Zillion Master System
Recent eBay Listings
- ZILLION II TRIFORMATION SEGA MASTER SYSTEM GAME CARTRIDGE ONLY TESTED £13.99
- Zillion II The Tri Formation Sega Master System W/Manual Retro 1988 #1188 £49.99
- Zillion II 2 The Tri Formation Sega Master System 1 2 £34.99
- SEGA MASTER SYSTEM ZILLION 2 THE TRIFORMATION II - CARTRIDGE ONLY £16.00
- Zillion II (Master System) £18.30
- Zillion II (Sega Master System) – Tested & Working No Manual £16.15
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £36.04 | £13.99 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-04-04 | £33.10 | £5.44 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-04-03 | £33.10 | £5.44 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-04-02 | £33.10 | £5.44 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-04-01 | £33.10 | £5.44 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | £16.72 | £5.44 | £32.03 | 5 |
| 2026-03-30 | £33.10 | £5.44 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-03-29 | £33.10 | £5.44 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-03-28 | £33.10 | £5.44 | £87.01 | 9 |
| 2026-03-27 | £24.32 | £5.44 | £55.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-26 | £24.32 | £5.44 | £55.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-25 | £24.32 | £5.44 | £55.99 | 9 |
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Game History
Zillion was developed by Sega and released for the Master System in 1987, initially launching in Japan before arriving in North America and Europe. The game was created as a tie-in to a Japanese anime series of the same name, following the adventures of a special police unit called White Knight.
The game itself is a side-scrolling action platformer that combines exploration with puzzle-solving elements. Players control one of three protagonists from the anime and must navigate through levels while collecting items and defeating enemies. The gameplay emphasizes searching for hidden items necessary to progress, which was somewhat unusual for platformers of that era and contributed to its distinctive identity.
Upon release, Zillion received modest critical attention and found a small but dedicated audience, particularly in Japan. While it was not a major commercial success compared to flagship Master System titles, the game earned respect for its unique design approach and anime integration. Western audiences saw it as a respectable but unremarkable platformer among the system's library.
Today, Zillion holds historical significance primarily among collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts due to its scarcity in certain regions and its status as a notable Master System exclusive. The game has become increasingly difficult to find in original cartridge form, particularly the Japanese release, making it a sought-after title for serious collectors. Its anime connection and the anime's cult status have also contributed to its modern appeal.
An interesting aspect of Zillion's legacy is that it remained relatively obscure in Western gaming history for decades until retro gaming became mainstream. The game received renewed attention through emulation and modern retrospectives of the Master System library. A spiritual successor titled Zillion II was released, though the series never achieved major prominence. Its influence on Master System's library is now recognized as representing an interesting experimental approach to platformer design during the 8-bit era.