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Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Fantasy Zone
Certified classic
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Fantasy Zone |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Sega Master System in 1986, Fantasy Zone is a shoot 'em up developed by SEGA. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It belongs to the Master System's earliest wave of games. Other notable Master System releases from 1986 include Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Black Belt and Action Fighter. Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fantasy Zone series; on the Master System you can also try Galactic Protector, Opa-opa and Fantasy Zone II. The series also appears on other systems with Super Fantasy Zone (Genesis) and Fantasy Zone (NES). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
Fantasy Zone supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Master System's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Fantasy Zone is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Fantasy Zone cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-6503 |
|---|---|
| Level Select (Replace ? To Change Levels) | 00C0-640? |
| Infinite Weapon Power | 00C0-8615 |
| Infinite Weapon Power (Alternate) | 00C0-8500 |
| Infinite Fire Bomb | 00C0-CD09 |
| Infinite Smart Bomb | 00C0-CE09 |
Fantasy Zone 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.
Fantasy Zone FAQ
When did Fantasy Zone come out on the Master System?
Fantasy Zone was released for the Sega Master System in 1986.
Who made Fantasy Zone?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Fantasy Zone multiplayer?
Yes. Fantasy Zone supports up to 2 players.
How long does Fantasy Zone take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Fantasy Zone typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Fantasy Zone 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.