Zillion Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action-Adventure / Action

Zillion

SystemSega Master System
Released2010
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesZillion
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Sega Master System in 2010, Zillion is an action-adventure game developed by SEGA. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 24 years into the Master System's life. Among the 11 Master System action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Zillion series; on the Master System you can also try Zillion II: The Tri Formation. 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 get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Zillion is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

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

Zillion cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health00C1-4399
Life On Status Screen00C1-5399
Infinite ID Cards00C1-2905
Red ID Card00C1-2A01
Floppy Disks00C1-2B05
Zillion Power At Maximum00C1-4602

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Zillion 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.

Zillion FAQ

When did Zillion come out on the Master System?

Zillion was released for the Sega Master System in 2010.

Who made Zillion?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Zillion multiplayer?

No. Zillion is a single-player game.

How long does Zillion take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Zillion typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Zillion 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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