Forgotten Worlds Master System box art

Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up

Forgotten Worlds

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by SEGA, Forgotten Worlds arrived on the Sega Master System as a shoot 'em up.

Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

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

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

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've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Forgotten Worlds 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.

Forgotten Worlds gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Forgotten Worlds cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health00CC-8C0F
Always Have Flying Stone00CC-87??
Always Have Life Potion00CC-E001
Always Have Satellite type00CC-96??
Infinite Zenny00CD-50FF 00CD-51FF
Always Have Armor00CC-D101 00CC-D205

See all Forgotten Worlds cheats

Forgotten Worlds walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Forgotten Worlds FAQ

Who made Forgotten Worlds?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Forgotten Worlds multiplayer?

No. Forgotten Worlds is a single-player game.

How long does Forgotten Worlds take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Forgotten Worlds 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 Forgotten Worlds 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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