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Sega Master System · Action / Platformer
Master of Darkness
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Sims |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Master of Darkness is an action game released in 1992 for the Sega Master System, developed by Sims and published by SEGA. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 6 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Prince of Persia and Olympic Gold. Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Sims also made Ninja Gaiden, Tom & Jerry: The Movie and Tecmo World Cup '93 for the Master System.
Master of Darkness 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 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 Master of Darkness 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.
Master of Darkness cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00DF-BA03 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 00CA-3A20 |
| Infinite Time (One's Digit) | 00DF-C309 |
| Infinite Time (Ten's Digit) | 00DF-C409 |
| Infinite Time (Hundred's Digit) | 00DF-C509 |
| Infinite Ammo | 00DF-B963 |
Master of Darkness walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Master of Darkness.
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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.
Master of Darkness FAQ
When did Master of Darkness come out on the Master System?
Master of Darkness was released for the Sega Master System in 1992.
Who made Master of Darkness?
It was developed by Sims and published by SEGA.
Is Master of Darkness multiplayer?
No. Master of Darkness is a single-player game.
How long does Master of Darkness take to play?
As an action game, Master of Darkness 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 Master of Darkness 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.