Sega Game Gear · Shoot 'em Up
Halley Wars
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | ITL |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Halley |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by ITL and published by SEGA, Halley Wars arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1991 as a shoot 'em up. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy.
It is part of the Halley series.
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)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Halley Wars 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.
Halley Wars cheats & codes
33 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Keep Power-Ups After Dying | 00F-E1E-19E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 00F-F2E-19E |
| Start With 1 Life | 014-43F-E66 |
| Start With 5 Lives | 054-43F-E66 |
| Start With 7 Lives | 074-43F-E66 |
| Collect 1 Gun Power-Up & Get Max | 00F-5FF-E69
04F-5EF-C43
3EF-5DF-082 |
Halley Wars walkthroughs & guides
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Halley Wars FAQ
When did Halley Wars come out on the Game Gear?
Halley Wars was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Halley Wars?
It was developed by ITL and published by SEGA.
Is Halley Wars multiplayer?
No. Halley Wars is a single-player game.
How long does Halley Wars take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Halley Wars 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.
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