Rambo III Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Rambo III

SystemSega Master System
Released1988
GenreAction
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesRambo
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Sega Master System in 1988, Rambo III is an action game developed by SEGA.

It landed about 2 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1988 include Double Dragon, R-Type and Shinobi.

It is part of the Rambo series; on the Master System you can also try Rambo: First Blood Part II. The series also appears on other systems with Rambo (NES) and Rambo III (Genesis). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On 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 Rambo III 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.

Rambo III gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Rambo III cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health00C2-03FF
Infinite Bullets00C0-4980
Infinite Bottles00C0-4807
Infinite Grenades00C0-4709
Start On Last Level00C0-3D06

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Rambo III 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.

Rambo III FAQ

When did Rambo III come out on the Master System?

Rambo III was released for the Sega Master System in 1988.

Who made Rambo III?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Rambo III multiplayer?

No. Rambo III is a single-player game.

How long does Rambo III take to play?

As an action game, Rambo III 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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