The NewZealand Story Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer / Action

The NewZealand Story

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTecmagik
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

The NewZealand Story is a platformer released for the Sega Master System, developed by Taito and published by Tecmagik. It blends platformer and action elements.

Taito also made Bubble Bobble, Operation Wolf and Rastan Saga for the Master System.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The NewZealand Story is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

The NewZealand Story gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

The NewZealand Story cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives00DD-EC03
Invisible00DE-1504

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The NewZealand Story 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.

The NewZealand Story FAQ

Who made The NewZealand Story?

It was developed by Taito and published by Tecmagik.

Is The NewZealand Story multiplayer?

No. The NewZealand Story is a single-player game.

How long does The NewZealand Story take to play?

As a platformer, The NewZealand Story 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.

Read more about The NewZealand Story 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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