Back to the Future Part III Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action / Adventure

Back to the Future Part III

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SystemSega Master System
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperProbe Software
PublisherImage Works
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBack to the Future
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Sega Master System, Back to the Future Part III is an action game developed by Probe Software and published by Image Works. It blends action and adventure elements.

It is part of the Back to the Future series; on the Master System you can also try Back to the Future Part II. The series also appears on other systems with Back to the Future (NES) and Back to the Future Part II & III (NES). Probe Software also made Mortal Kombat, Lemmings and Mortal Kombat II for the Master System.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 Back to the Future Part III 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.

Back to the Future Part III gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Back to the Future Part III cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Clara Comes Twords You Instead of Away352-926-3BA
Infinite Plates002-DA6-3BE
Infinite Energy2A9-BE7-6EE
Infinite Time77F-C66-193
Infinite Energy007-6D6-91D

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Back to the Future Part III 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.

Back to the Future Part III FAQ

Who made Back to the Future Part III?

It was developed by Probe Software and published by Image Works.

Is Back to the Future Part III multiplayer?

No. Back to the Future Part III is a single-player game.

How long does Back to the Future Part III take to play?

As an action game, Back to the Future Part III 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 Back to the Future Part III 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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