Sega Master System · Action-Adventure / Adventure
ALF
Deep cut
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by SEGA, ALF arrived on the Sega Master System in 1989 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1989 include Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, King's Quest I and Psycho Fox. Among the 11 Master System action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing ALF is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
ALF cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C2-4A09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Money ($255) | 00CF-70FF |
| Item Slot Modifier 1 | 00CF-570? |
| Item Slot Modifier 2 | 00CF-580? |
| Item Slot Modifier 3 | 00CF-590? |
| Item Slot Modifier 4 | 00CF-5A0? |
ALF 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.
ALF FAQ
When did ALF come out on the Master System?
ALF was released for the Sega Master System in 1989.
Who made ALF?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is ALF multiplayer?
No. ALF is a single-player game.
How long does ALF take to play?
As an action-adventure game, ALF 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 ALF 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.