Dick Tracy
A landmark action game for the Sega Master System, Dick Tracy combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Dick Tracy Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dick Tracy on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Dick Tracy Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dick Tracy on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Dick Tracy" Master System longplay
Dick Tracy Cheat Codes
5 community-curated cheats for Dick Tracy. 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 Health
00C1-ED06 -
Infinite Lives
00CE-6709B62-5BE-3BE -
Infinite Time (Ten's & One's Digits)
00CE-5A99 -
Infinite Time (Hundred's Digits)
00CE-5B09 -
Infinite Time (Ten's & One's Digits)
00CE-5A99
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Dick Tracy?
Dick Tracy was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Dick Tracy support?
Dick Tracy is a single-player Action game for the Master System.
What type of game is Dick Tracy?
Dick Tracy is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dick Tracy for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dick Tracy runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dick Tracy in the browser?
No. Dick Tracy streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dick Tracy?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does Dick Tracy work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Dick Tracy this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dick Tracy. 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.
