Captain Silver Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer / Action

Captain Silver

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SystemSega Master System
Released1989 (originally 1987)
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by SEGA, Captain Silver arrived on the Sega Master System in 1989 as a platformer. This Master System release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987. It blends platformer and action 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.

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

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Captain Silver is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Captain Silver gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Captain Silver cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives00C0-2809
Infinite Time00C0-2B99
Invincibility00C1-4001
High Jump (Always Have Boots)00C0-2A01
Start With Key00C1-4901
Have Shot Type00C0-290?

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Captain Silver 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.

Captain Silver FAQ

When did Captain Silver come out on the Master System?

Captain Silver was released for the Sega Master System in 1989; the original game dates back to 1987.

Who made Captain Silver?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Captain Silver multiplayer?

No. Captain Silver is a single-player game.

How long does Captain Silver take to play?

As a platformer, Captain Silver 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 Captain Silver 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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