Fantasy Zone Classic
Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up
Thunder Blade
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Thunder Blade is a shoot 'em up released in 1988 for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA.
It landed about 2 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1988 include Double Dragon, R-Type and Shinobi. Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Thunder Blade is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Thunder Blade cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-0A09 |
|---|
Thunder Blade walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Thunder Blade.
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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.
Thunder Blade FAQ
When did Thunder Blade come out on the Master System?
Thunder Blade was released for the Sega Master System in 1988.
Who made Thunder Blade?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Thunder Blade multiplayer?
No. Thunder Blade is a single-player game.
How long does Thunder Blade take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Thunder Blade 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 Thunder Blade 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.