Masters of Combat Master System box art

Sega Master System · Fighting

Masters of Combat

SystemSega Master System
GenreFighting
DeveloperSims
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Masters of Combat is a fighting game released for the Sega Master System, developed by Sims and published by SEGA.

Sims also made Master of Darkness, Ninja Gaiden and Tom & Jerry: The Movie for the Master System.

Masters of Combat 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 prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Masters of Combat is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Masters of Combat gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Masters of Combat cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health P100C9-4788
Infinite Time00C8-0763

See all Masters of Combat cheats

Masters of Combat 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.

Masters of Combat FAQ

Who made Masters of Combat?

It was developed by Sims and published by SEGA.

Is Masters of Combat multiplayer?

Yes. Masters of Combat supports up to 2 players.

How long does Masters of Combat take to play?

As a fighting game, Masters of Combat 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.

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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