Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 32X box art

Sega 32X · Shoot 'em Up / Action

Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000

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SystemSega 32X
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperCSK Research Institute Corp.
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesZaxxon
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the Sega 32X, Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 is a shoot 'em up developed by CSK Research Institute Corp. and published by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Motherbase. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

Among the 7 32X shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Zaxxon series. The series also appears on other systems with Zaxxon 3-D (Master System) and Zaxxon (2600).

Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the 32X hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 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's Motherbase 2000 gameplay screenshot on 32X
In-game screenshot (32X)

Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite LivesFF78DE:0099

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Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 walkthroughs & guides

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Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 FAQ

Who made Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000?

It was developed by CSK Research Institute Corp. and published by SEGA.

Is Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 multiplayer?

Yes. Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 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's Motherbase 2000 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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