Missile Defense 3-D Master System box art

Sega Master System · Shooter

Missile Defense 3-D

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenreShooter
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Sega Master System, Missile Defense 3-D is a shooter developed by SEGA.

Among the 12 Master System shooters in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Missile Defense 3-D 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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Missile Defense 3-D 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.

Missile Defense 3-D gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Missile Defense 3-D cheats & codes

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

Always Have Space Lasers00C0-6003

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Missile Defense 3-D 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.

Missile Defense 3-D FAQ

Who made Missile Defense 3-D?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Missile Defense 3-D multiplayer?

No. Missile Defense 3-D is a single-player game.

How long does Missile Defense 3-D take to play?

As a shooter, Missile Defense 3-D 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 Missile Defense 3-D 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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