Zillion
anime series, and was released only a few weeks into the series’
original run.
The player carries a gun, which was used as a design model for
the Sega Master System Light Phaser. As the game progresses,
Rarity EU: 4 the gun will become stronger, allowing the player to break pro-
Rarity US: 3 gressively stronger capsules containing codes for the computers.
Rarity BR: N/A

Zillion 2: Tri Formation

6.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Zillion II: The Tri Formation, or simply Tri Formation on the title
screen and Japanese packaging, is an action game developed and
published by Sega for the Sega Master System. It is based upon
the Zillion anime series, and is a sequel to Zillion, which was
released earlier the same year for the Master System.
There are eight side scrolling levels in the game. The previous
Rarity EU: 4 adventure format has been changed to a level-based format. The
Rarity US: 3 player can no longer explore the base in any direction.
Rarity BR: N/A
140 • Zool

Zool
6.7
Developer Gremlin Graphics
Publisher Gremlin Graphics
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Zool or Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension is a platform game

developed by Gremlin Graphics for the Commodore Amiga in
1992 as an answer to the “mascot wars” of the early 1990s spear-
headded by Super Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog. Zool’s suc-
cess saw it brought to a number of platforms, including the Sega
Mega Drive, Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear during
late 1993 and 1994.
Rarity EU: 6
 Alex Kidd: BMX Trial • 141
Japanese Exclusive
The Japanese Sega Master System had the smallest library of games in comparison to the European, Brazil-
ian, and U.S. releases. But it did have a few exclusive releases. These few pages list those games.

Alex Kidd: BMX Trial

4.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Alex Kidd BMX Trial is the third entry in the Alex Kidd series of
games. It was released for the Sega Master System in 1987, and
is the only entry in the series to be released exclusively in Japan.
Alex Kidd BMX Trial sees Alex Kidd riding a BMX down an
obstacle course. The game was sold, and is only compatible with
the Paddle Control.
Rarity JP: 8
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Anmitsu Hime
5.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Anmitsu Hime is an action game developed and published by

Sega for the Sega Master System. It is based upon the 1986 An-
mitsu Hime anime series. The game was reworked and released
as Alex Kidd: High-Tech World outside Japan, with the charac-
ters and setting replaced with those of Alex Kidd.

Rarity JP: 5
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142 • Comical Machine Gun Joe

Argos no Jûjiken
5.6
Developer Salio
Publisher Salio
Release date 1988
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

Argos no Juujiken is an arcade game developed by Tecmo which

was ported to the Sega Master System by Salio. Western users
know the game as Rygar, however the Master System port was
not released outside of Japan.
The Master System Argos no Juujiken cuts the end of level se-
quences and instead abruptly cuts to the next stage.
Rarity JP: 5
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Comical Machine Gun Joe

6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Comical Machine Gun Joe is an action game developed by Sega

for the Sega Master System. It was originally only released in
Japan on Sega Card, though has appeared in several compilations
since.
The game is a simple arcade type shoot’em up. Players control a
gunslinger called Joe on a single static screen and need to shoot
baddies until a boss appears. Once the boss is shot, the game will Rarity JP: 9
switch to another screen.

Galactic Protector
6.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Galactic Protector is a Sega Master System shoot-’em-up game

developed and published by Sega. It stars Opa Opa of Fantasy
Zone and Zillion fame, who must save various planets from en-
emies and debris hurtling towards them.
The game is built specifically for the Paddle Control, and there-
fore cannot be played on a standard Master System Control Pad.
This also makes emulating the game tricky. Rarity JP: 6
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Great Baseball
3.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1985
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Great Baseball is a sports game developed and published by

Sega for the Sega Master System as part of the “Great” series of
sports games. This Great Baseball should not be confused with
the Great Baseball released in North America and Europe, which
is a completely different game.

Rarity JP: 9
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Great Golf
4.4
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

The 1986 edition of Great Golf is an isometric golf game for the
Sega Master System. It was only released in Asia. Other parts of
the world would eventually receive a Great Golf game, however
it plays very differently to this version, and was known as Mas-
ters Golf in Japan.

Rarity JP: 5
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High School! Kimengumi

2.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1986
Genre Adventure
Players 1 Player

High School! Kimengumi is a Sega Master System game based

upon the 1985 anime adaptation of High School! Kimengumi.
Pony Canyon brought it to the MSX2 in 1987, though both cop-
ies were only released in Asia.

Rarity JP: 5
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144 • Loretta no Shouzou

Hoshi wo Sagashite...
1.7
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Adventure
Players 1 Player

The story of Mio begins as the player, finally having gone on

holidays, arrive on the planet Ilm to see their sweetheart Laila
again. Before going to her house, they decide to buy a present
for her. They visit a shady foreign man’s shop and buy an egg
that he promises will hatch a cute pet. When Laila sees the egg,
she recognizes it as a Mio egg, Mios being a rare animal that is
thought to be extinct. Since the player gave her the egg, it is their
Rarity JP: 4
responsibility to find out how they keep a Mio.

Loretta no Shouzou
8.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Adventure
Players 1 Player

At its core, Loretta no Shouzou is an SG-1000 game (making

it the last official Japanese release of its kind), however its late
release in 1987 meant it was packaged and advertised as a Sega
Mark III game (the Mark III being backwards compatible with
the SG-1000). At 128kB in size, it would be the biggest SG-1000
game, and its packaging design, paired with the fact Sega of Ja-
pan’s hardware archive lists the game for both consoles, has led
Rarity JP: 9
to much confusion as to whether it should be classed as either an
SG-1000 release, a Mark III/Master System one, or both.

Megumi Rescue
6.0
Developer Aicom, SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Megumi Rescue is based on an unreleased arcade game with the

same name. It requires the Paddle Control accessory, and was
only released in Japan.
The game lets players control a rescue party of three to save peo-
ple from a burning building. The group consists of two people
holding a jumping sheet, and a third fire fighter bouncing on the
sheet to reach the building’s inhabitants at the windows. Rarity JP: N/A
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Nekkyuu Koushien
4.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Nekkyuu Koushien is a baseball game for the Sega Master Sys-

tem. It was only released in Japan.

Rarity JP: N/A

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Pit Pot
5.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1985
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

Pit Pot was only released as a stand-alone game in Japan, where

it was distributed only on Sega Card. However, the game did
make it to the west as part of the Astro Warrior / Pit Pot compila-
tion cartridge. The Japanese original features an edit mode which
was not included in this release. Also like many Master System
games, Pit Pot has been included in numerous Brazilian revisions
of the Master System console as a built-in game.
Rarity JP: N/A
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The Pro Yakyuu: Pennant Race

5.6
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

The Pro Yakyuu: Pennant Race is a baseball game for the Sega
Master System. Released only in Japan, it was an upgrade of
Great Baseball, a title not released in Japan. Apart from localisa-
tion of players and teams for the Japanese market the game was
significantly altered, including amongst other things a bird’s-eye
view of play as opposed to Great Baseball’s isometric view.
Rarity JP: 3
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146 • Solomon no Kagi: Oujo Rihita no Namida

Satellite 7
6.5
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1985
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Satellite 7 is a shoot-’em-up game developed and published by

Sega. It was released for the Sega Master System exclusively in
Japan on Sega Card in 1985.
Though the game did not officially leave Japan in card form, the
game has appeared in several compilations in Brazil, including
the Tectoy DVD Karaoke Game DVT-G100.
Rarity JP: N/A
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Solomon no Kagi:
7.7
Oujo Rihita no Namida
Developer Salio
Publisher Salio
Release date 1988
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Solomon no Kagi: Oujo Rihita no Namida was originally a plat-

form-puzzle arcade game developed by Tecmo. The game was
brought to the west via other platforms as Solomon’s Key, though
the Master System version remained exclusive to Japan.
The object of the game is get a key and then make your way to
the exit. To achieve this, Solomon can create and destroy blocks, Rarity JP: N/A
which can be used to trap enemies or as platforms.

Sports Pad Soccer

6.1
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

This is a rerelease of World Soccer, also known as Great Soccer

or Super Futebol. The game was rereleased in Japan a year later
under the name Sports Pad Soccer, which was bundled with the
Sega Sports Pad.

Rarity JP: 6
 Super Racing • 147

Sukeban Deka II:

3.4
Shoujo Tekkamen Densetsu
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Sukeban Deka II: Shoujo Tekkamen Densetsu is based upon the

1985 live-action Sukeban Deka II TV series, and was only re-
leased in Japan.

Rarity JP: 4
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Super Racing
5.8
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Racing
Players 1 Player

Super Racing is a Formula 1 racing game. There are two main

game modes: Real mode (with the engine sounds only) and BMG
mode (with background music during the races).
The game is played from a top-down perspective. The car moves
only in the vertical direction (from bottom to top), with turns be-
ing up to 45° to the right or to the left (with 90° turns when the
Rarity JP: 7 car leaves a 45° turn to enter another in the opposite direction).
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Tensai Bakabon
8.0
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Tensai Bakabon is an action game for the Sega Master System

based on the anime of the same name. It was only released in
Japan.

Rarity JP: 4
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148 • Game De Check! Koutsuu Anzen

Woody Pop
6.3
Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Woody Pop is a ball & paddle game similar to the likes of Brea-
kout and Arkanoid. It was originally released exclusively in Ja-
pan for the Sega Master System in 1987, before being given an
international release on the Sega Game Gear in 1991. The Mas-
ter System version of the game is designed to be used with the
Paddle Control, and will not function correctly with any other
controller. It would be the last game released in Japan with the
Rarity JP: 6
SG-1000 Mark III branding and on a MyCard.

Game De Check! Koutsuu Anzen

Developer SEGA
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1988
Genre Edutainment
Players 1 Player

Game De Check! Koutsuu Anzen is a Sega Master System car-

tridge released in Japan to teach children about road safety. It is
one of the rarest Master System cartridges in existence, being
distributed in 1988 but not being sold commercially to normal
consumers.
It also may be a prototype.

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Mahjong Sengoku Jidai

7.4
Developer Sanritsu
Publisher SEGA
Release date 1987
Genre Table
Players 1 Player

Mahjong Sengoku Jidai, known as Mah-Jong or Mak-Jong in

Hong Kong, is a mahjong game developed for the Sega Master
System.
Some copies of the Hong Kong version are labelled ‘Mak-Jong’.

Rarity JP: 4
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Unlicensed
It is perhaps difficult to imagine the Sega Master System being a target for unlicensed developers, what
with its failure to secure a large market share in either Japan or North America. However, relaxed (or non-
existent) copyright laws in several Asian countries at the time mean there are tons of unlicensed games.
A standard Master System console can run SG-1000 games, provided it is a model where the cartridges will
physically fit in the slot. The SG-1000, in turn, shares similar hardware specifications with the MSX com-
puter standard, which was extremely popular in the east at the time. As a result, the majority of unlicensed
Master System games are MSX ports, released on Master System cartridges (and therefore incompatible
with the SG-1000), but running in the graphics mode intended for SG-1000 games.
Among the targets were top games produced by Namco, Konami and Taito, essentially giving the Master
System all the triple-A hits the SG-1000 sorely needed. Though some games take advantage of the Master
System’s superior hardware, releases are rare in comparison to those which do not. Almost every unlicensed
Master System game has its roots in South Korea or Taiwan.
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4 Pak All Action

4.4
Developer Open Corp.
Publisher HES
Release date 1995
Genre Compilation
Players 1-2 Players

4 Pak All Action is an unlicensed compilation of Sega Master

System games released exclusively in Australia. Contained with-
in are four games by Open Corp., previously released separately
in South Korea (again, likely without a license): Adventure Kid
(Clone of Adventure Island), Power Block (English localisation
of Suho Jeonsa), Twin Mouse (Original Game), and Cave Dude
(English localisation of Toto World 3).
Rarity AU: 8
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Ali Baba and 40 Thieves

Developer Hi-Com
Publisher Hi-Com
Release date 1989
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Ali Baba and 40 Thieves, known in Japan as Ali Baba to 40-ri no

Touzoku is an arcade game released by Sega in 1982. It runs on
Pac-Man hardware, and little is currently known about its origin.
The game was ported to the MSX in 1984 and the Russian Vector-
06C home computer in 1987. Hi-Com produced an unlicensed
port of the MSX version on the Sega Master System in 1989 in
Korea.
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Block Hole
Developer Konami, Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1990
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Block Hole or Sagak-ui Bimil is an unlicensed Sega Master Sys-

tem port of the MSX game Quarth. The game is an original puz-
zle game masquerading as a shooting game. Manoeuvring a ship
able to shoot small blocks, players are able to complete the shape
of blocks coming toward them. The game also supports two play-
ers.

Champion Pro Wrestling

Developer SEGA
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Champion Pro Wrestling is an SG-1000 game. It was later ported

to SG-1000-based arcade hardware and to the MSX. Other Japa-
nese computers received Champion Prowres Special instead.
This was apparantly an Korean Sega Master System release.

Comic Bakery
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Comic Bakery is a 1984 arcade game developed by Konami

which was subsequently brought to the MSX computer later in
the year. The MSX port was brought to the Sega Master System
without a license in South Korea, with the localised title of Ppang
Gongjang. It is not yet known who brought the game to Sega’s
platform, or when.
The Master System version of the game runs in the graphics
mode meant for SG-1000 backwards compatibility.
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Cyborg Z
5.3
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Cyborg Z is an unlicensed vertical shoot-’em-up game developed

and published by Zemina for the Sega Master System exclusive-
ly in South Korea.
The game runs in the SG-1000 graphics mode. It was also re-
leased on the MSX.

Rarity KR: 7

Dallyeora Pigu-Wang
3.2
Developer Open Corp., Gameline
Publisher Gameline
Release date 1995
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Dallyeora Piguwang is a Korean-made dodgeball game similar

to Dodge Danpei. There are only two modes in the game: one
player versus computer AI, and two-player mode. Players can se-
lect any of the eight fictional high school dodgeball teams. Pass-
ing, regular throws, and special throws are allowed. The special
throws are displayed as short animated sequences.
Rarity KR: 7
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The Dinosaur Dooley

4.7
Developer Daou Infosys Corp.
Publisher Daou Infosys Corp.
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

The Dinosaur Dooley, also known as Agigongnyong Dooly is a

Sega Master System shoot-’em-up game released exclusively in
South Korea. It is based on Dooly the Little Dinosaur, a Korean
cartoon. Two versions exist - a Korean text version from 1991,
and an English text version from 1993.

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Dr. Hello
Developer Sis Co.
Publisher Sis Co.
Release date 1991
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Dr. Hello is an unlicensed Dr. Mario clone developed for the

MSX and ported to the Sega Master System. It was developed in
South Korea by a company known as “Sis Co.” in 1991, without
the backing from either Sega or Nintendo. The game uses a com-
pletely different set of graphics and music to Dr. Mario, but the
gameplay is exactly the same.
Rarity KR: 7
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Drol
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Drol is an SG-1000 game released in 1985. Originally developed

by Brøderbund for various home computers in the west, it was
brought to the SG-1000 by Sega and released exclusively in Ja-
pan. Player takes the role of a robot who must rescue his children.
The Master System game was an Korean release.

Eagles 5
3.2
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1990
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Eagles 5 or Doksuri 5 Hyeongjae is an unlicensed vertical shoot-

’em-up game developed and published by Zemina for the Sega
Master System exclusively in South Korea.
The game is very simple - both button 1 and 2 will fire, and there
are a number of enemies with different patterns. After a while,
you will also fight a boss. Rather than opt for a life system like
other shoot-’em-ups of this era, there is a health bar, allowing the
player to take more than one hit.
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E.I. - Exa Innova

Developer Compile
Genre Shooter

E.I. - Exa Innova for the Sega Master System is one of the early
obscure shooter by Compile, creators of the Aleste / Power Strike
series. Lots of enemies, nice background and moving patterns
with the Compile flavour, the game is simple but very playable.

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F-1 Spirit: The Way to Formula-1

6.0
Developer Konami, Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1987
Genre Racing
Players 1-2 Players

F-1 Spirit: The Way to Formula-1 is a racing video game by Kon-

ami, originally intended for the MSX range of computers. It was
brought to the Sega Master System without a license by Zemina
and released exclusively in South Korea. The Master System ver-
sion runs in the graphics mode intended for SG-1000 games.

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FA Tetris
5.6
Developer Fresh Fishes
Publisher FA Soft
Release date 1990
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

FA Tetris is a Sega Master System Tetris game, released in South

Korea. It is unknown whether the publishers had a license to do
so. The game runs in the graphical mode reserved for SG-1000
compatibility.

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Flashpoint
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

Flash Point is an arcade puzzle game by Sega that is based on

Tetris. The player is given a pre-designed Tetris puzzle where
the goal is to clear a set of specified, highlighted blocks off the
screen. The game ends if the player’s blocks reach the top of the
screen, similar to traditional Tetris rules.
Zemina made an unlicensed port to the MSX and Sega Master
System in some unknown year, calling it Flashpoint.
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Flicky
Genre Action

Flicky is a video game released for Sega System 1 arcade hard-

ware in 1984. The game stars a little blue bird called Flicky
tasked with saving smaller birds from being eaten by predators.
It was designed by Youji Ishii, and (according to text at the top
and bottom of the ROM) was known as Busty and Flippy during
development.
The Master System version was an Korean release.

Rarity KR: 7

Gaegujangi Kkachi
5.3
Developer HiCom
Publisher HiCom
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Gaegujangi Kkachi is a Korean-made platform game starring

Kkachi, the rebellious kid and the protagonist of Lee Hyun-se’s
cartoon A Daunting Team. In the original work Kkachi is a base-
ball player who opposes the dictatorial tendencies of the South
Korean regimes of the 1980’s. The game, however, is purely fan-
tasy-based, and resembles Alex Kidd in Miracle World in style
and concept.
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Galaxian
Developer HiCom
Publisher HiCom
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Galaxian is a 1979 arcade shoot-’em-up originally released by

Namco. It was not officially released for any Sega consoles
(though has appeared as part of Namco Museum for the Sega
Dreamcast), but HiCom brought to the Sega Master System in
South Korea without a license.

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Gangcheol RoboCop
Developer Sieco
Publisher Sieco
Release date 1992
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Gangcheol RoboCop is an unlicensed action game developed by

MSX game by Sieco for the Sega Master System in South Korea.

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The Goonies
Developer Konami
Genre Platformer

The Goonies is an action game for the MSX developed by Kona-

mi. It was ported, presumably without a license to the Sega Mas-
ter System and released exclusively in South Korea.

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156 • Unlicensed

Gulkave
Developer Compile
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Gulkave was originally an SG-1000 shoot ‘em up game devel-

oped by Compile and published by Sega in 1986. It is a horizon-
tal shooter, in which the player controls a spaceship that must
destroy the 8 fortresses of the Gulbas Empire and several various
enemies.
The Sega Master System version was an Korean release.

Gun.Smoke
Developer Prosoft
Publisher Prosoft
Release date 1990
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Gun.Smoke is an arcade game released by Capcom in 1985. It

was brought to the Sega Master System in South Korea without
a license by Prosoft in 1990. It is a vertical shoot-’em-up set in
the old west. 1 shoots up and to the left, while 2 shoots up and
to the right. It runs in the graphics mode intended for SG-1000
backwards compatibility.
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Hong Kil Dong

Developer Clover
Publisher Clover
Release date 1991
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Hong Kil Dong is an unlicensed Sega Master System game sold

only in South Korea.
The game has been originally advertised by a company called
Saeron System, but at least the Master System version was pub-
lished by Clover in the end. Who actually developed the game is
not known. The game is extremely rare, despite it being a givea-
way at magazine raffles for years.
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Jang Pung 3
Developer Open Corp.
Publisher Sieco
Release date 1994
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Jang Pung 3 is an unlicensed fighting game, released in 1994

for the Sega Master System and Sega Mega Drive exclusively in
South Korea. It is a “sequel” to Jang Pung II (an unlicensed port
of Capcom’s Street Fighter II with minor alterations), although
unlike its predecessor, it is an original fighting game in its own
right.

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Jang Pung II
Developer Open Corp.
Publisher Sieco
Release date 1993
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Jang Pung II is an unlicensed fighting game released in South

Korea for the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear. It is
effectively a port of Capcom’s Street Fighter II (so much so that
is sometimes labeled as Street Fighter or Street Fighter II, par-
ticularly when sold outside of South Korea), but with different
background graphics and occasionally altered character names.
It has also been spotted under the name Street Blaster.
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Janggun-ui Adeul
Developer Daou Infosys
Publisher Daou Infosys
Release date 1992
Genre Beat`em-up
Players 1 Player

Janggun-ui Adeul is an unlicensed beat-’em-up game released

in South Korea for the Sega Master System. It was at one point
planned for a Sega Game Gear release in North America as Street
Hero, but the plans fell through. A prototype has since emerged.
Game based on the South Korean film with the same name, which
can be translated like General’s Son (or Son of the General).
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King & Balloon

Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

King & Balloon is an arcade game released by Namco in 1980. It

was subsequently ported to the MSX platform in 1984, a version
which also made its way to South Korean Sega Master Systems
as Wang-gwa Pungseon in the years that followed. The Master
System version is unlicensed, and runs in the graphics mode in-
tended for SG-1000 backwards compatiblity (due to similarities
with the MSX hardware). It is currently unknown who ported the
game to Sega’s console, or when it was released.

“segaretro.org”

Magical Tree
Genre Action

Magical Tree is an action game developed by Konami. Aaronix

ported the MSX version of the game to the SG-1000 in Taiwan
as Móguǐ shù . It is unknown whether they had a license to do so.
It was later released in South Korea as a card for the Sega Master
System as Yosul Namu.

“segaretro.org”

The Micro Xevious

Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1990
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

The Micro Xevious or simply Xevious is an unlicensed Sega

Master System game released in South Korea in 1990 by Zemi-
na. It is a “port” of Xevious, a 1982 arcade shoot-’em-up game
by Namco. It was also brought to the MSX by the same company.
The game runs in the SG-1000 graphics mode, and is a loose
conversion of the original. There are more enemies on screen, the
level layout is different and less of the screen is visible due to the
Master System’s smaller screen resolution.
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Monaco GP
Genre Racing

Monaco GP is a 1979 arcade racing game made by Sega. The

game is very simple - all the player needs to do is avoid cars and
obstacles on a track. Players can speed up and slow down and
two players may play at the same time.
The Sega Master System release was, off course, a Korean re-
lease.

Mopiranger
Developer Konami
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Mopiranger is a cross between Pac-Man and Pengo, originally

an MSX game that was ported by Korean developers. Enemies
turn to blocks when defeated which complicates things in later
levels. As the game drift more toward its puzzle side as players
progress, blocks become increasingly a problem toward solving
levels.

Nemesis
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1987
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Nemesis is a side-scrolling shoot-’em-up game developed by

Konami and originally released in the arcades in 1985 as Gra-
dius. Its popularity led to the game being ported to numerous
consoles and computers, including the MSX in 1986, a port
which was subsequently converted into a Sega Master System
game without a license and released in South Korea by Zemina
in 1987. The Master System version of the game is identical to
the MSX version, running in the graphics mode intended for SG-
1000 backwards compatibility.
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Nemesis 2
4.0
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1987
Genre Shooter
Players 1-2 Players

Nemesis 2, also known as Gradius 2 is a sequel to Nemesis, and

was originally released for MSX computers in 1987. It is unre-
lated to the arcade sequel, Gradius II, and was later enhanced and
brought to the Sharp X68000 as Nemesis ‘90 Kai.
As with its MSX predecessor, Zemina ported the game in South
Korea without a license to the Sega Master System. Aside from
some copyright information changes, the game is identical.
“segaretro.org”

New Boggle Boggle 2

Developer MBiTM
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1989
Genre Puzzle
Players 1-2 Players

New Boggle Boggle 2 is an unlicensed Sega Master System

clone of Bubble Bobble.
New Boggle Boggle 2 looks and plays identically to New Boggle
Boggle. It features 150 stages, most of which are exclusive to it
(though some are exact replicas of the previous game’s stages),
and a few new types of enemies. Otherwise, the game is indistin-
guishable from its predecessor.

Penguin Adventure
7.0
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Penguin Adventure, or Kkum Ui Dai Ryuk is a video game by

Konami, originally intended for the MSX range of computers.
It was brought to the Sega Master System without a license by
Zemina and released exclusively in South Korea. The Master
System version runs in the graphics mode intended for SG-1000
games. It is currently not known when this game was released,
though it is presumed to have arrived in the late 1980s or early
1990s.
“segaretro.org”
 Unlicensed • 161

Pro Yagu
Publisher Samsung
Genre Sports
Players 1-2 Players

Pro Yagu is a baseball game for the Sega Master System. It was
only released in South Korea.

“segaretro.org”

Puznic
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1990
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Puznic / Puzzle Game for the Sega Master System, an unlicensed

adaptation of Taito’s arcade puzzle by the prolific programmers
at Zemina. Actually a very good puzzle game relying on the me-
chanic of assembling blocks of the same shape accounting for
gravity and blocks holding each other so success depends on the
order of each of our move.

“smspower.org”

Road Fighter
Developer Jumbo
Publisher Jumbo
Genre Racing

Road Fighter is a racing game developed by Konami. Jumbo

ported the MSX version of the game to the SG-1000 in Taiwan as
Huǒjiàn chē. It is unknown whether they had a license to do so.
It was later released in South Korea as a card for the Sega Master
System as Lodeu Paiteo.

“segaretro.org”
162 • Unlicensed

Sangokushi 3
6.6
Developer Game Line
Publisher Game Line
Release date 1994
Genre Fighting

Sangokushi 3 is an unlicensed fighting game for the Sega Master

System released in South Korea by Game Line in 1994.
Interestingly, the programmer who worked on this game, Lee
Sanghun, also worked on GP Rider for the Game Gear, a licensed
title.

“segaretro.org”

Sega-Galaga
Genre Shooter

Sega-Galaga is the SG-1000 port of Galaga, and is strangely the

only port to receive a name change.
The player pilots a starship and must destroy all the on-screen
enemies, similar to Space Invaders and Galaxian. However, the
enemies in Galaga have the power to steal the ship to use as rein-
forcements (meaning the player loses a life). However, if players
are able to destroy the enemy who has captured the ship, they
are able to pilot both ships at once, doubling the firepower at the
expense of being a bigger target.

“segaretro.org”

Shinnyuushain Tooru-Kun
Publisher Clover
Genre Action
Players 1-2 Players

Shinnyuushain Tooru-Kun is a game for the SG-1000. It was

originally an arcade game by Konami known as Mikie outside
Japan.
An unlicensed version was released for the Sega Master System
in South Korea.

“segaretro.org”
 Unlicensed • 163

Sky Jaguar
Publisher Clover
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

Sky Jaguar is a vertical scrolling shoot-’em-up released by Kona-

mi for MSX computers in 1984. It was brought to the Sega Mas-
ter System without a license in South Korea.

“segaretro.org”

Street Master
2.0
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1992
Genre Fighting
Players 1-2 Players

Street Master is an unlicensed Sega Master System fighting game

developed and published by Zemina in 1992. It was only released
in South Korea.

“segaretro.org”

Super Bioman I
Developer Hello Soft
Publisher HiCom
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Super Bioman I is an unlicensed Sega Master System game re-

leased in South Korea in 1992. It is essentially a Super Mario
Bros. 3 clone running in the SG-1000 graphics mode.

“segaretro.org”
164 • Unlicensed

Super Boy II
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1989
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Super Boy II is an unlicensed Sega Master System game devel-

oped by Zemina and released exclusively in South Korea in 1989.
It is the direct sequel to Super Boy I and like its prequel, was
ported from an MSX version of the game. Despite only working
in a Sega Master System, it uses the same graphical mode used to
run SG-1000 games, so could be considered an SG-1000 game in
disguise. Like Super Boy I, Super Boy II is a Super Mario Bros.
Rarity KR: 7
clone, however offers a brand new set of levels not seen in any
official Mario game.

Super Boy 3
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1991
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

The third entry in Zemina’s unlicensed conversions of early Su-

per Mario Bros. games differs from its predecessors by having
its own levels. While the two first games imported levels of their
correspondent Mario counterparts, Super Boy III does not copy
the stages of Super Mario Bros 3.. Instead, it utilizes elements
from previous Mario games as well as Super Mario World, from
where some enemies and level design ingredients are borrowed.
“mobygames.com”

Super Boy 4
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1992
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Super Boy 4 is a platform game designed for the Sega Master

System by Zemina. The game was only released in South Korea,
and is heavily inspired by Super Mario World for the Super Nin-
tendo Entertainment System.
The game plays very similarly to Super Mario World, though has
slightly different graphics, different music and a rather broken
engine.
“segaretro.org”
 Unlicensed • 165

Super Drink
Publisher Samsung
Players 1 Player

Super Drink is a game for the Sega Master System. It was only
released in South Korea.

“segaretro.org”

Super Tetris
Release date 1989
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player

Super Tetris is an unlicensed version of Tetris, released for the

Sega Master System in South Korea. Some unknown Koreans
ported (or stole the engine) the arcade Sega Tetris (the System
E version that runs on hardware close to the Master System),
changed and removed a few things to make it their own.

Tank Battalion
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Tank Battalion is a 1980 arcade game by Namco which was

brought to the MSX in 1984. It was subsequently ported to the
SG-1000 in Taiwan and Sega Master System in South Korea.

“segaretro.org”
166 • Unlicensed

The Three Dragon Story

1.0
Developer Zemina
Publisher Zemina
Release date 1989
Genre Shooter
Players 1 Player

The Three Dragon Story or Yong-ui Jeonseol is an unlicensed

Sega Master System shoot-’em-up game by Zemina. An MSX
port was also released.

“segaretro.org”

Toto World 3
2.6
Developer Open Corp.
Publisher Daou Infosys Corp.
Release date 1993
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player

Toto World 3, also known as Cave Dude is an unlicensed plat-

form game developed by Open Corp. for the Sega Master Sys-
tem, released only in South Korea.
The game steals much of its graphics from other games, namely
Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario World. Some enemies re-
semble Tiki from The New Zealand Story.

“segaretro.org”
Picture is from an actual game cart.
168 • Homebrew

Homebrew
Both the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and Sega Master System benefit from limited homebrew development,
as there is no physical lockout mechanism, thereby easing the operation of software on these platforms.
Homebrew efforts for the Mega Drive/Genesis have grown, as there are now several full games scheduled
for release in physical form, such as Rick Dangerous 1 & 2 and a port of Teenage Queen. Pier Solar and
the Great Architects and Frog Feast for the Mega Drive/Genesis and Mighty Mighty Missile for the Sega
Mega-CD are examples of homebrew games already released for Sega consoles.
These two pages includes some noteworthy homebrew games released for the system. Some exist in phy-
sicial format, others only as a ROM file. The games only existing as an download can also be played on an
physical system with the help of a ROM reader.
For more on different homebrew games, visit smspower.org.

DARC
Developer Zipper, John Hassink, Richard Cornelisse
Release date 2012
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player
Download smspower.org

DARC is a jetpack shooter game inspired several by games like

Air fortress and H.E.R.O. The protagonist can fly and shoot in
separate directions. Each of the gamepad keys represent a shoot-
ing direction. The goal is to infiltrate the alien fortress. Destroy
the cores to disable force fields and advance through the game.
During the game the shooting level will increase. As players lev-
el increases they will be able to destroy the blue and red crates
found in the levels.

Digger Chan
2.0
Developer Aypok, Playgeneration
Release date 2011
Genre Puzzle
Players 1 Player
Buy shinobiman.proboards.com

Digger Chan is a puzzle game where one play the eponymous

character, an employee of the M.O.O. Milk Co., who is respon-
sible for fixing the milk pipeline underground all over the world.
The goal of the game is thus to dig a tunnel down to the pipeline
in each level.
Getting down to the pipelines is not an easy job, digging is ex-
hausting with only sporadic bottles of milk available to collect
and quench the players thirst.
 Homebrew • 169

Bread and Butter

Developer Vincent Crisafulli
Release date 2014
Genre Action
Players 1 Player

Bread and Butter is an arcade style action game for the Sega
Master System. The player run, jump, climb and float on bal-
loons to avoid wild animals and collect the super-sized ingredi-
ents to bake the Bread of Legend.
In order to complete the game, players must collect the ingre-
dients from 8 different stages as they go for the high score. The
game consists of 8 levels that repeat until a player either scores
9999 points or a player is reduced to zero lives.
“retrogamenetwork.com”

Flip Flap
Developer BrambleG
Release date 2015
Genre Action
Players 1 Player
Download smspower.org

This game is a port of the popular mobile phone game, Flappy

Bird. Players control a bird (or in this version, Opa-Opa) and tap
the screen (press 1 or 2) to flap the wings and go up a bit, but
gravity will quickly pull Opa-Opa back down. The aim of the
game is to fly through the small openings in an endless stream of
pipes without touching a pipe or the floor. Each set of pipes play-
ers pass gives you 1 point.
“smspower.org”

Lost Raider
Developer vingazole/ichigobankai
Release date 2012
Genre Platformer
Players 1 Player
Download smspower.org

This the vingazole/ichigobankai entry for the 2012 SMS Power

Coding Competition. The game is called “Lost Raider” and be-
cause of the lack of time, it’s unfinished. There is no music nor
any sound effect.
ichigobankai made the level design and the graphisms/anima-
tion, vingazole wrote the code. The only goal is to survive and to
make a big score.
“smspower.org”
170 • Noteworthy Variations

Noteworthy Variations
Listed here are variations that are rare or of interest.

Air Rescue
Thisis a particuarly rare version with different artwork, layout, and fonts. It has thus far
been assumed to be a demo or prototype version as only one copy is known to exist.

Transbot
This was a later release of Transbot. Released in Portugal with a
unique cover.

Road Rash
This is also a Portugal release with a unique cover.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2

This is a rare European ‘Master System II’ cover variation which
was on some late pack-in copies. The cover states ‘Master Sys-
tem II’.

Hang On
As for card variants and oddities, this is by far the rarest of all. The so-called ‘red’ Hang
On card was simply an older version of the regular card, which itself is fairly hard to find.
This one, however, was essentially a demo version to show how the product would have
looked in stores. The other is simply the regular release of the card. Because of this, there
is currently only one red release.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Olympic Gold
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nir booklet’. The game description on the back cover is translated and the spine has a
specific part number 27030 - xx (Germany being 27030 - 18). The full cover souvenir
booklet is also in the specific language.
“segacollect.blogspot.no”
 Noteworthy Variations • 171

Great Ice Hockey

Great Ice Hockey was never released in stores for Japan, and only available in 1988
through a few magazine publications including Terebi Land and BEEP!.
The game was a promotion to commemorate the release of Phantasy Star a year before.
To enter, one needed to send in their UPC code for Phantasy Star. On the entry form
they had to specify if they owned a Mark III or the Master System. For Mark III owners,
1000 people won a FM Sound Unit and Rapid Fire Unit. Another 1000 who indicated
themselves as Master System owners won this limited Mark III edition of Great Ice
Hockey and the the Sports
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Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord

The Japanese release for the game came in a big box with a cloth map and
a steel figure. It also made use of the Mark III’s FM Sound Unit add-on
for enhanced music (the Japanese Master System had the FM unit built-
in).

Disney Gift Set

Though not as desirable to collectors as the Lucky Dime Caper Gift Set, the
Disney Gift Set is still well-known and sought after. This special set only
includes two games and nothing else, but is packaged in its own special box,
as you see pictured here. Includes two of the greatest Disney titles released
for the Master System: Castle of Illusion and The Lucky Dime Caper.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Moonwalker Gift Set

Discovered only recently, the Moonwalker set you see here is a sight to
behold. Until now, no one was even aware of its existence until a fel-
low member nabbed one for hardly anything. A few different ‘gift sets’
were released, this one in particular including a VHS tape of the movie.
The movie is, of course, in PAL format, but it’s interesting to note that
the game itself is the NTSC release, and not the Euro. The likelihood of
someone not opening the package to get to the video and game is scant,
and truth be told only two of these have appeared thus far.
“smstributes.co.uk”

For more information about rare and cool oddities. Visit smstributes.co.uk/
172 • System Packages

System Packages
These pages include some of the different packages the SMS went through. For more on the different systems,
please visit segaretro.org and smstributes.co.uk.
The Master System takes most of its design cues from the NES, released in late 1985, with detachable control-
lers and power and reset buttons, though like prior Sega consoles (and virtually all cartridge-based systems
going forward), is a top-loading machine.
Each region has its own set of cosmetic differences. In Brazil the system is known as the Master System III
Compact, and in South Korea it was released twice, first as the Super Gam*Boy II and later the Aladdin Boy.
All Master System IIs either included Alex Kidd in Miracle World as a built-in game, or Sonic the Hedgehog,
which arrived in 1991.

Master System
Release date (BR) 1987
Publisher Tec Toy

This is the most basic Master System release distributed by Tec Toy in Brazil. Nothing
too special about it, but like most Brazilian releases, they’re difficult to find complete.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Master System 3D
Release date (BR) 1987
Publisher Tec Toy

Along with their basic set, Tec Toy for some reason found the need to release nearly
the same set as a ‘3D’ model in spite of the fact the other one (see separate entry, Mas-
ter System Brazilian Version) also came with the Sega 3D Glasses. Regardless, as with
most Brazilian consoles, it’s difficult to find complete.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Master System II
Release date (BR) 1988
Publisher Tec Toy

This is the most basic Master System release distributed by Tec Toy in Brazil. Nothing
too special about it, but like most Brazilian releases, they’re difficult to find complete.
After the success of the Master System and the brilliant marketing tactics of Tec Toy,
the company decided to release another model of the Master System, dubbing it the
‘Master System II’. There is little difference between this and any other SMSI models
they released. This one simply comes with Alex Kidd in Miracle World as the pack-in
title.
“smstributes.co.uk”
 System Packages • 173

Master System II Jogos de Verão Version

Release date (BR) 1989
Publisher Tec Toy

Yet another Master System II model released by Tec Toy for Brazilian players. This
one is the same as the Alex Kidd model, with the exception that, as part of a special
deal at some select stores, it was also packaged with a copy of California Games (Jog-
os de Verão in Portugese). As such, it’s much harder to find than the regular model.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Master System II Plus X

Release date (DE) 1992

The Master System II Plus X pack was a special German release during the 1992
Christmas season. What you have is the regular SMSII Alex Kidd model (in spite of
Sonic on the box), packaged inside a larger box and including Sonic the Hedgehog
and Tennis Ace.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Master System III Compact

Release date (BR) 1990
Publisher Tec Toy

Brazil was known for repackaging what were otherwise normal Master System II
units as ‘Master System IIIs’, ‘Compacts’ and so forth. This is the earliest example
of their Master System III Compact. It’s just the Master System II, but they had to
change the name because Tec Toy had already released a Master System II in Brazil,
which was simply a regular Master System I with ‘Master System II’ on the console
and box. Therefore, when the actual SMSII was released, they called it the Master
System III Compact. The ‘II’ was eliminated but Alex Kidd in Miracle World was still
the included game, and ‘compact’ added because of the smaller model. Later versions,
which are still released by Tec Toy, by the way, all retain this basic design.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Master System II Jogos de Verão Version

Release date (PT) 1994

Sega released a number of items, including some pretty rare game variations, in Por-
tugal with distinctive artwork, in some cases, but always with a lined, purple design as
you see in the picture. In addition to several games, they also released a version of the
Master System III in Portugal. It’s quite difficult to locate. The console was packaged
as a regular Master System II model with Sonic as the built-in game. The other games
shown in the picture were not included in the original package.
“smstributes.co.uk”
174 • System Packages

Sega Master System

Release date (CA) 1986
Publisher Irwin

When Sega first released the Master System in Cananda, unlike in the United States
they had a distributor to do most of the work for them. Irwin was the go-to company
and the second image is one of the first models of the SMS that was released in the
country. The game selection is typical and the usual two releases found on Master Sys-
tem units. Compare this to the Sega Master System Plus released in the United States.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Sega Master System (Watch Giveaway)

Release date (FR) 1987

This is the first version of the Master System released in France, easy to pick out be-
cause it includes the earlier artwork that can be found on similar releases from other
countries, such as the US Sega Base System unit. This one is unique in that it came
with a free watch packaged with the system. As you can make out in the picture, with
some difficulty, this sweet watch actually says SEGA on it.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Sega Master System

Release date (JP) 1986

The “Base System” released in Japan, 1986. Unlike European and American systems
the base system came with no games at all. It came with two control pads, both have
removable thumbscrews. This model differs from western machines in that it has a
smaller cartridge slot, which renders it incompatible with western games. The Japa-
nese version also sports built-in FM sound, and a built in 3D Glasses adapter. When
you switch the system on without a game inserted you are shown the Sega logo with a
moving checkered background below, the opening title song from Sega game “Space
Harrier” plays, complete with FM sound.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Sega Master System 2 Plus

Release date (IT) 1994
Publisher Marpes

Marpes was an unlicensed company in Italy that released a few different controllers
for other systems, including a strange light gun for the Master System. This is quite
an interesting piece for the fact that it combines a legitimate version of the regular,
Italian version of the Master System II/Alex Kidd package, but yet packaged with a
Cheetah Terminator 2 joystick. As far as smstributes.com know, the only way to tell
if you have this version is if you have it complete. It appears the console and joystick
were packaged as normal, merely placed inside a larger box with a Marpes company
sticker thrown on so you know where it came from. It’s possible Sega sold old stock
to Marpes to get rid of it and they repackaged it, but this has yet to be verified.
“smstributes.co.uk”
 System Packages • 175
Sega Master System II
Release date (EU/UK) 1991

Following their line of thought and the success of the Alex Kidd version of the Mas-
ter System II, Sega then added Sonic the Hedgehog into the mix to sell more units.
The only difference is the inclusion of Sonic the Hedgehog, an extra Control Pad and
the sticker you see placed on the box in the picture.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Sega Master System II Double Action Pack

Release date (EU/UK/AU) 1991

One of the many pack variants released by Sega as the Master System II started to
dominated the shelves. This is similar to the Alex Kidd/Sonic pack, the exception be-
ing that instead of Sonic the Hedgehog you get Double Dragon. Alex Kidd is still the
built-in title, and an additiona Control Pad is also included.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Sega Master System II Tandy Pack

Release date (EU) 1991

Here’s a really, really generous Master System II pack. This one comes with a whop-
ping four different games. Not only do you get Sonic the Hedgehog as the pre-pro-
grammed game, but you also get Global Gladiators, The Lucky Dime Caper, and
Trivial Pursuit. Pretty good deal, but not easy to find now. As you can see, though, it’s
marked only with a special sticker, there’s nothing special about the box itself.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Sega Master System Plus Special Edition

Release date (EU) 1990

With a solid market in the United Kingdom and Europe, Sega went forward with a
number of ‘special’ Master System consoles that were essentially repackaged older
versions with extra treats. This one was released only in the UK as far as smstributes.
co know and came packaged with the typical hardware and software, but, it also came
with Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker as well as the video.
“smstributes.co.uk”
176 • System Packages

Master System 3 Collection

Release date (BR) 1997
Publisher Tec Toy

After the Master System officially ended in 1997 in Brazil, Tec Toy refused to let it die.
After the games were no longer being manufactured, they decided to keep their palms
in the industry and to this day continue to release versions of the first Master System
3 collection. Each model typically comes with more games than the former, but the
majority of them are released Master System titles, though it should be noted later
versions include some Japanese games not released elsewhere as well as entirely new
games programmed by Tec Toy. Brazil was known for repackaging what were other-
wise normal Master System II units as ‘Master System IIIs’, ‘Compacts’ and so forth.
This is the earliest example of their Master System III Compact. It’s just the Master
System II, but they had to change the name because Tec Toy had already released a
Master System II in Brazil.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Master System Handy

Release date (BR) 1997
Publisher Tec Toy
Release date (BR) 2004
Product nr. AJ BRI/IQB-002

The Master System Handy was one of Tec Toy’s first multi-game releases. After the
Master System was finally put to rest around 1997, they started to release different
combo-units that were shaped in the form of Master System III models and had dif-
ferent numbers of built-in games. Later systems came with entirely new games as
well as old classics. The Master System Handy was built inside of a Dreamcast-style
controller with 27 different games to play. One of them was not released elsewhere,
Woody Pop, which only saw release in Japan. Unfortunately, it should be noted that
aside from 7 classic titles, the bulk of the games here are from the notorious “20 em
1”, so if you’re looking for a good Tec Toy multi-game unit, best to go with a later one.
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Master System Super Compact

Release date (BR) 1994
Publisher Tec Toy
Product nr. 020.120

The Master System Super Compact was one of the many versions of the console that
Tec Toy released in Brazil during the 1990s. This particular unit is of interest because
it is not only a handheld version of the Master System, but it is also wireless. You can
actually sit a good distance from your television to use this thing. Of course, if you’re
not from Brazil you have to get a converter box so the image doesn’t appear as only
gray when you play, but it’s an interesting and quite rare item nonetheless. The Alex
Kidd variation seems to be more difficult to find than the Sonic the Hedgehog vari-
ants, probably due to the latter being released in larger numbers. Another variation is
also Bart vs. The Space Mutants version, and the Super Futbol limited edition version.
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Master System Super Compact Série Especial

Release date (BR) 1994
Publisher Tec Toy

Here’s an interesting one. Tec Toy was known for releasing a ton of different Master
System models. This one was, in fact, special in that it was released to commerate
Brazil entering the World Cup. It was released in limited numbers and came in a spe-
cial box packaged with Super Futebol II. Out of any of the Super Compact units, this
is the rarest.
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Master System Evolution

Release date (BR) 2011

The Tectoy Master System Evolution is a video game console released by Tectoy in
2011 as a successor to the Tectoy Master System 3. It is a “console on a chip”, con-
taining 132 built-in Sega Master System games. It ships with two six button control-
lers and two different colours of the console exist.
Like previous releases, the number of games is debatable. For example, 20 em 1 is
considered to represent 20 games.
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Arcade Gamer Portable

Publisher AtGames

The Arcade Gamer Portable, also known as the AtGames Gear, is a Sega Master Sys-
tem and Sega Game Gear console on a chip. It was manufactured by AtGames, though
has been distributed across the world by various companies, including Blaze Europe
(as the BlazeGear).
The console contains 30 built-in Sega Game Gear and Master System games and al-
lows extra games to be played via the SD card slot. It uses emulation software to run
the games, and does not have a traditional cartridge slot. It can also be connected to
a television to play the games on a large screen instead of the built-in LCD screen,
however it will only output a PAL signal.
AtGames would also release the Arcade Portable, which offers a similar service for
Sega Mega Drive games.
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Controllers
These pages consist of different SMS controller, ranging from the basic D-pad controller to the more weird
controllers. These controllers featured here are just a fraction of all the different controllers released for the
system.
Third-party controllers like the QuickShot offer players added features like autofire capabilities, while spe-
cialized controllers provide enhanced gameplay experiences for certain game genres. Since the SMS use the
DE-9 controller input, it is compatible with a whole range of different system controllers, from the Atari to
the Commodore. Players should shop around to find the best prices on items and choose compatible games
and controller products to maximize their enjoyment of a PlayStation 1 console.
The controllers featured here goes from regular SMS controllers, more or less regular thrid party controllers,
fighting sticks, weird or immersive controllers, flight sticks, and light guns. In that order.

Control Pad
“Model 1”
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Video game controller
Release date 1987
Product nr. (JP) 3020
“Model 2”

The Master System Control Pad or Sega Control Pad is the official controller which
came packaged with Sega Master System consoles. The controller connects to the
system via a DE-9 port, so it is also compatible with various other systems of the day
“Model 3” including the Sega Mega Drive.
The control pad is very similar to the first generation of NES controllers, and all
models contain a D-Pad and two buttons labeled 1 and 2. Button 1 also doubles up
as a Start button, meaning it is only possible to pause a game by pressing the pause
“Tec Toy” button on the console itself. As with the Sega Mark III, the D-Pad is a rounded square
to avoid legal issues with Nintendo’s patented cross-shaped design.
Several versions of the control pad exist exist:
“Gam*Boy” “Model 1”: the original Master System Control Pad. The D-Pad has a hole in the cen-
tre which allows for a small “thumbstick” could be inserted (much like Sega’s earlier
consoles).Like the Famicom in Japan, the lead from the controller comes out at the
right hand side of the unit.
“Gam*Boy II” “Model 2”: Same as above, but now the lead comes out at the top.
“Model 3”: The hole for the thumbstick is completely removed. This version is most
commonly associated with the Sega Master System II when it was introduced and
was the only model used in Brazil.
“Gam*Boy II”
South Korean model: Samsung adopted their own controller for the console, which
was given several new colour schemes throughout its lifespan.
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Joypad
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Video game controller
Release date October 20, 1985
Product nr. SJ-152

The Joypad SJ-152 is the default controller for the Sega Mark III.
The SJ-152 is less bland than the SJ-151, and the D-Pad is now shaped like a rounded
square rather than a circle. It appears that some versions have a removable thumb-
stick while others do not. Also featured are two unlabled face buttons and a lead that
exits the controller at the right hand side.
Most of its design features would be passed on to the Master System Control Pad.
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Paddle Control
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Video game controller
Release date 1987
Product nr. HPD-200

The Paddle Control HPD-200 is a controller for the Sega Mark III released exclu-
sively in Japan. Unlike the Master System Control Pad, its two buttons are moved
so one is in the middle of the controller and the other on top, a la modern shoulder
buttons. Rather than use a directional pad, this controller utilizes a paddle similar to
that of the Atari 2600’s Paddle Controller. Only a few games were supported; some
require the paddle while others also support the standard controller.
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Control Stick
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Video game controller
Release date 1987

The Control Stick is a Sega Master System joystick designed for right handed con-
trol, instead of the typical left handed set-up. The Control Stick functions exactly like
a standard Master System Control Pad but attempts to tive the user a greater sense
of control over the on-screen characters. It is not particularly good for games that
require precise movements.
Interestingly some versions of the Control Stick freely advertise its compatibility
with home computers such as the Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari 400,
Atari 800 and Atari 2600. It is the only Sega peripheral to date to do this.
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SG Commander
Manufacturer (JP) Hori, (EU) SEGA
Type Video game controller
Product nr. 3021

The SG Commander control pad is a Sega Master System accessory released exclu-
sively in Europe and Japan. It sold for £9.95 in the UK. The controller is basically the
same as the original pad, except it has two switches which can enable rapid fire for
each button. The Japanese version was produced by Hori.

SG-2
Manufacturer Honey Bee, Competition Pro
Type Video game controller
Product nr. SG-2

The Control Pad by Honey Bee is a third-party controller released for the Sega Mas-
ter System in the early 1990s. In the west it was distributed under the Competition
Pro line as the Professional Control Pad.
Honey Bee’s Control Pad is essentially the same as a standard control pad, but has
turbo switches.
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Remote Control System

Manufacturer WKK
Type Video game controller
Release date 1992

The Remote Control System is a third party accessory for both the Sega Master Sys-
tem and Sega Mega Drive. It acts as a wireless alternative to the standard control
pads, with infra-red controllers and receivers. The Remote Control System’s control
pads also have an LED signaling low battery life.
Both Master System and Mega Drive-branded units were released, but it seems both
are identical, save for a different label on the receiver (and the C button on the Master
System version does not function).
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Wireless Controller
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller
Release date 1989
Product nr. QS-127

The Wireless Controller from QuickShot is, as the name suggests, a wireless third-
party controller. It was built for the Sega Master System, and is very similar to the
Starfighter 3W in design. The package bundled two controllers with a receiver, and
also has extra leads for the NES.
The official name of this peripheral is not currently known, however its code name is
QS-127. In Brazil it was licensed by Tectoy as an official product.
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Maverick 1
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller
Product nr. QS-128F

The Maverick 1 is a third-party controller manufactured under the QuickShot brand.

It is compatible with various home computers of the 1980s and the Sega Master Sys-
tem.
The Maverick 1 is an arcade stick-esque device with two buttons, a joystick and turbo
features. It can plug into both controller ports, and has a switch to change between the
two players, saving the need to unplug the device if users want to share. In Brazil it
was licensed by Tectoy as an official product.

Competition Pro Star

Manufacturer Competition Pro
Type Video game controller

The Star by Competition Pro is a third-party joystick released for both the Sega Mas-
ter System and Sega Mega Drive, and an entry in the long line of Competition Pro
joysticks created by Kempston Micro Electronics in the mid-1980s (a joystick so
successful that its name became a brand).
The Star is the first, and possibly only “classic” Competition Pro joystick to be re-
leased for Sega platforms. Though the majority of Competition Pro joysticks use
DE-9 ports, like many controllers built for home computers, there are compatibility
issues when placed within a Sega console and so are unlikely to work as intended.
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Turbo Jet Control

Manufacturer Dynacom
Type Video game controller

The Turbo Jet Control is a third-party joystick created by Dynacom for the Sega Mas-
ter System. Like most of Dynacom’s products it is mainly found in South America,
particularly in Brazil.
Dynacom produced several Turbo Jet Controls, primarily for popular Nintendo En-
tertainment System clones in Brazil. A model exists for the Phantom System, VG
9000 and Hi-Top Game, and another for the Dynavision 2 and 3. The differences lie
primarily in the number of buttons.
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WizMaster
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller
Release date 1988
Product nr. QS-118F

The WizMaster is a third-party controller manufactured by QuickShot. Among vari-

ous computers, the controller is compatible with the Sega Master System. The con-
troller has turbo options, and like early versions of the Master System pad, a hole in
the centre of the D-Pad for a thumbstick. The centre section of the unit is interchange-
able, allowing the controller to work with different consoles (notably the Nintendo
Entertainment System).
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Ultimate Superstick
Manufacturer Beeshu
Type Video game controller
Release date 1988

The Ultimate Superstick is a third-party accessory designed by Beeshu for the Sega
Master System. It was only released in North America, though a slight variant was
brought to France by a different company as the Fast Fire Turbo.
The Ultimate Superstick is an arcade stick peripheral, with buttons on either side to
accomodate both left handed and right handed players. It also has turbo functions.
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XE-1 Pro
Manufacturer Dempa
Type Video game controller

The XE-1 Pro is a joystick manufactured by Dempa for use with the Sega Master
System. Like Dempa’s other joysticks, it is also compatible with a number of 1980s
Japanese computers, hence why it is advertised as being compatible with the FM77
and Sharp X68000 ports of Space Harrier.
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DHV-5000
Type Video game controller
Product nr. DHV-5000

The DHV-5000 is a third-party joystick released exclusively in South Korea that is

both compatible with the MSX controller standard and the Sega Master System.
Little is known about this joystick so its full functionality is not known, however it
appears to have turbo features and buttons which act as A and B pressed simultane-
ously.
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ASCII Stick α
Manufacturer ASCIIware
Type Video game controller
Release date 1987
Product nr. AS-0524-SG

The ASCII Stick α or ASCII Stick Alpha is a joystick manufactured by ASCII for the
Sega Master System. It is a fairly standard joystick with turbo features, though also
allows the user to set the rate at which the turbos fire. It was only released in Japan.
ASCII re-used this basic design a number of times during the 80s, with different col-
our schemes and names for different consoles. For example, it is called the “ASCII
Stick Engine” for the NEC PC Engine, “ASCII Stick X Turbo” for the MSX and
“ASCII Stick Turbo Jr.” for the Nintendo Famicom.
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Freedom Stick
Manufacturer Camerica
Type Video game controller

The Freedom Stick is a third-party arcade stick released by Camerica. It is compatible

with a number of systems - the Sega Master System, NES, the Atari 2600 and 7800
and a variety of home computers using the DE-9 standard.
The stick itself is a simple wireless arcade stick with turbo features. It takes four AA
batteries.
The controller was also released in a double pack.
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BolliStick
Manufacturer Cheetah
Type Video game controller

The BolliStick is a third-party controller released in the early 1990s by Cheetah. Vari-
ants were made for both the Sega Master System and Sega Mega Drive.
The BolliStick is a small controller with four buttons and unusually, a D-Pad tilted at
an angle. The Mega Drive version makes use of all four buttons for A, B, C and Start,
while the Master System version devotes the bottom two buttons for 1 and 2 (labeled
A and B), and the top two buttons for turbo controls. BolliSticks were released for
other consoles too, such as the NES, but aside from some plug and labelling changes,
the controller is mostly identical across all platforms.
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Flight Grip
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller
Product nr. QS-129F

The Flight Grip is a controller built by QuickShot, compatible with a number of con-
soles and computers including the Sega Master System.
It is an odd device - users hold onto the two handles and control the D-Pad and one
button with their thumbs. A second button is located at the back and is triggered by
the index finger. There are some turbo options on the top of the unit too.
Tec Toy licensed this product for sale in Brazil, calling it the Asa.
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Sports Pad
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Video game controller
Release date 1987
Product nr. 3040

The Sega Sports Pad is a Sega Master System controller designed for sports games.
The controller exchanges the standard Master System D-pad for a trackball for 360
degree motion (though the controller can be set to use the standard 8-directional
movement setting for other games).
There are two versions of the Sports Pad - a larger North American version with the
extra switches to allow it to be used with non-sports games, and a smaller Japanese
variant that lacks this feature. Due to a lack of game support, the controller didn’t
catch on.
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Python 1M
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller
Product nr. QS-137F

The Python 1M is a third-party joystick released by QuickShot. It is an “update” to

the Python 1 - the M meaning “multi” as the controller is compatible with a multitude
of home computers and consoles, including the Sega Master System. It is part of the
Python series, and its Sega Mega Drive counterpart is the Python 3.
The Python 1M is a ergonomic joystick with two buttons, turbo features and suction
pads to grip it to a flat surface. It is otherwise fairly unremarkable.
The Python 3 was adopted by Tec Toy as an official first-party Master System product
in Brazil as the Manche.
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QuickShot XVI
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller
Release date 1987
Product nr. QS-116

The QuickShot XVI is a controller designed to be used with the Sega Master Sys-
tem. It is the supposed sixteenth entry in the QuickShot series of controllers, though
QuickShot released various upgrades not covered by the naming scheme, and this
particular model is based heavily on the QuickShot IX (or the QuickShot IX Sigma),
though unlike those models this was intended solely for Sega’s console.
The QuickShot XVI is a “joyball” device with two very large buttons, more analo-
gous to a computer mouse than a traditional console control pad when it comes to
aesthetics. It is not, however, a trackball - the “joyball” is a half-sphere shape and acts
merely as a glorified D-Pad.
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SG Superboard
Manufacturer QJ
Type Video game controller
Release date 1991
Product nr. SV-405

The SG Superboard is a third-party joystick for the Sega Master System (referred
as “Sega Video Game System”) and the Sega Mega Drive released by QJ. It was re-
leased in France, Germany and the United Kingdom only.
The SG Superboard is a microswitched joystick with A, B and Start buttons and six
LEDs showing which button is being pressed. It has a Slow Motion feature, only
compatible with Mega Drive, and also a turbo switch.
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Handle Controller
Manufacturer (JP) Hori, (EU) Sega
Type Video game controller
Release date 1990
Product nr. (JP) HJ-15, (EU) 3041

The Handle Controller is a peripheral for the Sega Master System (though is also
compatible with the SG-1000 and Sega Mega Drive). It was designed primarily for
racing games, with the D-Pad mapped to the steering mechanism and the 1 and 2 but-
tons being placed on top of each handle.
The peripheral requires a special connector cable in order to fit into the Master Sys-
tem’s DE-9 controller ports. It also contains turbo switches. Despite the overlay, the
controller does not detect in-game values, so the visible numbers on the dashboard
are just for show and unused.
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Aviator 1
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller
Product nr. SQ-155

The Aviator 1 is a third-party flight stick released by QuickShot. It is one of Quick-

Shot’s “multi-controller” peripherals, and so is compatible not only with a range of
home computers of the era, but for the Sega Master System as well. A three button
Sega Mega Drive version exists as the Aviator 3.
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Intruder 1
Manufacturer QuickShot
Type Video game controller

The Intruder 1 is a third-party flight stick released by QuickShot. It is one of

QuickShot’s “multi-controller” peripherals, and so is compatible not only with
a range of home computers of the era (save for the IBM PC, which requires an
Intruder 5), but for the Sega Master System as well. A three button Sega Mega
Drive version exists as the Intruder 3.
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Light Phaser
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Light-gun
Release date 1986

The Light Phaser is a light gun controller created by Sega for the Sega Master Sys-
tem. It is the Master System’s equivalent to Nintendo’s Zapper for the NES or Atari’s
XG-1 for the Atari 7800 and XEGS. It was released alongside the Master System in
the US in 1986, and also saw a release in Europe, Brazil and South Korea. No Light
Phasers of any description were ever released in Japan.
As with all light guns, the Light Phaser was designed solely for CRT television sets,
which were the standard for televisions during the 1980s and 1990s. The Light Phaser
will struggle with LCD and plasma televisions and monitors, as well as projection
screens.
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Light Gun
Manufacturer Marpes
Release date (IT) 1988
Type Light-gun
Product nr. GN-291MS

The Light Gun, as it’s so properly named, is simply a phaser rip-off. Surprisingly, in
spite of the fact that it looks cheap and almost pirate-like, the Light Gun is nice and
responsive, has a wonderful trigger and even an adjustable sight. It was also released
for the NES and Commodore. The only way to tell the difference is the pin connector
and the system that’s checked out on the sticker placed on the box.

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Accessories
These pages consist of different hardware accesories for the SMS. Since the success of the SMS, it came
with countless accessories from both SEGA and thrid party developers.
Featured here are just a microscopic fraction from all the different accessories released for the system. I have
tried to include the more popular along with the more unusual or unknown of the accessories.

3-D Glasses
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Accessory
Release date November 7, 1987
Product nr. (EU) MK-3073-50

The 3-D Glasses, also known as SegaScope 3-D Glasses is a Sega Master System
peripheral which creates the illusion of three-dimensional graphics in certain video
games. The 3-D Glasses use a shutter system to close the left and right lens rapidly
to create a 3D effect. Such a system allows 3-D graphics in full color. A disadvantage
is that it halves the effective frame-rate, which some users can perceive as flicker. It
also tends not to work with non-CRT-based televisions.
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Card Catcher
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Accessory
Product nr. C-1000

The Card Catcher is a special type of SG-1000 cartridge released in 1985. It acts as
a passthrough device for Sega Cards, so that they can be run on compatible systems
that lack a card slot.
The Card Catcher has a Japanese-style shell, which means it will only physically fit
within an SG-1000, SG-1000 II, Sega Mark III or Japanese Sega Master System.
However, any card from any region can be inserted into the top and played. SG-1000
cards cannot be played on western systems however, as the BIOS contained in those
systems looks for a header file which is not present on SG-1000 cards (as well as all
non-western games), effectively preventing the play of these games.
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Telecon Pack
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Accessory

The Telecon Pack is a Japan-only peripheral for the Sega Mark III video game con-
sole. By connecting the Telecon Pack to the console, players can use the included RF
antenna to broadcast signals from the Mark III to a television without having to use
wires to connect the two. The broadcast is known for being rather touchy and spotty
in modern use with Japanese televisions.
Similar functionality can be found in the Brazil-only Tectoy Master System Super
Compact console.
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Terebi Oekaki
Manufacturer SEGA
Type Accessory
Release date 1985
Product nr. GB-800

This accessory was only ever released in Japan. The board allows users to use the
supplied stylus to draw on the screen. There is a wire between the tablet and the sup-
plied software. This makes certain that this board could only ever be used for this
software.
The supplied software is a fairly simplistic art package. Using the tablet is not the
easiest task. It takes a great deal of practice to get anything recognisable on the screen.
Quite often you will find the pen skewing off in random directions. This is acceptable
given the limit of the technology available at the time.
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Rapid Fire Unit

Manufacturer SEGA
Type Video game controller accessories
Product nr. (JP) RF-150, (EU) MK-3046-50

The Rapid Fire Unit, known simply as the Rapid Fire in Brazil, is an accessory de-
signed for use with the Sega Master System. It is a small device that is inserted be-
tween a two-button controller and the console, providing an auto-repeat capability for
the control buttons. This saves a lot of wear-and-tear on fingers for games like Astro
Warrior and limits the need for a user to buy brand new controllers with built-in turbo
features.
In North America this unit was offered by Sega via their early “Team Sega” newslet-
ters. Buying three games would get you a rapid fire unit, though it was also available
to purchase separately in stores.
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Carrying Cases
These two pages feature some of the many different carrying cases
released for the system.

Action Case
Manufacturer Gamester
Type Carrying case
Release date (UK) 1990

In its heydey, several companies released different carrying cases for the Master Sys-
tem. This particular model was meant to hold a regular Master System II with various
components. Quite durable over all and fairly compact.
Various carry-cases and soft-boxes were made by a variety of third-party manufactur-
ers. This appears to be the only version of this particular model, but it’s impossible to
tell without seeing it complete with the original wrapping.
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Cartridge Soft Pak

Manufacturer Nuby
Type Carrying case
Release date (UK) 1990
Product nr. SE-5

Along with their Cartridge Caddy, they created this thing for the SMS fiend on the go.
You can put up to eight boxed games into this thing, or break it down for easy storage.
Very rugged and durable design, and a rarity to find in its original box.
Only one variant is known to exist, pictured here. Note that Nuby released two ver-
sions of their Cartridge Caddy, one with a Sega-style design, and one with their own
design. There’s a chance the Soft Pak was released with the latter design as well.
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Master System Rental Case

Manufacturer SEGA
Type Carrying case

This is a ex- rental sega master system in its original rental carry case. The latches are
branded and slide open. The case has foam padding inside.

Sega Sales Rep Case

Manufacturer SEGA
Type Carrying case

Only two of these cases have been located thus far. The so-called Sega Sales Rep
case was used by representatives of the company (apparently only in Europe), to cart
around a sample Master System with a few games for trade shows and to show dif-
ferent companies who would potentially carry the system for sale. It’s similar to other
cases you can find, with the exception that it comes straight from Sega, has the cool
logo on it you see in the picture, is giant (about the size of a suitcase), and has awe-
some padding in the interior to protect the system, controllers, and whatever else you
put in there. It’s a really cool way to cart around your Master System, and a wonder-
ful addition to any collection.
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Master System Ultra

Manufacturer SEGA
Type Carrying case

The Master System Ultra was a rental package offered to German customers. It con-
sists of a Sega Master System console in a blue plastic case, with room for various
controllers and cartridges.
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Checklist
This pages consist of checklists for the SMS library of games. The lists are somewhat self explanatory. “Game
Title” is the name of the game. “Game-ID” are the game code found on the case/manual/cart. “Rel” are the
release date of the game. “R” is the rarity, used from smstributes.co.uk. “Pg” are the page number where a
blurb on the game are found. The cover may vary though, as the cover present are usually the normal European
cover. Next are left blank for the collector to cross out if they own the game. “C” are for the cartridge. “I” are
information/manual. “B” is for box or case. And “S” are for sealed/unopened. Every checklist may have errors
and missing/wrong information in it, so please use this as a guide and not as a bible.

US. Checklist
This checklist are for the normal run of games released exclusively in North America. This list does not cover
variants. Just single games. The myCards have their own different list at the end of this list, as they are another
format. The “Sega Card” formats phased out towards the end of the decade with developers adopting larger
game sizes that only the carts could handle. The North American list is somewhat small due to the console
being phased out by 1991.

Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Action Fighter 5055 1987 3 21
Aerial Assault 7041 1990 6 21
After Burner 9001 1988 2 22
Alex Kidd in Miracle World 5067 1986 3 23
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World 7044 1990 7 23
Alex Kidd: High-Tech World 5116 1989 5 23
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars 7005 1988 4 24
ALF 5111 1989 6 24
Alien Syndrome 7006 1988 3 25
Altered Beast 7018 1989 2 25
Astro Warrior 5069 1986 5 29
Aztec Adventure 5100 1988 4 29
Black Belt 5054 1986 2 34
Blade Eagle 3-D 8005 1988 5 34
Bomber Raid 27006 1989 5 35
California Games 7014 1989 3 38
Captain Silver 5117 1989 5 38
Casino Games 7021 1989 5 39
Castle of Illusion (starring Mickey Mouse) 7053 1990 7 39
Choplifter 5051 1986 2 41
Cloud Master 7027 1989 3 42
Columns 5120 1990 4 42
Cyborg Hunter 25003 1989 4 44
Dead Angle 7030 1989 5 45
Dick Tracy 7057 1990 6 47
Double Dragon 7012 1988 2 47
Enduro Racer 5077 1987 4 52
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Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
E-SWAT 7042 1990 5 52
F-16 Fighting Falcon N/A 1986 3 53
Fantasy Zone 5052 1986 3 53
Fantasy Zone II 7004 1987 5 54
Fantasy Zone: The Maze 5108 1988 5 54
Galaxy Force 29001 1989 6 58
Gangster Town 5074 1987 2 58
Ghostbusters 5065 1987 2 61
Ghouls 'n Ghosts 7055 1990 6 62
Global Defense 5102 1988 2 62
Golden Axe 9004 1989 5 63
Golden Axe Warrior 7505 1991 6 63
Golvellius: Valley of Doom 7017 1988 3 64
Great Baseball 5061 1987 2 65
Great Basketball 5071 1987 2 65
Great Football 5058 1987 2 65
Great Golf 5057 1987 2 66
Great Ice Hockey 5062 1986 5 66
Great Soccer 5059 - 5 66
Great Volleyball 5070 1987 5 67
Hang On / Astro Warrior 6001 1986 4 68
Hang On / Safari Hunt N/A 1986 2 68
James Buster Douglas Knockout Boxing 7063 - 8 69
Joe Montana Football 7062 1990 5 73
Kenseiden 7013 1988 3 75
King's Quest: Quest for the Crown 4360 1989 6 75
Kung Fu Kid 5078 1987 4 76
Lord of the Sword 7016 1989 3 79
Marksman Shooting / Trap Shooting N/A 1986 4 81
Maze Hunter 3-D 8003 1988 3 83
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker 7052 1990 6 86
Miracle Warriors: Seal of The Dark Lord 7500 1988 3 84
Missile Defense 3-D 8001 1987 4 84
Monopoly 5500 1988 5 85
Montezuma's Revenge Featuring Panama Joe 4370 1989 6 85
Ninja, The 5066 1986 3 89
Out Run 7003 1987 4 91
Paperboy 5121 1990 5 93
Parlour Games 5103 1988 4 93
Penguin Land 9500 1987 4 94
Phantasy Star 9500 1988 3 94
Poseidon Wars 3-D 8006 1989 5 95
Power Strike 5109 1988 6 96
Pro Wrestling 5056 1986 2 97
Psycho Fox 7032 1989 5 98
Quartet 5073 1987 4 99
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Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

R.C. Grand Prix 27007 1990 5 102
Rambo First Blood: Part II 5064 - 2 100
Rambo III 7015 1988 4 100
Rampage QC-001 1988 3 101
Rastan 7022 1989 3 101
Reggie Jackson Baseball 7019 1988 4 102
Rescue Mission 5106 1988 3 103
Rocky 7002 1987 3 104
R-Type 9002 1988 4 105
Shanghai 5110 1988 2 109
Shinobi 7009 1988 2 109
Shooting Gallery 5072 1987 3 110
Slap Shot 7035 1990 7 110
Sonic the Hedgehog 7076 1991 8 111
Space Harrier 7001 1988 - 113
Space Harrier 3-D 8004 1988 5 113
SpellCaster 9003 1989 5 114
Spider-Man 7065 1991 6 115
Sports Pad Football 5060 1987 6 115
Strider 1112 1990 7 117
Super Monaco GP 7043 1990 7 120
Thunder Blade 7011 1988 2 125
Time Soldiers 7024 1989 3 125
Vigilante 7023 1989 3 129
Walter Payton Football 7020 - 4 130
Wanted 5118 1989 5 130
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? 4350 1988 4 130
Wonder Boy 5068 1987 2 132
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 7026 1989 4 133
Wonder Boy in Monster Land 7007 1988 3 132
World Grand Prix 5053 1986 2 135
Y's: The Vanished Omens 7501 1988 4 138
Zaxxon 3-D 8002 1987 4 139
Zillion 5075 1987 3 139
Zillion 2: The Tri Formation 5105 1988 3 139

My Card

Ghost House 4002 1986 3 61

My Hero 4001 1986 4 87
Spy vs. Spy 4010 1988 4 116
Super Tennis 4007 1986 3 121
Teddy Boy 4003 1987 4 123
Transbot 4004 1986 2 126
 US. Checklist • 195
US. Variants
by Tears of [email protected]

This is a list of the variants found in the North American library. The list is by far in-complete, but does include
some noteworthy variants. For a more in dept view of the variant, please check the giant list found here: http://
shinobiman.proboards.com/thread/8587. Variants not included are games that only has ®, TAIWAN, SM, etc.
differences on them.

Game Title Variant Description Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

After Burner Sega for the 90’s sticker 9001 1988 22
Alex Kidd High Tech World Sega for the 90’s sticker 5116 1989 23
Alex Kidd in Miracle World Rerelease w/ red label 5067 1986 23
Alex Kidd in Miracle World w/ booklet correction sheet 5067 1986 23
Alex Kidd in Miracle World Sega for the 90’s sticker 5067 1986 23
Alien Syndrome w/ booklet correction sheet 7006 1988 25
Altered Beast Sega for the 90’s sticker 7018 1989 25
Aztec Adventure Sega for the 90’s sticker 5100 1988 29
Black Belt Rerelease w/ red label 5054 1986 7 34
California Games Re-release, normal book 7014 1989 38
California Games Re-release, 1990 book 7014 1989 38
Captain Silver Sega for the 90’s sticker 5117 1989 38
Choplifter Rerelease w/ red label 5051 1986 8 41
Cloud Master Sega for the 90’s sticker 7027 1989 42
Double Dragon Sega for the 90’s sticker 7012 1988 47
Double Dragon Rerelease w/ blue label 7012 1988 8 47
Enduro Racer Rerelease w/ blue label 5077 1987 52
Fantasy Zone Rerelease w/ red label 5052 1986 53
Fantasy Zone Rerelease w/ blue label 5052 1986 53
Gangster Town Sega for the 90’s sticker 5074 1987 58
Ghostbusters ® next to title on cart label 5065 1987 61
Ghostbusters ™ next to title on cart label 5065 1987 61
Ghostbusters Sega for the 90’s sticker 5065 1987 61
Ghostbusters Rerelease w/ blue label 5065 1987 61
Global Defense Sega for the 90’s sticker 5102 1988 62
Golvellius: Valley of Doom Sega for the 90’s sticker 7017 1988 64
Great Baseball Sega for the 90’s sticker 5061 1987 65
Great Golf Sega for the 90’s sticker 5057 1987 66
Great Soccer Sega for the 90’s sticker 5059 - 66
King’s Quest Sega for the 90’s sticker 4360 1989 75
Kung Fu Kid Sega for the 90’s sticker 5078 1987 76
Miracle Warriors Sega for the 90’s sticker 7500 1988 84
Missile Defense 3-D Sega for the 90’s sticker 8001 1987 84
Monopoly Cart label spelling error 5500 1988 85
Monopoly Sega for the 90’s sticker 5500 1988 85
Outrun Rerelease w/ blue label 7003 1987 91
Phantasy Star Sega for the 90’s sticker 9500 1988 94
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Game Title Variant Description Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Phantasy Star Rerelease 9500 1988 94
Power Strike Sega for the 90’s sticker 5109 1988 96
Psycho Fox Cart label spelling error 7032 1989 98
Rambo First Blood: Part II Rerelease w/ blue label 5064 - 100
Rambo III Sega for the 90’s sticker 7015 1988 100
Reggie Jackson Baseball Sega for the 90’s sticker 7019 1988 102
Reggie Jackson Baseball Rerelease w/ blue label 7019 1988 102
R-Type Sega for the 90’s sticker 9002 1988 105
Shinobi Box Error “15 rounds” 7009 1988 109
Shinobi Sega for the 90’s sticker 7009 1988 109
Shooting Gallery Sega for the 90’s sticker 5072 1987 110
Vigilante Sega for the 90’s sticker 7023 1989 129
Walter Payton Football Sega for the 90’s sticker 7020 - 130
Wanted Sega for the 90’s sticker 5118 1989 130
Where is Carmen Sandiego Sega for the 90’s sticker 4350 1988 130
Wonder Boy Monster Land Sega for the 90’s sticker 7007 1988 132
Wonder Boy Monster Land Cart label mistake 7007 1988 132
Wonder Boy III Sega for the 90’s sticker 7026 1989 133
Y’s Sega for the 90’s sticker 7501 1988 138
Zaxxon 3-D Sega for the 90’s sticker 8002 1987 139
Zillion Booklet cover variation 5075 1987 139
Zillion Jasrac sticker 5075 1987 139
Zillion Sega for the 90’s sticker 5075 1987 139
Zillion II Jasrac sticker 5105 1988 139

Sega For the 90`s

It’s believed “Sega for the 90’s” stickers were exclusive to the US. How-
ever, there are confirmed cases of these games being sold in other coun-
tries which may have to do with unsold stock being sent to other countries
the same is true with re-release games. All these games should have three
stickers one on the back of the box, one on the back of the instruction book
and one on the cartridge.
 European/Australian/etc. Checklist • 197
European/Australian/etc.
Checklist
Country Code
This is a list with games released in countries that does not include US, Japan, Asian, EU Generic Europe
or Brazil. The list of countries are listed at the right with their country code present. DE Germany
AU Australia
The games are listed alfabetical, though some games does have different titles de- CA Canada
pending on their release, especially the Portugese and French releases. The Portug- PT Portugal
ese games does probably belong more on the Brazilian list, and the Canadian games FR France
IT Italy
on the US list, as they are more to kin to those release. But alas, I bundeled everyone ES Spain
here, on this list. The list are far from complete, and does miss information. Errors UK United Kingdom
may also occure.

Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Ace of Aces EU 7054 1991 4 21
Action Fighter EU MK-5055-50 1987 1 21
Action Fighter DE 41008 1987 1 21
Addams Family EU MK-27067-50 1993 6 30
Aerial Assault EU 7041 1990 5 21
After Burner EU MK-9001-50 1988 1 22
After Burner AU MK-9001-50 1988 1 22
Air Rescue EU 7102 1992 3 22
Aladdin EU 9027 1994 3 22
Aladdin AU FALA00SEC 1994 3 22
Alex Kidd in Miracle World EU MK-5067-50 1987 4 23
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DE 41013 1987 4 23
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World EU 7044 1990 2 23
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World CA - 2 23
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World AU - 2 23
Alex Kidd: High-Tech World EU 5116 1989 3 23
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars EU MK-7005-50 1988 4 24
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars AU 7005 - 4 24
Alien 3 EU MK-27043-50 1992 2 24
Alien 3 AU - 2 24
Alien Storm EU 7075 1991 2 25
Alien Storm AU - 2 25
Alien Syndrome EU MK-7006-50 1988 4 25
Altered Beast EU MK-7018-50 1989 2 25
Altered Beast AU 7018 1989 2 25
American Baseball EU 7019 1989 5 26
American Baseball AU 7019 1989 5 26
American Baseball CA MK-7019-22 - 5 26
American Pro Football EU 7020 1989 6 26
Andre Agassi Tennis EU MK-27051-50 1993 5 26
Arcade Smash Hits EU 27032-50 1992 3 27
Arcade Smash Hits AU 1992 3 27
Assault City EU 7034 1990 4 27
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Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Assault City AU 7034 1990 4 27
Assault City (Light Phaser Version) EU 7040 1990 7 27
Asterix EU 9008 1992 1 28
Asterix and the Great Rescue EU 9032 1994 7 28
Asterix and the Great Rescue PT 1996 7 28
Asterix and the Great Rescue AU FAST03SEC 1994 7 28
Asterix and the Secret Mission EU 9023 1993 5 28
Astro Warrior / Pit Pot EU MK-6081-50 1987 5 29
Astro Warrior / Pit Pot DE 41011 1987 5 29
Astro Warrior / Pit Pot IT - 5 29
Astro Warrior / Pit Pot AU - 5 29
Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II EU 9011 1992 2 120
Aztec Adventure EU MK-5100-50 1988 2 29
Aztec Adventure AU 5100 1988 2 29
Back to the Future II EU 27010-50 1990 4 31
Back to the Future II AU 1990 4 31
Back to the Future III EU MK 27020-50 1992 4 31
Back to the Future III AU 1992 4 31
Bank Panic EU MK-4584-50 1987 4 32
Basketball Nightmare EU 7025 1989 4 33
Basketball Nightmare AU - 4 33
Batman Returns EU 7112 - 1 33
Battle Out Run EU 7033 1989 3 34
Black Belt EU MK-5054-50 1987 3 34
Black Belt DE 41007 - 3 34
Black Belt IT - 3 34
Black Belt AU 5054 1987 3 34
Blade Eagle 3-D EU 8005 1988 6 34
Bomber Raid EU 27006 1989 5 35
Bomber Raid AU MK-27006-50 1989 5 35
Bonanza Bros. EU 7073 1991 4 35
Bram Stoker's Dracula EU MK-27065-50 1993 5 36
Bubble Bobble EU 7077 1991 3 36
Bubble Bobble AU - 3 36
Buggy Run EU 9025 1993 8 36
Buggy Run AU FBUG00SEC 1993 8 36
California Games EU MK-7014-50 1989 1 38
California Games AU - 1 38
California Games II EU 7105 1993 6 38
Captain Silver EU MK-7008-50 1988 3 38
Captain Silver AU MK-7008-50 1988 3 38
Casino Games EU 7021 1989 3 39
Castle of Illusion (starring Mickey Mouse) EU 7053 1991 1 39
Champions of Europe EU 27034-50 1992 1 40
Championship Hockey EU 27084-50 1995 8 40
Cheese Cat-Astrophe (starring Speedy Gonzales) EU 1540-50 1995 6 41
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Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
Cheese Cat-Astrophe (starring Speedy Gonzales) PT 1996 6 41
Choplifter EU MK-5051-50 1987 2 41
Choplifter DE 41001 1987 2 41
Chuck Rock EU MK-29004-50 1992 2 41
Chuck Rock AU - 2 41
Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck EU MK-29019-50 1993 5 42
Cloud Master EU 7027 1989 4 42
Columns EU 5120 1990 4 42
Columns AU 5120 1990 4 42
Cool Spot EU MK-27068-50 1993 3 43
Cosmic Spacehead EU MK-27074-50 1993 6 43
Crash Dummies EU MK 27057-50 1993 5 43
Cyber Shinobi, The EU 7050 1991 2 44
Cyborg Hunter EU MK-25003-50 1989 5 44
Cyborg Hunter AU 25003 1989 5 44
Daffy Duck in Hollywood EU 9031 1994 7 45
Daffy Duck in Hollywood AU FDAF00SEC - 7 45
Danan: The Jungle Fighter EU 7049 1991 5 45
Dead Angle EU 7030 1990 4 45
Deep Duck Trouble (starring Donald Duck) EU 9022 1994 4 46
Deep Duck Trouble (starring Donald Duck) AU FDON05SEC 1993 4 46
Desert Speedtrap EU 7122 1993 4 46
Desert Speedtrap PT 1996 4 46
Desert Strike EU MK 29010-50 1993 3 46
Desert Strike AU - 3 46
Dick Tracy EU 7057 1991 3 47
Double Dragon EU MK-7012-50 1988 1 47
Double Dragon AU - 1 47
Double Hawk EU 7036 - 5 47
Double Hawk AU - 5 47
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine EU 7123 1994 7 48
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine AU FDRR00SEC 1994 7 48
Dragon Crystal EU 5123 1991 4 48
Dragon Crystal AU - 4 48
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story EU MK-27079-50 1994 7 48
Dynamite Duke EU 7067 1991 5 49
Dynamite Dux EU 7029 1989 4 49
Dynamite Dux AU - 4 49
Ecco the Dolphin EU 9029 1994 4 51
Ecco the Dolphin AU FECC00SEC - 4 51
Enduro Racer EU MK-5077-50 1987 1 52
Enduro Racer AU 5077 1987 1 52
E-SWAT EU 7042 1990 4 52
E-SWAT AU 7042 1990 4 52
F-16 Fighter EU MK-4581-50 1987 3 53
F1 EU MK 27072-50 1993 5 57
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Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

F1 AU FF1000SEC 1993 5 57
Fantastic Dizzy EU MK-27074-50 1993 6 53
Fantasy Zone EU MK-5052-50 1987 2 53
Fantasy Zone DE 41002 1987 2 53
Fantasy Zone AU MK-5052-50 1987 2 53
Fantasy Zone II EU MK-7004-50 1988 5 54
Fantasy Zone: The Maze EU 5108 1988 6 54
Fantasy Zone: The Maze AU MK-5108-50 1988 6 54
Fire & Forget II EU 27009-50 1990 5 55
Flash, The EU 7506 1993 5 56
Flintstones, The EU MK-27013-50 1991 4 56
Forgotten Worlds EU 7056 1991 4 56
Gain Ground EU 7045 1991 4 58
Galaxy Force EU 29001 1989 4 58
Game Box Série Esportes PT 1996 4 59
Gangster Town EU MK-5074-50 1987 4 58
Gangster Town AU MK-5074-50 1987 4 58
Gauntlet EU 25006-50 1990 2 60
Ghost House EU MK-4502-50 1987 2 61
Ghost House AU 4502 1987 2 61
Ghostbusters EU 5065 1989 2 61
Ghouls 'n Ghosts EU 7055 1991 3 62
George Foreman's KO Boxing EU MK-27041-50 1992 4 60
Global Defense EU MK-5102-50 1988 2 62
Global Gladiators EU MK-27062-50 1992 1 62
G-LOC: Air Battle EU 7071 1991 2 63
Golden Axe EU 9004 1989 1 63
Golden Axe Warrior EU 7505 1991 4 63
Golfamania EU 7502 1990 3 64
Golfamania CA MK-7502 1990 3 64
Golvellius: Valley of Doom EU 7017 1988 3 64
GP Rider EU 9013 1993 4 64
GP Rider AU 9013 1993 4 64
Great Baseball EU MK-5061-50 1987 6 65
Great Basketball EU MK-5071-50 1987 5 65
Great Football EU MK-5058-50 1987 5 65
Great Golf EU 5057 1987 2 66
Great Golf AU FGRE05SEC 1987 2 66
Great Volleyball EU 5070 1987 5 67
Hang On EU 4580 1990 2 68
Hang On IT - 2 68
Hang-On / Safari Hunt CA 1987 68
Heavyweight Champ EU MK-27041-50 1992 3 69
Heroes of the Lance EU 29003.50 1991 3 69
Home Alone EU 7103 1993 8 69
Impossible Mission EU 25007-50 1990 2 71
 European/Australian/etc. Checklist • 201
Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
Impossible Mission AU 25007-50 1990 2 71
Incredible Hulk, The EU 29016-50 1994 7 71
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade EU 27008-50 1990 1 71
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade PT 1996 1 71
James Bond 007: The Duel EU MK 27046-50 1993 5 73
James Pond II: Codename RoboCod EU 29013-50 1993 3 73
James Pond II: Codename RoboCod AU FROB00SEC - 3 73
Joe Montana Football EU 7062 1990 5 73
Jungle Book, The EU MK-27069-50 1993 1 74
Jungle Book, The FR MK-27069-09 1994 1 74
Jungle Book, The DE MK-27069-18 1994 1 74
Jungle Book, The ES MK-27069-06 1994 1 74
Jungle Book, The IT MK-27069-13 1994 1 74
Jungle Book, The PT 1996 1 74
Jungle Book, The AU - 1 74
Jurassic Park EU 9030 1993 2 74
Jurassic Park PT 1996 2 74
Kenseiden EU MK-7013-50 1988 4 75
Kenseiden AU 7013 1988 4 75
KLAX EU 301040-0160 1991 3 75
Krusty's Fun House EU MK 27056-50 1993 5 76
Krusty's Fun House AU - 5 76
Kung Fu Kid EU MK-5078-50 1988 2 76
Kung Fu Kid AU 5078 1987 2 76
Land of Illusion (starring Mickey Mouse) EU 9014 1992 1 77
Land of Illusion (starring Mickey Mouse) AU - 1 77
Laser Ghost EU 7074 1991 4 77
Laser Ghost AU - 4 77
Lemmings EU 7108 1992 1 78
Line of Fire EU 9006 1991 5 79
Lion King, The EU MK-27081-50 1994 2 79
Lion King, The UK MK-27081-05 1994 2 79
Lion King, The FR MK-27081-09 1994 2 79
Lion King, The DE MK-27081-18 1994 2 79
Lion King, The ES MK-27081-06 1994 2 79
Lion King, The IT MK-27081-13 1994 2 79
Lion King, The PT 1996 2 79
Lion King, The AU FLIO00SEC - 2 79
Lord of the Sword EU MK-7016-03 1989 4 79
Lord of the Sword AU 7016 1989 4 79
Lucky Dime Caper, The (starring Donald Duck) EU 7072 1991 2 80
Marble Madness EU 27024-50 1992 2 81
Marksman Shooting / Trap Shooting / Safari Hunt EU MK-6080-50 1987 4 81
Marksman Shooting / Trap Shooting / Safari Hunt DE 1987 4 81
Master Games 1 EU 9020 1993 2 82
Master of Darkness EU 7107 1992 2 82
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Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Masters of Combat EU 7124 1993 8 82
Masters of Combat AU FMAS12SEC 1993 8 82
Maze Hunter 3-D EU 8003 1988 6 83
Mercs EU 9007 1991 4 83
Mercs AU - 4 83
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker EU 7052 1991 1 86
Micro Machines EU 19001 1993 6 84
Miracle Warriors: Seal of The Dark Lord EU MK-7500-03 1988 4 84
Missile Defense 3-D EU 1987 6 84
Monopoly EU MK-5500-50 1988 5 85
Mortal Kombat EU MK-29021-50 1993 3 86
Mortal Kombat II EU MK-29029-50 1994 6 86
Mortal Kombat II AU FMOR01SEC - 6 86
Ms. Pac-Man EU 301030-0160 1991 4 87
Ms. Pac-Man AU 301030-0160 - 4 87
My Hero EU 4501 1987 3 87
My Hero PT 1996 3 87
My Hero AU 4501 1987 3 87
Newzealand Story, The EU 27035-50 1992 3 89
Ninja Gaiden EU 7101 1992 4 89
Ninja, The EU MK-5066-50 1987 1 89
Ninja, The DE 41012 1987 1 89
Ninja, The AU 5066 - 1 89
Olympic Gold EU 27030-50 1992 1 90
Olympic Gold UK 27030-05 1992 1 90
Olympic Gold FR 27030-09 1992 1 90
Olympic Gold DE 27030-18 1992 1 90
Olympic Gold ES 27030-06 1992 1 90
Olympic Gold AU 27030-05 1992 1 90
Operation Wolf EU 7039 1990 1 90
Operation Wolf AU 7039 1990 1 90
Ottifants, The EU 7120 1993 3 90
Out Run EU MK-7003-50 1987 2 91
Out Run 3-D EU 8007 1989 6 91
Out Run Europa EU 27016-50 1991 3 91
Pacmania EU 25010-50 1991 2 93
Pacmania AU - 2 93
Paperboy EU 25008-50 1990 2 93
Paperboy AU 25008-50 1990 2 93
Parlour Games EU 5103 1990 3 93
Penguin Land EU 5501 1987 5 94
PGA Tour Golf EU MK-27070-50 1993 3 94
PGA Tour Golf AU FPGA01SEC 1993 3 94
Phantasy Star EU 9500 1988 4 94
Pit Fighter EU MK 29009-50 1992 3 95
Populous EU 27014-50 1991 1 95
 European/Australian/etc. Checklist • 203
Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
Populous AU - 1 95
Poseidon Wars 3-D EU MK-8006-50 1989 6 95
Power Strike EU MK-5109-50 1988 4 96
Power Strike II EU 9024 1993 7 96
Power Strike II AU FPOW03SEC 1993 7 96
Predator 2 EU MK-27026-50 1992 3 96
Prince of Persia EU MK 27022-50 1992 3 97
Prince of Persia AU - 3 97
Pro Wrestling EU MK-5056-50 1987 2 97
Pro Wrestling DE 41009 1987 2 97
Pro Wrestling AU 5056 1987 2 97
Psychic World EU 7066 1991 5 97
Psycho Fox EU 7032 1989 2 98
Putt & Putter EU 5122 1992 4 98
Quartet EU MK-5073-50 1987 5 99
Quartet AU 5073 1987 5 99
R.C. Grand Prix EU 27007 1989 4 102
R.C. Grand Prix AU 27007 1989 4 102
Rainbow Islands EU 7117 1993 3 100
Rambo III EU MK-7015-50 1988 3 100
Rampage EU 27005 1989 4 101
Rampage AU 27005 1988 4 101
Rampart EU 301026-0160 1991 3 101
Rampart AU - 3 101
Rastan EU MK-7022-50 1989 3 101
Renegade EU 7116 1993 5 103
Rescue Mission EU MK-5106-50 1988 1 103
Rescue Mission AU 5106 1988 1 103
Road Rash EU 29012-50 1993 5 103
Road Rash PT 1996 5 103
Robocop 3 EU MK-27064-50 1993 6 104
RoboCop vs. The Terminator EU MK-29022-50 1994 2 104
RoboCop vs. The Terminator AU FROB07SEC 1994 2 104
Rocky EU 7002 1987 4 104
R-Type EU MK-9002-50 1988 2 105
Running Battle EU 7037 1991 4 105
Sapo Xulé: S.O.S. Lagoa Poluida PT 1996 - 106
Sagaia EU 7078 1992 3 106
Schtroumpfs Autour du Monde, Les EU MK-27085-50 1996 9 78
Schtroumpfs, Les EU MK-27082-50 1995 5 78
Scramble Spirits EU 7031 1989 4 107
Secret Command EU MK-5081-50 1987 4 107
Sega Chess EU 7069 1991 3 108
Sega World Tournament Golf EU 7103 1993 6 135
Sensible Soccer EU MK-25014-50 1993 5 108
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi EU 9009 1991 2 108
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Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Shadow of the Beast EU 27019-50 1992 2 109
Shadow of the Beast AU - 2 109
Shanghai EU 5110 1988 5 109
Shinobi EU MK-7009-50 1988 1 109
Shooting Gallery EU MK-5072-50 1987 5 110
Shooting Gallery AU - 5 110
Simpsons, The: Bart vs. the Space Mutants EU MK-27031-50 1992 3 32
Simpsons, The: Bart vs. the Space Mutants PT 1996 3 32
Simpsons, The: Bart vs. The World EU MK 27053-50 1993 6 32
Slap Shot EU 7035 1990 4 110
Sonic Spinball EU 9034 1995 7 111
Sonic Spinball PT 1995 7 111
Sonic Spinball AU FSON05SEC 1995 7 111
Sonic the Hedgehog EU 7076 1991 1 111
Sonic the Hedgehog AU - 1 111
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 EU 9015 1992 1 112
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 AU 1992 1 112
Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos EU 9021 1993 1 112
Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos AU FSON02SEC - 1 112
Space Gun EU 9010 1992 2 112
Space Gun AU - 2 112
Space Harrier EU 7080 1987 3 113
Space Harrier 3-D EU MK-8004-50 1988 6 113
Special Criminal Investigation S.C.I. EU 7079 1992 4 113
Speedball EU 25009-50 1991 3 114
Speedball 2 EU 27039-50 1992 3 114
SpellCaster EU 9003 1989 5 114
Spider-Man EU 7065 1991 1 115
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six EU MK 27055-50 1993 5 115
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six PT 1996 5 115
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six AU SFPI04SEC 1993 5 115
Spy vs. Spy EU 4010 1988 5 116
Spy vs. Spy IT - 5 116
Spy vs. Spy AU 4583 1988 5 116
Star Wars EU 29014-50 1993 3 116
Streets of Rage EU 9019 1993 2 117
Streets of Rage II EU 9026 1994 6 117
Strider EU 9005 1991 3 117
Strider II EU 29005-50 1992 2 118
Submarine Attack EU 7048 1990 3 118
Summer Games EU 5119 1990 1 118
Summer Games AU - 1 118
Super Kick Off EU 27017-50 1991 1 119
Super Monaco GP EU 7043 1990 1 120
Super Off Road EU MK-27059-50 1993 4 119
Super Off Road AU - 4 119
 European/Australian/etc. Checklist • 205
Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
Super Smash TV EU MK-27044-50 1992 3 120
Super Space Invaders EU MK 27023-50 1991 5 121
Super Tennis EU MK-4507-50 1987 1 121
Superman: The Man of Steel EU MK-27050-50 1993 5 119
Superman: The Man of Steel AU - 5 119
T2 Terminator 2: Judgement Day EU MK 27052-50 1993 4 124
T2 Terminator 2: Judgement Day AU FT2J00SEC 1993 4 124
T2: The Arcade Game EU MK-27061-50 1993 6 124
Taito Chase H.Q. EU 7038 1990 8 122
Taz-Mania EU 7111 1992 2 122
Tecmo World Cup '93 EU 7106 1993 1 123
Tecmo World Cup '93 AU - 1 123
Teddy Boy EU 4503 1986 5 123
Tennis Ace EU 7028 1989 2 123
Terminator, The EU MK-27025-50 1992 1 124
Terminator, The AU - 1 124
Thunder Blade EU MK-7011-50 1988 1 125
Time Soldiers EU MK-7024-50 1989 4 125
Tom and Jerry: The Movie EU 7070 1992 2 125
Transbot EU MK-4504-50 1987 1 126
Transbot PT 1996 1 126
Transbot AU - 1 126
Trivial Pursuit EU MK-29008-50 1992 2 126
Ultima IV UK 9501 1990 4 128
Ultima IV FR 9501 - 4 128
Ultima IV DE 9501 - 4 128
Ultimate Soccer EU 1219 1993 7 128
Vigilante EU 7023 1989 3 129
Vigilante AU 7023 1989 3 129
Wanted EU 5118 1989 6 130
Wimbledon EU 7100 1992 1 131
Wimbledon II EU 7115 1993 4 131
Winter Olympics EU 29015-50 1994 2 131
Winter Olympics UK 29015-05 1994 2 131
Winter Olympics FR 29015-09 1994 2 131
Winter Olympics DE 29015-18 1994 2 131
Winter Olympics ES 29015-06 1994 2 131
Winter Olympics AU FWIN00SEC 1994 2 131
Wolfchild EU MK-27060-50 1993 4 132
Wonder Boy EU MK-5068-50 1987 1 132
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap EU 7026 1989 1 133
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap AU 7026 1989 1 133
Wonder Boy in Monster Land EU MK-7007-50 1988 2 132
Wonder Boy in Monster Land AU MK-7007-50 1988 2 132
Wonder Boy in Monster World EU 9012 1993 5 133
World Class Leader Board EU 27015-50 1991 2 133
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Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

World Cup Italia '90 EU 5084 1990 2 134
World Cup Italia '90 CA 5084 1994 2 134
World Cup USA '94 EU 29028-50 1994 6 134
World Cup USA '94 UK 29028-05 1994 6 134
World Cup USA '94 FR 29028-09 1994 6 134
World Cup USA '94 DE 29028-18 1994 6 134
World Cup USA '94 AU FWR02SEC 1994 6 134
World Games EU 5114 1989 2 134
World Grand Prix EU MK-5080-50 1987 1 135
World Grand Prix DE 41006 1987 1 135
World Soccer EU MK-5059-50 1987 1 135
WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge EU MK 27054-50 1993 6 136
Xenon 2: Megablast EU 27012-50 1991 3 137
Y's: The Vanished Omens EU MK-7501-03 1989 5 138
Zaxxon 3-D EU MK-8002-50 1987 5 139
Zillion EU 5075 1987 4 139
Zillion AU 5075 1987 4 139
Zillion 2: The Tri Formation EU MK-5105-50 1988 4 139
Zool EU 27075-50 1993 6 140

My Card

Bank Panic EU 4082 1987 6 32

Bank Panic DE 41022 1987 6 32
Bank Panic IT 4006 1987 6 32
F-16 Fighter EU 4801 1987 5 53
F-16 Fighter DE 41005 1987 5 53
Ghost House EU 4002 1987 5 61
Great Soccer DE 41018 1986 8 66
Hang On EU - 5 68
Hang On DE - 5 68
Hang On 4080 - 5 68
My Hero EU 4001M - 6 87
My Hero DE 41004 - 6 87
Spy vs. Spy EU 4083 1987 6 116
Spy vs. Spy DE 41021 1987 6 116
Super Tennis EU 4007 1987 5 121
Super Tennis DE 41010 1987 5 121
Teddy Boy EU 4003 1987 6 123
Transbot EU 4004 1987 5 126
Transbot DE 41003 1987 5 126
 European/Australian/etc. Checklist • 207
Telstar Double Value Games
This item only recently popped up, though some collectors could remem-
ber seeing them. Telstar released these in the latter period of the Master
System’s life in the UK and advertised them on television. Two variants
for the Master System have been found thus far. The one, pictured here,
features The Lucky Dime Caper and The New Zealand Story. The other
features Speedball 2 and The Terminator. These are similar to the Austral-
ian Double Packs, but come in one large plastic case with a larger insert
covering the two games.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Speedball 2 114
The Terminator UK 124
The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck 80
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse UK 39
The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck 80
The NewZealand Story UK 89

Double Pack
Here’s another example of a dual-game release meant to save money and to use
up old stock as the Master System’s life came to an end. Several of these have
already been located with different games. Two variations of this packaging have
been found. One is in a standard VHS style case with a cardboard insert for both
catridges, whereas the other version is actually designed with two cartridge slots
in the inside like regular boxes and also slots to hold both manuals. The latter may
have been released early and scrapped to save money, leading to the former. Either
way, they tend to be fairly rare and only appear in Australia.
“smstributes.co.uk”

Aladdin 22
GP Rider AU 64
Ayrton Senna 120
Tazmania AU 122
The Jungle Book 74
Jurassic Park AU 74
Lemmings 78
Trivial Pursuit AU 126
The Lion King 79
G-Loc AU 63
Mortal Kombat 86
Wolfchild AU 132
Road Rash 103
Asterix AU 28
RoboCop III 104
Golden Axe AU 63
Sonic 2 112
Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II AU 120
Spider Man II 115
Wanted AU 130
208 • European/Australian/etc. Checklist

European Variants
Listed here are some of the European variants. The list is far from complete. Some noteworthy variants are the
rerelease covers from the Virgin, Kixx and Classic range.
The Publisher US. Gold had 5 releases under its own label called KIXX.
11 games appeared in brown Classic Packs as rereleases. Australia also had the Classic range, but these did not
have a different design, only a Classic sticker on the normal shell.

Kixx Classic

Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B

Air Rescue (cover variant, may be a prototype) EU 7102 - 10 22
Asterix and the Secret Mission (Classic) EU 9023-50 - 7 28
Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II (Classic) EU 9011-50 - 4 120
Batman Returns (Classic) EU 7112-50 - - 33
Desert Speedtrap (Classic) EU 7122-50 - - 46
Flash, The (Classic) EU 7506-50 - - 56
Incredible Hulk, The (Kixx) EU 29016-50 - - 71
James Pond II: Codename RoboCod (Kixx) EU 29013-50 - - 73
Lucky Dime Caper, The (classic) EU 7072-50 1993 - 80
Lucky Dime Caper, The (limited edition) UK - - 80
Master of Darkness (classic) EU 7107-50 - - 82
Ottifants, The (classic) EU 2444-50 - - 90
Road Rash (Kixx) EU 29012-50 - - 103
RoboCop vs. The Terminator (classic) EU 29022-50 - - 104
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (cover variation) EU - 10 112
Speedball (Virgin) EU 25013-50 1992 - 114
Star Wars (Kixx) EU 29014-50 - - 116
Wimbledon (classic) EU 7100-50 - - 131
Winter Olympics (Kixx) EU 29015-50 - - 131
Wonder Boy in Monster World (classic) EU 9012-50 1993 - 132
Xenon 2: Megablast (Virgin) EU 27038-50 1992 - 137
 Brazilian Checklist • 209
Brazilian Checklist

Brazil was one of the Master System’s most successful markets. It was marketed in that country by Tec Toy,
Sega’s Brazilian distributor. At least five versions of the console were released between 1989 and 1995 and
several games had been translated into Portuguese. The characters in these games had also been modified so
that they appealed to Brazilian mainstream audiences (for example, Wonder Boy in Monster Land featured
Mônica, the main character from a popular children’s comic book in Brazil, created by Maurício de Sousa).
Brazil also produced many original games, like Sítio do Pica Pau Amarelo (based on Monteiro Lobato work-
manship), Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum (from the TV Cultura series) and TV Colosso (from the Rede Globo series).

“sonicfamily.wikia.com”

Note: Game title may differ from the original release. Names present here are the US titles.

Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Ace of Aces - - 21
Action Fighter 023010 - 2 21
Aerial Assault - 7 21
After Burner - 1 22
Air Rescue 024030 - 4 22
Aladdin 028420 1994 1 22
Alex Kidd in Miracle World - 2 23
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World - 4 23
Alex Kidd: High-Tech World 023020 1989 3 23
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars - 5 24
Alien 3 - 5 24
Alien Storm - 8 25
Alien Syndrome - 5 25
Altered Beast 025020 - 3 25
American Baseball - 4 26
American Pro Football - 8 26
Andre Agassi Tennis 025420 - 2 26
Ariel The Little Mermaid 026350 1996 9 27
As Aventuras da TV Colosso 028650 1996 7 127
Assault City - - 27
Astro Warrior - - 29
Asterix 1992 2 28
Asterix and the Great Rescue 028490 - 5 28
Asterix and the Secret Mission 028280 1993 8 28
Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II - 1 120
Aztec Adventure - 2 29
Back to the Future II 1990 2 31
Baku Baku 025470 1996 4 31
Bank Panic 1989 - 32
Basketball Nightmare 024080 - 5 33
Batman Returns 027050 1993 6 33
210 • Brazilian Checklist

Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Battle Out Run 1991 7 34
Battlemaniacs 027370 1996 7 33
Black Belt - 1 34
Blade Eagle 3-D - 2 34
Bonanza Bros. 1991 5 35
Bonkers Wax Up! 028600 1995 6 35
Bubble Bobble - 7 36
Buggy Run 028340 - 8 36
California Games - 2 38
California Games II 025190 - 4 38
Captain Silver - 7 38
Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum 028720 1997 6 39
Castle of Illusion (starring Mickey Mouse) 026010 1991 4 39
Champions of Europe 025430 1992 6 40
Chapolim X Dracula: Em Duelo Assastador 023430 1993 4 40
Cheese Cat-Astrophe (starring Speedy Gonzales) 028550 1995 4 41
Choplifter - 3 41
Chuck Rock 028040 1992 2 41
Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck 028440 - 4 42
Cloud Master - 3 42
Columns - 3 42
Cyber Shinobi, The 1992 4 44
Cyborg Hunter - 8 44
Daffy Duck in Hollywood 077110 - 5 45
Danan: The Jungle Fighter - 4 45
Dead Angle - 3 45
Deep Duck Trouble (starring Donald Duck) 028230 - 7 46
Desert Speedtrap 027250 1993 3 46
Dick Tracy 025100 - 5 47
Double Dragon - 3 47
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 025360 - 6 48
Dragon Crystal 023440 - 7 48
Dynamite Duke - 6 49
Dynamite Dux - 4 49
Dynamite Headdy 028570 1994 8 49
Earthworm Jim 028690 1997 7 51
Ecco the Dolphin 028270 - 6 51
Ecco: The Tides of Time 028630 1996 9 51
Enduro Racer - 2 52
E-SWAT 026030 - 3 52
F1 026330 1993 5 57
F-16 Fighter - 2 53
Fantasy Zone - 3 53
Fantasy Zone II - 4 54
Fantasy Zone: The Maze - 4 54
Férias Frustradas Do Pica Pau 028660 1996 5 54
 Brazilian Checklist • 211
Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
FIFA International Soccer 028670 1996 2 55
Fire & Ice 027360 1995 8 55
Flash, The - 4 56
Flintstones, The - 2 56
Forgotten Worlds 1991 2 56
Gain Ground - 5 58
Galaxy Force - 58
Game Box Serie Corridas 028390 - 5 59
Game Box Serie Esportes 028560 1996 4 59
Game Box Serie Esportes Radicais 023480 1996 4 59
Game Box Serie Lutas 028380 - 5 60
Gangster Town 023120 - 1 58
Gauntlet - 3 60
George Foreman's KO Boxing 026180 1992 5 60
Geraldinho 021080 1995 6 61
Ghost House - 2 61
Ghostbusters - 3 61
Ghouls 'n Ghosts 025170 1991 2 62
Global Defense - 6 62
Global Gladiators 027090 1993 1 62
G-LOC: Air Battle - 1 63
Golden Axe 028060 - 2 63
Golden Axe Warrior - 3 63
Golfamania - 4 64
Golvellius: Valley of Doom - 3 64
GP Rider 028200 - 3 64
Great Basketball - - 65
Great Football - - 65
Great Volleyball 023170 - - 67
Hang On - - 68
Heavyweight Champ 024180 1992 - 69
Heroes of the Lance 028070 - - 69
Impossible Mission 023180 - - 71
Incredible Crash Dummies, the 026210 - - 43
Incredible Hulk, The 028500 - - 71
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 027070 1992 - 71
James Bond 007: The Duel 027230 - - 73
James Pond II: Codename RoboCod 028580 1996 - 73
Joe Montana Football - - 73
Jungle Book, The 027330 - - 74
Jurassic Park 028330 - - 74
Kenseiden - - 75
Krusty's Fun House 026280 - - 76
Kung Fu Kid 023200 - - 76
Land of Illusion (starring Mickey Mouse) 028100 1994 - 77
Laser Ghost - - 77
212 • Brazilian Checklist

Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Legend of Illusion 028750 1998 5 77
Lemmings 025200 1992 - 78
Line of Fire - - 79
Lion King, The 028450 1994 - 79
Lord of the Sword - - 79
Lucky Dime Caper, The (starring Donald Duck) 026130 - - 80
Marksman Shooting / Trap Shooting - - 81
Master of Darkness 025110 - - 82
Masters of Combat 027340 - - 82
Maze Hunter 3-D - - 83
Mercs - - 83
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker 026070 1991 - 86
Mickey's Ultimate Challenge 028700 1998 9 83
Miracle Warriors: Seal of The Dark Lord - - 84
Missile Defense 3-D 023230 - - 84
Mônica no Castelo do Dragao 1991 6 85
Mortal Kombat 047030 1994 - 86
Mortal Kombat 3 050010 1995 4 87
Mortal Kombat II 028530 1994 - 86
Ms. Pac-Man - - 87
My Hero 021030 - - 87
Ninja Gaiden - - 89
Ninja, The 023350 - - 89
Olympic Gold 027100 1992 - 90
Operation Wolf - - 90
Ottifants, The 025450 - - 90
Out Run 024240 - - 91
Out Run 3-D - - 91
Out Run Europa 1991 - 91
Paperboy 1990 - 93
Phantasy Star 029010 1991 - 94
Pit Fighter 028250 - - 95
Populous 025040 - - 95
Poseidon Wars 3-D - - 95
Power Strike - - 96
Power Strike II - - 96
Predator 2 027110 1992 - 96
Prince of Persia 027270 1992 - 97
Pro Wrestling - - 97
Psychic World - - 97
Psycho Fox - - 98
Putt & Putter - - 98
Quest for the Shaven Yak (starring Ren Hoëk & Stimpy) 028540 1993 7 102
R.C. Grand Prix 1991 - 102
Rainbow Islands 026360 - - 100
Rambo First Blood: Part II - - 100
 Brazilian Checklist • 213
Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
Rambo III - - 100
Rampage - - 101
Rastan - - 101
Renegade 025300 - - 103
Rescue Mission - - 103
Road Rash 028410 - - 103
Robocop 3 027350 1996 - 104
RoboCop vs. The Terminator 028520 - - 104
Rocky - - 104
R-Type - - 105
Running Battle - - 105
Sagaia 1992 - 106
Sapo Xulé vs Os Invasores do Brejo 026340 1995 - 107
Sapo Xulé: S.O.S. Lagoa Poluida 023510 1996 - 106
Sapo Xulé O Mestre do Kung Fu 023500 1995 - 106
Schtroumpfs, Les 027380 1996 - 78
Scramble Spirits - - 107
Sega Chess - - 108
Sega World Tournament Golf 024420 - - 135
Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi 1991 - 108
Shadow of the Beast 025270 1992 - 109
Shinobi 026090 - - 109
Simpsons, The: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1992 6 32
Simpsons, The: Bart vs. The World 027210 1993 6 32
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo 028710 1998 5 110
Slap Shot 024430 - - 110
Sonic Spinball 030030 1997 5 111
Sonic the Hedgehog - - 111
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 028120 1992 - 112
Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos 028320 1993 - 112
Space Harrier - - 113
Space Harrier 3-D - - 113
SpellCaster - - 114
Spider-Man 025290 1992 - 115
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six 026290 1993 - 115
Spy vs. Spy 023320 - - 116
Star Wars 028260 - - 116
Street Fighter II' 030010 1997 5 116
Streets of Rage 028190 - - 117
Streets of Rage II 028300 1995 - 117
Strider 1991 - 117
Strider II 026250 - - 118
Submarine Attack 1992 5 118
Summer Games 1994 - 118
Super Kick Off 026110 - 2 119
Super Monaco GP 025310 - - 120
214 • Brazilian Checklist

Game Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Superman: The Man of Steel 027190 1993 - 119
Taz in Escape From Mars 028620 1997 7 122
Taz-Mania 027150 - - 122
Teddy Boy 021060 - - 123
Tennis Ace - - 123
Terminator, The 027320 - - 124
Thunder Blade - - 125
Time Soldiers - - 125
Tom and Jerry: The Movie 026150 1992 - 125
Transbot 021050 1992 - 126
Turma da Monica em: O Resgate 026260 1993 3 126
Ultima IV - - 128
Ultimate Soccer 024440 - - 128
Vigilante 026160 - - 129
Virtua Fighter Animation 030020 1997 - 129
Wanted - - 130
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? 023450 1994 - 130
Wimbledon 024390 - - 131
Winter Olympics 028350 - - 131
Wolfchild 027300 1993 - 132
Wonder Boy - - 132
World Class Leader Board - - 133
World Cup Italia '90 023340 - - 134
World Cup USA '94 028430 1994 - 134
World Games - - 134
World Grand Prix - - 135
World Soccer - - 135
WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge 026270 1993 - 136
X-Men - Mojo World 028740 1996 - 137
Y's: The Vanished Omens - - 138
Zaxxon 3-D - - 139
Zillion - - 139
Zillion 2: The Tri Formation - - 139
20 em 1 - - 20

Variants

Game Title Variant Description Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Altered Beast blue box 025.020 - - 25
Gangster Town blue box - 5 58
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts blue box - 5 62
Indiana Jones Last Crusade blue box 027.070 - - 71
Phantasy Star blue box 029.010 - - 94
Sapo Xulé vs Os Invasores “Stink Inside!” sticker - - 107
Super Tennis box w/ alternate box folding - - 121
 Japanese Checklist • 215
Japanese Checklist
by Tears of [email protected]

The Japanese Sega Master System included a Yamaha YM2413 FM synthesis chip along with the standard
PSG sound. Many games, some of which were never even released in Japan, contain extra FM sound and
music. Sega Master System was introduced in Japan with Out Run (G-1326), the first game supporting FM.
Earlier games only have the “Mark III” mention, while later games have both “Mark III” and “Master System”
mentions.
The Japanese system is backwards compatible with earlier SG-1000 titles. As well as the standard cartridge
slot, it has a built-in slot for “Sega Cards”, which are physically identical to the cards for the Sega SG-1000
“Card Catcher” add-on.
Sega Master System game cartridges released outside Japan have a different shape and pin configuration to the
Japanese Master System/Mark III cartridges. This may be seen as a form of regional lockout.
Neither the Japanese Mark III nor the Sega Master System were commercially successful, due to strong com-
petition from the Nintendo Famicom, which held the 95% of the market share there.
The last licensed release in Japan was Bomber Raid, released by Sega in 1989.
Note: Games listed with a “(!)” means it is not the same game, but a variation of said game.

Game Title English Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

The Castle - G-1046 1986 9 -
Fantasy Zone Fantasy Zone G-1301 1986 4 53
Gokuaku Doumei Dump M. Pro Wrestling G-1302 1986 - 97
Hokuto no Ken Black Belt (!) G-1303 1986 7 34
The Circuit World Grand Prix G-1304 1986 - 135
Action Fighter Action Fighter G-1305 1986 - 21
Alex Kidd Miracle World Alex Kidd in Miracle World G-1306 1986 5 23
Ashura Rambo - First Blood Part II G-1307 1986 - 100
The Ninja The Ninja G-1308 1986 - 89
High School! Kimengumi - G-1309 1986 - 143
Space Harrier Space Harrier G-1310 1986 - 113
Astro Warrior Astro Warrior G-1312 1986 3 29
Great Golf - G-1313 1986 - 143
Double Target Quartet G-1314 1987 - 99
Loretta no Shouzou - G-1315 1987 9 144
Super Wonder Boy Wonder Boy G-1316 1987 - 132
Great Volleyball Great Volleyball G-1317 1987 - 67
Sukeban Deka II - G-1318 1987 - 147
Rocky Rocky G-1319 1987 - 104
Great Basketball Great Basketball G-1320 1987 - 65
Great Football Great Football G-1321 1987 - 65
Enduro Racer Enduro Racer (!) G-1322 1987 5 52
Pro Yakyuu Pennant Race - G-1323 1987 - 145
216 • Japanese Checklist

Game Title English Title Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Makai Retsuden Kung Fu Kid G-1324 1987 - 76
Akai Koudan Zillion Zillion G-1325 1987 - 139
Out Run Out Run G-1326 1987 - 91
World Soccer World Soccer G-1327 1987 - 135
Anmitsu Hime Alex Kidd: High-Tech (!) G-1328 1987 5 141
Fantasy Zone II Fantasy Zone II G-1329 1987 5 54
BMX Trial - Alex Kidd - G-1330 1987 8 141
Haja no Fuuin Miracle Warriors G-1331 1987 - 84
Masters Golf Great Golf G-1332 1987 - 66
Doki Doki Penguin Land Penguin Land G-1334 1987 - 94
Nazca ‘88 Aztec Adventure G-1335 1987 3 29
Zaxxon 3D Zaxxon 3-D G-1336 1987 - 139
Mahjong Sengoku Jidai - G-1337 1987 - 148
SDI Global Defense G-1338 1987 4 62
Alien Syndrome Alien Syndrome G-1339 1987 5 25
After Burner After Burner G-1340 1987 - 22
Phantasy Star Phantasy Star G-1341 1987 - 94
Family Games Parlour Games G-1342 1987 - 93
Opa Opa Fantasy Zone: The Maze G-1343 1987 5 54
Tri Formation Zillion II: Tri Formation G-1344 1987 - 139
Maze Walker Maze Hunter 3-D G-1345 1988 - 83
S. Wonder Boy Monster W. Wonder Boy Monster Land G-1346 1988 - 132
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars G-1347 1988 6 24
Galactic Protector - G-1348 1988 6 142
Space Harrier 3D Space Harrier 3-D G-1349 1988 - 113
Blade Eagle Blade Eagle 3-D G-1351 1988 3 34
Aleste Power Strike G-1352 1988 - 96
Shinobi Shinobi G-1353 1988 - 109
Hoshi Wo Sagashite... - G-1354 1988 - 144
Tensai Bakabon - G-1355 1988 - 147
Captain Silver Captain Silver G-1356 1988 4 38
Super Racing - G-1357 1988 7 147
Kenseiden Kenseiden G-1358 1988 - 75
Megumi Rescue - G-1359 1988 - 144
Thunder Blade Thunder Blade G-1360 1988 - 125
Lord of Sword Lord of The Sword G-1361 1988 - 79
Final Bubble Bobble Bubble Bobble G-1362 1988 - 36
Maou Golvellius Golvellius - Valley of Doom G-1363 1988 5 64
R-Type R-Type G-1364 1988 - 105
Sports Pad Soccer - G-1365 1988 - 146
Kujakuou SpellCaster G-1366 1988 - 114
Nekkyuu Koushien - G-1367 1988 - 145
Double Dragon Double Dragon G-1369 1988 - 47
Ys Y’s: The Vanished Omens G-1370 1988 - 138
Chouon Senshi Borgman Cyborg Hunter G-1371 1988 8 44
Bomber Raid Bomber Raid G-1373 1989 9 35
 Japanese Checklist • 217
Silver Cartridges

Argos no juujiken - S-001 1988 5 142

Solomon no Kagi - S-002 1988 - 146

Special Cartridges

Great Ice Hockey Great Ice Hockey - 1987 10 66

My Cards

Teddy Boy Blues Teddy Boy C-501 1985 - 132

Hang On Hang On C-502 1985 - 68
Astro Flash TransBot C-503 1985 - 126
Great Soccer Great Soccer C-504 1985 - 66
Great Baseball - C-505 1985 9 143
Satellite 7 - C-506 1985 - 146
Fushigi no Oshiro Pit Pot Astro Warrior / Pit Pot C-507 1985 - 29
F-16 Fighting Falcon F-16 Fighter C-508 1985 4 53
Seishun Scandal My Hero C-510 1986 - 87
Comical Machine Gun Joe - C-511 1986 9 142
Ghost House Ghost House C-512 1986 8 61
Spy vs Spy Spy vs Spy C-514 1986 - 116
Great Tennis / Super Tennis Super Tennis C-515 1985 - 121
Woody Pop - C-519 1987 - 148
218 • Asian Checklist

Asian Checklist
This list contains games released in Asian countries, mostly South Korea. Games listed Country Code
here are both unlicensed and licensed games. The list must be by far incomplete. The KR South Kore
rarity is also left blank as I found no information on the rarity on unlicensed games. TW Taiwan
HK Hong Kong
I used for help segaretro.org in making this list.

Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

Action Fighter KR GB-1305 - 21
Action Fighter TW G-1305 - 21
Air Rescue KR GB2018JG - 22
Alex Kidd in Miracle World KR GB-1306-KS - 23
Alex Kidd in Miracle World TW G-1306 1987 23
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars KR GB-2347 - 24
Ali Baba and 40 Thieves KR 1989 149
Alien Storm GB-2008 - 25
Alien Syndrome KR GB-2339 - 25
Astro Warrior KR GB-1312 - 29
Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II KR - 120
Black Belt KR GB-1005 - 34
Black Belt TW G-1303 - 34
Blade Eagle KR GB-1351 - 34
Block Hole KR 1990 150
Bomber Raid KR GB-2373 - 35
Bonanza Bros. KR GB2007JG - 35
Bubble Bobble KR GB-2362 - 36
California Games II KR GB93006JG - 38
Captain Silver KR GB-2356 - 38
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse KR GB2003JG - 39
Columns KR GB-1001 - 42
Comic Bakery KR - 150
Comical Machine Gun Joe TW K-317 - 142
Cyborg Z KR 1991 151
Dallyeora Pigu-Wang KR 1995 151
The Dinosaur Dooley KR 1991 151
Disney’s Aladdin KR GB94001JG - 22
Double Dragon KR GB-1369 - 47
Dr. Hello KR 1991 152
Drol KR - 152
Eagles 5 KR 1990 152
Enduro Racer KR GB-2322 - 52
F-1 Spirit: The Way to Formula-1 KR 1987 153
F-16 Fighter KR G-29 - 53
F-16 Fighter TW K-313 - 53
FA Tetris KR 1990 153
Fantasy Zone KR GB-1301 - 53
 Asian Checklist • 219
Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
Fantasy Zone TW G-1301 - 53
Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa KR GB-2329 - 54
Fantasy Zone: The Maze KR GB-1343 - 54
Flash Point KR - 154
Flicky KR SG50C - 154
Forgotten Worlds KR GB2005JG - 56
G-LOC: Air Battle KR GB2009JG - 63
Gaegujangi Kkachi KR GB-4001 1993 154
Galaxian KR - 155
Game Box Série Corridas KR GB95002JG 1995 59
Game Box Série Lutas KR GB95001JG 1995 60
Gangcheol RoboCop KR SI-3131G 1992 155
Ghost House KR - 61
Ghost House TW K-319 - 61
Ghostbusters KR GB1024JG - 61
Ghouls’n Ghosts KR GB-2006 - 62
Golden Axe KR - 63
The Goonies KR G-65 - 155
Great Baseball KR GB-1400 - 65
Great Baseball TW K-309 - 65
Great Golf KR GB-1313 - 66
Great Golf TW G-1313 - 66
Great Ice Hockey HK 5062 - 66
Great Soccer TW K-307 - 66
Great Volleyball KR GB-1006 - 67
Gun.Smoke KR 1990 156
Hang-On TW K-303 - 68
Hang-On / Safari Hunt KR GB1015KS - 68
High School! Kimengumi TW G-1309 - 143
Hong Kil Dong KR 1991 156
Jang Pung 3 KR SI-0104G 1994 157
Jang Pung II KR SI-0103G 1993 157
Janggun-ui Adeul KR 1992 157
Kenseiden KR GB-2358 - 75
King & Balloon KR - 158
Kung Fu Kid KR GB-1324 - 76
Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse KR GB4031JG - 77
Lemmings KR GB2032JG - 78
Line of Fire KR GB-4011 - 79
Magical Tree KR SG71C - 158
Mahjong Sengoku Jidai HK 5083 - 148
Maze Hunter 3D KR - 83
Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker KR GB2004JG - 86
The Micro Xevious KR 1990 158
Monaco GP KR - 159
Mopiranger KR - 159
220 • Asian Checklist

Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S

My Hero KR G-37 - 87
My Hero TW K-315 - 87
Nemesis KR 1987 159
Nemesis 2 KR 1987 160
New Boggle Boggle 2 KR 1989 160
Ninja Gaiden KR GB2019JG - 89
The Ninja KR - 89
The Ninja TW G-1308 - 89
Olympic Gold KR - 90
OutRun KR GB-2326 - 91
Parlour Games KR GB-1342 - 93
Penguin Adventure KR - 160
Penguin Land KR GB-1334 - 94
Phantasy Star KR GB4014KS - 94
Pit Pot TW K-311 - 145
Power Strike KR GB-1004 - 96
Pro Wrestling TW G-1302 1987 97
Pro Yagu KR S-84 - 161
Psycho Fox KR - 98
Putt & Putter KR GB1017JG - 98
Puznic KR 1990 161
Quartet KR GB-1314 - 99
Quartet TW G-1314 - 99
R-Type KR GB-4364 - 105
Rambo III KR GB-7015 - 100
Rocky KR GB-2319 - 104
Sangokushi 3 KR 1994 162
SDI: Strategic Defense Initiative KR GB-1338 - 62
Secret Command / Rambo: First Blood II KR GB-1401 - 100
Secret Command / Rambo: First Blood II TW G-1307 - 107
Sega World Tournament Golf KR GB2038JG - 135
Sega-Galaga KR SG1C - 162
Shadow Dancer KR GB4010JG - 108
Shinnyuushain Tooru-Kun KR - 162
Shinobi KR GB-2353 - 109
Sky Jaguar KR - 163
Sonic the Hedgehog KR GB-2012 - 111
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 KR GB4030JG - 112
Space Harrier KR GB-2310 - 113
Space Harrier TW G-1310 - 113
Special Criminal Investigation KR - 113
Spy vs Spy KR S-15 - 116
Spy vs Spy TW K-321 - 116
Street Master KR 1992 163
Streets of Rage KR - 117
Streets of Rage 2 KR - 117
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Game Title C Game-ID Rel R Pg C I B S
Strider KR GB4028JG - 117
Super Bioman I KR 1992 163
Super Boy 3 KR 1991 164
Super Boy 4 KR 1992 164
Super Boy II KR 1989 164
Super Drink KR S-80 - 165
Super Racing KR GB-2357 - 147
Super Tetris KR - 165
Tank Battalion KR S-77 - 165
Taz-Mania KR - 122
Teddy Boy Blues KR SG43C - 123
Teddy Boy Blues TW K-301 - 123
The Three Dragon Story KR 1989 166
Thunder Blade KR GB-2360 - 125
Toto World 3 KR DS-G301 1993 166
TransBot TW K-305 - 126
Wimbledon II KR - 131
Wonder Boy KR GB-1316 - 132
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap KR - 133
Wonder Boy in Monster Land KR - 132
Wonder Boy in Monster World KR GM8017JG - 133
Wonsiin KR 1991 -
World Grand Prix KR GB-1304 - 135
World Grand Prix TW G-1304 - 135
World Soccer KR GB-1327 - 135
Zaxxon 3D KR GB-1336 - 139
Zillion II: The Tri Formation KR GB-1344 - 139

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Champion Pro Wrestling KR - 150

Gulkave KR - 156
My Hero KR SG37C - 87
Road Fighter KR SG66C - 161
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