Action Fighter Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action / Racing

Action Fighter

SystemSega Master System
Released1986
GenreAction, Racing
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Released for the Sega Master System in 1986, Action Fighter is an action game developed by SEGA. It blends action and racing elements.

It belongs to the Master System's earliest wave of games. Other notable Master System releases from 1986 include Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Black Belt and Fantasy Zone. Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Action Fighter supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Action Fighter is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Action Fighter gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Action Fighter cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time00C1-18E8
Letters A, B, C, D, E & F00C1-1E06
Mission Select (Replace ? With 0-4)00C1-150?

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Action Fighter walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Action Fighter FAQ

When did Action Fighter come out on the Master System?

Action Fighter was released for the Sega Master System in 1986.

Who made Action Fighter?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Action Fighter multiplayer?

Yes. Action Fighter supports up to 2 players.

How long does Action Fighter take to play?

As an action game, Action Fighter typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Action Fighter 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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