Cyborg Hunter Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Cyborg Hunter

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
Released1988
GenreAction
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by SEGA, Cyborg Hunter arrived on the Sega Master System in 1988 as an action game.

It landed about 2 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1988 include Double Dragon, R-Type and Shinobi. Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #19 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 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 Cyborg Hunter 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.

Cyborg Hunter gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Cyborg Hunter cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health00C2-1B21

See all Cyborg Hunter cheats

Cyborg Hunter walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cyborg Hunter.

If you like Cyborg Hunter, the Matrix also picks…

Shinobi box art
Shinobi Master System · 1988 · Action Classic

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.

Cyborg Hunter FAQ

When did Cyborg Hunter come out on the Master System?

Cyborg Hunter was released for the Sega Master System in 1988.

Who made Cyborg Hunter?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Cyborg Hunter multiplayer?

No. Cyborg Hunter is a single-player game.

How long does Cyborg Hunter take to play?

As an action game, Cyborg Hunter 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 Cyborg Hunter 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.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you