Masters of Combat

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Masters of Combat
System(s): Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Master System
Ecofilmes (PT)
Sega Master System
Tec Toy (BR)
Peripherals supported:
Sega Game Gear
Gear-to-Gear Cable
Genre: Action[1][2][3]

















Number of players: 1-2
Official in-game languages:
Sega Master System
  • English
  • Sega Game Gear
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Master System
    EU
    7124
    Sega Master System
    PT
    Sega Master System
    UK
    £29.9929.99[5] 7124
    Sega Master System
    AU
    $79.9579.95[6] FMAS12SEC
    Sega Master System
    BR
    027340
    Sega Game Gear
    JP
    ¥3,8003,800 G-3341

    Masters of Combat is a versus fighting game for the Sega Master System, released in 1993. It was later ported to the Sega Game Gear in Japan as Buster Fight (バスターファイト).

    Story

    In the year 20XX, a UFO lands near Megalo City. A team is sent to investigate the crash site but find nothing. A year later, the Mayor of Megalo City decides to hold a contest to decide the strongest fighter on Earth.

    Gameplay

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    Character select
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    Area map

    The game is a versus fighting game resembling Street Fighter II. Two fighters square off in a small arena, each trying to drain the vitality of the other using punches, kicks, and special moves. Each match is fought to the best of three rounds, and each round has a time limit of 99 seconds (with the round going to the fighter with the most vitality left if time runs out). The main mode is a single-player game where the player chooses from four characters and fights every character in a randomized order, ending with a fight against the boss, the Alien. An area map is shown before each match with some dialogue from the selected fighter. The game ends if the player loses a match but can be continued a limited number of times. There are three difficulty levels for computer-controlled opponents (Easy, Normal, and Hard). There is also a two-player mode where players can choose from the same four characters (and can choose the same character) and fight each other (using a Gear-to-Gear Cable for the Game Gear version).

    The fighters move with Left or Right. They crouch with Down and jump with 2. They can dash forward or retreat with Left+2 or Right+2 (or Down-left+2 or Down-right+2 for a low dash). The fighters attack with 1. Different attacks can be done by holding Up, Up-right, Right, Down-right, or Down while pressing 1 (or Up-left or Down-left when facing left). Every fighter has unique special moves that are performed with special button combinations, as well as an "ultimate" attack that does twice as much damage.

    Fighters can block attacks by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent, which can be done while standing or crouching. When near the opponent, they can throw the opponent by holding Left or Right while pressing 1. Throws cannot be blocked. Fighters are stunned if they take too many hits in a short time.

    Characters

    Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, Left and Right should be reversed.

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    Hayate
    A skilled ninja who fights with shurikens and a katana. He is the smallest fighter but also the fastest and can jump off walls.
    Move list
    Name Command Description
    Shuriken Down-left Up-right+1 Hayate throws a shuriken across the screen.
    Double Shuriken Down-left Up-right Down-left Up-right+1 Hayate throws two stacked shurikens across the screen.
    Sonic Elbow Down-left Up-left+1 Hayate flies upwards with an elbow smash.
    Rushing Punch 11111 Hayate does a series of rapid punches, ending with an uppercut.
    Rushing Kick Up-left Up-right+1 Hayate rushes across the screen with multiple standing kicks, ending with a jumping kick.
    Ultimate: Katana Slash Up-left Down-left Down-right+1 Hayate charges forward with a katana slash.
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    Gonzales
    A Central American brawler with massive strength. He is the largest and slowest of the fighters.
    Move list
    Name Command Description
    Fire Shock Down-left Down-right+1 Gonzales pounds his fists, then smashes the ground, sending a fire wave across the ground.
    Rushing Punch 11111 Gonzales rushes forward with alternating high and low punches.
    Rocket Uppercut Down-left Up-left+1 Gonzales leaps into the air with an uppercut.
    Ultimate: Cannonball Kick Up-left Down-left Down-right+1 Gonzales leaps through the air with a dropkick.
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    High Volt Man
    A fighter who wears a suit made of electrically charged metal plates. He can jump off walls.
    Move list
    Name Command Description
    Stun Wave Up-left Up-right+1 High Volt Man swings his arm, shooting a high crescent-shaped wave across the screen.
    Ground Wave Down-left Down-right+1 High Volt Man crouches and swings his arm, shooting a low crescent-shaped wave across the screen.
    Overhead Kick Down-left Up-left+1 High Volt Man jumps into the air with a kick.
    Ultimate: Spark Fist Up-left Down-left Down-right+1 (close) High Volt Man holds an electrified fist in the air, then bashes it down like a hammer.
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    Wingberger
    A cyborg whose body parts have been replaced by weapons, including legs that extend when he kicks.
    Move list
    Name Command Description
    Mega Attack Down-left Up-left+1 Wingberger flips upside down and shoots into the air feet-first.
    Diving Crush Down-left Up-right+1 Wingberger flips forward with a flying clothesline.
    Ultimate: Mega Bazooka Up-left Down-left Down-right+1 Wingberger shoots a blast from his arm bazooka, which causes him to fall over.
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    The Alien
    An extraterrestrial who wants to take over the body of the strongest fighter. It is the final boss and not normally playable (but can become playable through cheat codes).
    Move list
    Name Command Description
    Spit Beam Down-left Up-right+1 The Alien spews a laser beam from its mouth.
    Rolling Attack Up-left Up-right+1 The Alien curls into a ball and rolls across the ground.
    Ultimate: Tail Whip Down-right Down-left Up-left+1 The Alien leans over and spins around while lashing its tail around.

    Stages

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    Temple
    Stage of Hayate.
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    Nucleus Plant
    Stage of Gonzales.
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    SWAT Base
    Stage of High Volt Man.
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    Industrial Complex
    Stage of Wingberger.
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    Busy Area
    Stage of the Alien.

    Bonus stage

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    Bonus stage

    In the single-player game, the player plays a bonus stage after the first two matches. In it, the fighter must destroy a forklift within a time limit to earn bonus points. Additional points are awarded for having more time remaining after destroying the forklift.

    Versions

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English Masters of Combat Masters of Combat
    Japanese バスターファイト Buster Fight

    Production credits

    Source:
    In-game credits[8]


    Magazine articles

    Main article: Masters of Combat/Magazine articles.

    Physical scans

    Master System version

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    Publication Version Score
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    90
    [9]
    Megazone (AU)
    74
    [6]
    Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
    86
    [10]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    80
    [11]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    60
    [5]
    SuperGamePower (BR)
    76
    [7]
    Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
    90
    [12]
    Todo Sega (ES) PAL
    81
    [13]
    Sega Master System
    80
    Based on
    8 reviews

    Masters of Combat

    Master System, EU
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    Cover
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    Master System, PT
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    Cover
    Master System, AU
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    Cover
    Master System, BR
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    Cover

    Game Gear version

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    Publication Version Score
    Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
    63
    [14]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    45
    [15]
    Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
    50
    [16]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    62
    [17]
    Sega Game Gear
    55
    Based on
    4 reviews

    Masters of Combat

    Game Gear, JP
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    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Master System
     ?
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    256kB Cartridge (EU)
    Sega Game Gear
     ?
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    256kB Cartridge (JP)

    References


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