Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000

This 32X-exclusive sci-fi shooter is similar gameplay-wise to Sega's arcade game Zaxxon. The graphics consist of a diagonally scrolling playfield which creates a pseudo 3D environment. The backgrounds are…

1 June 1995

Racing Shooter Action Science fiction

Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 is a racing developed by CSK Research Institute, released 1 June 1995 on Sega 32X.

Verified 23 Aug 2026 Sources: IGDB

What Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 is

Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 is a racing game developed by CSK Research Institute and released in 1995. It was published by Sega Enterprises, Ltd.. It is available on Sega 32X only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

An evil insectoid clan is attempting to seize power! Your mission ... find and destroy the insectoid's Motherbase before they can break through the defensive net.

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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 launched on 1 June 1995, within three weeks of Tekken 2, Full Throttle, Worms and Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams.

Released around the same time: Tekken 2, Full Throttle, Worms, Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams.

Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

Screenshots

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Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 gameplay screenshot

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