Master system games that are worth a damn?

[ThrashOmen]

Are there any? Any that weren't ported to the game gear? Also, were allthe ports pretty much the exact same game?

I had a friend who has a master system and I just remember all the games blew :-/

I'm sure there is a game or two that could change my mind, so what are they?

[elvis]

Wonderboy III: Dragon's Trap
Psycho Fox
Mickey Mouse Castle of Illusion
Basketball Nightmare
Golden Axe Warrior
Zillion
Ghost Busters
Penguin Land
Fantasy Zone

Like all consoles, there was tonnes of mass-market shovel-ware. But like all consoles, there were plenty of gems worth playing.

[AppleQueso]

Alex Kidd in Miracle World (stay away from Lost Stars)
Phantasy Star

I think Elvis covered most of the rest.

Seconding Penguin Land though, it was a pretty fun game. I remember flipping out when I realized it had a level editor.

[lisalover1]

I had a friend who has a master system and I just remember all the games blew :-/

I think I hear Alex Kidd crying.
There are plenty of great games for the Master System. You can't deny that Phantasy Star is a bad game; you would be attacked for even mentioning it! The MS versions of Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 are also quite something, and let's not forget about.. you know what, screw it. Read this link, like you should have done before even starting this thread:
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/2006/09/ ... ystem.html

[noiseredux]

the SMS was really impressive. And it last FOREVER in other countries. Like in Brazil they were still pumping out ports of 16 bit games into the mid 90's.

[btzillaguy]

I'd also like to add it had a fantastic R-Type port (and an OK Double Dragon one)

[Hobie-wan]

Power Strike
Power Strike II
Fantasy Zone II
Golvellius Valley of Doom
Action Fighter

[onemanfilmcrew]

You could always buy a copy of my book "The Sega Master System Game Guide" and find out

www.TheVgaTV.com

Seriously though, here are some of the better ones

Wonder Boy 3
Spellcaster
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World
Alf (kidding)
Black Belt
Cloud Master
Cyborg Hunter
Golden Axe Warrior
Kenseiden
The Ninja
Phantasy Star
Zillion

[pepharytheworm]

Anybody got an answer for the port question? I like to always get the best version of games, so does anybody know which gamegear ports were different and not straight ports from the master system?

[noiseredux]

Power Strike
Power Strike II
Fantasy Zone II
Golvellius Valley of Doom
Action Fighter

there's also a few shmups.