Dynamite Headdy Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer / Action

Dynamite Headdy

Certified classic

SystemSega Master System
Released1995
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperMinato Giken
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Developed by Minato Giken and published by SEGA, Dynamite Headdy arrived on the Sega Master System in 1995 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 9 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1995 include 20 em 1. Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

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

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 want to experience one of the Master System's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dynamite Headdy 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.

Dynamite Headdy gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Dynamite Headdy cheats & codes

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

Invulnerability00CB-256A
Invulnerability001-77C-7F4
Infinite Lives00C0-1303
Infinite LivesB64-46D-3BE
Infinite Health7EF-83D-3B7
Infinite Health00CB-1930

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Dynamite Headdy 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.

Dynamite Headdy FAQ

When did Dynamite Headdy come out on the Master System?

Dynamite Headdy was released for the Sega Master System in 1995.

Who made Dynamite Headdy?

It was developed by Minato Giken and published by SEGA.

Is Dynamite Headdy multiplayer?

No. Dynamite Headdy is a single-player game.

How long does Dynamite Headdy take to play?

As a platformer, Dynamite Headdy 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 Dynamite Headdy 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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