Michael Jackson's Moonwalker Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

SystemSega Master System
GenreAction
DeveloperARC
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Master System, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is an action game developed by ARC and published by SEGA.

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker 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)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Michael Jackson's Moonwalker 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.

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives0020-6709
Children Remaining Modifier00C1-EC0X
Infinite Health00C5-7606
Infinite Hat00C0-9012

See all Michael Jackson's Moonwalker cheats

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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.

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker FAQ

Who made Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?

It was developed by ARC and published by SEGA.

Is Michael Jackson's Moonwalker multiplayer?

No. Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is a single-player game.

How long does Michael Jackson's Moonwalker take to play?

As an action game, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker 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.

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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