Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action-Adventure / Action

Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six

SystemSega Master System
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperB.I.T.S.
PublisherFlying Edge
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSpider-Man
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by B.I.T.S. and published by Flying Edge, Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six arrived on the Sega Master System as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

Among the 11 Master System action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Spider-Man series; on the Master System you can also try Spider-Man. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES).

Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health00C16A:08
Infinite Web00C16D:08

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Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six walkthroughs & guides

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Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six FAQ

Who made Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six?

It was developed by B.I.T.S. and published by Flying Edge.

Is Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six multiplayer?

No. Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six is a single-player game.

How long does Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six 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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