Fantasy Zone Classic
Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Galactic Protector
Deep cut
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| 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 |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Sega Master System in 1988, Galactic Protector is a shoot 'em up developed by SEGA. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
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 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fantasy Zone series; on the Master System you can also try Fantasy Zone, 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.
Galactic Protector 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've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Galactic Protector 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.
Galactic Protector cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00C1-0400 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives? | 00C1-0503 |
Galactic Protector 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.
Galactic Protector FAQ
When did Galactic Protector come out on the Master System?
Galactic Protector was released for the Sega Master System in 1988.
Who made Galactic Protector?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Galactic Protector multiplayer?
Yes. Galactic Protector supports up to 2 players.
How long does Galactic Protector take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Galactic Protector 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 Galactic Protector 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.