Vigilante
A landmark action game for the Sega Master System, Vigilante 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
- 4.7 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Vigilante Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Vigilante 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.
Vigilante Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Vigilante 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
"Vigilante" Master System longplay
Vigilante Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Vigilante. 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 Time
00C2-9164 -
Infinite Health
00C2-5147+00C2-5447 -
Infinite Lives
00C0-1409 -
Always Have Nunchucks
00C2-6201 -
Infinite Time (Alternate)
00C2-9000 -
Level Select
00C1-10??00C1-1000 -
Infinite Time [Alternate]
00C2-9000 -
Invincibility
00C2-54F0
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Vigilante?
Vigilante was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Vigilante support?
Vigilante is a single-player Action game for the Master System.
What type of game is Vigilante?
Vigilante is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Vigilante for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Vigilante runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Vigilante in the browser?
No. Vigilante streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Vigilante?
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 Vigilante 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 Vigilante this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Vigilante. 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.
