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Sega Master System · Action / Platformer

James Bond 007: The Duel

SystemSega Master System
Released1993
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperThe Kremlin
PublisherDomark
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesJames Bond 007
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Developed by The Kremlin and published by Domark, James Bond 007: The Duel arrived on the Sega Master System in 1993 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 7 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, Winter Olympics and Fire and Ice. Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the James Bond 007 series. The series also appears on other systems with James Bond 007: The Duel (Genesis) and James Bond 007 (Game Boy). The Kremlin also made Pit-Fighter, Desert Strike and Super Space Invaders for the Master System.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing James Bond 007: The Duel is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

James Bond 007: The Duel gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

James Bond 007: The Duel cheats & codes

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

Always Have Full Life00C1-1304

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James Bond 007: The Duel walkthroughs & guides

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James Bond 007: The Duel FAQ

When did James Bond 007: The Duel come out on the Master System?

James Bond 007: The Duel was released for the Sega Master System in 1993.

Who made James Bond 007: The Duel?

It was developed by The Kremlin and published by Domark.

Is James Bond 007: The Duel multiplayer?

No. James Bond 007: The Duel is a single-player game.

How long does James Bond 007: The Duel take to play?

As an action game, James Bond 007: The Duel 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 James Bond 007: The Duel 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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