Air Rescue Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Air Rescue

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenreAction
DeveloperSims
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Sims and published by SEGA, Air Rescue arrived on the Sega Master System as an action game.

Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

Sims also made Master of Darkness, Ninja Gaiden and Tom & Jerry: The Movie for the Master System.

Air Rescue is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Air Rescue 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.

Air Rescue gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Air Rescue cheats & codes

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

Hostages Rescued Modifier (Medal Icon)00CC-2EXX
X Hostages Must Be Saved In Each Level (Hostage Icon)00CC-1DXX
Infinite Lives00C1-1309
Infinite Continues (Credits)00C1-0609
Infinite Time00CC-0A09

See all Air Rescue cheats

Air Rescue 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.

Air Rescue FAQ

Who made Air Rescue?

It was developed by Sims and published by SEGA.

Is Air Rescue multiplayer?

No. Air Rescue is a single-player game.

How long does Air Rescue take to play?

As an action game, Air Rescue 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 Air Rescue 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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