Rampart Master System box art

Sega Master System · Strategy

Rampart

SystemSega Master System
GenreStrategy
DeveloperPunk Development
PublisherTengen
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Rampart is a strategy game released for the Sega Master System, developed by Punk Development and published by Tengen.

Rampart supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Rampart is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Rampart gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Rampart cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Timer counts down slower5AE-4AF-19A 5AE-4EF-19A
Timer counts down much slower7FE-4AF-19A 7FE-4EF-19A
Always get 3 Cannons, unless you don't have any more space for them00F-24E-D5D 3EF-25E-D5E 03F-26E-6EA
Always get 4 Cannons, unless you don't have any more space for them00F-24E-D5D 3EF-25E-D5E 04F-26E-6EA

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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.

Rampart FAQ

Who made Rampart?

It was developed by Punk Development and published by Tengen.

Is Rampart multiplayer?

Yes. Rampart supports up to 2 players.

How long does Rampart take to play?

As a strategy game, Rampart typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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