Medal of Honor Classic
Sega Master System · Shooter / Action
Gangster Town
Deep cut
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Gangster Town is a shooter released in 1987 for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA. It blends shooter and action elements.
It came out in the Master System's second year on the market. Other notable Master System releases from 1987 include Phantasy Star, Out Run and Alex Kidd: High-Tech World. Among the 12 Master System shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
Gangster Town 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Gangster Town is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Gangster Town cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Invincibility/Maximum Life - Player 1 | 00C0-A510 |
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Gangster Town walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gangster Town.
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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.
Gangster Town FAQ
When did Gangster Town come out on the Master System?
Gangster Town was released for the Sega Master System in 1987.
Who made Gangster Town?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Gangster Town multiplayer?
Yes. Gangster Town supports up to 2 players.
How long does Gangster Town take to play?
As a shooter, Gangster Town 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 Gangster Town 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.