Worms Classic
Sega Game Gear · Strategy / Action
Head Buster
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | NCS Corporation |
| Publisher | Masaya Games |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991, Head Buster is a strategy game developed by NCS Corporation and published by Masaya Games. It blends strategy and action elements.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy. Among the 7 Game Gear strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Head Buster supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Head Buster is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Head Buster cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| 65,368 Gold | 00C7-E4FF |
|---|---|
| Start With 65,368 Gold | FF5-D3B-E62 |
| Enemies Have Zero Energy | 008-C7F
008-E7F
009-07F
009-27F
009-47F |
Head Buster walkthroughs & guides
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Head Buster FAQ
When did Head Buster come out on the Game Gear?
Head Buster was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991.
Who made Head Buster?
It was developed by NCS Corporation and published by Masaya Games.
Is Head Buster multiplayer?
Yes. Head Buster supports up to 2 players.
How long does Head Buster take to play?
As a strategy game, Head Buster typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Head Buster on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.