Rocky Master System box art

Sega Master System · Sports

Rocky

SystemSega Master System
Released1987
GenreSports
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Sega Master System in 1987, Rocky is a sports game developed by SEGA.

It came out in the Master System's second year on the market. Other notable Master System releases from 1987 include Phantasy Star, Out Run and Alex Kidd: High-Tech World. Among the 48 Master System sports games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

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

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Rocky is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

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

Rocky cheats & codes

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

99 Hits (Training)00C0-AC99
Infinite Health P100C1-C32F
No Health P200C1-E300
Move Rocky To The Far Left00C1-C200
Takes You Straight To Round 1500C0-5F0E

See all Rocky cheats

Rocky walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Rocky.

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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.

Rocky FAQ

When did Rocky come out on the Master System?

Rocky was released for the Sega Master System in 1987.

Who made Rocky?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Rocky multiplayer?

Yes. Rocky supports up to 2 players.

How long does Rocky take to play?

As a sports game, Rocky 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.

Read more about Rocky 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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