Sega Game Gear · Shooter
Space Harrier
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Space Harrier |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Space Harrier is a shooter released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by SEGA.
It is part of the Space Harrier series. The series also appears on other systems with Space Harrier 3-D (Master System) and Space Harrier II (Genesis). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
Space Harrier is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Space Harrier is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Space Harrier cheats & codes
52 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 5 Lives | 040-8DF-E62 |
|---|---|
| Start With 7 Lives | 060-8DF-E62 |
| Start With 9 Lives | 080-8DF-E62 |
| Infinite Lives | 21A-63D-2A2 |
| Floor Doesn't Move | 004-A6E-3BE |
| *Watch Ending | 195-CCE-B3E
005-C9E-6EA
005-CAC-E62 |
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Space Harrier FAQ
Who made Space Harrier?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Space Harrier multiplayer?
No. Space Harrier is a single-player game.
How long does Space Harrier take to play?
As a shooter, Space Harrier 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.
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