Renegade Master System box art

Sega Master System · Beat 'em Up

Renegade

SystemSega Master System
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Master System, Renegade is a beat 'em up developed by Natsume and published by SEGA.

Natsume also made Darius II for the Master System.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • 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 depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Renegade is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

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

Renegade cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives P100C3-AB09
Infinite Energy - Player 1 & 200C2-4BA0
Infinite Time (Stops Countdown Timer)00C3-A159
Mission Select (Replace ? With 0-3)00C2-1E0?
Enemies Have No Life00C2-6F00 00C2-8F00 00C2-AF00

See all Renegade 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.

Renegade FAQ

Who made Renegade?

It was developed by Natsume and published by SEGA.

Is Renegade multiplayer?

Yes. Renegade supports up to 2 players.

How long does Renegade take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Renegade typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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