Master of Monsters Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy

Master of Monsters

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991
GenreStrategy
DeveloperRenovation Products
PublisherSystem Soft
Players1–4 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMaster of Monsters
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Renovation Products and published by System Soft, Master of Monsters arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a strategy game.

It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness. Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the Master of Monsters series. Renovation Products also made Earnest Evans, Arrow Flash and Traysia for the Genesis.

Master of Monsters supports up to 4 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Master of Monsters 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.

Master of Monsters gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Master of Monsters cheats & codes

45 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Max Blue MagicFF212E:FF
Max Red MagicFF212F:FF
Max Green MagicFF2130:FF
Max Yellow MagicFF2131:FF
Blue TowersFF2100:??
Green TowersFF2102:??

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Master of Monsters walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Master of Monsters FAQ

When did Master of Monsters come out on the Genesis?

Master of Monsters was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.

Who made Master of Monsters?

It was developed by Renovation Products and published by System Soft.

Is Master of Monsters multiplayer?

Yes. Master of Monsters supports up to 4 players.

How long does Master of Monsters take to play?

As a strategy game, Master of Monsters 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 Master of Monsters 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.

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