Battlemaster
Battlemaster stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Mirrorsoft
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Battlemaster Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Battlemaster on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Battlemaster Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Battlemaster on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Battlemaster" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Battlemaster Cheat Codes
5 community-curated cheats for Battlemaster. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Gold
FFCFAA:270F -
Leader Has Infinite Health And Morale
FFD772:487D -
All 4 Troops Have Infinite Health And Morale
FFD78E:487D+FFD7AA:487D+FFD7C6:487D+FFD7E2:487D -
Leader Doesn't Lose Any Morale
AJ8A-AA2W -
Leader's Morale Increases Faster
FKTA-BA10
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Battlemaster released?
Battlemaster was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Battlemaster?
Battlemaster was developed by Mirrorsoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Battlemaster support?
Battlemaster is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Battlemaster?
Battlemaster is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Battlemaster for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Battlemaster runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Battlemaster in the browser?
No. Battlemaster streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Battlemaster?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Battlemaster work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Battlemaster this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Battlemaster. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
