A horizontal shooter on a magic cloud with charming oriental aesthetics. Accessible gameplay and fun power-ups make it easy to enjoy. Not the most challenging but its unique style is endearing.
Your verdict
Category
Shooter1 player7+
Description
Horizontal shoot-'em-up featuring a Chinese monk flying on a magic cloud battling demons. Published by Sega, released in North America in 1988. Character in side-scrolling view on cloud with cloud shots and varied power-ups. An original Sega horizontal shooter on Master System.
Cloud Master review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,1 MB📅01/01/1988
Published by Sega
Cloud Master (Master System) price, value & rarity
An atypical horizontal shooter from Sega, Cloud Master flies a young Chinese monk on a magic cloud through fantasy settings inspired by Asian mythology, against colourful demons. The between level upgrade shopping system, the zany mood and the imaginative bestiary stand apart from the usual shmups. The pace stays controlled and the progressive difficulty well balanced. For a fan of original retro shooting, someone curious about the Master System's overlooked gems or a collector, the title keeps a singular charm and a lively play pleasure.
