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Atari Jaguar · Action / Shoot 'em Up
Hover Strike
Deep cut
| System | Atari Jaguar |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Hover Strike |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Atari Jaguar in 1995, Hover Strike is an action game developed by Atari. It blends action and shoot 'em up elements.
It landed about 2 years into the Jaguar's life. Other notable Jaguar releases from 1995 include Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls, Atari Karts and Ultra Vortek. Among the 6 Jaguar action games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Hover Strike series. Atari also made Fight for Life, Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy and Club Drive for the Jaguar.
Hover Strike supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Jaguar hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Hover Strike is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Hover Strike walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Hover Strike.
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Playing Jaguar games today
Original Jaguar games are scarce and expensive, and the controller's phone-style keypad takes getting used to. Several titles have resurfaced in modern compilations and re-releases.
Hover Strike FAQ
When did Hover Strike come out on the Jaguar?
Hover Strike was released for the Atari Jaguar in 1995.
Who made Hover Strike?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Hover Strike multiplayer?
Yes. Hover Strike supports up to 2 players.
How long does Hover Strike take to play?
As an action game, Hover Strike typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Hover Strike on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.