Fantastic Dizzy Master System box art

Sega Master System · Adventure / Platformer

Fantastic Dizzy

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SystemSega Master System
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenreAdventure, Platformer
DeveloperChameleon
PublisherCodemasters
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDizzy
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Sega Master System in 1993, Fantastic Dizzy is an adventure game developed by Chameleon and published by Codemasters. This Master System release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends adventure and platformer elements.

It landed about 7 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, James Bond 007: The Duel and Winter Olympics. Among the 7 Master System adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Dizzy series. The series also appears on other systems with Fantastic Dizzy (NES) and Fantastic Dizzy (Genesis).

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

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 fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Fantastic Dizzy is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Fantastic Dizzy gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Fantastic Dizzy cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives00D9-6102
Infinite Lives3AC-05C-2A2

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Fantastic Dizzy 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.

Fantastic Dizzy FAQ

When did Fantastic Dizzy come out on the Master System?

Fantastic Dizzy was released for the Sega Master System in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Fantastic Dizzy?

It was developed by Chameleon and published by Codemasters.

Is Fantastic Dizzy multiplayer?

No. Fantastic Dizzy is a single-player game.

How long does Fantastic Dizzy take to play?

As an adventure game, Fantastic Dizzy 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 Fantastic Dizzy 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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