Xenon 2: Megablast Master System box art

Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up

Xenon 2: Megablast

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperData Design
PublisherImage Works
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesXenon
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Xenon 2: Megablast is a shoot 'em up released for the Sega Master System, developed by Data Design and published by Image Works.

Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

It is part of the Xenon series. The series also appears on other systems with Xenon 2: Megablast (Genesis) and Xenon 2 (Game Boy).

Xenon 2: Megablast is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Xenon 2: Megablast 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.

Xenon 2: Megablast gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Xenon 2: Megablast cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives00D0-E205

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Xenon 2: Megablast 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.

Xenon 2: Megablast FAQ

Who made Xenon 2: Megablast?

It was developed by Data Design and published by Image Works.

Is Xenon 2: Megablast multiplayer?

No. Xenon 2: Megablast is a single-player game.

How long does Xenon 2: Megablast take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Xenon 2: Megablast 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 Xenon 2: Megablast 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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