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Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Zaxxon 3-D
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Zaxxon |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Sega Master System in 1987, Zaxxon 3-D is a shoot 'em up developed by SEGA. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Master System's second year on the market. Other notable Master System releases from 1987 include Phantasy Star, Out Run and Alex Kidd: High-Tech World. Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Zaxxon series. The series also appears on other systems with Zaxxon (2600) and Zaxxon (5200). 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 Zaxxon 3-D 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.
Zaxxon 3-D cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-A306 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Fuel | 00C0-AE20 |
| Play In 2-D Mode | 00C0-02FF |
| Start On Round 9 | 00C0-AA09
00C0-AB08 |
Zaxxon 3-D walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Zaxxon 3-D.
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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.
Zaxxon 3-D FAQ
When did Zaxxon 3-D come out on the Master System?
Zaxxon 3-D was released for the Sega Master System in 1987.
Who made Zaxxon 3-D?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Zaxxon 3-D multiplayer?
No. Zaxxon 3-D is a single-player game.
How long does Zaxxon 3-D take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Zaxxon 3-D 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 Zaxxon 3-D 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.