Vigilante Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Vigilante

SystemSega Master System
GenreAction
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by SEGA, Vigilante arrived on the Sega Master System as an action game.

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 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Vigilante is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

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

Vigilante cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time00C2-9164
Infinite Lives00C0-1409
Always Have Nunchucks00C2-6201
Infinite Time (Alternate)00C2-9000
Level Select00C1-10??
Infinite Health00C2-5147 00C2-5447

See all Vigilante 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.

Vigilante FAQ

Who made Vigilante?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Vigilante multiplayer?

No. Vigilante is a single-player game.

How long does Vigilante take to play?

As an action game, Vigilante 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.

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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