Sega Master System · Action
Rainbow Islands
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Bubble Bobble |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Sega Master System in 1993, Rainbow Islands is an action game developed by Taito and published by SEGA.
It landed about 7 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, James Bond 007: The Duel and Winter Olympics.
It is part of the Bubble Bobble series; on the Master System you can also try Bubble Bobble. The series also appears on other systems with Bubble Bobble (NES) and Bubble Bobble (Saturn). Taito also made Operation Wolf, The NewZealand Story and Rastan Saga 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)
- 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 Rainbow Islands 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.
Rainbow Islands cheats & codes
18 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Invincibility | 00C5-AA04 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Invincibility Time | 00E-40E-E6E |
| Infinite Lives | 4D9-49E-19E |
| Enable World Select | 3C4-2FE-7F4 |
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-2E09 |
| Enable World Select on Title Screen | 00D1-CF01 |
If you like Rainbow Islands, the Matrix also picks…
Arkanoid Classic
Bubble Bobble Classic Co-op
Pac-Man Classic
Shinobi Classic
Mega Man 3 Classic
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball Classic
Mega Man 4 Classic
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.
Rainbow Islands FAQ
When did Rainbow Islands come out on the Master System?
Rainbow Islands was released for the Sega Master System in 1993.
Who made Rainbow Islands?
It was developed by Taito and published by SEGA.
Is Rainbow Islands multiplayer?
No. Rainbow Islands is a single-player game.
How long does Rainbow Islands take to play?
As an action game, Rainbow Islands 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.
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