Space Harrier II Deep cut
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Space Harrier
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Sega AM2 |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Space Harrier |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Space Harrier is a shoot 'em up developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It is part of the Space Harrier series; on the C64 you can also try Space Harrier II. The series also appears on other systems with Space Harrier 3-D (Master System) and Space Harrier II (Genesis). Sega AM2 also made Out Run, Turbo Outrun and Super Hang-On for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Space Harrier is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Space Harrier walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Space Harrier FAQ
Who made Space Harrier?
It was developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega.
Is Space Harrier multiplayer?
No. Space Harrier is a single-player game.
How long does Space Harrier take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Space Harrier typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Space Harrier 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.